424b1
Filed
pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1)
Registration
Statement Nos. 333-154952 and 333-157270
PROSPECTUS
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.
22,968,000 Shares of Common Stock underlying the Warrants
1,000,000 Shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the underwriters unit purchase option
1,000,000 Warrants issuable upon exercise of the underwriters unit purchase option
1,000,000 shares of Common Stock underlying the Warrants issuable upon exercise of the underwriters unit
purchase option
5,500,000 Shares of Common Stock
2,260,000 Shares of Common Stock issuable upon Conversion of a Convertible Note
4,308,075 Shares of Common Stock issuable upon Meeting Certain EBITDA Targets
16,016,667 Private Common Stock Purchase Warrants
16,016,667 Shares of Common Stock underlying the Private Warrants
This prospectus relates to (a) (i) up to an aggregate of 22,968,000 shares of common stock
issuable upon the exercise of the Public Warrants (the Public Warrant Shares), (ii) 1,000,000
shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the underwriters unit purchase option, (iii)
1,000,000 Public Warrants issuable upon exercise of the underwriters unit purchase option and (iv)
1,000,000 Public Warrant Shares underlying the Public Warrants issuable upon exercise of the
underwriters unit purchase option; and (b) the resale by certain selling security holders of (i)
up to an aggregate of 5,500,000 shares of common stock, (ii) 2,260,000 shares of common stock
issuable upon conversion of a convertible note, (iii) 4,308,075 shares of common stock issuable
upon meeting certain EBITDA targets, (iv) up to an aggregate of 16,016,667 of common stock purchase
warrants (the Private Warrants), and (v) up to an aggregate of 16,016,667 shares of common stock
issuable upon the exercise of the Private Warrants (the Private Warrant Shares and collectively
with the Public Warrant Shares, the Warrant Shares).
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares of common stock, the Private
Warrants or the Public Warrants by the selling security holders. However, we will receive the
proceeds from any exercise of the Public Warrants to the extent that they are exercised, and may
receive the proceeds from any exercise of Private Warrants if the holders do not exercise the
Private Warrants on a cashless basis. See Use of Proceeds.
We will be paying the expenses in connection with the registration of the shares and
underwriters purchase option and the resale of the shares of common stock and the Private
Warrants.
Our common stock and warrants are listed on Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbols SHIP and
SHIP.W, respectively. On March 31, 2009, the closing price of our common stock and warrants was
$3.82 and $0.08, respectively.
Investing in our common stock involves risk. You should carefully consider the risk factors
beginning on page 12 of this prospectus before acquiring our common stock.
NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION HAS
APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THESE SECURITIES, OR DETERMINED IF THIS PROSPECTUS IS TRUTHFUL OR COMPLETE.
ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
The
date of this prospectus is April 9, 2009
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You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this
prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information. We are not
making an offer of these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer is not permitted.
We obtained statistical data, market data and other industry data and forecasts used
throughout this prospectus from publicly available information. While we believe that the
statistical data, industry data, forecasts and market research are reliable, we have not
independently verified the data, and we do not make any representation as to the accuracy of the
information.
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ENFORCEABILITY OF CIVIL LIABILITIES
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is a Marshall Islands company and our executive offices are
located outside of the United States in Athens, Greece. All of our directors, officers and some of
the experts named in this prospectus reside outside the United States. In addition, a substantial
portion of our assets and the assets of our directors, officers and experts are located outside of
the United States. As a result, you may have difficulty serving legal process within the United
States upon us or any of these persons. You may also have difficulty enforcing, both in and outside
the United States, judgments you may obtain in U.S. courts against us or these persons in any
action, including actions based upon the civil liability provisions of U.S. federal or state
securities laws.
Furthermore, there is substantial doubt that the courts of the Marshall Islands or Greece
would enter judgments in original actions brought in those courts predicated on U.S. federal or
state securities laws.
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
This summary highlights certain information appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. For a more
complete understanding of this offering, you should read the entire prospectus carefully, including
the risk factors and the financial statements.
References in this prospectus to Seanergy, we, us or our company refer to Seanergy
Maritime Holdings Corp. and our subsidiaries, but, if the context otherwise requires, may refer
only to Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.
The Company
Incorporation of Seanergy and Seanergy Maritime
We are an international company providing worldwide transportation of dry bulk commodities
through our vessel-owning subsidiaries. We were incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the
Marshall Islands pursuant to the Marshall Islands Business Corporation Act, or the BCA, on January
4, 2008, originally under the name Seanergy Merger Corp., as a wholly owned subsidiary of Seanergy
Maritime Corp., a Marshall Islands corporation, or Seanergy Maritime. We changed our name to
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. on July 11, 2008.
Seanergy Maritime was incorporated in the Marshall Islands on August 15, 2006 as a blank check
company formed to acquire, through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition or other
similar business combination, one or more businesses in the maritime shipping industry or related
industries. Seanergy Maritime, up to the date of the business combination (see Vessel
Acquisition by Seanergy below), had not commenced any business operations and was considered a
development stage enterprise.
Seanergy Maritime is our predecessor. See Dissolution and Liquidation.
Initial Public Offering of Seanergy Maritime
On September 28, 2007, Seanergy Maritime consummated its initial public offering of 23,100,000
units, including 1,100,000 units issued upon the partial exercise of the underwriters
over-allotment option, with each unit consisting of one share of its common stock and one warrant.
Each warrant entitled the holder to purchase one share of Seanergy Maritime common stock at an
exercise price of $6.50 per share. The units sold in Seanergy Maritimes initial public offering
were sold at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $231,000,000. This
resulted in a total of $227,071,000 in net proceeds, after deducting certain deferred offering
costs that were held in a trust account maintained by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company,
which we refer to as the Seanergy Maritime Trust Account.
Vessel Acquisition by Seanergy
We are a holding company that owns our vessels through separate wholly owned subsidiaries. We
acquired the six dry bulk carriers we currently own from the Restis family (which were originally
purchased for an aggregate purchase price of $143 million), including two newly built vessels, for
an aggregate purchase price of (i) $367,030,750 in cash, (ii) $28,250,000 (face value) in the form
of a convertible promissory note, or the Note, and (iii) up to an aggregate of 4,308,075 shares of
our common stock, subject to us meeting an Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and
Amortization, or EBITDA, target of $72 million to be earned between October 1, 2008 and
September 30, 2009. We believe the earn-out can be achieved with the current charters provided
that the ships have a utilization rate of more than 90% (no down time due to breakdowns and no slow
steaming due to poor maintenance) and assuming that the operating expenses reflect the expected
budgeted amounts. This acquisition was made pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Master
Agreement dated May 20, 2008 by and among us, Seanergy Maritime, our former parent, the several
sellers parties thereto who are affiliated with members of the Restis family, and the several
investors parties thereto who are affiliated with members of the Restis family, and six separate
memoranda of agreement, which we collectively refer to as the MOAs, between our vessel-owning
subsidiaries
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and each seller, each dated as of May 20, 2008. The acquisition was completed with
funds from the Seanergy Maritime Trust Account and with financing provided by Marfin Egnatia Bank
S.A. of Greece, or Marfin.
On August 28, 2008, we completed our business combination and took delivery, through our
designated nominees (which are wholly owned subsidiaries) of three of the six dry bulk vessels,
which included two 2008-built Supramax vessels and one 1997-built Handysize vessel. On that date,
we took delivery of the M/V Davakis G, the M/V Delos Ranger and the M/V African Oryx. On September
11, 2008, we took delivery, through our designated nominee, of the fourth vessel, the M/V Bremen
Max, a 1993-built Panamax vessel. On September 25, 2008, we took delivery, through our designated
nominees, of the final two vessels, the M/V Hamburg Max, a 1994-built Panamax vessel, and the M/V
African Zebra, a 1985-built Handymax vessel. The purchase price paid does not include any amounts
that would result from the earn-out of the 4,308,075 shares of our common stock. The business
combination was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and accordingly the assets
(vessels) acquired have been recorded at their fair values. No liabilities were assumed nor were
other tangible assets acquired. The results of the vessel operations are included in our
consolidated statement of operations from August 28, 2008.
The aggregate acquisition cost, including direct acquisition costs, amounted to $404,876,000.
The fair value of our tangible assets acquired as of August 28, 2008 amounted to $360,081,000. The
premium, non-tax deductible goodwill, over the fair value of our vessels acquired amounting to
$44,795,000 arose from the decline in the market value of the vessels between the date of entering
into the agreements to purchase the business, May 20, 2008, and the actual business combination
date, August 28, 2008. There were no other identifiable assets or liabilities.
We performed our annual impairment testing of goodwill at December 31, 2008. The current
economic and market conditions, including the significant disruptions in the global credit markets,
are having broad effects on participants in a wide variety of industries. Since September 2008, the
charter rates in the dry bulk charter market have declined significantly, and dry bulk vessel
values have also declined. As a result of the impairment test performed on goodwill at December
31, 2008, we recorded an impairment charge of $44,795,000.
We outsource the commercial brokerage and management of our fleet to companies that are
affiliated with members of the Restis family. The commercial brokerage of our fleet has been
contracted out to Safbulk Pty Ltd., or Safbulk, and the management of our fleet has been
contracted out to Enterprises Shipping and Trading, S.A., or EST. Both of these entities are
controlled by members of the Restis family.
All of our vessels are chartered to South African Marine Corporation S.A., an affiliate, or
SAMC, with time charter agreements for 11-13 month periods expiring in September 2009, at time
charter daily rates of between $30,000 and $65,000. The time charter agreements also provide for
an address commission of 2.5% payable to SAMC.
We generated $25,700,000 of cash flows from our operations for the year ended December 31,
2008. However, our results for the year ended December 31, 2008 were a net loss of $31,985,000,
which included the impairment loss recorded on our goodwill and vessels of $44,795,000 and
$4,530,000, respectively.
Despite the recent economic crisis, Seanergy is currently able to meet its working capital
needs and debt obligations. Seanergy has a short-term contractually secured cash flow and is
currently well positioned to endure the current down turn in charter rates. The current plunge in
charter rates may not affect Seanergys revenue as it has the charters locked in for an 11-13 month
period (expiring in September 2009) and, therefore, absent a
default by its charterer, Seanergy has
secured approximately $110 million of revenues, net of commissions payable to Safbulk and SAMC (as
mentioned above), for the period from August 28, 2008 to September 30, 2009. Therefore, Seanergy has
covered 100% of its projected fleet revenue for the period up to September 2009. When the
current charter terms end, Seanergy could renew the charters with SAMC at the prevailing market
rates at that time. Although Seanergy has not currently done so, it intends to charter its vessels
to a broader charter base for the 2009 2010 period. However, if the current market conditions
persist after the third quarter of 2009, Seanergy will have to make use of its cash flows not
committed to the repayment of the term loan and revolving facility mentioned above to meet its
financial obligations and put its expansion plans on hold, unless new capital is raised from the
capital markets, in the form of rights offerings or private placements and the warrants are
exercised in which case it will use capital
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generated from the capital markets and the warrants for
expansion purposes. We make no assurances that funds will be raised through capital markets or that
the warrants will be exercised, or if exercised, the quantity which will be exercised or the period
in which they will be exercised. Exercise of the warrants is not likely considering current market
prices. Furthermore, Seanergys revolving credit facility is tied to the market value of the
vessels and not to the prevailing (spot) market rates. For example, our existing term and revolving
credit facilities require that the aggregate market value of the vessels and the value of any
additional security must be at least 135% of the aggregate of the outstanding debt financing and
any amount available for drawing under the revolving facility less the aggregate amount of all
deposits maintained. If the percentage is below 135% then a prepayment of the loans may be required
or additional security may be requested. A waiver from Marfin has been received with respect to
this covenant, so long as the vessels continue to be under charter, and dividends and repayments of
shareholders loans are not made without the prior written consent of Marfin.
Dissolution and Liquidation
On August 26, 2008, shareholders of Seanergy Maritime also approved a proposal for the
dissolution and liquidation of Seanergy Maritime (the dissolution and liquidation, which was
originally filed with the SEC on June 17, 2008, subsequently amended on July 31, 2008 and
supplemented on August 22, 2008). Seanergy Maritime proposed the dissolution and liquidation
because following the vessel acquisition, Seanergy Maritime was no longer needed and its
elimination would save substantial accounting, legal and compliance costs related to the U.S.
federal income tax filings necessary because of Seanergy Maritimes status as a partnership for
U.S. federal income tax purposes.
In connection with the dissolution and liquidation of Seanergy Maritime, on January 27, 2009,
Seanergy Maritime filed Articles of Dissolution with the Registrar of Corporations of the Marshall
Islands in accordance with Marshall Islands law and distributed to each holder of shares of common
stock of Seanergy Maritime one share of our common stock for each share of Seanergy Maritime common
stock owned by such shareholders. All outstanding warrants and the underwriters unit purchase
option of Seanergy Maritime concurrently become our obligation and became exercisable to purchase
our common stock. Following the dissolution and liquidation of Seanergy Maritime, our common stock
and warrants began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market on January 28, 2009. For purposes of this
prospectus all share data and financial information for the period prior to January 27, 2009 is
that of Seanergy Maritime.
The Vessel Purchase
The following chart illustrates the structure of the vessel acquisition and shows our
corporate structure after the dissolution and liquidation of Seanergy Maritime:
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Enterprises Shipping and Trading, S.A., South African Marine Corporation S.A., Waterfront S.A., or
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Upon dissolution and liquidation of Seanergy Maritime on January 27, 2009, Seanergy became the parent company. |
Our Fleet
We own and operate, through our vessel-owning subsidiaries, six dry bulk carriers, including
two newly built vessels that transport a variety of dry bulk commodities. On May 26, 2008, we
entered into time charter agreements for 11-13 month periods, expiring in September 2009, for the
vessels with SAMC, a company beneficially owned by certain members of the Restis family. The
charter agreements provide for an address commission of 2.5% in favor of SAMC. The following table
provides summary information about our fleet:
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African Oryx |
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Cynthera Navigation Ltd. |
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Handysize |
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11-13 months |
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30,000 |
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African Zebra |
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Waldeck Maritime Co. |
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Handymax |
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36,000 |
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Bremen Max |
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Martinique Intl Corp. |
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Panamax |
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1993 |
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11-13 months |
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65,000 |
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Harbour Business Intl Corp. |
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Panamax |
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65,000 |
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Davakis G. |
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Amazons Management Inc. |
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Supramax |
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54,051 |
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11-13 months |
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60,000 |
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Delos Ranger |
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Lagoon Shipholding Ltd. |
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Supramax |
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54,051 |
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11-13 months |
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60,000 |
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Each vessel is registered in the Bahamas except the M/V Bremen Max and the M/V Hamburg Max,
which are registered in the Isle of Man. |
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These are our vessel-owning subsidiaries that own and operate the vessels and which were
incorporated specifically for the acquisition of the respective vessels. |
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The charters expire in September 2009. |
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Daily time charter rates represent the hire rates that SAMC pays to charter the respective
vessels from Seanergys vessel-owning subsidiaries. |
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All charter hire rates are inclusive of a commission of 1.25% payable to Safbulk, as
commercial broker, and 2.5% address commission payable to SAMC, as charterer. |
The global dry bulk carrier fleet is divided into three categories based on a vessels
carrying capacity. These categories are:
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Panamax. Panamax vessels have a carrying capacity of between 60,000 and 100,000
deadweight tons, or dwt. These vessels are designed to meet the physical restrictions of the Panama
Canal locks (hence their name Panamax the largest vessels able to transit the Panama Canal,
making them more versatile than larger vessels). These vessels carry coal, grains, and, to a lesser
extent, minerals such as bauxite/alumina and phosphate rock. As the availability of capesize
vessels has dwindled, panamaxes have also been used to haul iron ore cargoes. |
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Handymax/Supramax. Handymax vessels have a carrying capacity of between 30,000 and
60,000 dwt. These vessels operate on a large number of geographically dispersed global trade
routes, carrying primarily grains and minor bulks. The standard vessels are usually built with
25-30 ton cargo gear, enabling them to discharge cargo where grabs are required (particularly
industrial minerals), and to conduct cargo operations in countries and ports with limited
infrastructure. This type of vessel offers good trading flexibility and can therefore be used in a
wide variety of bulk and neobulk trades, such as steel products. Supramax are a sub-category of
this category typically having a cargo carrying capacity of between 50,000 and 60,000 dwt. |
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Handysize. Handysize vessels have a carrying capacity of up to 30,000 dwt. These
vessels are almost exclusively carrying minor bulk cargo. Increasingly, vessels of this type
operate on regional trading routes, and may serve as trans-shipment feeders for larger vessels.
Handysize vessels are well suited for small ports with length and draft restrictions. Their cargo
gear enables them to service ports lacking the infrastructure for cargo loading and unloading. |
Management of our Fleet
We currently have only four executive officers, Mr. Dale Ploughman, our chief executive
officer, Ms. Christina Anagnostara, our chief financial officer, Mr. Ioannis Tsigkounakis, our
secretary, and Ms. Theodora Mitropetrou, our general counsel, and a small support staff. In the
future, we intend to employ such number of additional shore-based executives and employees as may
be necessary to ensure the efficient performance of our activities.
We outsource the commercial brokerage and management of our fleet to companies that are
affiliated with members of the Restis family. The commercial brokerage of our fleet has been
contracted out to Safbulk, and the management of our fleet has been contracted out to EST. Both of
these entities are controlled by members of the Restis family.
Brokerage Agreement
Under the terms of the Brokerage Agreement entered into by Safbulk, as exclusive commercial
broker, with Seanergy Management Corp., or Seanergy Management, Safbulk provides commercial
brokerage services to our subsidiaries, which include, among other things, seeking and negotiating
employment for the vessels owned by the vessel-owning subsidiaries in accordance with the
instructions of Seanergy Management, one of our wholly owned subsidiaries that oversees the
provision of certain services to our vessel-owning subsidiaries. Safbulk is entitled to
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receive a commission of 1.25% calculated on the collected gross hire/freight/demurrage payable when such
amounts are collected. The Brokerage Agreement is for a term of two years and is automatically
renewable for consecutive periods of one year, unless either party is provided with three months
written notice prior to the termination of such period.
Management Agreement
Under the terms of the Management Agreement entered into by EST, as manager of all vessels
owned by our subsidiaries, with Seanergy Management, EST performs certain duties that include
general administrative and support services necessary for the operation and employment of all
vessels owned by all of our subsidiaries, including, without limitation, crewing and other
technical management, insurance, freight management, accounting related to vessels, provisions,
bunkering, operation and, subject to our instructions, sale and purchase of vessels.
Under the terms of the Management Agreement, EST was initially entitled to receive a daily fee
of Euro 416.00 per vessel until December 31, 2008, which fee may thereafter be increased annually
by an amount equal to the percentage change during the preceding period in the Harmonised Indices
of Consumer Prices All Items for Greece published by Eurostat from time to time. Such fee is
payable monthly in advance on the first business day of each following month. The fee has been
increased to Euro 425.00 per vessel through December 31, 2009.
EST is also an affiliate of members of the Restis family. EST has been in business for over 34
years and manages approximately 95 vessels (inclusive of new vessel build supervision), including
the fleet of vessels of affiliates of members of the Restis family. As with Safbulk, we believe
that EST has achieved a strong reputation in the international shipping industry for efficiency and
reliability and has achieved economies of scale that should result in the cost effective operation
of our vessels.
The Management Agreement is for a term of two years, and is automatically renewable for
consecutive periods of one year, unless either party is provided with three months written notice
prior to the termination of such period.
Restis Industry History and Relationship
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member or members through one or more intermediary entities. |
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Safbulk, EST, SAMC, Waterfront, the sellers of the vessels that Seanergy acquired and certain
of our shareholders are affiliates of members of the Restis family. As of March 30, 2009, the total
beneficial ownership of the Restis family, including shares actually owned, shares issuable upon
exercise of warrants exercisable within 60 days and shares governed by the voting agreement
described elsewhere in the prospectus, in us was 84.12%. Between the period commencing on May 20,
2008 when the Restis affiliate shareholders became shareholders of Seanergy Maritime and the date
of this prospectus, the Restis affiliate shareholders beneficial ownership interest has increased
as a result of the following: (i) the determination to purchase shares of Seanergy Maritimes
common stock because substantial number of shareholders were likely to vote against the approval of
the proposed vessel acquisition in which the Restis affiliate shareholders had an interest, which
resulted in the purchase of 8,929,781 shares of Seanergy Maritime common stock; (ii) the decrease
in the number of shares outstanding for Seanergy Maritime resulting from shareholders electing to
have their shares redeemed upon the consummation of the vessel acquisition; (iii) the increase of
8,008,334 shares deemed beneficially owned resulting from the warrants becoming exercisable upon
the consummation of the vessel acquisition; and (iv) the determination to purchase shares for
investment purposes, which resulted in the purchase of 4,454,134 shares of our common stock.
The Restis family has been engaged in the international shipping industry for more than 40
years, including the ownership and operation of more than 60 vessels in various segments of the
shipping industry, including cargo and chartering interests. We believe we will benefit from their extensive industry experience and established
relationships of the separate businesses controlled by members of the Restis family in respect of the management and chartering of the vessels in our initial fleet. We believe that Safbulk has achieved a strong reputation in the International
shipping industry for efficiency and reliability that should create new employment opportunities
for us with a variety of well known charterers.
Shipping Committee
We have established a shipping committee. The purpose of the shipping committee is to consider
and vote upon all matters involving shipping and vessel finance. The shipping industry often
demands very prompt review and decision-making with respect to business opportunities. In
recognition of this, and in order to best utilize the experience and skills that the Restis family
board appointees bring to us, our board of directors has delegated all such matters to the shipping
committee. Transactions that involve the issuance of our securities or transactions that involve a
related party, however, will not be delegated to the shipping committee but instead will be
considered by the entire board of directors. The shipping committee is comprised of three
directors. In accordance with the Voting Agreement dated as of May 20, 2008 among Seanergy Maritime
Corp., Mr. Panagiotis Zafet, Mr. Simon Zafet, certain of our shareholders who are affiliated with
members of the Restis family, or referred to as Restis affiliate shareholders, Seanergy Maritimes
founding shareholders, and Messrs. Georgios Koutsolioutsos, Alexios Komninos, Ioannis Tsigkounakis,
Dale Ploughman, Kostas Koutsoubelis, Elias M. Culucundis, Christina Anagnostara, George Taniskidis,
Kyriakos Dermatis, Alexander Papageorgiou, Dimitrios N. Panagiotopoulos, and George Tsimpis, as
amended (the Voting Agreement), the Master Agreement and our amended and restated by-laws, two of
the directors are nominated by the Restis affiliate shareholders and one of the directors is
nominated by the founding shareholders of Seanergy Maritime, comprised of Mr. Georgios
Koutsolioutsos, our chairman of the
board of directors, Mr. Alexios Komninos, one of our directors, and Mr. Ioannis Tsigkounakis,
one of our directors and our secretary. The Voting Agreement requires that the directors appoint
the selected nominees.
The initial members of the shipping committee are Messrs. Dale Ploughman and Kostas
Koutsoubelis, who are the Restis affiliate shareholders nominees, and Mr. Elias M. Culucundis, who
is the founding shareholders nominee. The Voting Agreement further requires that the directors
fill any vacancies on the shipping committee with the nominees selected by the party that nominated
the person whose resignation or removal caused the vacancy.
Voting Agreement
Pursuant to the Voting Agreement, our board of directors is required to consist of 13 persons.
Until May 20, 2010, the Restis affiliate shareholders, on the one hand, and certain founding
shareholders on the other have agreed to vote or cause to be voted certain shares they own or
control in Seanergy so as to cause (i) six people named by the Restis affiliate shareholders to be
elected to our board of directors, (ii) six people named by the
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founding shareholders to be elected
to our board of directors, and (iii) one person jointly selected by the Restis affiliate
shareholders and the founding shareholders to be elected to our board of directors.
SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA
Selected Historical Financial Information and Other Data
The following selected historical statement of operations and balance sheet data were derived
from the audited financial statements and accompanying notes for the years ended December 31, 2008
and 2007 and for the period from August 15, 2006 (Inception) to December 31, 2006, included
elsewhere in this prospectus. The information is only a summary and should be read in conjunction
with the financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus and the
sections entitled, Risk Factors and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations of Seanergy Maritime and Seanergy. The historical data included below and elsewhere in this prospectus is
not necessarily indicative of our future performance.
Since our vessel operations began upon the consummation of our business combination we cannot
provide a meaningful comparison of our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2008
to December 31, 2007. During the period from our inception to the date of our business
combination, we were a development stage enterprise.
All amounts in the tables below are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except for share data, fleet
data and average daily results.
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From Inception |
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(August 15, 2006) to |
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Years Ended December 31, |
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December 31, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Statement of Operations Data: |
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Vessel revenue related party, net |
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$ |
34,453 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Direct voyage expenses |
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$ |
(151 |
) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Vessel operating expenses |
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$ |
(3,180 |
) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Voyage expenses related party |
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$ |
(440 |
) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Management fees related party |
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$ |
(388 |
) |
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$ |
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$ |
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General and administration expenses |
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$ |
(1,840 |
) |
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$ |
(445 |
) |
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$ |
(5 |
) |
General and
administration expenses
related party |
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$ |
(430 |
) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Depreciation |
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(9,929 |
) |
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$ |
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Goodwill impairment loss |
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$ |
(44,795 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Vessels impairment loss |
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$ |
(4,530 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Interest income money market funds |
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$ |
3,361 |
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$ |
1,948 |
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$ |
1 |
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Interest and finance costs |
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$ |
(4,077 |
) |
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$ |
(58 |
) |
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$ |
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Foreign currency exchange (losses), net |
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$ |
(39 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Net (loss)/income |
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$ |
(31,985 |
) |
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$ |
1,445 |
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$ |
(4 |
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December 31, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Balance Sheet Data: |
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Total current assets |
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$ |
29,814 |
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$ |
235,213 |
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$ |
376 |
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Vessels, net |
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$ |
345,622 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Total assets |
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$ |
378,202 |
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$ |
235,213 |
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$ |
632 |
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Total current liabilities, including
current portion of long- term debt |
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$ |
32,999 |
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$ |
5,995 |
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$ |
611 |
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Long-term debt, net of current portion |
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$ |
213,638 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Total shareholders equity |
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$ |
131,565 |
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$ |
148,369 |
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$ |
20 |
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The figures shown below are non-GAAP statistical ratios used by management to measure
performance of the Companys vessels and are not included in financial statements prepared under
United States generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP).
Performance Indicators
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Year Ended |
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December 31, 2008 |
Fleet Data: |
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Average number of vessels(1) |
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5.5 |
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Ownership days(2) |
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686 |
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Available days(3) |
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686 |
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Operating days(4) |
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678 |
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Fleet utilization(5) |
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98.9 |
% |
Average Daily Results: |
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Average TCE rate(6) |
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$ |
49,362 |
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Vessel operating expenses(7) |
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$ |
4,636 |
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Management fees(8) |
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$ |
566 |
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Total vessel operating expenses(9) |
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$ |
5,202 |
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(1) |
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Average number of vessels is the number of vessels that constituted the Companys fleet for the
relevant period (from August 28, 2008 through December 31, 2008), as measured by the sum of the
number of days each vessel was a part of the Companys fleet during the relevant period divided by
the number of available days in the relevant period. |
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(2) |
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Ownership days are the total number of days in a period during which the vessels in a fleet
have been owned. Ownership days are an indicator of the size of the Companys fleet over a period
and affect both the amount of revenues and the amount of expenses that the Company recorded during
a period. |
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(3) |
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Available days are the number of ownership days less the aggregate number of days that vessels
are off-hire due to major repairs, dry dockings or special or intermediate surveys. The shipping
industry uses available days to measure the number of ownership days in a period during which
vessels should be capable of generating revenues. |
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(4) |
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Operating days are the number of available days in a period less the aggregate number of days
that vessels are off-hire due to any reason, including unforeseen circumstances. The shipping
industry uses operating days to measure the aggregate number of days in a period during which
vessels actually generate revenues. |
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(5) |
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Fleet utilization is determined by dividing the number of
operating days during a period by the
number of available days during that period. The shipping industry uses fleet utilization to
measure a companys efficiency in finding suitable employment for its vessels and minimizing the
amount of days that its vessels are off-hire for any reason excluding scheduled repairs, vessel
upgrades, dry dockings or special or intermediate surveys. |
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(6) |
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Time charter equivalent, or TCE, rates are defined as our time charter revenues, net of address
commission, less voyage expenses during a period divided by the number of our available days during
the period, which is consistent with industry standards. Voyage expenses include port charges,
bunker (fuel oil and diesel oil) expenses, canal charges and commissions. |
(In thousands of US Dollars, except per diem amounts)
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Year Ended |
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December 31, 2008 |
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Net revenues from vessels |
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$ |
34,453 |
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Voyage expenses |
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(151 |
) |
Voyage expenses related party |
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(440 |
) |
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Net operating revenues |
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$ |
33,862 |
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Available days |
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686 |
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Time charter equivalent rate |
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$ |
49,362 |
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(7) |
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Average daily vessel operating expenses, which includes crew costs, and related costs,
chemicals and lubricating oil, insurance, maintenance and repairs, is calculated by dividing vessel
operating expenses by ownership days for the relevant time periods: |
(In thousands of US Dollars, except per diem amounts)
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Year Ended |
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December 31, 2008 |
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Operating expenses |
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$ |
3,180 |
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Ownership days |
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686 |
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Daily vessel operating expenses |
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$ |
4,636 |
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(8) |
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Daily management fees are calculated by dividing total management fees by ownership days for
the relevant time period. |
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(9) |
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Total vessel operating expenses, or TVOE is a measurement of total expenses associated with
operating the vessels. TVOE is the sum of vessel operating expenses and management fees. Daily TVOE
is calculated by dividing TVOE by fleet ownership days for the relevant time period. |
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PER MARKET SHARE INFORMATION
The table below sets forth, for the calendar periods indicated, the high and low sales prices
on the American Stock Exchange or the Nasdaq Stock Market for the common stock, warrants and units
of the Company, as applicable:
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Common Stock |
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Warrants |
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Units |
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High |
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Low |
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High |
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Low |
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High |
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Low |
Annual highs and lows |
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2007 |
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$ |
9.67 |
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$ |
9.26 |
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$ |
1.66 |
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$ |
1.13 |
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$ |
10.94 |
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$ |
9.83 |
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2008 |
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$ |
10.00 |
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$ |
3.15 |
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$ |
2.62 |
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$ |
0.11 |
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$ |
11.90 |
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$ |
6.50 |
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Quarterly highs and lows |
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2007 |
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Quarter ended 12/31/2007 |
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$ |
9.48 |
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$ |
9.08 |
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$ |
1.66 |
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$ |
1.13 |
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$ |
10.94 |
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$ |
10.17 |
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2008 |
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Quarter ended 03/31/2008 |
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$ |
9.48 |
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$ |
9.01 |
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$ |
1.35 |
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$ |
0.37 |
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$ |
10.61 |
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$ |
9.45 |
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Quarter ended 06/30/2008 |
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$ |
10.00 |
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$ |
9.15 |
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$ |
2.62 |
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$ |
0.42 |
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$ |
12.31 |
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$ |
9.47 |
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Quarter ended 09/30/02008 |
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$ |
10.00 |
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$ |
7.21 |
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$ |
2.50 |
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$ |
0.75 |
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$ |
11.90 |
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$ |
8.70 |
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Quarter ended 12/31/2008 |
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$ |
8.55 |
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$ |
3.15 |
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$ |
0.92 |
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$ |
0.11 |
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$ |
9.10 |
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$ |
6.50 |
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Monthly highs and lows |
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2008 |
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October 2008* |
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$ |
8.65 |
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$ |
3.15 |
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$ |
0.92 |
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$ |
0.15 |
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$ |
9.10 |
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$ |
6.50 |
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November 2008* |
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$ |
5.90 |
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$ |
4.25 |
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$ |
0.30 |
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$ |
0.15 |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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December 2008* |
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$ |
6.50 |
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$ |
4.25 |
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$ |
0.27 |
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$ |
0.11 |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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2009 |
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January 2009** |
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$ |
5.35 |
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$ |
4.98 |
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$ |
0.22 |
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$ |
0.12 |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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February 2009** |
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$ |
4.99 |
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$ |
4.02 |
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$ |
0.12 |
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$ |
0.06 |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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March 2009** |
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$ |
4.20 |
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$ |
3.68 |
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$ |
0.10 |
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$ |
0.06 |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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* |
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Seanergy Maritimes common stock, warrants and units were previously listed on the American
Stock Exchange. On October 15, 2008, Seanergy Maritimes common stock and warrants commenced
trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Seanergy Maritimes units were separated prior to being
listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market and, therefore, were not listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Seanergy Maritimes units stopped trading on the American Stock Exchange on October 14, 2008
and were not listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. |
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** |
|
Following the dissolution of Seanergy Maritime, our common stock started trading on the
Nasdaq Stock Market on January 28, 2009. |
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RISK FACTORS
An investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should consider carefully
all of the material risks described below, together with the other information contained in this
prospectus before making a decision to invest in our securities. References in this prospectus to
Seanergy, we, us, or our company refer to Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. and our
subsidiaries, but, if the context otherwise requires, may refer only to Seanergy Maritime Holdings
Corp.
Risk Factors Relating to Seanergy
If we fail to manage our planned growth properly, we may not be able to successfully expand our
fleet, adversely affecting our overall financial position.
While we have no plans to immediately expand our fleet, we do intend to continue to expand our
fleet in the future. Growth will depend on:
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locating and acquiring suitable vessels; |
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identifying and consummating acquisitions or joint ventures; |
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identifying reputable shipyards with available capacity and contracting with them for
the construction of new vessels; |
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integrating any acquired vessels successfully with our existing operations; |
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enhancing our customer base; |
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managing our expansion; and |
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obtaining required financing, which could include debt, equity or combinations
thereof. |
Growing any business by acquisition presents numerous risks such as undisclosed liabilities
and obligations, difficulty experienced in obtaining additional qualified personnel, managing
relationships with customers and suppliers and integrating newly acquired operations into existing
infrastructures. We have not identified expansion opportunities, and the nature and timing of any
such expansion is uncertain. We may not be successful in growing and may incur significant expenses
and losses.
Our management made certain assumptions about our future operating results that may differ
significantly from our actual results, which may result in shareholder claims against us or our
directors.
In connection with our business combination described above, our management made certain
assumptions about the future operating results for our business. To the extent our actual results
are significantly lower than the projected results, there could be adverse consequences to us.
These consequences could include potential claims by our shareholders against our directors for
violating their fiduciary duties to our shareholders in recommending a transaction that was not
fair to shareholders. Any such claims, even if ultimately unsuccessful, would divert financial
resources and managements time and attention from operating our business.
Our debt financing contains restrictive covenants that may limit our liquidity and corporate
activities.
The debt financing that our subsidiaries entered into with Marfin on August 28, 2008 in
connection with the vessel acquisition imposes, and any future loan agreements we or our
subsidiaries may execute may impose,
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operating and financial restrictions on us or our
subsidiaries. These restrictions may, subject to certain exceptions, limit our or our subsidiaries
ability to:
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incur additional indebtedness; |
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create liens on our or our subsidiaries assets; |
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sell capital stock of our subsidiaries; |
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engage in any business other than the operation of the vessels; |
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pay dividends; |
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change or terminate the management of the vessels or terminate or materially amend the
management agreement relating to each vessel; and |
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sell the vessels. |
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The restrictions included in our current loan agreement include financial restrictions
setting: |
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The ratio of total liabilities to total assets; |
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The ratio of total net debt owed to LTM (last twelve months) EBITDA; |
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The ratio of LTM EBITDA to net interest expense; |
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The ratio of cash deposits held to total debt; and |
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A security margin, or the Security Margin Clause, whereby the aggregate market value
of the vessels and the value of any additional security should be at least 135% of the aggregate of
the debt financing and any amount available for drawing under the revolving facility, less the
aggregate amount of all deposits maintained. A waiver from Marfin has been received with respect to
this clause, so long as the vessels continue to be under charter and dividends and repayments of
shareholders loans are not made without the prior written consent of Marfin. |
The financial ratios are required to be tested by us on a quarterly basis on an LTM basis.
Therefore, we may need to seek permission from our lenders in order to engage in some
important corporate actions. Our current and any future lenders interests may be different from
our interests, and we cannot guarantee that we will be able to obtain such lenders permission when
needed. This may prevent us from taking actions that are in our best interest.
We may recognize an impairment of our vessels and other long-lived assets due to declining charter
values and oversupply of dry bulk carrier capacity.
Dry bulk vessel values have declined both as a result of a slowdown in availability of global
credit and the significant deterioration in charter rates. Charter rates and vessel values have
been affected in part by the lack of availability of credit to finance both vessel purchases and
purchases of commodities carried by sea, resulting in a decline in cargo shipments, and the charter
rates. The decline in cargo shipments and charter rates has in turn resulted in a decline in the
value of second hand vessels. During the year ended December 31, 2008, we recorded an impairment
charge of $4,530,000 on our vessels. There can be no assurance as to how long charter rates and
vessel values will remain at the current low levels or whether they will improve to any significant
degree. Consequently we may have to record further impairments of our vessels.
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Servicing debt will limit funds available for other purposes, including capital expenditures and
payment of dividends.
Marfin has extended to us pursuant to a financial agreement dated August 28, 2008, a term loan
of up to $165,000,000 and a revolving facility in an amount equal to the lesser of $90,000,000 and
an amount in dollars which when aggregated with the amount already drawn down under the term loan
did not exceed 70% of the aggregate market value of our vessels. We have currently drawn down the
full amount of the term loan and $54,845,000 of the revolving facility. We are required to dedicate
a portion of our cash flow from operations to pay the principal and interest on our debt. These
payments limit funds otherwise available for working capital expenditures and other purposes,
including payment of dividends. We have not yet determined whether to purchase additional vessels
or incur debt in the near future for additional vessel acquisitions. If we are unable to service
our debt, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of
operations.
Credit market volatility may affect our ability to refinance our existing debt, borrow funds under
our revolving credit facility or incur additional debt.
The credit markets have been experiencing extreme volatility and disruption for more than 12
months. Most recently, the volatility and disruption have reached unprecedented levels. In many
cases, the markets have limited credit capacity for certain issuers, and lenders have requested
shorter terms. The market for new debt financing is extremely limited and in some cases not
available at all. In addition, the markets have increased the uncertainty that lenders will be able
to comply with their previous commitment. If current levels of market disruption and volatility
continue or worsen, we may not be able to refinance our existing debt, draw upon our revolving
credit facility or incur additional debt, which may require us to seek other funding sources to
meet our liquidity needs or to fund planned expansion. For example, our existing term loan and
revolving credit facility are tied to the market value of the vessels whereby the aggregate market
values of the vessels and the value of any additional security should be at least 135% of the
aggregate of the debt financing and any amount available for drawing under the revolving facility
less the aggregate amount of all deposits maintained. If the percentage is below 135%, then a
prepayment of the loans may be required or additional security may be requested. A waiver from
Marfin has been received against this clause, so long as the vessels continue to be under charter
and dividends and repayments of shareholders loans are not made without the prior written consent
of Marfin. We may need to seek permission from our lenders in order to make further use of our
revolving credit facility, depending on the aggregate market value of vessels. We cannot assure you
that we will be able to obtain debt or other financing on reasonable terms, or at all.
Increases in interest rates could increase interest payable under our variable rate indebtedness.
We are subject to interest rate risk in connection with our variable rate indebtedness.
Changes in interest rate could increase the amount of our interest payments and thus negatively
impact our future earnings and cash flows. Fluctuations in interest rates could be exacerbated in
future periods as a result of the current worldwide instability in the banking and credit markets.
Although we do not currently have hedging arrangements for our
variable rate indebtedness, we expect to hedge interest rate exposure at the appropriate time.
However, these arrangements may prove inadequate or ineffective.
In the highly competitive international dry bulk shipping industry, we may not be able to compete
for charters with new entrants or established companies with greater resources, which may adversely
affect our results of operations.
We employ our fleet in a highly competitive market that is capital intensive and highly
fragmented. Competition arises primarily from other vessel owners, some of whom have substantially
greater resources than ours. Competition for the transportation of dry bulk cargoes can be intense
and depends on price, location, size, age, condition and the acceptability of the vessel and its
managers to the charterers. Due in part to the highly fragmented market, competitors with greater
resources could operate larger fleets through consolidations or acquisitions that may be able to
offer better prices and fleets.
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Because SAMC is the sole counterparty on the time charters for all six vessels in our initial
fleet, the failure of such counterparty to meet its obligations could cause us to suffer losses on
such contracts, thereby decreasing revenues, operating results and cash flows.
We have chartered all six vessels acquired as part of the vessel acquisition to SAMC, a
company affiliated with members of the Restis family, and therefore will be dependent on
performance by our charterer. Our charters may terminate earlier than the dates indicated in this
prospectus. Under our charter agreements, the events or occurrences that will cause a charter to
terminate or give the charterer the option to terminate the charter generally include a total or
constructive total loss of the related vessel, the requisition for hire of the related vessel or
the failure of the related vessel to meet specified performance criteria. In addition, the ability
of our charterer to perform its obligations under a charter will depend on a number of factors that
are beyond our control. These factors may include general economic conditions, the condition of the
dry bulk shipping industry, the charter rates received for specific types of vessels, the ability
of the charterer to obtain letters of credit from its customers and various operating expenses. It
is Seanergys understanding that SAMC operates three of the vessels on period charters and three
vessels on the spot market. The spot market is highly competitive and spot rates fluctuate
significantly. Vessels operating in the spot market generate revenues that are less predictable
than those on period time charters. Therefore, SAMC may be exposed to the risk of fluctuating spot
dry bulk charter rates, which may have an adverse impact on its financial performance and its
obligations. The costs and delays associated with the default by a charterer of a vessel may be
considerable and may adversely affect our business, results of operations, cash flows, financial
condition and our ability to pay dividends.
We cannot predict whether our charterer will, upon the expiration of its charters, re-charter
our vessels on favorable terms or at all. If our charterer decides not to re-charter our vessels,
we may not be able to re-charter them on terms similar to our current charters or at all. In the
future, we may also employ our vessels in the spot charter market, which is subject to greater rate
fluctuation than the time charter market.
If we receive lower charter rates under replacement charters or are unable to re-charter all
of our vessels, the amounts available, if any, to pay dividends to our shareholders may be
significantly reduced or eliminated.
We will not be able to take advantage of favorable opportunities in the current spot market with
respect to our vessels, all of which are employed on 11 to 13 month time charters.
All of the six vessels in our fleet are employed under medium-term time charters, with
expiration dates ranging from 11 months to 13 months from the time of delivery, expiring in
September 2009. Although medium-term time charters provide relatively steady streams of revenue,
vessels committed to medium-term charters may not
be available for spot voyages during periods of increasing charter hire rates, when spot
voyages might be more profitable.
We may not be able to attract and retain key management personnel and other employees in the
shipping industry, which may negatively affect the effectiveness of our management and our results
of operations.
Our success will depend to a significant extent upon the abilities and efforts of our
management team. We currently have four executive officers, our chief executive officer, chief
financial officer, secretary and general counsel and a small support staff. Our success will depend
upon our ability to retain key members of our management team and the ability of our management to
recruit and hire suitable employees. The loss of any of these individuals could adversely affect
our business prospects and financial condition. Difficulty in hiring and retaining personnel could
adversely affect our results of operations.
We are dependent on each of EST and Safbulk for the management and commercial brokerage of our
fleet.
Mr. Dale Ploughman, our chief executive officer, Ms. Christina Anagnostara, our chief
financial officer, Mr. Ioannis Tsigkounakis, our secretary, and Ms. Theodora Mitropetrou, our
general counsel, are our only officers, and we currently have no plans to hire additional officers.
As we subcontract the management and commercial brokerage of our fleet, including crewing,
maintenance and repair, to each of EST and Safbulk, both affiliates of
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family, the loss of services of, or the failure to perform by, either of these entities could
materially and adversely affect our results of operations. Although we may have rights against
either of these entities if they default on their obligations to us, you will have no recourse
directly against them. Further, we expect that we will need to seek approval from our lenders to
change our manager.
EST, Safbulk and SAMC are privately held companies and there is little or no publicly available
information about them.
The ability of EST and Safbulk to continue providing services for our benefit and for SAMC to
continue performing under the charters will depend in part on their respective financial strength.
Circumstances beyond our control could impair their financial strength, and because they are
privately held, it is unlikely that information about their financial strength would become public
unless any of these entities began to default on their respective obligations. As a result, our
shareholders might have little advance warning of problems affecting EST, Safbulk or SAMC, even
though these problems could have a material adverse effect on us.
We outsource the management and commercial brokerage of our fleet to companies that are affiliated
with members of the Restis family, which may create conflicts of interest.
We outsource the management and commercial brokerage of our fleet to EST and Safbulk,
companies that are affiliated with members of the Restis family. Companies affiliated with members
of the Restis family own and may acquire vessels that compete with our fleet. Both EST and Safbulk
have responsibilities and relationships to owners other than us which could create conflicts of
interest between us, on the one hand, and EST or Safbulk, on the other hand. These conflicts may
arise in connection with the chartering of the vessels in our fleet versus dry bulk carriers
managed by other companies affiliated with members of the Restis family.
Risks involved with operating ocean-going vessels could affect our business and reputation, which
would adversely affect our revenues.
The operation of an ocean-going vessel carries inherent risks. These risks include the
possibility of:
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Any of these circumstances or events could increase our costs or lower our revenues.
Our vessels may suffer damage and we may face unexpected dry docking costs, which could adversely
affect our cash flow and financial condition.
If our vessels suffer damage, they may need to be repaired at a dry docking facility. The
costs of dry dock repairs are unpredictable and can be substantial. We may have to pay dry docking
costs that our insurance does not cover. The loss of earnings while these vessels are being
repaired and reconditioned may not be covered by insurance in full and thus these losses, as well
as the actual cost of these repairs, would decrease our earnings.
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Purchasing and operating second hand vessels may result in increased operating costs and vessel
off-hire, which could adversely affect our earnings.
We have inspected the second hand vessels that we acquired from the sellers and considered the
age and condition of the vessels in budgeting for operating, insurance and maintenance costs. If we
acquire additional second hand vessels in the future, we may encounter higher operating and
maintenance costs due to the age and condition of those additional vessels.
However, our inspection of second hand vessels prior to purchase does not provide us with the
same knowledge about their condition and cost of any required or anticipated repairs that we would
have had if these vessels had been built for and operated exclusively by us. Except for the two
newly constructed vessels, we will not receive the benefit of warranties on second hand vessels.
In general, the costs to maintain a dry bulk carrier in good operating condition increase with
the age of the vessel. The average age of the four second hand vessels in our initial fleet of six
dry bulk carriers that we acquired from the sellers is approximately 11 years. The two newly built
vessels have a useful life of 25 years. Older vessels are typically less fuel-efficient and more
costly to maintain than more recently constructed dry bulk carriers due to improvements in engine
technology. Cargo insurance rates increase with the age of a vessel, making older vessels less
desirable to charterers.
Governmental regulations, safety or other equipment standards related to the age of vessels
may require expenditures for alterations, or the addition of new equipment, to our vessels and may
restrict the type of activities in
which the vessels may engage. As our vessels age, market conditions may not justify those
expenditures or enable us to operate our vessels profitably during the remainder of their useful
lives.
Turbulence in the financial services markets and the tightening of credit may affect the ability of
purchasers of dry bulk cargo to obtain letters of credit to purchase dry bulk goods, resulting in
declines in the demand for vessels.
Turbulence in the financial markets has led many lenders to reduce, and in some cases, cease
to provide credit, including letters of credit, to borrowers. Purchasers of dry bulk cargo
typically pay for cargo with letters of credit. The tightening of the credit markets has reduced
the issuance of letters of credit and as a result decreased the amount of cargo being shipped as
sellers determine not to sell cargo without a letter of credit. Reductions in cargo result in less
business for charterers and declines in the demand for vessels. Any material decrease in the demand
for vessels may decrease charter rates and make it more difficult for Seanergy to charter its
vessels in the future at competitive rates. Reduced charter rates would reduce Seanergys revenues.
Rising fuel prices may adversely affect our profits.
The cost of fuel is a significant factor in negotiating charter rates. As a result, an
increase in the price of fuel beyond our expectations may adversely affect our profitability. The
price and supply of fuel is unpredictable and fluctuates based on events outside our control,
including geo-political developments, supply and demand for oil, actions by members of the
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and other oil and gas producers, war and unrest
in oil producing countries and regions, regional production patterns and environmental concerns and
regulations.
Our worldwide operations will expose us to global risks that may interfere with the operation of
our vessels.
We conduct our operations worldwide. Changing economic, political and governmental conditions
in the countries where we are engaged in business or in the countries where we have registered our
vessels, affect our operations. In the past, political conflicts, particularly in the Persian Gulf,
resulted in attacks on vessels, mining of waterways and other efforts to disrupt shipping in the
area. Acts of terrorism and piracy have also affected vessels trading in regions such as the South
China Sea and off the coast of Somalia. The likelihood of future acts of terrorism may increase,
and our vessels may face higher risks of being attacked. In addition, future hostilities or
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political instability in regions where our vessels trade could have a material adverse effect on
our trade patterns and adversely affect our operations and performance.
We may not have adequate insurance to compensate us if we lose our vessels, which may have a
material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operation.
We have procured hull and machinery insurance and protection and indemnity insurance, which
includes environmental damage and pollution insurance coverage and war risk insurance for our
fleet. We do not expect to maintain for all of our vessels insurance against loss of hire, which
covers business interruptions that result from the loss of use of a vessel. We may not be
adequately insured against all risks. We may not be able to obtain adequate insurance coverage for
our fleet in the future. The insurers may not pay particular claims. Our insurance policies may
contain deductibles for which we will be responsible and limitations and exclusions which may
increase our costs or lower our revenue. Moreover, insurers may default on claims they are required
to pay. If our insurance is not enough to cover claims that may arise, the deficiency may have a
material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
We are incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, which does not have a well-developed
body of corporate law, which may negatively affect the ability of shareholders to protect their
interests.
Our corporate affairs are governed by our amended and restated articles of incorporation and
amended and restated by-laws and by the BCA. The provisions of the BCA resemble provisions of the
corporation laws of a number of states in the United States. However, there have been few judicial
cases in the Republic of the Marshall Islands interpreting the BCA. The rights and fiduciary
responsibilities of directors under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands are not as
clearly established as the rights and fiduciary responsibilities of directors under statutes or
judicial precedent in existence in certain U.S. jurisdictions. Shareholder rights may differ as
well. While the BCA does specifically incorporate the non-statutory law, or judicial case law, of
the State of Delaware and other states with substantially similar legislative provisions,
shareholders may have more difficulty in protecting their interests in the face of actions by the
management, directors or controlling shareholders than would shareholders of a corporation
incorporated in a U.S. jurisdiction.
We are incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and our directors and
officers are non-U.S. residents, and although you may bring an original action in the courts of the
Marshall Islands or obtain a judgment against us or our directors or management based on U.S. laws
in the event you believe your rights as a shareholder have been infringed, it may be difficult to
enforce judgments against us or our directors or management.
We are incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and all of our
assets are, and will be, located outside of the United States. Our business is operated primarily
from our offices in Athens, Greece. In addition, our directors and officers, are non-residents of
the United States, and all or a substantial portion of the assets of these non-residents are
located outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult or impossible for you to bring
an action against us, or against these individuals in the United States if you believe that your
rights have been infringed under securities laws or otherwise. Even if you are successful in
bringing an action of this kind, the laws of the Marshall Islands and of other jurisdictions may
prevent or restrict you from enforcing a judgment against our assets or the assets of our directors
and officers. Although you may bring an original action against us or our affiliates in the courts
of the Marshall Islands based on U.S. laws, and the courts of the Marshall Islands may impose civil
liability, including monetary damages, against us, or our affiliates for a cause of action arising
under Marshall Islands laws, it may impracticable for you to do so given the geographic location of
the Marshall Islands. For more information regarding the relevant laws of the Marshall Islands,
please read Enforceability of Civil Liabilities.
Anti-takeover provisions in our amended and restated articles of incorporation and by-laws, as
well as the terms and conditions of a Voting Agreement, could make it difficult for shareholders to
replace or remove our current board of directors or could have the effect of discouraging, delaying
or preventing a merger or acquisition, which could adversely affect the market price of our common
shares.
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Several provisions of our amended and restated articles of incorporation and by-laws, as well
as the terms and conditions of the Voting Agreement could make it difficult for shareholders to
change the composition of our board of directors in any one year, preventing them from changing the
composition of our management. In addition, the same provisions may discourage, delay or prevent a
merger or acquisition that shareholders may consider favorable.
These provisions include those that:
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the nominees selected by the party that nominated the person whose resignation or removal has
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duties or composition of the shipping committee without an affirmative vote of not less than 80% of
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These anti-takeover provisions could substantially impede the ability of shareholders to
benefit from a change in control and, as a result, may adversely affect the market price of our
common stock and your ability to realize any potential change of control premium.
Our shipping committee is controlled by appointees nominated by affiliates of members of the
Restis family, which could create conflicts of interest detrimental to us.
Our board of directors has created a shipping committee, which has been delegated exclusive
authority to consider and vote upon all matters involving shipping and vessel finance, subject to
certain limitations. Affiliates of members of the Restis family have the right to appoint two of
the three members of the shipping committee and as a result such affiliates will effectively
control all decisions with respect to our shipping operations that do not involve a transaction
with a Restis affiliate. Messrs. Dale Ploughman, Kostas Koutsoubelis and Elias Culucundis currently
serve on our shipping committee. Each of Messrs. Ploughman and Koutsoubelis also will continue to
serve as officers and/or directors of other entities affiliated with members of the Restis family
that operate in the dry bulk sector of the shipping industry. The dual responsibilities of members
of the shipping committee in exercising their fiduciary duties to us and other entities in the
shipping industry could create conflicts of interest. Although Messrs. Ploughman and Koutsoubelis
intend to maintain as confidential all information they learn from one company and not disclose it
to the other entities for whom they serve; in certain instances this could be impossible given
their respective roles with various companies. There can be no assurance that Messrs. Ploughman and
Koutsoubelis would resolve any conflicts of interest in a manner beneficial to us.
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We may be classified as a passive foreign investment company, or PFIC, which could result in
adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. holders of our common stock or warrants.
We generally will be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year in which either (1) at least 75%
of our gross income (looking through certain corporate subsidiaries) is passive income or (2) at
least 50% of the average value of our assets (looking through certain corporate subsidiaries)
produce, or are held for the production of, passive income. Passive income generally includes
dividends, interest, rents, royalties, and gains from the disposition of passive assets. If we were
a PFIC for any taxable year during which a U.S. Holder (as such term is defined in the section
entitled Taxation U.S. Federal Income Taxation General) held our common stock or warrants,
the U.S. Holder may be subject to increased U.S. federal income tax liability and may be subject to
additional reporting requirements. Based on the current and expected composition of our and our
subsidiaries assets and income, it is not anticipated that we will be treated as a PFIC. Our
actual PFIC status for any taxable year, however, will not be determinable until after the end of
such taxable year. Accordingly there can be no assurances regarding our status as
a PFIC for the current taxable year or any future taxable year. See the discussion in the
section entitled Taxation U.S. Federal Income Taxation U.S. Holders Passive Foreign
Investment Company Rules. We urge U.S. Holders to consult with their own tax advisors regarding
the possible application of the PFIC rules.
We, or any of our vessel-owning subsidiaries, may become subject to U.S. federal income taxation on
our U.S. source shipping income.
Each of the vessels acquired is operated under a time charter or voyage charter that allows
the charterer to determine the vessels ports of call. If a vessel operates to or from the United
States, a portion of the charter income from the vessel attributable to such trips may constitute
United States source gross transportation income. We cannot predict whether we or any of our
vessel-owning subsidiaries will earn any such income. United States source gross transportation
income generally is subject to U.S. federal income tax at a 4% rate, unless exempt under Section
883 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code. Section 883 of the Code
generally provides an exemption from U.S. federal income tax in respect of gross income earned by
certain foreign corporations from the international operation of ships, but only if a number of
requirements are met (including requirements concerning the ownership of the foreign corporation).
Because of the factual nature of determining whether this tax exemption applies, it is unclear at
this time whether the exemption will be available to us or any of our vessel-owning subsidiaries
for any United States source gross transportation income that we or our subsidiaries might earn. In
addition, the US legislature is considering bills that may have an affect on the tax imposed on us.
You should consult with your own tax advisors as to the risk that we or our vessel-owning
subsidiaries may be subject to U.S. federal income tax.
We, as a non-U.S. company, have elected to comply with the less stringent reporting requirements of
the Exchange Act, as a foreign private issuer.
We are a Marshall Islands company, and our corporate affairs are governed by our amended and
restated articles of incorporation, the BCA and the common law of the Republic of the Marshall
Islands. We provide reports under the Exchange Act as a non-U.S. company with foreign private
issuer status. Some of the differences between the reporting obligations of a foreign private
issuer and those of a U.S. domestic company are as follows: Foreign private issuers are not
required to file their annual report on Form 20-F until six months after the end of each fiscal
year while U.S. domestic issuers that are accelerated filers are required to file their annual
report of Form 10-K within 75 days after the end of each fiscal year. However, in August 2008, the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), adopted changes in the content and timing of disclosure
requirements for foreign private issuers, including requiring foreign private issuers to file their
annual report on Form 20-F no later than four months after the end of each fiscal year, after a
three-year transition period. Additionally, other new disclosure requirements that will be added to
Form 20-F include disclosure of disagreements with or changes in certifying accountants, fees,
payments and other charges related to American Depository Receipts, and significant differences in
corporate governance practices as compared to United States issuers. In addition, foreign private
issuers are not required to file regular quarterly reports on Form 10-Q that contain unaudited
financial and other specified information.
However, if a foreign private issuer makes interim reports available to shareholders, the
foreign private issuer will be required to submit copies of such reports to the SEC on a Form 6-K.
Foreign private issuers are also
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not required to file current reports on Form 8-K upon the
occurrence of specified significant events. However, foreign private issuers are required to file
reports on Form 6-K disclosing whatever information the foreign private issuer has made or is
required to make public pursuant to its home countrys laws or distributes to its shareholders and
that is material to the issuer and its subsidiaries. Foreign private issuers are also exempt from
the requirements under the U.S. proxy rules prescribing the content of proxy statements and annual
reports to shareholders. Although the Nasdaq Stock Market does require that a listed company
prepare and deliver to shareholders annual reports and proxy statements in connection with all
meeting of shareholders, these documents will not be required to comply with the detailed content
requirements of the SECs proxy regulations. Officers, directors and 10% or more shareholders of
foreign private issuers are exempt from requirements to file Forms 3, 4 and 5 to report their
beneficial ownership of the issuers common stock under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act and are
also exempt
from the related short-swing profit recapture rules under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act.
Foreign private issuers are also not required to comply with the provisions of Regulation FD aimed
at preventing issuers from making selective disclosures of material information.
In addition, as a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from, and you may not be provided with
the benefits of, some of the Nasdaq Stock Market corporate governance requirements, including that:
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the compensation of our chief executive officer must be determined or recommended by a
majority of the independent directors or a compensation committee comprised solely of independent
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As a result, our independent directors may not have as much influence over our corporate
policy as they would if we were not a foreign private issuer.
As a result of all of the above, our public shareholders may have more difficulty in
protecting their interests in the face of actions taken by management, members of the board of
directors or controlling shareholders than they would as shareholders of a U.S. company.
The Republic of Marshall Islands has no bankruptcy act.
The Republic of Marshall Islands has no bankruptcy, insolvency or any similar act that governs
the liquidation or rehabilitation of an insolvent debtor, and thus the Marshall Islands may not
have a sound legal framework and corresponding caliber of professional legal infrastructure to
adequately address or recognize the rights and needs of domestic or foreign creditors and
investors. It does have a little-used device pursuant to which, at the request of a judgment
creditor, a court can appoint a receiver to either run or wind up the affairs of a corporation. A
court can also appoint a trustee if a corporation files for dissolution to wind up the affairs.
Finally, it would be possible for a Marshall Islands court to apply the law of any jurisdiction
with laws similar to those of the Marshall Islands, such as those of the United States. There can
be no assurance, however, that a Marshall Islands court would apply the insolvency laws, including,
without limitation, the priority schemes, of the United States or of any other foreign country, in
the event of the Companys insolvency, and thus it is difficult to predict the outcome of any such
proceedings. Additionally, to the extent the Company has creditors or assets in countries other
than the Marshall Islands, there can be no assurance that a foreign court would recognize and
extend comity to the Marshall Islands insolvency proceedings.
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Investors should not rely on an investment in us if they require dividend income. It is not certain
that we will pay a dividend and the only return on an investment in us may come from appreciation
of our common stock, if any.
Although we had initially expressed an intent to pay dividends, we have temporarily suspended
the payment of all dividends based on restrictions placed on us by our senior lender and our
boards determination that such suspension would be in the best interest of our shareholders. We
believe that this suspension will enhance our future flexibility by permitting cash flow that would
have been devoted to dividends to be used for opportunities that may arise in the current
marketplace, such as funding our operations, acquiring vessels or servicing debt.
In addition, the declaration and payment of dividends will be subject at all times to the
discretion of our board of directors. The timing and amount of dividends will be in the discretion
of our board of directors and be dependent on our earnings, financial condition, cash requirements
and availability, fleet renewal and expansion, restrictions in our loan agreements, the provisions
of Marshall Islands law affecting the payment of dividends and other factors. Marshall Islands law
generally prohibits the payment of dividends other than from surplus or while a company is
insolvent or would be rendered insolvent upon the payment of such dividends, or if there is no
surplus, dividends may be declared or paid out of net profits for the fiscal year in which the
dividend is declared and for the preceding fiscal year.
We are a holding company and will depend on the ability of our subsidiaries to distribute funds to
us in order to satisfy financial obligations or to make dividend payments.
We are a holding company and our subsidiaries, all of which are, or upon their formation will
be, wholly owned by us either directly or indirectly, conduct all of our operations and own all of
our operating assets. We have no significant assets other than the equity interests in our wholly
owned subsidiaries. As a result, our ability to make dividend payments depends on our subsidiaries
and their ability to distribute funds to us. If we are unable to obtain funds from our
subsidiaries, our board of directors may exercise its discretion not to pay dividends.
You may experience dilution as a result of the exercise of our Warrants, conversion of the Note and
issuance of our common stock upon meeting certain EBITDA thresholds.
We have 38,984,667 warrants to purchase shares of our common stock issued and outstanding at
an exercise price of $6.50 per share. In addition, we have assumed Seanergy Maritimes obligation
to issue 1,000,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of our common
stock under the unit purchase option it granted the underwriter in its initial public offering at
an exercise price of $12.50 per unit. We also have outstanding the Note that is convertible into
2,260,000 shares of our common stock and are required to issue up to 4,308,075 shares of our common
stock contingent upon meeting certain EBITDA thresholds. As a result, you may experience dilution
if our outstanding warrants, the underwriters unit purchase option or the warrants underlying the
underwriters unit purchase option are exercised, the Note is converted or the EBITDA threshold is
met.
The Restis affiliate shareholders hold approximately 71.93% of our outstanding common stock and the
founding shareholders of Seanergy Maritime hold approximately 14.72% of our outstanding common
stock. If we achieve certain earnings targets and the Restis affiliate shareholders convert the
Note into shares of our common stock, the Restis affiliate shareholders may receive an additional
6,568,075 of our outstanding common stock within two years after the closing of the vessel
acquisition. This may limit your ability to influence our actions.
As of March 30, 2009, the total beneficial ownership of the Restis family, including shares
actually owned, shares issuable upon exercise of warrants exercisable within 60 days and shares
governed by the Voting Agreement, in Seanergy was 84.12%. Between the period commencing on May 20,
2008 when the Restis affiliate shareholders became shareholders of Seanergy Maritime and the date
of this prospectus, the Restis affiliate shareholders beneficial ownership interest has increased
as a result of the following: (i) the determination to purchase shares of Seanergy Maritimes
common stock because a substantial number of shareholders were likely to vote against the approval
of the proposed vessel acquisition in which the Restis affiliate shareholders had an interest,
which resulted in the purchase of 8,929,781 shares of our common stock; (ii) the decrease in the
number of shares outstanding for Seanergy resulting from shareholders electing to have their shares
redeemed upon the consummation of the vessel
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acquisition; (iii) the increase of 8,008,334 shares
deemed beneficially owned resulting from the warrants becoming exercisable upon the consummation of
the vessel acquisition; and (iv) the determination to purchase shares for investment purposes,
which resulted in the purchase of 4,454,134 shares of our common stock.
The Restis affiliate shareholders own approximately 71.93% of our outstanding common stock
(including 70,000 shares of common stock owned by Argonaut SPC, a fund whose investment manager is
an affiliate of
members of the Restis family), or approximately 39.49% of our outstanding capital stock on a
fully diluted basis, assuming exercise of all outstanding Warrants. Assuming issuance of the
earn-out shares and conversion of the Note, the Restis affiliate shareholders will own
approximately 78.28% of our outstanding common stock, or approximately 45.17% of our outstanding
common stock on a fully diluted basis, assuming exercise of all outstanding Warrants. The founding
shareholders of Seanergy Maritime own approximately 14.72% of our outstanding common stock, or
17.83% of our outstanding capital stock on a fully diluted basis. In addition, we have entered into
the Voting Agreement with the Restis affiliate shareholders and the founding shareholders of
Seanergy Maritime whereby the Restis affiliate shareholders and founding shareholders will jointly
nominate our board of directors. Collectively, the parties to the Voting Agreement own 86.65% of
our outstanding common stock, or approximately 57.32% on a fully diluted basis. Our major
shareholders have the power to exert considerable influence over our actions and matters which
require shareholder approval, which limits your ability to influence our actions.
The market price of our common stock may in the future be subject to significant fluctuations.
The market price of our common stock may in the future be subject to significant fluctuations
as a result of many factors, some of which are beyond our control. Among the factors that could in
the future affect our stock price are:
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speculation in the press or investment community about our business or the shipping
industry generally; |
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changes in market valuations of similar companies and stock market price and volume
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strategic actions by us or our competitors such as acquisitions or restructurings; |
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In addition, in recent months, the stock market has experienced significant price and volume
fluctuations. This volatility has had a significant impact on the market price of securities issued
by many companies, including companies in the dry bulk shipping industry. The changes frequently
appear to occur without regard to the operating performance of the affected companies. Hence, the
price of our common stock could fluctuate based upon factors that have little or nothing to do with
us, and these fluctuations could materially reduce our share price.
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Because we expect to generate all of our revenues in U.S. dollars but incur a portion of our
expenses in other currencies, exchange rate fluctuations could have an adverse impact on our
results of operations.
We expect to generate substantially all of our revenues in U.S. dollars but certain of our
expenses will be incurred in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. This difference could lead to
fluctuations in net income due to changes in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to these other
currencies, in particular the Euro. Expenses incurred in foreign currencies against which the U.S.
dollar falls in value could increase, decreasing our net income and cash flow from operations. For
example, during 2007, the value of the U.S. dollar declined by approximately 10.51% as compared to
the Euro and increased approximately 4.26% during 2008.
Industry Risk Factors Relating to Seanergy
The dry bulk shipping industry is cyclical and volatile, and this may lead to reductions and
volatility of charter rates, vessel values and results of operations.
The degree of charter hire rate volatility among different types of dry bulk carriers has
varied widely. If we enter into a charter when charter hire rates are low, our revenues and
earnings will be adversely affected. In addition, a decline in charter hire rates likely will cause
the value of the vessels that we own, to decline and we may not be able to successfully charter our
vessels in the future at rates sufficient to allow us to operate our business profitably or meet
our obligations. The factors affecting the supply and demand for dry bulk carriers are outside of
our control and are unpredictable. The nature, timing, direction and degree of changes in dry bulk
shipping market conditions are also unpredictable.
Factors that influence demand for seaborne transportation of cargo include:
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We anticipate that the future demand for our vessels will be dependent upon continued economic
growth in the worlds economies, including China and India, seasonal and regional changes in
demand, changes in the capacity
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of the worlds dry bulk carrier fleet and the sources and supply of
cargo to be transported by sea. If the global vessel capacity increases in the dry bulk shipping
market, but the demand for vessel capacity in this market does not increase or increases at a
slower rate, the charter rates could materially decline. Adverse economic, political, social or
other developments could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition,
results of operations and ability to pay dividends.
Future growth in dry bulk shipping will depend on a return to economic growth in the world economy
that exceeds growth in vessel capacity. A decline in charter rates would adversely affect our
revenue stream and could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of
operations.
Charter rates for the dry bulk carriers have been at extremely low rates recently mainly due
to the current global financial crisis which is also affecting this industry. We anticipate that
future demand for our vessels, and in turn future charter rates, will be dependent upon a return to
economic growth in the worlds economy, particularly in China and India, as well as seasonal and
regional changes in demand and changes in the capacity of the worlds fleet. The worlds dry bulk
carrier fleet is expected to increase in 2009 as a result of scheduled deliveries of newly
constructed vessels but will be leveled off by higher forecasts for scrapping of existing vessels
as compared to 2008. A return to economic growth in the world economy that exceeds growth in vessel
capacity will be necessary to sustain current charter rates. There can be no assurance that
economic growth will not continue to decline or that vessel scrapping will occur at an even lower
rate than forecasted.
Despite Seanergys current strong charter revenue as a result of current charter agreements
being secured for 11-13 months which are currently at above market value, there is a risk that due
to the current volatility in the dry bulk sector, which is primarily caused by among other things,
a decrease in letters of credit being provided, significant drop in demand for goods being shipped,
reduction in volumes of goods and cancellation of orders, there is a possibility that charterers
could seek to renegotiate the time charter rates either currently or at the time the charters
expire in September 2009. A decline in charter rates would adversely affect our revenue stream and
could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Significant volatility in the world economy could have a material adverse effect on our business,
financial position and results of operations.
Our vessels are engaged in global seaborne transportation of commodities, involving the
loading or discharging of raw materials and semi-finished goods around the world. As a result,
significant volatility in the world economy and negative changes in global economic conditions, may
have an adverse effect on our business, financial position and results of operations, as well as
future prospects. In particular, in recent years China has been one of the fastest growing
economies in terms of gross domestic product. Given the current global conditions, the Chinese
economy has experienced slowdown and stagnation and there is no assurance that continuous growth
will be sustained or that the Chinese economy will not experience further contraction or stagnation
in the future. Moreover, any further slowdown in the U.S. economy, the European Union or certain
other Asian countries may continue to adversely affect world economic growth. Negative world
economic conditions may result in global production cuts, changes in the supply and demand for the
seaborne transportation of dry bulk goods, downward adjusted pricings for goods and freights and
cancellation of transactions/orders placed. As a result, our future revenues and net income, may be
materially reduced, and our future prospects may be materially affected, by a continuous global
economic downturn.
An oversupply of dry bulk carrier capacity may lead to reductions in charter rates and our
profitability.
The market supply of dry bulk carriers, primarily Capesize and Panamax vessels, has been
increasing, and the number of such dry bulk carriers on order is near historic highs. Newly
constructed vessels were delivered and are expected to continue in significant numbers starting at
the beginning of 2006 through 2009. As of December 2008, newly constructed vessels orders had been
placed for an aggregate of more than 72% of the current global dry bulk fleet, with deliveries
expected during the next 36 months. An oversupply of dry bulk carrier capacity may result in a
reduction of our charter rates. If such a reduction occurs, when our vessels current charters
expire or terminate, we may only be able to re-charter our vessels at reduced or unprofitable rates
or we may not be able to charter these vessels at all. In turn, this may result in the need to
take impairment charges on one or more of our vessels.
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Changes in the economic and political environment in China and policies adopted by the government
to regulate its economy may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and
results of operations.
The Chinese economy differs from the economies of most countries belonging to the Organization
for Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD, in such respects as structure, government
involvement, level of development, growth rate, capital reinvestment, allocation of resources, rate
of inflation and balance of payments position. Prior to 1978, the Chinese economy was a planned
economy. Since 1978, increasing emphasis has been placed on the utilization of market forces in the
development of the Chinese economy. There is an increasing level of freedom and autonomy in areas
such as allocation of resources, production, pricing and management and a gradual shift in emphasis
to a market economy and enterprise reform. Although limited price reforms were undertaken, with
the result that prices for certain commodities are principally determined by market forces, many of
the reforms are experimental and may be subject to change or abolition. We cannot assure you that
the Chinese government will continue to pursue a policy of economic reform. The level of imports to
and exports from China could be adversely affected by changes to these economic reforms, as well as
by changes in political, economic and social conditions or other relevant policies of the Chinese
government, such as changes in laws, regulations or export and import restrictions, all of which
could, adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results.
An economic slowdown in the Asia Pacific region could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial position and results of operations.
A significant number of the port calls made by our vessels may involve the loading or
discharging of raw materials and semi-finished products in ports in the Asia Pacific region. As a
result, a negative change in economic conditions in any Asia Pacific country, but particularly in
China or India, may have an adverse effect on our future business, financial position and results
of operations, as well as our future prospects. In recent years, China has been one of the worlds
fastest growing economies in terms of gross domestic product. We cannot assure you that such growth
will be sustained or that the Chinese economy will not experience contraction in the future. In
particular, in recent months, the demand for dry bulk goods from emerging markets, such as China
and India, has significantly declined as growth projections for these nations economies have been
adjusted downwards. Moreover, any slowdown in the economies of the United States, the European
Union or certain Asian countries may adversely effect economic growth in China and elsewhere. Our
business, financial position and results of operations, as well as our future prospects, will
likely be materially and adversely affected by an economic downturn in any of these countries.
We may become dependent on spot charters in the volatile shipping markets which may have an adverse
impact on stable cash flows and revenues.
We may employ one or more of our vessels on spot charters, including when time charters on
vessels expire. The spot charter market is highly competitive and rates within this market are
subject to volatile fluctuations, while longer-term period time charters provide income at
predetermined rates over more extended periods of time. If we decide to spot charter our vessels,
there can be no assurance that we will be successful in keeping all our vessels fully employed in
these short-term markets or that future spot rates will be sufficient to enable our vessels to be
operated profitably. A significant decrease in charter rates could affect the value of our fleet
and could adversely affect our profitability and cash flows with the result that our ability to pay
debt service to our lenders and dividends to our shareholders could be impaired.
Our operations are subject to seasonal fluctuations, which could affect our operating results and
the amount of available cash with which we can pay dividends.
We operate our vessels in markets that have historically exhibited seasonal variations in
demand and, as a result, in charter hire rates. This seasonality may result in volatility in our
operating results, which could affect the amount of dividends that we pay to our shareholders from
period to period. The dry bulk carrier market is typically stronger in the fall and winter months
in anticipation of increased consumption of coal and other raw materials in the northern hemisphere
during the winter months. In addition, unpredictable weather patterns in these months tend to
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disrupt vessel scheduling and supplies of certain commodities. As a result, revenues of dry bulk
carrier operators in general have historically been weaker during the fiscal quarters ended June 30
and September 30, and, conversely, been stronger in fiscal quarters ended December 31 and March 31.
This seasonality may materially affect our operating results and cash available for dividends.
We are subject to regulation and liability under environmental laws that could require significant
expenditures and affect our cash flows and net income.
Our business and the operation of our vessels are materially affected by government regulation
in the form of international conventions, national, state and local laws and regulations in force
in the jurisdictions in which our vessels operate, as well as in the country or countries of their
registration. Because such conventions, laws, and regulations are often revised, we cannot predict
the ultimate cost of complying with such conventions, laws and regulations or the impact thereof on
the resale prices or useful lives of our vessels. Additional conventions, laws and regulations may
be adopted which could limit our ability to do business or increase the cost of our doing business
and which may materially and adversely affect our operations. We are required by various
governmental and quasi-governmental agencies to obtain certain permits, licenses and certificates
with respect to our operations.
The operation of our vessels is affected by the requirements set forth in the United Nations
International Maritime Organizations International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships
and Pollution Prevention, or ISM Code. The ISM Code requires vessel owners, vessel managers and
bareboat charterers to develop and maintain an extensive Safety Management System that includes
the adoption of a safety and environmental protection policy setting forth instructions and
procedures for safe operation and describing procedures for dealing with emergencies. The failure
of a vessel owner or bareboat charterer to comply with the ISM Code may subject it to increased
liability, may invalidate existing insurance or decrease available insurance coverage for the
affected vessels and may result in a denial of access to, or detention in, certain ports. Each of
our vessels is ISM code-certified but we cannot assure that such certificate will be maintained
indefinitely.
We maintain, for each of our vessels, pollution liability coverage insurance in the amount of
$1 billion per incident. If the damages from a catastrophic incident exceeded our insurance
coverage, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of
operations.
The operation of dry bulk carriers has particular operational risks which could affect our earnings
and cash flow.
The operation of certain vessel types, such as dry bulk carriers, has certain particular
risks. With a dry bulk carrier, the cargo itself and its interaction with the vessel can be an
operational risk. By their nature, dry bulk cargoes are often heavy, dense, easily shifted, and
react badly to water exposure. In addition, dry bulk carriers are often subjected to battering
treatment during unloading operations with grabs, jackhammers (to pry encrusted cargoes out of the
hold) and small bulldozers. This treatment may cause damage to the vessel. Vessels damaged due to
treatment during unloading procedures may be more susceptible to breach while at sea. Hull breaches
in dry bulk carriers may lead to the flooding of the vessels holds. If a dry bulk carrier suffers
flooding in its forward holds, the bulk cargo may become so dense and waterlogged that its pressure
may buckle the vessels bulkheads leading to the loss of a vessel. If we are unable to adequately
maintain our vessels, we may be unable to prevent these events. Any
of these circumstances or events could result in loss of life, vessel and/or cargo and
negatively impact our business, financial condition, results of operations and ability to pay
dividends. In addition, the loss of any of our vessels could harm our reputation as a safe and
reliable vessel owner and operator.
If any of our vessels fails to maintain its class certification and/or fails any annual survey,
intermediate survey, dry docking or special survey, it could have a material adverse impact on our
financial condition and results of operations.
The hull and machinery of every commercial vessel must be classed by a classification society
authorized by its country of registry. The classification society certifies that a vessel is safe
and seaworthy in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the country of registry of
the vessel and the International Convention for the
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Safety of Life at Sea, or SOLAS. Our vessels
are classed with one or more classification societies that are members of the International
Association of Classification Societies.
A vessel must undergo annual surveys, intermediate surveys, dry dockings and special surveys.
In lieu of a special survey, a vessels machinery may be on a continuous survey cycle, under which
the machinery would be surveyed periodically over a five-year period. Our vessels are on special
survey cycles for hull inspection and continuous survey cycles for machinery inspection. Every
vessel is also required to be dry docked every two to three years for inspection of the underwater
parts of such vessels.
Currently, the African Zebra entered its scheduled dry dock on February 24, 2009, which is
expected to be completed by mid-April 2009, and the Hamburg Max is scheduled to be dry docked in
April 2009. The costs of such dry dockings are expected to aggregate between $2.1 million and $2.7
million.
If any vessel does not maintain its class and/or fails any annual survey, intermediate survey,
dry docking or special survey, the vessel will be unable to carry cargo between ports and will be
unemployable and uninsurable. Any such inability to carry cargo or be employed, or any such
violation of covenants, could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results
of operations.
Because our seafaring employees are covered by industry-wide collective bargaining agreements,
failure of industry groups to renew those agreements may disrupt our operations and adversely
affect our earnings.
Our vessel-owning subsidiaries employ a large number of seafarers. All of the seafarers
employed on the vessels in our fleet are covered by industry-wide collective bargaining agreements
that set basic standards. We cannot assure you that these agreements will prevent labor
interruptions. Any labor interruptions could disrupt our operations and harm our financial
performance.
Maritime claimants could arrest our vessels, which could interrupt its cash flow.
Crew members, suppliers of goods and services to a vessel, shippers of cargo and other parties
may be entitled to a maritime lien against that vessel for unsatisfied debts, claims or damages. In
many jurisdictions, a maritime lien holder may enforce its lien by arresting a vessel through
foreclosure proceedings. The arresting or attachment of one or more of our vessels could interrupt
our cash flow and require us to pay large sums of funds to have the arrest lifted which would have
a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, in some jurisdictions, such as South Africa, under the sister ship theory of
liability, a claimant may arrest both the vessel which is subject to the claimants maritime lien
and any associated vessel,
which is any vessel owned or controlled by the same owner. Claimants could try to assert
sister ship liability against one of our vessels for claims relating to another of our vessels.
Governments could requisition our vessels during a period of war or emergency, resulting in loss of
earnings.
A government could requisition for title or seize our vessels. Requisition for title occurs
when a government takes control of a vessel and becomes the owner. Also, a government could
requisition our vessels for hire. Requisition for hire occurs when a government takes control of a
vessel and effectively becomes the charterer at dictated charter rates. Generally, requisitions
occur during a period of war or emergency. Government requisition of one or more of our vessels
could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Because we operate our vessels worldwide, terrorism and other events outside our control may
negatively affect our operations and financial condition.
Because we operate our vessels worldwide, terrorist attacks such as the attacks on the United
States on September 11, 2001, the bombings in Spain on March 11, 2004 and in London on July 7,
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response of the United States to these attacks, as well as the threat of
future terrorist attacks, continue to cause uncertainty in the world financial markets and may
affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. The continuing conflict in Iraq
may lead to additional acts of terrorism and armed conflict around the world, which may contribute
to further economic instability in the global financial markets. These uncertainties could also
have a material adverse effect on our ability to obtain additional financing on terms acceptable to
us or at all. In the past, political conflicts have also resulted in attacks on vessels, mining of
waterways and other efforts to disrupt international shipping, particularly in the Arabian Gulf
region. Acts of terrorism and piracy have also affected vessels trading in regions such as the
South China Sea and off the coast of Somalia. Any of these occurrences could have a material
adverse impact on our operating results, revenues and costs.
Terrorist attacks and armed conflicts may also negatively affect our operations and financial
condition and directly impact our vessels or our customers. Future terrorist attacks could result
in increased volatility of the financial markets in the United States and globally and could result
in an economic recession in the United States or the world. Any of these occurrences could have a
material adverse impact on our financial condition.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus contains certain forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements
include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our or our managements expectations, hopes,
beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future and other statements other than statements
of historical fact. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other
characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are
forward-looking statements. The words anticipates, believe, continue, could, estimate,
expect, intends, may, might, plan, possible, potential, predicts, project,
should, would and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence
of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in
this prospectus may include, for example, statements about our:
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our financial condition and liquidity, including our ability to obtain additional
financing in the future to fund capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general corporate
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our ability to pay dividends in the future; |
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dry bulk shipping industry trends, including charter rates and factors affecting
vessel supply and demand; |
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availability of crew, number of off-hire days, dry-docking requirements and insurance
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our ability to leverage to Safbulks and ESTs relationships and reputation in the dry
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The forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus are based on our current
expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. There
can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we have anticipated.
These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond
our control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially
different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those factors described under the heading Risk
Factors. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our
assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in
these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
except as may be required under applicable securities laws and/or if and when management knows or
has a reasonable basis on which to conclude that previously disclosed projections are no longer
reasonably attainable.
USE OF PROCEEDS
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of our common stock or warrants by the selling
security holders.
We will receive the proceeds from the exercise of the Public Warrants and may receive proceeds
from the exercise of the Private Warrants to the extent that the Private Warrants are exercised for
cash. The Private Warrants, however, may be exercised on a cashless basis. If all of the Warrants
were exercised for cash in full, the proceeds would be approximately $253,400,350. We expect to use
the proceeds, if any, for working capital. We can make no assurances that any of the Warrants will
be exercised, or if exercised, that the Private Warrants will be exercised for cash, the quantity
which will be exercised or in the period in which they will be exercised.
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CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth the capitalization of Seanergy Maritime as of December 31,
2008.
There are no significant adjustments to the capitalization of Seanergy Maritime since December
31, 2008, other than the scheduled repayment of $7.5 million on our term facility on March 26,
2009. You should read this capitalization table together with the section entitled, Managements
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for Seanergy Maritime and
Seanergy and the financial statements of Seanergy and related notes appearing elsewhere in this
prospectus. Following the dissolution and liquidation on January 27, 2009, our capitalization is
identical to Seanergy Maritimes capitalization.
We have not provided an as adjusted column to this table because
there are no changes to this table that are likely to occur in the next year as a result of this offering. For instance, because the Warrants, underwriterss purchase option and
the Note are out-of-the-money, they are not likely to be exercised or converted, as the case may be, in the next year.
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157,500 |
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Common stock, $0.0001 par value, authorized 89,000,000 shares; issued and
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The Company has not included the proceeds to be received from (i) the exercise of 22,968,000
Public Warrants at $6.50 per warrant; (ii) the exercise of 16,016,667 Private Warrants at $6.50 per
warrant; (iii) the exercise of the underwriters purchase option at $12.50 per purchase option; and
(iv) the conversion of the Note into 2,260,000 shares of our common stock at a conversion price of
$12.50 per share as it has determined it is unlikely such Warrants and underwriters purchase
option will be exercised or that such Note will be converted given the closing price of the
Companys common stock at $4.00 per share on March 30, 2009 and the exercise price of the Warrants
at $6.50 per share and the conversion price of the Note at $12.50 per share. |
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EBITDA thresholds for the period between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009 are met. |
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OUR BUSINESS
We were formed under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands on January 4, 2008, as a
wholly owned subsidiary of Seanergy Maritime. Seanergy Maritime was formed on August 15, 2006,
under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and has its principal offices located in
Athens, Greece. Since the consummation of the business acquisition, we have provided global
transportation solutions in the dry bulk shipping sector through our vessel-owning subsidiaries for
a broad range of dry bulk cargoes, including coal, iron ore, and grains, or major bulks, as well as
bauxite, phosphate, fertilizers and steel products, or minor bulks.
Vessel Acquisition
We are a holding company that owns our vessels through separate wholly owned subsidiaries. On
August 26, 2008, shareholders of Seanergy Maritime approved a proposal to acquire a business
comprising of six dry bulk carriers from six entity sellers that are controlled by members of the
Restis family, including two newly built vessels. This acquisition was made pursuant to the Master
Agreement and the several MOAs in which we agreed to purchase these vessels for an aggregate
purchase price of (i) $367,030,750 in cash to the sellers, (ii) $28,250,000 (face value) in the
form of the Note, which is convertible into 2,260,000 shares of our common stock, issued to the
Restis affiliate shareholders as nominees for the sellers, and (iii) up to an aggregate of
4,308,075 shares of our common stock issued to the Restis affiliate shareholders as nominees for
the sellers, subject to us meeting an EBITDA target of $72 million to be earned between October 1,
2008 and September 30, 2009. The Restis affiliate shareholders, United Capital Investment Corp.,
Atrion Shipholding S.A., Plaza Shipholding Corp., and Comet Shipholding Inc., and the sellers are
owned and controlled by the following members of the Restis family: Victor Restis, Bella Restis,
Katia Restis and Claudia Restis. The Restis affiliate shareholders are four personal investment
companies. Each company is controlled by one of these four individuals. Each seller is a single
purpose entity organized for the purpose of owning and operating one of the six dry bulk carriers
sold pursuant to the terms of the Master Agreement and the individual related MOA. Following the
sale of the vessels under the Master Agreement and related MOAs, the sellers have had no further
operations. The Restis affiliate shareholders purchased shares of Seanergy Maritimes common stock
from two of Seanergy Maritimes original founders, Messrs. Panagiotis and Simon Zafet, and serve as
nominees of the sellers for purposes of receiving payments under the Note and the shares issuable
upon meeting the EBITDA targets described above. The Restis affiliate shareholders do not have any
direct participation in our operations as they are not officers, directors or employees of
Seanergy. Pursuant to the terms of the Voting Agreement, the Restis affiliate shareholders have the
right to nominate members to our Board of Directors and to appoint officers as described more fully
below.
The Master Agreement also provided that Seanergy Maritime and Seanergy cause their respective
officers to resign as officers, other than Messrs. Ploughman and Koutsolioutsos, and the Restis
affiliate shareholders have the right to appoint such other officers as they deem appropriate in
their discretion. The Master Agreement also required that directors resign and be appointed so as
to give effect to the Voting Agreement. Pursuant to the Master Agreement, Seanergy Maritime and
Seanergy also established shipping committees of three directors and delegated to them the
exclusive authority to consider and vote upon all matters involving shipping and vessel finance,
subject to certain limitations. Messrs. Ploughman, Koutsoubelis and Culucundis were appointed to
such committees. See Seanergys Business Shipping Committee. In addition, in connection with
the Master Agreement, Seanergy entered into the Management Agreement and the Brokerage Agreement,
whereby Seanergy agreed to outsource the management and commercial brokerage of its fleet to
affiliates of the Restis family.
On August 28, 2008, we completed the acquisition, through our designated nominees, of three of
the six dry bulk vessels, which included two 2008-built Supramax vessels and one Handysize vessel.
On that date, we took delivery of the M/V Davakis G, the M/V Delos Ranger and the M/V African Oryx.
On September 11, 2008, we took delivery, through our designated nominee, of the fourth vessel, the
M/V Bremen Max, a 1993-built Panamax vessel. On September 25, 2008, Seanergy took delivery, through
its designated nominees, of the final two vessels, the M/V Hamburg Max, a 1994-built Panamax
vessel, and the M/V African Zebra, a 1985-built Handymax vessel. These
purchase prices do not include any amounts that would result from the earn-out of the
4,308,075 shares of our common stock.
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The business combination was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and
accordingly the assets (vessels) acquired have been recorded at their fair values. No liabilities
were assumed nor were other tangible assets acquired. The results of the vessel operations are
included in our consolidated statement of operations from August 28, 2008.
The aggregate acquisition cost, including direct acquisition costs, amounted to $404,876,000.
The fair value of our tangible assets acquired as of August 28, 2008 amounted to $360,081,000. The
premium (non tax deductible goodwill) over the fair value of our vessels acquired amounting to
$44,795,000 arose resulting from the decline in the market value of the vessels between the date of
entering into the agreements to purchase the business (May 20, 2008) and the actual business
combination date (August 28, 2008). There were no other identifiable assets or liabilities.
We performed our annual impairment testing of goodwill as at December 31, 2008. The current
economic and market conditions, including the significant disruptions in the global credit markets,
are having broad effects on participants in a wide variety of industries. Since September 2008, the
charter rates in the dry bulk charter market have declined significantly, and dry bulk vessel
values have also declined, both as a result of a slowdown in the availability of global credit and
the significant deterioration in charter rates. As a result of the impairment test performed on
goodwill, we recorded an impairment charge of $44,795,000.
Seanergys Fleet
We own and operate, through our vessel-owning subsidiaries, six dry bulk carriers, including
two newly built vessels, that transport a variety of dry bulk commodities. The following table
provides summary information about our fleets.
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Dwt |
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Year Built |
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of Time
Charter Party(3) |
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Daily
Time Charter Hire Rates(4)(5) |
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African Oryx |
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Cynthera Navigation Ltd. |
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Handysize |
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24,110 |
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1997 |
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11-13 months |
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$ |
30,000 |
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African Zebra |
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Waldeck Maritime Co. |
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Handymax |
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38,623 |
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1985 |
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11-13 months |
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$ |
36,000 |
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Bremen Max |
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Martininque Intl Corp. |
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Panamax |
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73,503 |
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1993 |
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11-13 months |
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$ |
65,000 |
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Hamburg Max |
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Harbour Business Intl Corp. |
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Panamax |
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72,338 |
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1994 |
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11-13 months |
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$ |
65,000 |
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Davakis G. |
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Amazons Management Inc. |
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Supramax |
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54,051 |
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2008 |
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11-13 months |
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$ |
60,000 |
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Delos Ranger |
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Lagoon Shipholding Ltd. |
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Supramax |
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54,051 |
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2008 |
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11-13 months |
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$ |
60,000 |
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316,676 |
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Each vessel is registered in the Bahamas except the M/V Bremen Max and the M/V Hamburg Max,
which are registered in the Isle of Man. |
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These are the vessel-owning subsidiaries that own and operate the vessels. |
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The charters expire in September 2009. |
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Daily time charter rates represent the hire rates that SAMC pays to charter the respective
vessels from Seanergys vessel-owning subsidiaries. |
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All charter hire rates are inclusive of a commission of 1.25% payable to Safbulk, as
commercial broker, and 2.5% address commission payable to SAMC, as charterer. Address
commission is a commission payable by the ship owner to the charterer, expressed as a
percentage of freight or hire. Address commission is a standard
commission that most charterers invoke when they enter into a contract with a tonnage
supplier. The commission is used by the charterer to defray some of his voyage management
costs. In return, the charterers agents, which owners are obliged to use, invariably do not
charge the owners for their services when handling the owners normal husbandry matters. |
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The global dry bulk carrier fleet is divided into three categories based on a vessels
carrying capacity. These categories are:
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Panamax. Panamax vessels have a carrying capacity of between 60,000 and 100,000 dwt.
These vessels are designed to meet the physical restrictions of the Panama Canal locks (hence their
name Panamax the largest vessels able to transit the Panama Canal, making them more versatile
than larger vessels). These vessels carry coal, grains, and, to a lesser extent, minerals such as
bauxite/alumina and phosphate rock. As the availability of capesize vessels has dwindled, panamaxes
have also been used to haul iron ore cargoes. |
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Handymax/Supramax. Handymax vessels have a carrying capacity of between 30,000 and
60,000 dwt. These vessels operate on a large number of geographically dispersed global trade
routes, carrying primarily grains and minor bulks. The standard vessels are usually built with
25-30 ton cargo gear, enabling them to discharge cargo where grabs are required (particularly
industrial minerals), and to conduct cargo operations in countries and ports with limited
infrastructure. This type of vessel offers good trading flexibility and can therefore be used in a
wide variety of bulk and neobulk trades, such as steel products. Supramax are a sub-category of
this category typically having a cargo carrying capacity of between 50,000 and 60,000 dwt. |
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Handysize. Handysize vessels have a carrying capacity of up to 30,000 dwt. These
vessels are almost exclusively carrying minor bulk cargo. Increasingly, vessels of this type
operate on regional trading routes, and may serve as trans-shipment feeders for larger vessels.
Handysize vessels are well suited for small ports with length and draft restrictions. Their cargo
gear enables them to service ports lacking the infrastructure for cargo loading and unloading. |
The supply of dry bulk carriers is dependent on the delivery of new vessels and the removal of
vessels from the global fleet. The demand for dry bulk carrier capacity is determined by the
underlying demand for commodities transported in dry bulk carriers which in turn is influenced by
trends in the global economy.
Charter Party Agreements
Pursuant to individual charter party agreements dated May 26, 2008 between SAMC and each of
Seanergys vessel-owning subsidiaries, Cynthera Navigation Ltd. (vessel African Oryx), Waldeck
Maritime Co. (vessel African Zebra), Martinique Intl. Corp. (vessel Bremen Max), Harbour Business
Intl. Corp. (vessel Hamburg Max), Amazons Management Inc. (vessel Davakis G.) and Lagoon
Shipholding Ltd. (vessel Delos Ranger), all of Seanergys vessels are chartered under daily fixed
rates from the time of their delivery and for a period of 11-13 months time charter, at the
charterers option. The daily gross charter rates paid by SAMC are $30,000, $36,000, $65,000,
$65,000, $60,000 and $60,000, respectively. All charter rates are inclusive of a commission of
1.25% payable to Safbulk as commercial broker and 2.5% to SAMC as charterer. SAMC sub charters
these vessels in the market and takes the risk that the rate it receives is better than the period
rate it is paying Seanergy. SAMC, like other operators, manages its tonnage operations through a
mix of time period charters (medium to long) and spot charters. It is Seanergys understanding
that SAMC operates three of the vessels on period charters and three vessels in the spot market.
A vessel trading in the spot market may be employed under a voyage charter or a time charter
of short duration, generally less than three months. A time charter is a contract to charter a
vessel for an agreed period of time at a set daily rate. A voyage charter is a contract to carry a
specific cargo for a per ton carry amount. Under voyage charters, Seanergy would pay voyage
expenses such as port, canal and fuel costs. Under time charters, the charterer would pay these
voyage expenses. Under both types of charters, Seanergy would pay for vessel operating expenses,
which include crew costs, provisions, deck and engine stores, lubricating oil, insurance,
maintenance and
repairs. Seanergy would also be responsible for each vessels intermediate dry docking and
special survey costs. Alternatively, vessels can be chartered under bareboat contracts whereby
the charterer is responsible for the vessels maintenance and operations, as well as all voyage
expenses. Currently, we have employed our vessels for 11 to 13 month time charters, expiring on
September 30, 2009.
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Vessels operating on time charter provide more predictable cash flows, but can yield lower
profit margins, than vessels operating in the spot market during periods characterized by favorable
market conditions. Vessels operating in the spot market generate revenues that are less predictable
but may enable Seanergy to increase profit margins during periods of increasing dry bulk rates.
However, Seanergy would then be exposed to the risk of declining dry bulk rates, which may be
higher or lower than the rates at which Seanergy chartered its vessels. Seanergy constantly
evaluates opportunities for time charters, but only expects to enter into additional time charters
if it can obtain contract terms that satisfy its criteria.
SAMC is an affiliate of the Restis family. It is involved in the chartering of a fleet of 15
vessels, including the Seanergy fleet.
Management of the Fleet
We currently have only four executive officers, Mr. Dale Ploughman, our chief executive
officer, Ms. Christina Anagnostara, our chief financial officer, Mr. Ioannis Tsigkounakis, our
secretary, and Ms. Theodora Mitropetrou, our general counsel and a small support staff. We intend
to employ such number of additional shore-based executives and employees as may be necessary to
ensure the efficient performance of our activities.
We outsource the commercial brokerage and management of our fleet to companies that are
affiliated with members of the Restis family. The commercial brokerage of our fleet has been
contracted out to Safbulk and the management of our fleet has been contracted out to EST. Both of
these entities are controlled by members of the Restis family.
Brokerage Agreement
Under the terms of the Brokerage Agreement entered into by Safbulk, as exclusive commercial
broker, with Seanergy Management, Safbulk provides commercial brokerage services to our
subsidiaries, which include, among other things, seeking and negotiating employment for the vessels
owned by the vessel-owning subsidiaries in accordance with the instructions of Seanergy Management.
Safbulk is entitled to receive a commission of 1.25% calculated on the collected gross
hire/freight/demurrage payable when such amounts are collected. The Brokerage Agreement is for a
term of two years, and is automatically renewable for consecutive periods of one year, unless
either party is provided with three months written notice prior to the termination of such period.
Management Agreement
Under the terms of the Management Agreement entered into by EST, as manager of all vessels
owned by Seanergys subsidiaries, with Seanergy Management, EST performs certain duties that
include general administrative and support services necessary for the operation and employment of
all vessels owned by all subsidiaries of Seanergy, including, without limitation, crewing and other
technical management, insurance, freight management, accounting related to vessels, provisions,
bunkering, operation and, subject to Seanergys instructions, sale and purchase of vessels.
Under the terms of the Management Agreement, EST was initially entitled to receive a daily fee
of Euro 416.00 per vessel until December 31, 2008, which fee may thereafter be increased annually
by an amount equal to the percentage change during the preceding period in the Harmonised Indices
of Consumer Prices All Items for
Greece published by Eurostat from time to time. Such fee is payable monthly in advance on the
first business day of each following month. The fee has been increased to Euro 425.00 per vessel
through December 31, 2009.
EST is also an affiliate of members of the Restis family. EST has been in business for over 34
years and manages approximately 95 vessels (inclusive of new vessel build supervision), including
the fleet of vessels of affiliates of members of the Restis family. As with Safbulk, we believe
that EST has achieved a strong reputation in the international shipping industry for efficiency and
reliability and has achieved economies of scale that should result in the cost effective operation
of our vessels.
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The Management Agreement is for a term of two years, and is automatically renewable for
consecutive periods of one year, unless either party is provided with three months written notice
prior to the termination of such period.
Safbulk, EST, SAMC, Waterfront, the sellers of the vessels that we acquired and the Restis
affiliate shareholders are affiliates of members of the Restis family. The Restis family has been
engaged in the international shipping industry for more than 40 years, including the ownership and
operation of more than 60 vessels in various segments of the shipping industry, including cargo and
chartering interests. The separate businesses controlled by members of the Restis family, when
taken together, comprise one of the largest independent shipowning and management groups in the dry
bulk sector of the shipping industry.
We believe we benefit from their extensive industry experience and established relationships of the separate businesses controlled by
members of the Restis family in respect of the management and chartering of the vessels in our initial fleet. We
believe that Safbulk has achieved a strong reputation in the international shipping industry for
efficiency and reliability that should create new employment opportunities for us with a variety of
well known charterers.
Shipping Committee
We have established a shipping committee. The purpose of the shipping committee is to consider
and vote upon all matters involving shipping and vessel finance. The shipping industry often
demands very prompt review and decision-making with respect to business opportunities. In
recognition of this, and in order to best utilize the experience and skills that the Restis family
board appointees bring to us, our board of directors has delegated all such matters to the shipping
committee. Transactions that involve the issuance of our securities or transactions that involve a
related party, however, will not be delegated to the shipping committee but instead will be
considered by our entire board of directors. The shipping committee is comprised of three
directors. In accordance with the Voting Agreement, the Master Agreement and the amended and
restated by-laws of Seanergy, two of the directors are nominated by the Restis affiliate
shareholders and one of the directors is nominated by the founding shareholders of Seanergy
Maritime. The initial members of the shipping committee are Messrs. Dale Ploughman and Kostas
Koutsoubelis, who are the Restis affiliate shareholders nominees, and Mr. Elias M. Culucundis, who
is the founding shareholders nominee. The Voting Agreement further requires that the directors
appoint the selected nominees and that the directors fill any vacancies on the shipping committee
with the nominees selected by the party that nominated the person whose resignation or removal
caused the vacancy.
Distinguishing Factors and Business Strategy
The international dry bulk shipping industry is highly fragmented and is comprised of
approximately 6,300 ocean-going vessels of tonnage size greater than 10,000 dwt which are owned by
approximately 1,500 companies. Seanergy competes with other owners of dry bulk carriers, some of
which may have a different mix of vessel sizes in their fleet. It has, however, identified the
following factors that distinguish it in the dry bulk shipping industry.
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Extensive Industry Visibility. Seanergys management and directors have extensive
shipping and public company experience as well as relationships in the shipping industry and with
charterers in the coal, steel and iron ore industries. Seanergy capitalizes on these relationships
and contacts to gain market intelligence, source sale
and purchase opportunities and identify chartering opportunities with leading charterers in
these core commodities industries, many of whom consider the reputation of a vessel owner and
operator when entering into time charters. |
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Established Customer Relationships. Seanergy believes that its directors and
management team have established relationships with leading charterers and a number of chartering,
sales and purchase brokerage houses around the world. Seanergy believes that its directors and
management team have maintained relationships with, and have achieved acceptance by, major national
and private industrial users, commodity producers and traders. |
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Experienced and Dedicated Management Team. Seanergy believes that the members of its
management team have developed strong industry relationships with leading charterers, shipbuilders,
insurance underwriters, protection and indemnity associations and financial institutions.
Additionally, Seanergys management team comes equipped with extensive public company experience
and with a successful track record of creating |
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necessary amount of time and effort to fulfill their obligations to Seanergy and its shareholders. |
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Highly efficient operations. Seanergy believes that its directors and executive
officers long experience in third-party technical management of dry bulk carriers enable Seanergy
to maintain cost-efficient operations. Seanergy actively monitors and controls vessel operating
expenses while maintaining the high quality of its fleet through regular inspections, comprehensive
planned maintenance systems and preventive maintenance programs and by retaining and training
qualified crew members. |
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Balanced Chartering Strategies. All of Seanergys vessels are under medium-term
charters with terms of 11 to 13 months and provide for fixed semi-monthly payments in advance.
Seanergy believes that these charters will provide it with high fleet utilization and stable
revenues. Seanergy may in the future pursue other market opportunities for its vessels to
capitalize on favorable market conditions, including entering into short-term time and voyage
charters, pool arrangements or bareboat charters. |
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| Focused Fleet Profile. Seanergy focuses on the medium size segments of the dry bulk
sector such as Panamax, Handymax/Supramax and Handysize dry bulk carriers. However, it may consider
dry bulk carriers of other sizes if the market conditions and other financial considerations make
the acquisition of such vessel sizes attractive. Furthermore, Seanergys targeted fleet profile
enables it to serve its customers in both major and minor bulk trades. Seanergys vessels are able
to trade worldwide in a multitude of trade routes carrying a wide range of cargoes for a number of
industries. Seanergys dry bulk carriers can carry coal and iron ore for energy and steel
production as well as grain and steel products, fertilizers, minerals, forest products, ores,
bauxite, alumina, cement and other cargoes. Seanergys fleet includes sister ships. Operating
sister and similar ships provides Seanergy with operational and scheduling flexibility,
efficiencies in employee training and lower inventory and maintenance expenses. Seanergy believes
that operating sister ships allows it to maintain lower operating costs and streamline its
operations. |
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| High Quality Fleet. Seanergy believes that its ability to maintain and increase its
customer base depends largely on the quality and performance of its fleet. Seanergy believes that
owning a high quality fleet reduces operating costs, improves safety and provides it with a
competitive advantage in obtaining employment for its vessels. Seanergy carries out regular
inspections and maintenance of its fleet in order to maintain its high quality. |
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| Fleet Growth Potential. Seanergy has the right of first refusal to acquire two
additional vessels from affiliates of members of the Restis family on or prior to the second
anniversary of the initial closing of the vessel acquisition. However, given the current situation
of the dry bulk market it is unlikely that these vessels will be offered up for sale. Furthermore,
Seanergy intends to acquire additional dry bulk carriers or enter into new vessel construction
contracts through timely and selective acquisitions of vessels in a manner that it determines would
be accretive to cash flow. Seanergy is currently in a period of consolidation as it transitions
into an operating company, and it has not identified any expansion opportunities. Accordingly, the
timing and terms of any such expansion are uncertain. Seanergy expects to fund acquisitions of
additional vessels using amounts borrowed under its credit facility, future borrowings under other
agreements as well as with proceeds from the exercise of the Warrants, if
any, or through other sources of debt and equity. However, there can be no assurance that
Seanergy will be successful in obtaining future funding or that any or all of the Warrants will be
exercised. |
The Dry Bulk Shipping Industry
The supply of dry bulk carriers is dependent on the delivery of new vessels and the removal of
vessels from the global fleet, either through scrapping or loss. The level of scrapping activity is
generally a function of scrapping prices in relation to current and prospective charter market
conditions, as well as operating, repair and survey costs.
The demand for dry bulk carrier capacity is determined by the underlying demand for
commodities transported in dry bulk carriers, which in turn is influenced by trends in the global
economy. Demand for dry bulk carrier capacity is also affected by the operating efficiency of the
global fleet, with port congestion, which has been a feature of the market since 2004, absorbing
tonnage and therefore leading to a tighter balance between supply and
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demand. In evaluating demand
factors for dry bulk carrier capacity, the Company believes that dry bulk carriers can be the most
versatile element of the global shipping fleets in terms of employment alternatives.
Charter Hire Rates
Charter hire rates fluctuate by varying degrees among dry bulk carrier size categories. The
volume and pattern of trade in a small number of commodities (major bulks) affect demand for larger
vessels. Therefore, charter rates and vessel values of larger vessels often show greater
volatility. Conversely, trade in a greater number of commodities (minor bulks) drives demand for
smaller dry bulk carriers. Accordingly, charter rates and vessel values for those vessels are
subject to less volatility.
Charter hire rates paid for dry bulk carriers are primarily a function of the underlying
balance between vessel supply and demand, although at times other factors may play a role.
Furthermore, the pattern seen in charter rates is broadly mirrored across the different charter
types and the different dry bulk carrier categories. However, because demand for larger dry bulk
vessels is affected by the volume and pattern of trade in a relatively small number of commodities,
charter hire rates (and vessel values) of larger ships tend to be more volatile than those for
smaller vessels.
In the time charter market, rates vary depending on the length of the charter period and
vessel specific factors such as age, speed and fuel consumption.
In the voyage charter market, rates are influenced by cargo size, commodity, port dues and
canal transit fees, as well as commencement and termination regions. In general, a larger cargo
size is quoted at a lower rate per ton than a smaller cargo size. Routes with costly ports or
canals generally command higher rates than routes with low port dues and no canals to transit.
Voyages with a load port within a region that includes ports where vessels usually discharge cargo
or a discharge port within a region with ports where vessels load cargo also are generally quoted
at lower rates, because such voyages generally increase vessel utilization by reducing the unloaded
portion (or ballast leg) that is included in the calculation of the return charter to a loading
area.
Within the dry bulk shipping industry, the charter hire rate references most likely to be
monitored are the freight rate indices issued by the Baltic Exchange. These references are based on
actual charter hire rates under charters entered into by market participants as well as daily
assessments provided to the Baltic Exchange by a panel of major shipbrokers.
Recent Significant Decline in Dry Bulk Charter Hire Rates
The Baltic Dry Index, or BDI, a daily average of charter rates in 26 shipping routes measured
on a time charter and voyage basis and covering Supramax, Panamax and Handymax dry bulk carriers,
declined from a high of 11,793 in May 2008 to a low of 663 in December 2008, which represents a
decline of 94%. The BDI fell over 70% during the month of October alone. The general decline in
the dry bulk carrier charter market is due to various factors, including the lack of trade
financing for purchases of commodities carried by sea, which has resulted in a significant decline
in cargo shipments, and the excess supply of iron ore in China, which has resulted in falling iron
ore prices and increased stockpiles in Chinese ports.
Vessel Prices
Dry bulk vessel values have declined both as a result of a slowdown in the availability of
global credit and the significant deterioration in charter rates. Charter rates and vessel values
have been affected in part by the lack of availability of credit to finance both vessel purchases
and purchases of commodities carried by sea, resulting in a decline in cargo shipments, and the
excess supply of iron ore in China which resulted in falling iron ore prices and increased
stockpiles in Chinese ports. Consistent with these trends, the market value of our dry bulk
carriers has declined. There can be no assurance as to how long charter rates and vessel values
will remain at their currently low levels or whether they will improve to any significant degree.
Charter rates may remain at depressed levels for some time which will adversely affect our revenue
and profitability.
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Properties
Seanergy leases its executive office space in Athens, Greece pursuant to the terms of a
sublease agreement between Seanergy Management and Waterfront, a company which is beneficially
owned by Victor Restis. The sublease fee is EURO 504,000 per annum, or EURO 42,000 per month. The
initial term is from November 17, 2008 to November 16, 2011. Seanergy has the option to extend the
term until February 2, 2014. The premises are approximately 1,000 square meters in a prime location
in the Southern suburbs of Athens. The agreement includes furniture, parking space and building
maintenance. Seanergy Management has been granted Ministerial Approval (issued in the Greek
Government Gazette) for the establishment of an office in Greece under Greek Law 89/67 (as
amended).
Competition
Seanergy operates in markets that are highly competitive and based primarily on supply and
demand. Seanergy competes for charters on the basis of price, vessel location, size, age and
condition of the vessel, as well as on its reputation. Safbulk negotiates the terms of our charters
(whether voyage charters, period time charters, bareboat charters or pools) based on market
conditions. Seanergy competes primarily with other owners of dry bulk carriers in the Panamax,
Handymax/Supramax and Handysize sectors. Ownership of dry bulk carriers is highly fragmented and is
divided among state controlled and independent bulk carrier owners.
Environmental and Other Regulations
Government regulation significantly affects the ownership and operation of Seanergys vessels.
The vessels are subject to international conventions, national, state and local laws and
regulations in force in the countries in which Seanergys vessels may operate or are registered.
A variety of governmental and private entities subject Seanergys vessels to both scheduled
and unscheduled inspections. These entities include the local port authorities (U.S. Coast Guard,
harbor master or equivalent), classification societies, flag state administration (country of
registry) and charterers. Certain of these entities require Seanergy to obtain permits, licenses
and certificates for the operation of its vessels.
Failure to maintain necessary permits or approvals could cause Seanergy to incur substantial
costs or temporarily suspend operation of one or more of its vessels.
Seanergy believes that the heightened level of environmental and quality concerns among
insurance underwriters, regulators and charterers is leading to greater inspection and safety
requirements on all vessels and may accelerate the scrapping of older vessels throughout the dry
bulk shipping industry. Increasing environmental concerns have created a demand for vessels that
conform to stricter environmental standards. Seanergy is required to maintain operating standards
for all of its vessels that emphasize operational safety, quality maintenance, continuous
training of its officers and crews and compliance with United States and international
regulations. Seanergy believes that the operation of its vessels is in substantial compliance with
applicable environmental laws and regulations applicable to Seanergy.
International Maritime Organization
The IMO has negotiated international conventions that impose liability for oil pollution in
international waters and in each signatorys territorial waters. In September 1997, the IMO adopted
Annex VI to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships to address air
pollution from ships. Annex VI was ratified in May 2004, and became effective in May 2005. Annex VI
set limits on sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from ship exhausts and prohibits deliberate
emissions of ozone depleting substances, such as chlorofluorocarbons. Annex VI also includes a
global cap on the sulfur content of fuel oil and allows for special areas to be established with
more stringent controls on sulfur emissions. Seanergys fleet has conformed to the Annex VI
regulations. In February 2007, the United States proposed a series of amendments to Annex VI
regarding particulate matter, NOx and SOx emission standards. The proposed emission program would
reduce air pollution from ships by establishing a new tier of performance-based standards for
diesel engines on all vessels and stringent emission requirements for
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ships that operate in coastal
areas with air-quality problems. On June 28, 2007, the World Shipping Council announced its support
for these amendments. If these amendments are formally adopted and implemented, Seanergy may incur
costs to comply with the proposed standards. Additional or new conventions, laws and regulations
may also be adopted that could adversely affect Seanergys ability to operate its vessels.
The operation of Seanergys vessels is also affected by the requirements set forth in the ISM
Code. The ISM Code requires shipowners and bareboat charterers to develop and maintain an extensive
Safety Management System that includes the adoption of a safety and environmental protection
policy setting forth instructions and procedures for safe operation and describing procedures for
dealing with emergencies. The failure of a shipowner or management company to comply with the ISM
Code may subject such party to increased liability, may decrease available insurance coverage for
the affected vessels, and may result in a denial of access to, or detention in, certain ports. Each
of Seanergys vessels is ISM Code-certified. However, there can be no assurance that such
certification will be maintained indefinitely.
The United States Oil Pollution Act of 1990
The United States Oil Pollution Act of 1990, or OPA, established an extensive regulatory and
liability regime for the protection and cleanup of the environment from oil spills. OPA affects all
owners and operators whose vessels trade in the United States, its territories and possessions or
whose vessels operate in United States waters, which includes the United States territorial sea
and its 200 nautical mile exclusive economic zone.
Under OPA, vessel owners, operators, charterers and management companies are responsible
parties and are jointly, severally and strictly liable (unless the spill results solely from the
act or omission of a third party, an act of God or an act of war) for all containment and clean-up
costs and other damages arising from discharges or threatened discharges of oil from their vessels,
including bunkers (fuel).
OPA previously limited the liability of responsible parties for dry bulk vessels to the
greater of $600 per gross ton or $0.5 million (subject to possible adjustment for inflation).
Amendments to OPA signed into law in July 2006 increased these limits on the liability of
responsible parties for dry bulk vessels to the greater of $950 per gross ton or $0.8 million.
These limits of liability do not apply if an incident was directly caused by violation of
applicable United States federal safety, construction or operating regulations or by a responsible
partys gross negligence or willful misconduct, or if the responsible party fails or refuses to
report the incident or to cooperate and assist in connection with oil removal activities.
Seanergy maintains pollution liability coverage insurance for each of its vessels in the
amount of $1 billion per incident. If the damages from a catastrophic pollution liability incident
exceed its insurance coverage, it could have a material adverse effect on Seanergys financial
condition and results of operations.
OPA requires owners and operators of vessels to establish and maintain with the U.S. Coast
Guard evidence of financial responsibility sufficient to meet their potential liabilities under the
OPA. In December 1994, the Coast Guard implemented regulations requiring evidence of financial
responsibility in the amount of $900 per gross ton, which includes the OPA limitation on liability
of $600 per gross ton and the U.S. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act liability limit of $300 per gross ton. Under the regulations, vessel owners and
operators may evidence their financial responsibility by showing proof of insurance, surety bond,
self-insurance, or guaranty. The U.S. Coast Guard recently proposed amendments to its financial
responsibility regulations that would increase the required amount of evidence of financial
responsibility to reflect the higher limits on liability imposed by the 2006 amendments to OPA, as
described above.
OPA specifically permits individual states to impose their own liability regimes with regard
to oil pollution incidents occurring within their boundaries, and some states have enacted
legislation providing for unlimited liability for oil spills. In some cases, states that have
enacted such legislation have not yet issued implementing regulations defining vessels owners
responsibilities under these laws. Seanergy complies with all applicable state regulations in the
ports where its vessels call.
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The United States Clean Water Act
The U.S. Clean Water Act, or CWA, prohibits the discharge of oil or hazardous substances in
navigable waters and imposes strict liability in the form of penalties for any unauthorized
discharges. The CWA also imposes substantial liability for the costs of removal, remediation and
damages and complements the remedies available under the more recent OPA and CERCLA.
Currently, under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, regulations that have been in
place since 1978, vessels are exempt from the requirement to obtain CWA permits for the discharge
in U.S. ports of ballast water and other substances incidental to their normal operation. However,
on March 30, 2005, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California ruled
in Northwest Environmental Advocate v. EPA, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 5373, that the EPA exceeded its
authority in creating an exemption for ballast water. On September 18, 2006, the court issued an
order invalidating the blanket exemption in the EPAs regulations for all discharges incidental to
the normal operation of a vessel as of September 30, 2008, and directing the EPA to develop a
system for regulating all discharges from vessels by that date. Under the courts ruling, owners
and operators of vessels visiting U.S. ports would be required to comply with any CWA permitting
program to be developed by the EPA or face penalties. Although the EPA has appealed this decision
to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the outcome of this litigation cannot be predicted. If the
District Courts order is ultimately upheld, Seanergy will incur certain costs to obtain CWA
permits for its vessels and meet any treatment requirements.
Other Environmental Initiatives
The European Union is considering legislation that will affect the operation of vessels and
the liability of owners for oil pollution. It is difficult to predict what legislation, if any, may
be promulgated by the European Union or any other country or authority. In 2005, the European Union
adopted a directive on ship-source pollution, imposing criminal sanctions for intentional, reckless
or negligent pollution discharges by ships. The directive could result in criminal liability for
pollution from vessels in waters of European countries that adopt implementing legislation.
Criminal liability for pollution may result in substantial penalties or fines and increased civil
liability claims.
Although the United States is not a party thereto, many countries have ratified and currently
follow the liability plan adopted by the IMO and set out in the International Convention on Civil
Liability for Oil Pollution Damage of 1969, or the 1969 Convention. Under this convention, and
depending on whether the country in which the damage results is a party to the 1992 Protocol to the
International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, a vessels registered owner
is strictly liable for pollution damage caused in the territorial waters of a contracting state by
discharge of persistent oil, subject to certain complete defenses. The limits on liability outlined
in the 1992 Protocol use the International Monetary Fund currency unit of Special Drawing Rights,
or SDR. Under an amendment to the 1992 Protocol that became effective in November 2003, for vessels
of 5,000 to 140,000 gross tons, liability is limited to approximately 4.51 million SDR plus 631 SDR
for each additional gross ton over 5,000. For vessels of over 140,000 gross tons, liability is
limited to 89.77 million SDR. The exchange rate between SDRs and U.S. dollars was 0.670276 SDR per
U.S. dollar on January 30, 2009. Under the 1969 Convention, the right to limit liability is
forfeited where the spill is caused by the owners actual fault; under the 1992 Protocol, a
shipowner cannot limit liability where the spill is caused by the owners intentional or reckless
conduct. Vessels trading in jurisdictions that are parties to these conventions must provide
evidence of insurance covering the liability of the owner. In jurisdictions where the 1969
Convention has not been adopted, including the United States, various legislative schemes or common
law govern, and liability is imposed either on the basis of fault or in a manner similar to that
convention. Seanergy believes that its protection and indemnity insurance will cover the liability
under the plan adopted by the IMO.
The U.S. National Invasive Species Act, or NISA, was enacted in 1996 in response to growing
reports of harmful organisms being released into U.S. ports through ballast water taken on by ships
in foreign ports. The U.S. Coast Guard adopted regulations under NISA, which became effective in
August 2004, that impose mandatory ballast water management practices for all vessels equipped with
ballast water tanks entering U.S. waters. These requirements can be met by performing mid-ocean
ballast exchange, which is the exchange of ballast water on the waters beyond the exclusive
economic zone from an area more than 200 miles from any shore, by retaining ballast
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water on board
the ship, or by using environmentally sound alternative ballast water management methods approved
by the U.S. Coast Guard. (However, mid-ocean ballast exchange is mandatory for ships heading to the
Great Lakes or Hudson Bay, or vessels engaged in the foreign export of Alaskan North Slope crude
oil.) Mid-ocean ballast exchange is the primary method for compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard
regulations, since holding ballast water can prevent ships from performing cargo operations upon
arrival in the United States, and alternative methods are still under development. Vessels that are
unable to conduct mid-ocean ballast exchange due to voyage or safety concerns may discharge minimum
amounts of ballast water (in areas other than the Great Lakes and the Hudson River), provided that
they comply with recordkeeping requirements and document the reasons they could not follow the
required ballast water management requirements. The U.S. Coast Guard is developing a proposal to
establish ballast water discharge standards, which could set maximum acceptable discharge limits
for various invasive species, and/or lead to requirements for active treatment of ballast water. A
number of bills relating to regulation of ballast water management have been recently introduced in
the U.S. Congress, but it is difficult to predict which, if any, will be enacted into law.
The IMO adopted an International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships Ballast
Water and Sediments, or the BWM Convention, in February 2004. The BWM Conventions implementing
regulations call for a phased introduction of mandatory ballast water exchange requirements
(beginning in 2009), to be replaced in time with mandatory concentration limits. The BWM Convention
will not be in force until 12 months after it has been adopted by 30 countries, the combined
merchant fleets of which represent not less than 35% of the gross tonnage of the worlds merchant
shipping. As of December 31, 2008, the BWM Convention had been adopted by 30 states, representing
35% of world tonnage.
Vessel Security Regulations
Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, there have been a variety of initiatives by
United States authorities intended to enhance vessel security. On November 25, 2002, the Maritime
Transportation Security Act of 2002, or MTSA, came into effect. To implement certain portions of
the MTSA, in July 2003, the U.S. Coast Guard
issued regulations requiring the implementation of certain security requirements aboard
vessels operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Similarly, in
December 2002, amendments to the SOLAS, created a new chapter of the convention dealing
specifically with maritime security. The new chapter went into effect in July 2004, and imposes
various detailed security obligations on vessels and port authorities, most of which are contained
in the newly created International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, or ISPS Code. Among the
various requirements are:
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compliance with flag state security certification requirements. |
The U.S. Coast Guard regulations, intended to align with international maritime security
standards, exempt non-U.S. vessels from MTSA vessel security measures provided such vessels have on
board, by July 1, 2004, a valid International Ship Security Certificate that attests to the
vessels compliance with SOLAS security requirements and the ISPS Code. Seanergys vessels are in
compliance with the various security measures addressed by the MTSA, SOLAS and the ISPS Code.
Seanergy does not believe these additional requirements will have a material financial impact on
its operations.
Inspection by Classification Societies
The hull and machinery of every commercial vessel must be classed by a classification society
authorized by its country of registry. The classification society certifies that a vessel is safe
and seaworthy in accordance with
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the applicable rules and regulations of the country of registry of
the vessel and the SOLAS. Seanergys vessels are classed with a classification society that is a
member of the International Association of Classification Societies.
A vessel must undergo annual surveys, intermediate surveys, dry dockings and special surveys.
In lieu of a special survey, a vessels machinery may be on a continuous survey cycle, under which
the machinery would be surveyed periodically over a five-year period. Seanergys vessels are on
special survey cycles for hull inspection and continuous survey cycles for machinery inspection.
Every vessel is also required to be dry docked every two to three years for inspection of the
underwater parts of such vessel. The following table sets forth information regarding the next
scheduled dry dock for the existing vessels in the fleet and the estimated cost for each next
scheduled dry dock.
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Estimated Cost |
African Oryx |
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October 2010 |
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$ |
500,000 |
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African Zebra* |
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February 2011 |
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$ |
900,000 |
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Bremen Max |
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June 2011 |
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$ |
800,000 |
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Hamburg Max |
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April 2009 |
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$ |
1,100,000 - $1,200,000 |
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Davakis G. |
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May 2011 |
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$ |
450,000 |
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Delos Ranger |
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August 2011 |
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$ |
450,000 |
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On February 24, 2009, the African Zebra commenced its scheduled dry-docking which is estimated to
be completed by mid-April 2009 at an estimated cost of between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000. |
If any vessel does not maintain its class and/or fails any annual survey, intermediate survey,
dry docking or special survey, the vessel will be unable to carry cargo between ports and will be
unemployable and uninsurable. Any such inability to carry cargo or be employed, or any such
violation of covenants, could have a material adverse impact on Seanergys financial condition and
results of operations.
At an owners application, the surveys required for class renewal may be split according to an
agreed schedule to extend over the entire period of class. This process is referred to as
continuous class renewal.
All areas subject to survey as defined by the classification society are required to be
surveyed at least once per class period, unless shorter intervals between surveys are prescribed
elsewhere. The period between two subsequent surveys of each area must not exceed five years.
Most insurance underwriters make it a condition for insurance coverage and lending that a
vessel be certified as in class by a classification society which is a member of the
International Association of Classification Societies. Seanergys vessels are certified as being
in class by classification societies that are members of the International Association of
Classification Societies.
Risk of Loss and Liability Insurance
General
The operation of any cargo vessel includes risks such as mechanical failure, physical damage,
collision, property loss, cargo loss or damage and business interruption due to political
circumstances in foreign countries, hostilities and labor strikes. In addition, there is always an
inherent possibility of marine disaster, including oil spills and other environmental mishaps, and
the liabilities arising from owning and operating vessels in international trade. OPA, which
imposes virtually unlimited liability upon owners, operators and demise charterers of any vessel
trading in the United States exclusive economic zone for certain oil pollution accidents in the
United States, has made liability insurance more expensive for ship owners and operators trading in
the United States market. While Seanergy believes that its insurance coverage is adequate, not all
risks can be insured, and there can be no guarantee that any specific claim will be paid, or that
it will always be able to obtain adequate insurance coverage at reasonable rates.
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Hull and Machinery Insurance
Seanergy maintains marine hull and machinery and war risk insurance, which includes the risk
of actual or constructive total loss, for all of its vessels. The vessels are covered up to at
least fair market value, with deductibles in amounts of approximately $120,000 to $140,000.
Seanergy arranges increased value insurance for its vessels. With the increased
value insurance, in case of total loss of the vessel, Seanergy will be able to recover the sum
insured under the increased value policy in addition to the sum insured under the hull and
machinery policy. Increased value insurance also covers excess liabilities which are not
recoverable in full by the hull and machinery policies by reason of under insurance. Seanergy maintains delay cover insurance for certain of its vessels. Delay cover insurance covers
business interruptions that result in the loss of use of a vessel.
Protection and Indemnity Insurance
Protection and indemnity insurance is provided by mutual protection and indemnity
associations, or P&I Associations, which cover Seanergys third-party liabilities in connection
with its shipping activities. This includes third-party liability and other related expenses of
injury or death of crew, passengers and other third parties, loss or damage to cargo, claims
arising from collisions with other vessels, damage to other third-party property, pollution arising
from oil or other substances, and salvage, towing and other related costs, including wreck removal.
Protection and indemnity insurance is a form of mutual indemnity insurance, extended by protection
and indemnity mutual associations.
Seanergys protection and indemnity insurance coverage for pollution is $1.0 billion per
vessel per incident. The 13 P&I Associations that comprise the International Group insure
approximately 90% of the worlds commercial tonnage and have entered into a pooling agreement to
reinsure each associations liabilities. Each of Seanergys vessels entered with P&I Associations
of the International Group. Under the International Group reinsurance program, each P&I club in the
International Group is responsible for the first $7.0 million of every claim. In every claim the
amount in excess of $7.0 million and up to $50.0 million is shared by the clubs under a pooling
agreement. In every claim the amount in excess of $50.0 million is reinsured by the International
Group under the general excess of loss reinsurance contract. This policy currently provides an
additional $3.0 billion of coverage. Claims which exceed this amount are pooled by way of
overspill calls. As a member of a P&I Association, which is a member of the International Group,
Seanergy is subject to calls payable to the associations based on its claim records as well as the
claim records of all other members of the individual associations, and members of the pool of P&I
Associations comprising the International Group. The P&I Associations policy year commences on
February 20th. Calls are levied by means of estimated total costs, or ETC, and the amount of the
final installment of the ETC varies according to the actual total premium ultimately required by
the club for a particular policy year. Members have a liability to pay supplementary calls which
might be levied by the board of directors of the club if the ETC is insufficient to cover amounts
paid out by the club.
Legal Proceedings
Seanergy is not currently a party to any material lawsuit that, if adversely determined, would
have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
Exchange Controls
Under Marshall Islands law, there are currently no restrictions on the export or import of
capital, including foreign exchange controls or restrictions that affect the remittance of
dividends, interest or other payments to non-resident holders of Seanergys shares.
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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA FOR SEANERGY MARITIME AND SEANERGY
The following selected historical statement of operations and balance sheet data were derived
from the audited financial statements and accompanying notes for the years ended December 31, 2008
and 2007 and for the period from August 15, 2006 (Inception) to December 31, 2006, included
elsewhere in this prospectus. The information is only a summary and should be read in conjunction
with the financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus and the
sections entitled, Risk Factors and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations for Seanergy Maritime and Seanergy. The historical data included below
and elsewhere in this prospectus is not necessarily indicative of our future performance.
Since our vessel operations began upon the consummation of our business combination we cannot
provide a meaningful comparison of our results of operations of the year ended December 31, 2008 to
December 31, 2007. During the period from our inception to the date of our business combination,
we were a development stage enterprise.
All amounts in the tables below are in thousands of U.S. dollars, except for share data, fleet
data and average daily results.
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Statement of Operations Data: |
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Vessel revenue related party, net |
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$ |
34,453 |
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Direct voyage expenses |
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$ |
(151 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Vessel operating expenses |
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$ |
(3,180 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Voyage expenses related party |
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$ |
(440 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Management fees related party |
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$ |
(388 |
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$ |
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$ |
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General and administration expenses |
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$ |
(1,840 |
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$ |
(445 |
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(5 |
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General and
administration expenses
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$ |
(430 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Depreciation |
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(9,929 |
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$ |
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Goodwill impairment loss |
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$ |
(44,795 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Vessels impairment loss |
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$ |
(4,530 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Interest income money market funds |
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$ |
3,361 |
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$ |
1,948 |
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$ |
1 |
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Interest and finance costs |
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$ |
(4,077 |
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$ |
(58 |
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$ |
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Foreign currency exchange (losses), net |
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$ |
(39 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Net (loss)/income |
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$ |
(31,985 |
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$ |
1,445 |
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$ |
(4 |
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December 31, |
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2008 |
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Total current assets |
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$ |
29,814 |
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$ |
235,213 |
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$ |
376 |
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Vessels, net |
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$ |
345,622 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
378,202 |
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$ |
235,213 |
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$ |
632 |
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Total current liabilities, including
current portion of long- term debt |
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$ |
32,999 |
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$ |
5,995 |
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$ |
611 |
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Long-term debt, net of current portion |
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$ |
213,638 |
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$ |
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$ |
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Total shareholders equity |
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$ |
131,565 |
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$ |
148,369 |
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$ |
20 |
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR SEANERGY MARITIME AND SEANERGY
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition
and results of operations together with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto
that appear elsewhere in this prospectus. Seanergys consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in conformity with US GAAP. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking
statements that involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially
from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.
The historical consolidated financial results of Seanergy described below are presented in
United States dollars.
Overview
We are an international provider of dry bulk marine transportation services that was
incorporated in the Marshall Islands on January 4, 2008. We were initially formed as a wholly owned
subsidiary of Seanergy Maritime Corp., or Seanergy Maritime, which was incorporated in the Marshall
Islands on August 15, 2006, as a blank check company created to acquire, through a merger, capital
stock exchange, asset acquisition or other similar business combination, one or more businesses in
the maritime shipping industry or related industries. Seanergy Maritime began operations on August
28, 2008 after the closing of our business combination.
The business combination was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and
accordingly the assets (vessels) acquired have been recorded at their fair values. No liabilities
were assumed nor were other tangible assets acquired. The results of the vessel operations are
included in our consolidated statement of operations from August 28, 2008.
The aggregate acquisition cost, including direct acquisition costs, amounted to $404,876,000.
The fair value of our tangible assets acquired as of August 28, 2008 amounted to $360,081,000. The
premium (non tax deductible goodwill) over the fair value of our vessels acquired amounting to
$44,795,000 arose resulting from the decline in the market value of the vessels between the date of
entering into the agreements to purchase the business (May 20, 2008) and the actual business
combination date (August 28, 2008). There were no other identifiable assets or liabilities.
We performed our annual impairment testing of goodwill as at December 31, 2008. The current
economic and market conditions, including the significant disruptions in the global credit markets,
are having broad effects on participants in a wide variety of industries. Since September 2008, the
charter rates in the dry bulk charter market have declined significantly, and dry bulk vessel
values have also declined. A charge of $44,795,000 was recognized in 2008, as a result of the
impairment tests performed on goodwill at December 31, 2008.
On January 27, 2009, our parent company was liquidated and dissolved and we became its
successor.
Since our vessel operations began upon the consummation of our business combination we cannot
provide a meaningful comparison of our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2008
to December 31, 2007. During the period from our inception to the date of our business combination
we were a development stage enterprise.
As of December 31, 2008, we operated a total fleet of six vessels, consisting of two Panamax
vessels, one Handymax vessel, one Handysize vessel and two Supramax vessels. Of these six vessels,
three were delivered on August 28, 2008 and the remaining three in September 2008. As of December
31, 2008, our operating fleet had a combined carrying capacity of 316,676 dwt and an average age of
approximately 11 years.
We generate revenues by charging customers for the transportation of dry bulk cargo using our
vessels. All our vessels are currently employed under time charters for a period of 11-13 months
(ending in September 2009) with SAMC, a company affiliated with members of the Restis family. A
time charter is a contract for the use of a
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vessel for a specific period of time during which the charterer pays substantially all of the
voyage expenses, including port and canal charges and the cost of bunkers, but the vessel owner
pays the vessel operating expenses.
The current economic and market conditions, including the significant disruptions in the
global credit markets, are having broad effects on participants in a wide variety of industries.
Since September 2008, the charter rates in the dry bulk charter market have declined significantly,
and dry bulk vessel values have also declined, both as a result of a slowdown in the availability
of global credit and the significant deterioration in charter rates; conditions that we also
consider as indicators of a potential impairment of our vessels and therefore impairment testing
was performed resulting in an impairment loss of $4,530,000 for the period ended December 31, 2008.
We cannot predict whether our charterer will, upon the expiration of its charters, re-charter
our vessels on favorable terms or at all. This decision is likely to depend upon prevailing
charter rates in the months prior to charter expiration. If our charterer decides not to
re-charter our vessels, we may not be able to re-charter them on similar terms. In the future, we
may employ vessels in the spot market, which is subject to greater rate fluctuation than the time
charter market.
If we receive lower charter rates under replacement charters or are unable to re-charter all
of our vessels, our net revenue will decrease.
In the period ended December 31, 2008, our fleet had a utilization of 98.9%. We calculate
fleet utilization by dividing the number of our operating days during a period by the number of our
available days during the period. The shipping industry uses fleet utilization to measure a
companys efficiency in finding suitable employment for its vessels and minimizing the amount of
days that its vessels are off-hire for reasons other than scheduled repairs or repairs under
guarantee, vessel upgrades, special surveys or vessel positioning.
EST is responsible for all commercial and technical management functions of our vessels. EST
is affiliated with members of the Restis family.
Recent Developments
On January 27, 2009, Seanergy Maritime was liquidated and we distributed to each holder of
common stock of Seanergy Maritime one share of our common stock for each share of Seanergy Maritime
common stock owned by the holder and all outstanding warrants of Seanergy Maritime concurrently
become our obligation. Our authorized capital amounts to 100,000,000 shares of common stock with a
par value of $0.0001.
Despite the recent economic crisis, Seanergy is currently able to meet its working capital
needs and debt obligations. Seanergy has a short-term contractually secured cash flow and is
currently well positioned to endure the current down turn in charter rates. The current plunge in
charter rates may not affect Seanergys revenue as it has the charters locked in for an 11-13 month
period (expiring in September 2009) and, therefore, absent a
default by its charterer, Seanergy has
secured approximately $110 million of revenues, net of commissions payable to Safbulk and SAMC (as
mentioned above), for the period from August 28, 2008 to September 30, 2009. Therefore, Seanergy has
covered 100% of its projected fleet revenue for the period up to September 2009. When the current
charter terms end, Seanergy could renew the charters with SAMC at the prevailing market rates at
that time. Although Seanergy has not currently done so, it intends to charter its vessels to a
broader charter base for the 2009 2010 period. However, if the current market conditions persist
after the third quarter of 2009, Seanergy will have to make use of its cash flows not committed to
the repayment of the term loan and revolving facility mentioned above to meet its financial
obligations and put its expansion plans on hold, unless new capital is raised from the capital
markets, in the form of rights offerings or private placements and the warrants are exercised in
which case it will use capital generated from the capital markets and the warrants for expansion
purposes. We make no assurances that funds will be raised through capital markets or that the
warrants will be exercised, or if exercised, the quantity which will be exercised or the period in
which they will be exercised. Exercise of the warrants is not likely considering current market
prices. Furthermore, Seanergys revolving credit facility is tied to the market value of the
vessels and not to the prevailing (spot) market rates. For example, our existing term and revolving
credit facilities require that the aggregate market value of the vessels and the value of any
additional security must be at least 135% of the aggregate of the outstanding debt financing and
any amount available for drawing under the revolving facility less the aggregate amount of all
deposits maintained. If the percentage is below 135% then a prepayment of the loans may
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be required or additional security may be requested. A waiver from Marfin has been received
with respect to this covenant, so long as the vessels continue to be under charter, and dividends
and repayments of shareholders loans are not made without the prior written consent of Marfin.
On February 24, 2009, the African Zebra commenced its scheduled dry docking which is estimated
to be completed by mid -April 2009 at an estimated cost of $1.0 million to $1.5 million.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In
December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Statement No. 141(R), Business Combinations, and FASB
Statement No. 160, Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements an amendment
to ARB No. 51. FASB Statements No. 141(R) and No. 160 require most identifiable assets,
liabilities, non-controlling interests, and goodwill acquired in a business combination to be
recorded at full fair value and require non-controlling interests (previously referred to as
minority interests) to be reported as a component of equity, which changes the accounting for
transactions with non-controlling interest holders. Both Statements are effective for periods
beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and earlier adoption is prohibited. FASB Statement No.
141(R) will be applied to business combinations occurring after the effective date. FASB Statement
No. 160 will be applied prospectively to all non-controlling interests, including any that arose
before the effective date. All of the Companys subsidiaries are wholly owned, so the adoption of
Statement 160 is not expected to impact its financial position and results of operations. Seanergy
does not have a business combination that was consummated on or after December 15, 2008.
In March 2008, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. FASB Statement No.
161 amends and expands the disclosure requirements of FASB Statement No. 133, Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. The objective of FASB Statement No. 161 is to
provide users of financial statements with an enhanced understanding of how and why an entity uses
derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under
FASB Statement No. 133 and its related interpretations, and how derivative instruments and related
hedged items affect an entitys financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. FASB
Statement No. 161 requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using
derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses on
derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative
agreements. FASB Statement No. 161 applies to all derivative financial instruments, including
bifurcated derivative instruments (and non derivative instruments that are designed and qualify as
hedging instruments pursuant to paragraphs 37 and 42 of FASB Statement No. 133) and related hedged
items accounted for under FASB Statement No. 133 and its related interpretations. FASB Statement
No. 161 also amends certain provisions of FASB Statement No. 131. FASB Statement No. 161 is
effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after
November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. FASB Statement No. 161 encourages, but does
not require, comparative disclosures for earlier periods at initial adoption. The Company does not
currently anticipate that the adoption of FASB Statement No. 161 will have any impact on its
financial statement presentation or disclosures.
In June 2008, the FASB ratified Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 07-5, Determining Whether
an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) is Indexed to an Entitys Own Stock (EITF 07-5). EITF 07-5
addresses the determination of whether a financial instrument (or an embedded feature) is indexed
to an entitys own stock. EITF 07-5 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Seanergy has determined that its financial
instruments and warrants are indexed to its own stock and equity classified and therefore the
adoption of this standard will not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statement
presentation or disclosure.
FSP APB 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon
Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement). FSP APB 14-1 requires issuers of convertible debt
that may be settled wholly or partly in cash upon conversion to account for the debt and equity
components separately. The FSP is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2008 and interim periods within those years and must be applied
retrospectively to all periods presented. Early adoption is prohibited. Seanergy has determined
that the application of FSP APB 14-1 will not have a significant effect on its financial
statements.
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On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the provisions of FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value
Measurements, for fair value measurements of financial assets and financial liabilities and for
fair value measurements of nonfinancial items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the
financial statements on a recurring basis. FASB Statement No. 157 defines fair value as the price
that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants at the measurement date. FASB Statement No. 157 also establishes a
framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements (Note 24).
FASB Staff Position FAS 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157, delays the effective
date of FASB Statement No. 157 until fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 for all
nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in
the financial statements on a nonrecurring basis. In accordance with FSP FAS 157-2, the Company has
not applied the provisions of FASB Statement No. 157 to such assets and liabilities. The Company
is in the process of evaluating the impact, if any, of applying these provisions on its financial
position and results of operations.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Critical accounting policies are those that reflect significant judgments or uncertainties and
potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. We
have described below what we believe are our most critical accounting policies, because they
generally involve a comparatively higher degree of judgment in their application.
Business combination allocation of the purchase price in a business combination
On August 28, 2008, we completed our business combination. The acquisition was accounted for
under the purchase method of accounting and accordingly, the assets acquired have been recorded at
their fair values. No liabilities were assumed or other tangible assets acquired. The results of
operations are included in the consolidated statement of operations from August 28, 2008. The
consideration paid for the business combination has been recorded at fair value at the date of
acquisition and forms part of the cost of the acquisition. Total consideration for the business
combination was $404,876,000, including direct transaction costs of $8,802,000, and excluding the
contingent earn-out component.
The allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired on the date of the business
combination is a critical area due to the subjectivity involved in identifying and allocating the
purchase price to tangible and intangible assets acquired. As at the date of the business combination, the fair
value of the vessels was determined to be $360,081,000. No additional identifiable intangibles were
identified and the difference of $44,795,000 was assigned to goodwill. Areas of subjectivity
included the determination of the fair market value allocated to tangible assets and whether there were any values associated with intangible assets such as customer
relationships, right of first refusal agreements and charter agreements.
Impairment of long-lived assets
We
apply FASB Statement No. 144 Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets, which addresses financial accounting and reporting
for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. Vessels are reviewed for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. An
impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of the long-lived asset is not recoverable
and exceeds its fair value. The carrying amount of the long-lived asset is not recoverable if it
exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual
disposition of the asset. Any impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying
amount of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value and is recorded as a reduction in the
carrying value of the related asset and a charge to operating results. Once an impairment results
in a reduction in the carrying value, the carrying value of such an asset cannot thereafter be
increased. Fair value is determined based on current market values received from independent
appraisers, when available, or from other acceptable valuation techniques such as discounted cash
flows models. We recorded an impairment loss of $4,530,000 in 2008.
It is considered at least reasonably
possible that continued declines in volumes, charter rates and availability of letters of credit
for customers resulting from global economic conditions could significantly impact our future
impairment estimates.
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Goodwill Impairment
We follow FASB Statement No. 142 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Goodwill represents
the excess of the aggregate purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets
acquired in business combinations accounted for under the purchase method. Goodwill is reviewed
for impairment at least annually on December 31 in accordance with the provisions of FASB Statement
No. 142. The goodwill impairment test is a two-step process. Under the first step, the fair value
of the reporting unit is compared to the carrying value of the reporting unit (including goodwill).
If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of the reporting unit,
goodwill impairment may exist, and the second step of the test is performed. Under the second
step, the implied fair value of the goodwill is compared to the carrying value of the goodwill and
an impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the carrying value of goodwill exceeds the
implied fair value of goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined by allocating the
fair value of the reporting unit in a manner similar to a purchase price allocation in accordance
with FASB Statement No. 141 Business Combinations. The residual fair value after this allocation
is the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill. Fair value of the reporting unit is
determined using a discounted cash flow analysis. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds
it carrying value, step two does not have to be performed. We recorded a goodwill impairment loss
of $44,795,000 in 2008. It is considered at least reasonably possible in the near term that any
amounts recorded upon achievement of the earn-out in 2009 may be
impaired based upon current
market conditions.
Vessel depreciation
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
vessels, after considering the estimated salvage value. Each vessels salvage value is equal to the
product of its lightweight tonnage and estimated scrap rate. Management estimates the useful lives
of our vessels to be 25 years from the date of initial delivery from the shipyard. Secondhand
vessels are depreciated from the date of their acquisition through their remaining estimated useful
lives. However, when regulations place limitations over the ability of a vessel to trade on a
worldwide basis, its useful life is adjusted to end at the date such regulations become effective.
The estimated salvage value at December 31, 2008 was $270 per light weight ton.
The above four policies are considered to be critical accounting policies because assessments
need to be made due to the shipping industry being highly cyclical experiencing volatility in
profitability, and changes in vessel value and fluctuations in charter rates resulting from changes
in the supply and demand for shipping capacity. At present, the dry bulk market is affected by the
current international financial crisis which has slowed down world trade and caused drops in
charter rates. The lack of financing, global steel production cuts and outstanding agreements
between iron ore producers and Chinese industrial customers have temporarily brought the market to
a stagnation. In addition, there are significant assumptions used in applying these policies such
as possible future new charters, future charter rates, future on-hire days, future market values
and the time value of money. Consequently, actual results could differ from these estimates and
assumptions used and the Company may need to review such estimates and assumptions in future
periods as underlying conditions, prices and other mentioned variables change. Our results of
operations and financial position in future periods could be significantly affected upon revision
of these estimates and assumptions or upon occurrence of events. Due to the different scenarios
under which such changes could occur, it is not practical to quantify the range and possible
effects of such future changes in our financial statements.
Dry docking costs
There are two methods that are used by the shipping industry to account for dry dockings;
first, the deferral method, whereby specific costs associated with a dry docking are capitalized
when incurred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the period to the next scheduled dry
dock; and second, the direct expensing method, whereby dry docking costs are expensed in the period
incurred. We use the deferral method of accounting for dry dock expenses. Under the deferral
method, dry dock expenses are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis until the date
that the vessel is expected to undergo its next dry dock. We believe the deferral method better
matches costs with revenue. We use judgment when estimating the period between dry docks
performed, which can result in adjustments to the estimated amortization of dry dock expense, the
duration of which depends on the age of the vessel and the nature of dry docking repairs the vessel
will undergo. We expect that our vessels will be required to be dry docked approximately every 2.5
years in accordance with class requirements for major repairs and
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maintenance. Costs capitalized as part of the dry docking include actual costs incurred at the
dry dock yard and parts and supplies used in undertaking the work necessary to meet class
requirements.
Variable Interest Entities
We evaluate our relationships with other entities to identify whether they are variable
interest entities and to assess whether we are the primary beneficiary of such entities. If the
determination is made that the Company is the primary beneficiary, then that entity is included in
our consolidated financial statements. At present, the Company does not hold a majority voting
interest in any other entity other than its fully owned subsidiaries and this not expected to
change in the future.
Important Measures for Analyzing Results of Operations Following the Vessel Acquisition
We believe that the important non-GAAP measures and definitions for analyzing our results of
operations consist of the following:
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Ownership days. Ownership days are the total number of calendar days in a period
during which the Company owned each vessel in their fleet. Ownership days are an indicator of the
size of the fleet over a period and affect both the amount of revenues and the amount of expenses
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Available days. Available days are the number of ownership days less the aggregate
number of days that the Company vessels are off-hire due to major repairs, dry dockings or special
or intermediate surveys. The shipping industry uses available days to measure the number of
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Operating days. Operating days are the number of available days in a period less the
aggregate number of days that vessels are off-hire due to any reason, including unforeseen
circumstances. The shipping industry uses operating days to measure the aggregate number of days in
a period during which vessels actually generate revenues. |
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Fleet utilization. Fleet utilization is determined by dividing the number of
operating days during a period by the number of available days during that period. The shipping
industry uses fleet utilization to measure a companys efficiency in finding suitable employment
for its vessels and minimizing the amount of days that its vessels are off-hire for any reason
excluding scheduled repairs, vessel upgrades, dry dockings or special or intermediate surveys. |
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Off-hire. The period a vessel is unable to perform the services for which it is
required under a charter. Off-hire periods typically include days spent undergoing unscheduled
repairs and unscheduled dry docking. |
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Time charter. A time charter is a contract for the use of a vessel for a specific
period of time during which the charterer pays substantially all of the voyage expenses, including
port costs, canal charges and fuel expenses. The vessel owner pays the vessel operating expenses,
which include crew wages, insurance, technical maintenance costs, spares, stores and supplies and
commissions on gross voyage revenues. Time charter rates are usually fixed during the term of the
charter. Prevailing time charter rates do fluctuate on a seasonal and year-to-year basis and may be
substantially higher or lower from a prior time charter agreement when the subject vessel is
seeking to renew the time charter agreement with the existing charterer or enter into a new time
charter agreement with another charterer. Fluctuations in time charter rates are influenced by
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TCE. Time charter equivalent or TCE rates are defined as our time charter revenues
less voyage expenses during a period divided by the number of our available days during the period,
which is consistent with industry standards. Voyage expenses include port charges, bunker (fuel oil
and diesel oil) expenses, canal charges and commissions. |
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Revenues
The Company revenues were driven primarily by the number of vessels it operated, the number
of operating days during which its vessels generated revenues, and the amount of daily charter hire
that its vessels earned under charters. These, in turn, were affected by a number of factors,
including the following:
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The nature and duration of the Company charters; |
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The amount of time that the Company spent repositioning its vessels; |
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The amount of time that the Company vessels spent in dry dock undergoing repairs; |
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Maintenance and upgrade work; |
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The age, condition and specifications of the Company vessels; |
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The levels of supply and demand in the dry bulk carrier transportation market; and |
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Other factors affecting charter rates for dry bulk carriers under voyage charters. |
A voyage charter is generally a contract to carry a specific cargo from a load port to a
discharge port for an agreed-upon total amount. Under voyage charters, voyage expenses such as
port, canal and fuel costs are paid by the vessel owner. A time charter trip and a period time
charter or period charter are generally contracts to charter a vessel for a fixed period of time at
a set daily rate. Under time charters, the charterer pays voyage expenses. Under both types of
charters, the vessel owners pay for vessel operating expenses, which include crew costs,
provisions, deck and engine stores, lubricating oil, insurance, maintenance and repairs. The vessel
owners are also responsible for each vessels dry docking and intermediate and special survey
costs.
Vessels operating on period time charters provide more predictable cash flows, but can yield
lower profit margins than vessels operating in the spot charter market for single trips during
periods characterized by favorable market conditions.
Vessels operating in the spot charter market generate revenues that are less predictable, but
can yield increased profit margins during periods of improvements in dry bulk rates. Spot charters
also expose vessel owners to the risk of declining dry bulk rates and rising fuel costs. The
Company vessels were chartered on period time charters during the year ended December 31, 2008.
A standard maritime industry performance measure is the time charter equivalent or TCE.
TCE rates are defined as our time charter revenues less voyage expenses during a period divided by
the number of our available days during the period, which is consistent with industry standards.
Voyage expenses include port charges, bunker (fuel oil and diesel oil) expenses, canal charges and
commissions. The Company average TCE rate for 2008 was $49,362.
Vessel Operating Expenses
Vessel operating expenses include crew wages and related costs, the cost of insurance,
expenses relating to repairs and maintenance, the costs of spares and consumable stores, tonnage
taxes and other miscellaneous expenses. Vessel operating expenses generally represent costs of a
fixed nature. Some of these expenses are required, such as insurance costs and the cost of spares.
Depreciation
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
vessels, after considering the estimated salvage value. Each vessels salvage value is equal to the
product of its lightweight tonnage and estimated scrap rate. Management estimates the useful lives
of our vessels to be 25 years from the date of initial delivery from the shipyard. Secondhand
vessels are depreciated from the date of their acquisition through
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their remaining estimated useful lives. However, when regulations place limitations over the
ability of a vessel to trade on a worldwide basis, its useful life is adjusted to end at the date
such regulations become effective. The estimated salvage value at December 31, 2008 was $270 per
light weight ton.
Seasonality
Coal, iron ore and grains, which are the major bulks of the dry bulk shipping industry, are
somewhat seasonal in nature. The energy markets primarily affect the demand for coal, with
increases during hot summer periods when air conditioning and refrigeration require more
electricity and towards the end of the calendar year in anticipation of the forthcoming winter
period. The demand for iron ore tends to decline in the summer months because many of the major
steel users, such as automobile makers, reduce their level of production significantly during the
summer holidays. Grains are completely seasonal as they are driven by the harvest within a climate
zone. Because three of the five largest grain producers (the United States of America, Canada and
the European Union) are located in the northern hemisphere and the other two (Argentina and
Australia) are located in the southern hemisphere, harvests occur throughout the year and grains
require dry bulk shipping accordingly.
Principal Factors Affecting Our Business Following the Vessel Acquisition
The principal factors that affected the Company financial position, results of operations and
cash flows included the following:
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Number of vessels owned and operated; |
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Charter market rates and periods of charter hire; |
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Vessel operating expenses and direct voyage costs, which were incurred in both U.S.
Dollars and other currencies, primarily Euros; |
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Depreciation expenses, which were a function of the cost, any significant
post-acquisition improvements, estimated useful lives and estimated residual scrap values of
Company vessels; |
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Performance Indicators
The figures shown below are non-GAAP statistical ratios used by management to measure
performance of the Companys vessels and are not included in financial statements prepared under
US GAAP.
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Year Ended |
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Fleet Data: |
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Average number of vessels(1) |
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5.5 |
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Ownership days(2) |
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686 |
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Available days(3) |
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686 |
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Operating Days (4) |
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678 |
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Fleet utilization(5) |
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98.9 |
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Average Daily Results: |
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Average TCE rate(6) |
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49,362 |
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Vessel operating expenses(7) |
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4,636 |
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Management fees(8) |
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566 |
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Year Ended |
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December 31, 2008 |
Total vessel operating expenses(9) |
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5,202 |
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Average number of vessels is the number of vessels that constituted the Company fleet for the
relevant period (from August 28, 2008 up to December 31, 2008), as measured by the sum of the
number of days each vessel was a part of the Companys fleet during the relevant period divided by
the number of available days in the relevant period. |
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Ownership days are the total number of days in a period during which the vessels in a fleet
have been owned. Ownership days are an indicator of the size of the Companys fleet over a period
and affect both the amount of revenues and the amount of expenses that the Company recorded during
a period. |
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Available days are the number of ownership days less the aggregate number of days that vessels
are off-hire due to major repairs, dry dockings or special or intermediate surveys. The shipping
industry uses available days to measure the number of ownership days in a period during which
vessels should be capable of generating revenues. |
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Operating days are the number of available days in a period less the aggregate number of days
that vessels are off-hire due to any reason, including unforeseen circumstances. The shipping
industry uses operating days to measure the aggregate number of days in a period during which
vessels actually generate revenues. |
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Fleet utilization is determined by dividing the number of
operating days during a period by the
number of available days during that period. The shipping industry uses fleet utilization to
measure a companys efficiency in finding suitable employment for its vessels and minimizing the
amount of days that its vessels are off-hire for any reason excluding scheduled repairs, vessel
upgrades, dry dockings or special or intermediate surveys. |
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Time charter equivalent or TCE rates are defined as our time charter revenues less voyage
expenses during a period divided by the number of our available days during the period, which is
consistent with industry standards. Voyage expenses include port charges, bunker (fuel oil and
diesel oil) expenses, canal charges and commissions. |
(In thousands of US Dollar, except per diem amounts)
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Year Ended |
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December 31, 2008 |
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Net revenues from vessels |
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34,453 |
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Voyage expenses |
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Voyage expenses related party |
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(440 |
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Net operating revenues |
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33,862 |
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Available days |
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686 |
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Time charter equivalent rate |
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49,362 |
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Average daily vessel operating expenses, which includes crew costs, provisions, deck and engine
stores, lubricating oil, insurance, maintenance and repairs, is calculated by dividing vessel
operating expenses by ownership days for the relevant time periods: |
(In thousands of US Dollars, except per diem amounts)
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Year Ended |
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December 31, 2008 |
Operating expenses |
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3,180 |
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Ownership days |
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686 |
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Daily vessel operating expenses |
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4,636 |
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Daily management fees are calculated by dividing total management fees by ownership days for
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Total vessel operating expenses, or TVOE is a measurement of total expenses associated with
operating the vessels. TVOE is the sum of vessel operating expenses and management fees. Daily TVOE
is calculated by dividing TVOE by fleet ownership days for the relevant time period. |
Results of Operations
Year ended December 31, 2008 (fiscal 2008) as compared to year ended December 31, 2007 (fiscal
2007)
Vessel Revenue Related Party, Net Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2008 were
$34,453,000 after address commissions of 2.5%, or $880,000, as compared to $0 in fiscal 2007. The
increase in vessel revenue is a result of the closing of the business combination and the
commencement of our operations on August 28, 2008. Our gross revenues were $35,333,000. Our
vessels Davakis G., Delos Ranger and African Oryx commenced operations on August 28, 2008 for a
daily charter fee of $60,000, $60,000 and $30,000, respectively. Our vessel, Bremen Max, commenced
operations on September 11, 2008 for a daily charter fee of $65,000 and our vessels, Hamburg Max
and African Zebra, commenced operations on September 25, 2008 for a daily charter fee of $65,000
and $36,000, respectively. Net revenues earned for the period from August 28, 2008 to December 31,
2008 for each of our vessels after address commissions amounted to $7,147,000 for the Davakis G.;
$7,162,000 for the Delos Ranger; $3,661,000 for the African Oryx; $7,068,000 for the Bremen Max;
$5,978,000 for the Hamburg Max; and $3,437,000 for the African Zebra. The vessels were employed
under time charters with SAMC, an affiliate, with initial terms of 11-13 months, expiring in September 2009.
Direct Voyage Expenses Direct voyage expenses, which include bunkers and port expenses,
amounted to $151,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008 as compared to $0 for the comparable
period in 2007. Direct voyage expenses consisted of port and bunker expenses of $44,000 and
$107,000, respectively that are unique to a particular charter. The increase in direct voyage
expenses is a result of the closing of the business combination and the commencement of our
operations in August 2008.
Vessel Operating Expenses For the year ended December 31, 2008, our vessel operating
expenses were $3,180,000, or an average of $4,636 per ship per day, as compared to $0 in fiscal
2007. Vessel operating expenses included crew wages and related costs, the cost of insurance,
expenses relating to repairs and maintenance, chemicals and lubricants, consumable stores, tonnage
taxes and other miscellaneous expenses. We operated an average of 5.5 vessels from the date of
consummation of the business combination on August 28, 2008 through December 31, 2008. Vessel
operating expenses increased as a result of the closing of the business combination and the
commencement of our operations in August 2008.
Voyage Expenses Related Party Represent commissions
charged in relation to the brokerage agreement we have with Safbulk, an affiliate, for the
provision of chartering services up to May 20, 2010. The chartering commissions represent a
commission of 1.25% payable to Safbulk on the collected vessel revenue. For the year ended
December 31, 2008, commissions charged amounted to $440,000 as compared to $0 in fiscal 2007, for
the same reasons described above.
Management Fees Related Party For the year ended December 31, 2008, management fees
charged by a related party amounted to $388,000 as compared to $0 in fiscal 2007. The increase was
due to the same reasons described above. Management fees primarily relate to the management
agreement we have with EST, an affiliate, for the provision of technical management services. The
fixed daily fee per vessel in operation is Euro 416.00 per vessel until December 31, 2008.
Thereafter the fixed daily fee was re-adjusted to be Euro 425.00 per vessel.
General and Administration Expenses For the year ended December 31, 2008, we incurred
$1,840,000 of general and administration expenses, compared to $445,000 for the year ended December
31, 2007, an increase of approximately 313%. Our general and administration expenses primarily
include auditing and accounting costs of $695,000, legal fees of $432,000 and other professional
fees of $371,000. Our general and administration expenses
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for 2008 were comparatively higher than those in the prior year due to the fact that we
commenced our vessel operations after the business combination was consummated on August 28, 2008.
General and Administration Expenses Related Party For the year ended December 31,
2008, we incurred $430,000 of related party general and administration expenses, compared to $0 for
the year ended December 31, 2007. Our related party general and administration expenses are
primarily comprised of salaries of $139,000 for our executive officers, $155,000 of remuneration to
our board of directors, office rental fees of $88,000 and consulting fees of $27,000. In addition,
a service agreement was signed with EST for consultancy services with respect to financing and
dealing with relations with third parties and for assistance with the preparation of periodic
reports to the shareholders for a fixed monthly fee of $5,000 through March 2, 2009 and amounted to
$21,000. The increase in such fees is due to the reasons described above.
Depreciation We depreciate our vessels based on a straight line basis over the expected
useful life of each vessel, which is 25 years from the date of their initial delivery from the
shipyard. Depreciation is based on the cost of the vessel less its estimated residual value, which
is estimated at $270 per lightweight ton. Secondhand vessels are depreciated from the date of their
acquisition through their remaining estimated useful life. However, when regulations place
limitations over the ability of a vessel to trade on a worldwide basis, its useful life is adjusted
to end at the date such regulations become effective. For the year ended December 31, 2008, we
recorded $9,929,000 of vessel depreciation charges as compared to $0 in fiscal 2007. These charges
relate to our vessels of which three vessels were placed into operations on August 28, 2008 and the
remaining three in September 2008.
Goodwill Impairment Loss We performed our annual impairment testing of goodwill as at
December 31, 2008. The current economic and market conditions, including the significant
disruptions in the global credit markets, are having broad effects on participants in a wide
variety of industries. Since September 2008, the charter rates in the dry bulk charter market have
declined significantly, and dry bulk vessel values have also declined. The fair value for goodwill
impairment testing was estimated using the expected present value of future cash flows, using
judgments and assumptions that management believes were appropriate in the circumstances. The
future cash flows from operations were determined by considering the charter revenues from existing
time charters for the fixed fleet days and an estimated daily time charter equivalent for the
unfixed days (based on a combination of Seanergys remaining charter agreement rates, 2-year
forward freight agreements and the most recent 10-year average historical 1 year time charter rates
available for each type of vessel) assuming an average annual inflation rate of 2%. The weighted
average cost of capital (WACC) used was 8%. As a result, we recorded an impairment charge related
to goodwill of $44,795,000 in 2008. There was no such charge in 2007 as no assets or business had been acquired in 2007.
Vessels Impairment Loss We evaluate the carrying amounts of vessels and related dry dock
and special survey costs and periods over which long-lived assets are depreciated to determine if
events have occurred which would require modification to their carrying values or useful lives. In
evaluating useful lives and carrying values of long-lived assets, we review certain indicators of
potential impairment, such as undiscounted projected operating cash flows, vessel sales and
purchases, business plans and overall market conditions. The current economic and market
conditions, including the significant disruptions in the global credit markets, are having broad
effects on participants in a wide variety of industries. Since September 2008, the charter rates in
the dry bulk charter market have declined significantly, and dry bulk vessel values have also
declined. We determine undiscounted projected net operating cash flows for each vessel and compare
it to the vessels carrying value. The projected net operating cash flows are determined by
considering the charter revenues from existing time charters for the fixed fleet days and an
estimated daily time charter equivalent for the unfixed days (based on a combination of our
remaining charter agreement rates, two-year forward freight agreements and the most recent 10-year
average historical 1 year time charter rates available for each type of vessel) over the remaining
economic life of each vessel, net of brokerage and address commissions, expected outflows for
scheduled vessels maintenance, and vessel operating expenses assuming an average annual inflation
rate of 2%. Fleet utilization is assumed at 98.6% in our exercise, taking into account each
vessels off hire days based on other companies operating in the dry bulk industry and our
historical performance.
A discount factor of 4.5% per annum, representing a hypothetical finance lease charge, was
applied to the undiscounted projected net operating cash flows directly associated with and
expected to arise as a direct result of the use and eventual disposition of the vessel, but only in
the case where they were lower than the carrying value of
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vessels. This resulted in an impairment loss of $4,530,000 for
fiscal 2008. There was no
such charge in 2007 as no assets or business had been acquired in 2007.
Interest and Finance Costs The significant increase in interest and finance costs of
$4,077,000 in 2008 as compared to $58,000 in 2007 is primarily attributable to our revolving credit
and term facilities, which we obtained in order to fund our business combination and vessel
purchase and for working capital purposes. More specifically, interest expense related to the
revolving credit facility amounted to $799,000 and interest on our term facility amounted to
$2,768,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008. In 2008, our interest expense primarily related
to four months of operations since we drew down our credit facilities on August 28, 2008, and
obtained our term loans in August and September 2008, respectively. Fees incurred for obtaining new
loans, including related legal and other professional fees, are deferred and amortized using the
effective interest method over the life of the related debt.
Interest Income Money Market Funds For the year ended December 31, 2008, we earned
interest on our money market funds of $3,361,000 as compared to $1,948,000 for the year ended
December 31, 2007. The increase in interest income of 72.5% is because we obtained our trust funds
from our initial public offering on September 28, 2007 and therefore interest was earned for
approximately three months in 2007 as compared to approximately eight months in 2008.
Net (Loss)/Income We incurred a net loss of $31,985, 000 in 2008 as compared to a profit of
$1,445,000 in 2007. The increase in our loss is a result of our vessel operations commencing on
August 28, 2008, income of $18,095,000 set off by goodwill and vessel impairment charges of
$44,795,000 and $4,530,000, respectively, and set off by increased interest and finance costs,
which resulted in $755,000 net finance expense in 2008 as compared to $1,890,000 net finance income
in 2007.
Year Ended December 31, 2007 and the period from August 15, 2006 (Inception) to December 31, 2006
For the year ended December 31, 2007, we had a net income of $1,445,000. The net income
consisted of $1,948,000 of interest income offset by operating expenses of $445,000 and interest
expenses of $58,000 ($45,000 related to the underwriter and $13,000 related to shareholders).
Operating expenses of $445,000 consisted of consulting and professional fees of $357,000, rent and
office services expense of $22,000, insurance expense of $25,000, investor relations expense of
$33,000, and other operating costs of $8,000.
For the period from August 15, 2006 (Inception) to December 31, 2006, we had a net loss of
$4,372,000. The net loss consisted of $1,028,000 of interest income offset by interest expense of
$824,000, accounting fees of $1,000,000, organization expenses of $3,450,000 and other operating
expenses of $126,000.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal source of funds is equity provided by our shareholders, operating cash flows,
and our revolving credit and term facilities. Our principal use of funds has primarily been
capital expenditures to establish our fleet of six vessels, close our business combination,
maintain the quality of our dry bulk carriers, comply with international shipping standards and
environmental laws and regulations, fund capital working requirements, and make principal
repayments on our outstanding loan facilities.
We believe that our current cash balance and our operating cash flow will be sufficient to
meet our current liquidity needs, although the dry bulk charter market has sharply declined since
September 2008 and our results of operations may be adversely affected if market conditions do no
improve. We expect to rely upon operating cash flow to meet our liquidity requirements going
forward.
Despite the recent economic crisis, Seanergy is currently able to meet its working capital
needs and debt obligations. Seanergy has a short-term contractually secured cash flow and is
currently well positioned to endure the current down turn in charter rates. The current plunge in
charter rates may not affect Seanergys revenue as it has the charters locked in for an 11-13 month
period (expiring in September 2009) and, therefore, absent a default by its charterer, Seanergy has
secured approximately $110 million of revenues, net of commissions payable to Safbulk and SAMC (as
mentioned above), for the period from August 28, 2008 to September 30, 2009. Therefore, Seanergy has
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covered 100% of its projected fleet revenue for the period up to September 2009. When the
current charter terms end, Seanergy could renew the charters with SAMC at the prevailing market
rates at that time. Although Seanergy has not currently done so, it intends to charter its vessels
to a broader charter base for the 2009 2010 period. However, if the current market conditions
persist after the third quarter of 2009, Seanergy will have to make use of its cash flows not
committed to the repayment of the term loan and revolving facility mentioned above to meet its
financial obligations and put its expansion plans on hold, unless new capital is raised from the
capital markets, in the form of rights offerings or private placements and the warrants are
exercised in which case it will use capital generated from the capital markets and the warrants for
expansion purposes. We make no assurances that funds will be raised through capital markets or that
the warrants will be exercised, or if exercised, the quantity which will be exercised or the period
in which they will be exercised. Exercise of the warrants is not likely considering current market
prices. Furthermore, Seanergys revolving credit facility is tied to the market value of the
vessels and not to the prevailing (spot) market rates. For example, our existing term and revolving
credit facilities require that the aggregate market value of the vessels and the value of any
additional security must be at least 135% of the aggregate of the outstanding debt financing and
any amount available for drawing under the revolving facility less the aggregate amount of all
deposits maintained. If the percentage is below 135% then a prepayment of the loans may be required
or additional security may be requested. A waiver from Marfin has been received with respect to
this covenant, so long as the vessels continue to be under charter, and dividends and repayments of
shareholders loans are not made without the prior written consent of Marfin.
We acquired our dry bulk carriers using a combination of funds received from equity
investors and financed with our revolving and term credit facilities.
At the present time we have no plans to immediately expand our fleet, however, we do intend to
continue to expand our fleet in the future. Growth will depend on locating and acquiring suitable
vessels, identifying and consummating acquisitions or joint ventures, identifying reputable
shipyards with available capacity and contracting with them for the construction of new vessels;
enhancing our customer base; obtaining required financing (debt or equity or a combination of
both); and obtaining favorable terms in all cases.
In February 2009, our vessel African Zebra entered its scheduled dry docking. Our
estimated expenses for this dry docking amount between $1 million and $1.5 million. In April 2009,
our vessel Hamburg Max is scheduled for dry docking with estimated costs of $1.1 million to $1.2
million. One vessel is scheduled for dry docking in 2010 and three vessels in 2011. In addition,
our vessel African Zebra will be subject to dry docking again in 2011. The dry docking costs
related to 2010 and 2011 are estimated to be $0.5 million and $2.6 million, respectively.
Our short-term liquidity requirements relate to servicing our debt (including principal
payments on our term loan), payment of operating costs, dry docking costs of two vessels, funding
working capital requirements and maintaining cash reserves against fluctuations in operating cash
flows. Sources of short-term liquidity are primarily our revenues earned from our charters.
Our medium and long term liquidity requirements include repayment of long-term debt balances,
debt interest payments, dry docking costs and possibly the repayment of the convertible promissory
note due to shareholders in 2010. As of December 31, 2008, we had outstanding borrowings of
$212,345,000. We have drawn down $54,845,000 of our revolving credit facility. Commencing one year
from signing the loan agreement, the revolving facility shall be reduced to the applicable limit
available on such reduction date. The first annual reduction will reduce the available credit
amount by $18,000,000 (i.e. to $72,000,000) in August 2009, followed by five consecutive annual
reductions of $12,000,000 and any outstanding balance to be fully repaid together with the balloon
payment of the term loan. In 2009, we have principal repayments on our term facility amounting to
$27,750,000.
As of December 31, 2008, we had available cash reserves of $27,543,000, which is shown as cash
and cash equivalent. These amounts are not restricted.
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Our revolving credit facility and term facility are from Marfin (see Credit Facilities
below), and in addition, we have a Note due to shareholders amounting to $28,250,000 (face value).
Maturities in 2010 of our term facility and the Note amount to $18,950,000 and $28,250,000 (face
value), respectively.
Between January 1, 2008 and July 2008, we paid dividends amounting to $4,254,000 to our
public shareholders. We currently have suspended the payment of dividends pursuant to the waiver
received from Marfin (see Credit Facilities below) and dividends will not be declared without the
prior written consent of Marfin.
Our Private Warrants may be exercised by the holders on a cashless basis. Each warrant
entitles the holder to purchase one share of common stock and expires on September 28, 2011. More
specifically, we have 38,984,667 warrants to purchase shares of our common stock issued and
outstanding at an exercise price of $6.50 per share, of which 16,016,667 are exercisable on a
cashless basis. In addition, we have assumed Seanergy Maritimes obligation to issue 1,000,000
shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of our common stock under the unit
purchase option it granted the underwriter in its initial public offering at an exercise price of
$12.50 per unit. The exercise of the Warrants is not likely taking into consideration current
market prices.
Cash Flows
Operating activities: Net cash from operating activities totaled $25,700,000 for the year
ended December 31, 2008, as compared to $1,585,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007. This
increase primarily reflected our revenue from time charters, which commenced on August 28, 2008 for
three vessels and in September 2008 for the remaining three vessels, and the related vessel
operating expenses. Net cash from operating activities totaled $1,585,000 for the year ended
December 31, 2007, as compared to an outflow of $20,000 for the period from August 15, 2006
(inception) to December 31, 2006.
Investing activities: Net cash used in investing activities totaled $142,919,000 for the year
ended December 31, 2008, as compared to $232,923,000 used in investing activities for the year
ended December 31, 2007. This decrease is primarily a result of the use of $375,883,000 in
connection with the consummation of our business combination, which was offset by using the funds
held in trust of $232,923,000. Net cash provided by investing activities for the year ended
December 31, 2007 totaled $232,923,000 as compared to $0 for the period from August 15, 2006
(inception) to December 31, 2006. The increase in the use of funds is due to the monies received
in our IPO being placed in trust to be used for the purpose of a business combination.
Financing activities: Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $142,551,000 for the
year ended December 31, 2008, as compared to $233,193,000 for the year ended December 31, 2007. In
2008, cash was provided from the proceeds of our revolving credit and term facilities in the amount
of $219,845,000 and from warrant exercises in the amount of $858,000, which was offset by the
payment of $63,705,000 relating to the redemption of common shares in connection with the closing
of our business combination, principal loan repayments of $7,500,000, debt issuance costs of
$2,693,000 and dividends paid of $4,254,000. In 2007, the net cash provided was as a result of our
private and public offering of common stock totaling $233,619,000, net of the offering costs. For
the period from August 15, 2006 (inception) to December 31, 2006, the net cash from financing
activities amounted to $376,000.
Credit Facilities
Revolving Credit Facility
As of December 31, 2008, we had utilized $54,845,000 of the amount available under our
revolving credit facility, which is equal to the lesser of $90,000,000 and an amount in dollars
which when aggregated with the amounts already drawn down under the term facility does not exceed
70% of the aggregate market values of the vessels and other securities held in favor of the lender
for the business combination and working capital purposes. As of December 31, 2008, we had
available $35,155,000 under the revolving credit facility.
The revolving credit facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.25% per annum. A commitment fee
of 0.25% per annum is calculated on the daily aggregate un-drawn balance and un-cancelled amount of
the revolving credit facility, payable quarterly in arrears from the date of the signing of the
loan agreements.
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Commencing one year from signing the loan agreement, the revolving facility shall be reduced
to the applicable limit available on such reduction date. The first annual reduction will reduce
the available credit amount by $18,000,000 (i.e. to $72,000,000) in August 2009, followed by five
consecutive annual reductions of $12,000,000 and any outstanding balance must be fully repaid
together with the balloon payment of the term loan.
Term Facility
The vessel acquisition was financed with an amortizing term loan from Marfin equal to
$165,000,000, representing 42% of the vessels aggregate acquisition costs, excluding any amounts
associated with the earn-out provision. In December 2008, we repaid $7,500,000 of the term
facility.
The loan is repayable commencing three months from the last drawdown, or March 31, 2009,
whichever is earlier, through twenty-eight consecutive quarterly principal installments, of which
the first four principal installments will be equal to $7,500,000 each, the next four principal
installments will be equal to $5,250,000 each and the final twenty principal installments will be
equal to $3,200,000 each, with a balloon payment equal to $50,000,000 due concurrently with the
twenty-eighth principal installment.
The loan bears interest at an annual rate of three-month-LIBOR plus 1.5%, if the Companys
ratio of total assets to total liabilities is greater than 165%,
which increases to 1.75% if the
ratio is equal or less than 165%.
The term facility is secured by the following: a first priority mortgage on the vessels, on a
joint and several basis; a first priority general assignment of any and all earnings, insurances
and requisition compensation of the vessels and the respective notices and acknowledgements
thereof; a first priority specific assignment of the benefit of all charters exceeding 12 calendar
months duration and all demise charters in respect of the vessels and the respective notices and
acknowledgements thereof to be effected in case of default or potential event of default to the
absolute discretion of Marfin; assignments, pledges and charges over the earnings accounts held in
the name of each borrower with the security trustee; undertakings by the technical and commercial
managers of the vessels; negative pledge of the non-voters shares acquired by Seanergy;
subordination agreement between Martin and the holder Of the Note. All of the aforementioned
security will be on a full cross collateral basis.
The term facility includes covenants, among others, that require the borrowers and the
corporate guarantor, to maintain vessel insurance for an aggregate amount greater than the vessels
aggregate market value or an amount equal to 130% of the aggregate of (a) the outstanding amount
under both the revolving credit and term facilities and (b) the amount available for drawing under
the revolving facility. The vessels insurance is to include as a minimum cover hull and
machinery, war risk and protection and indemnity insurance, $1,000,000,000 for oil pollution and
for excess oil spillage and pollution liability insurance. In addition mortgagees interest insurance on the vessels and the insured value
must be at least 110% of the aggregate of the revolving credit and term facility.
In addition, if a vessel is sold or becomes a total loss or the mortgage on the vessel is
discharged on its disposal, we are required to repay such part of the facilities as is equal to the
higher of the amount related to such vessel or the amount necessary to maintain the security
clause margin.
Other covenants include the following:
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not to borrow any money or permit such borrowings to continue other than by way of
subordinated shareholders loans or enter into any agreement for deferred terms, other than in any
customary suppliers credit terms or any equipment lease or contract hire agreement other than in
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no loans, advances or investments in, any person, firm, corporation or joint venture
or to any officer director, shareholder or customer; |
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not to assume, guarantee or otherwise undertake the liability of any person, firm, or
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not to declare or pay dividends in any amount greater than 60% of the net cash flow of
Seanergy, on a consolidated basis as determined by the lender on the basis of the most recent
annual audited financial statements provided, or repay any shareholders loans or make any
distributions in excess of the above amount without the lenders prior written consent (see below
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not to change our Chief Executive Officer and/or Chairman without the prior written
consent of the lender; |
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not to assign, transfer, sell or otherwise dispose of vessels or any of the property,
assets or rights without the prior written consent of the lender; |
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to ensure that the members of the Restis and Koutsolioutsos families (or companies
affiliated with them) own at all times an aggregate of at least 10% of our issued share capital; |
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no change of control without the written consent of the lender; |
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not to engage in any business other than the operation of the vessels without the
prior written consent of the lender; |
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not to violate the security margin clause, which provides that: the aggregate market
values of the vessels and the value of any additional security shall not be less than (or at least)
135% of the aggregate of the outstanding amounts under the revolving credit and term facilities and
any amount available for drawing under the revolving facility, less the aggregate amount of all
deposits maintained. A waiver dated December 31, 2008 has been received for the period that the
vessels continue to be under their current charter agreements. The waiver also stipulates that
dividends will not be declared and/or any shareholders loans repaid without the prior written
consent of Marfin. |
Financial covenants include the following:
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ratio of financial indebtedness to earnings, before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization (EBITDA) shall be less than 6.5:1 (financial indebtedness or net debt are defined is
the sum of all outstanding debt facilities minus cash and cash equivalents). The covenant is to be
tested quarterly on an LTM basis (the last twelve months). The calculation of the covenant is not
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the ratio of LTM (last twelve months) EBITDA to net interest expense shall not be
less than 2:1. The covenant is to be tested quarterly on a LTM basis. The calculation of the
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the ratio of total liabilities to total assets shall not exceed 0.70:1; |
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unrestricted cash deposits, other than in favor of the lender shall not be less than
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average quarterly unrestricted cash deposits, other than in favor of the lender, shall
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The last three financial covenants listed above are to be tested on a quarterly basis,
commencing on December 31, 2008 (where applicable). We were in compliance with our loan covenants
as of December 31, 2008.
Promissory Note
As of December 31, 2008, we have a convertible unsecured promissory note issued to certain
Restis affiliate shareholders amounting in aggregate to $28,250,000
(face value). The Note bears
interest at a rate of 2.9%
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per annum
and matures in May 2010. The Note may be converted into common stock at the option
of the holders at a conversion price of $12.50 per share. Such conversion is considered unlikely
given the current market conditions.
Debt Repayment and Terms
Capital Requirements
Our capital expenditures have thus far related solely to the purchase of our six vessels
included in our business combination. We funded the business combination through the net proceeds
we had in the funds held in trust, our revolving credit and term facilities and the Note.
In addition, the following table summarizes our next anticipated dry docks:
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African Oryx
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$900,000 |
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$800,000 |
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$450,000 |
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$450,000 |
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The annual principal payments required to be made after December 31, 2008 (based on the amount
drawn down as of December 31, 2008 and assuming the Note is not converted into common stock), are
as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
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27,750 |
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|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
27,750 |
|
2010 |
|
|
18,950 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,250 |
|
|
|
47,200 |
|
2011 |
|
|
12,800 |
|
|
|
6,845 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,645 |
|
2012 |
|
|
12,800 |
|
|
|
12,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,800 |
|
2013 |
|
|
12,800 |
|
|
|
12,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,800 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
72,400 |
|
|
|
24,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
96,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
157,500 |
|
|
$ |
54,845 |
|
|
$ |
28,250 |
|
|
$ |
240,595 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures of Market Risk
Interest rate risk
We are subject to interest-rate risk relating to the floating-rate interest on our revolving
credit facility and term facility with Marfin. These facilities bear interest at LIBOR plus a
spread. The term facilitys spread also fluctuates if the ratio of total assets to total
liabilities is greater than 165%. In such case, the spread increases from 1.5% to 1.75%. At
December 31, 2008, the weighted average interest rate was 5.2%. A 1% increase in LIBOR would have resulted in an
increase in interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2008 of approximately $691,000.
Currency and Exchange Rates
We generate all of our revenue in U.S. Dollars. The majority of our operating expenses are in
U.S. Dollars except primarily for our management fees and our executive office rental expenses
which are denominated in Euros.
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This difference could lead to fluctuations in net income due to
changes in the value of the U.S. Dollar relative to the EURO, but we do not expect such
fluctuations to be material.
As of December 31, 2008, we had no open foreign currency exchange contracts.
Inflation
We do not consider inflation to be a significant risk to direct expenses in the current and
foreseeable future.
Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
As of December 31, 2008, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item
303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
The following tables summarize the Company contractual obligations as of December 31, 2008
(dollars in thousands).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2014 and |
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
2010 |
|
2011 |
|
2012 |
|
2013 |
|
thereafter |
|
Total |
Revolving credit facility (1) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
6,845 |
|
|
$ |
12,000 |
|
|
$ |
12,000 |
|
|
$ |
24,000 |
|
|
$ |
54,845 |
|
Interest on
revolving credit facility (2) |
|
|
2,331 |
|
|
|
2,331 |
|
|
|
2,185 |
|
|
|
1,785 |
|
|
|
1,275 |
|
|
|
1,147 |
|
|
|
11,054 |
|
Property leases (3) |
|
|
655 |
|
|
|
655 |
|
|
|
655 |
|
|
|
573 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,538 |
|
Term facility |
|
|
27,750 |
|
|
|
18,950 |
|
|
|
12,800 |
|
|
|
12,800 |
|
|
|
12,800 |
|
|
|
72,400 |
|
|
|
157,500 |
|
Convertible promissory note
due to shareholders (face
value) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,250 |
|
Interest on term facility (4) |
|
|
5,484 |
|
|
|
4,570 |
|
|
|
3,975 |
|
|
|
3,495 |
|
|
|
3,015 |
|
|
|
4,121 |
|
|
|
24,660 |
|
Management fees (5) |
|
|
1,211 |
|
|
|
1,235 |
|
|
|
1,259 |
|
|
|
1,283 |
|
|
|
1,309 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,297 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Commencing one year from signing the loan agreement, the revolving facility shall be reduced
to the applicable limit available on such reduction date. The first annual reduction will reduce
the available credit amount by $18,000,000 i.e. to ($72,000,000) in August 2009, followed by five
consecutive annual reductions of $12,000,000 and any outstanding balance to be fully repaid
together with the balloon payment of the term loan. The annual principal payments on the revolving
credit facility are based on the amount drawn down as of December 31, 2008. |
|
(2) |
|
The revolving credit facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.25%. In addition, an
availability fee of 0.25% is computed on the un-drawn un-cancelled amount. Interest has been
computed by using a LIBOR rate of 2% for all years presented. |
|
(3) |
|
The property lease reflects our lease agreement with Waterfront for the lease of our executive
offices. The initial lease term is for a period of three years with an option to extend for one
more year. The lease payments are EURO 42,000 per month. The monthly payment due under property
lease in dollars has been computed by using a rate of EURO/$1.30. |
|
(4) |
|
The term facility bears interest at a three-month LIBOR plus 1.5%, if our ratio of total
assets to total liabilities is greater than 165%, which is increased to 1.75% if the ratio is equal
or less that 165%. Interest has been computed by using a LIBOR rate of 2% for all years presented
and a rate of 1.75% assuming that the ratio of total assets to total liabilities is less than 165%. |
|
(5) |
|
Management fees for 2009 are Euro 425 per vessel per day, which thereafter are adjusted on an
annual basis as defined per the agreement. Management fees in dollars have been computed by using a
rate of EURO/$1.30, an assumption of 2% increase annually and 365 days per year. |
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE VESSELS PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY SELLERS
The following managements discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the
combined annual and condensed combined interim financial statements and accompanying notes prepared
in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board (IASB), included elsewhere in this prospectus, of Goldie Navigation
Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd., Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Marine S.A. and
Kalithea Marine S.A. (together, the Group). This discussion relates to the operations and
financial condition of the dry bulk vessels acquired from the Restis family (sellers) and not of
Seanergy. Although as of August 28, 2008, we had purchased the six vessels that are included in
the sellers financial statements, we did not purchase the other assets of the sellers or assume
any of their liabilities. In addition, although we charter these vessels and earn revenue from
charter hire, as the sellers did, we have chartered the vessels to different charterers on
different terms than the sellers. The expense structure of the sellers is also different from ours,
as the sellers, which are part of a larger group of companies controlled by members of the Restis
family, do not employ any executive officers. Certain vessel-related fees, such as management fees,
will also vary from the amount that was previously paid by the sellers. As a result, the sellers
financial statements and this discussion of them may not be indicative of what our historical
results of operations would have been for the comparable periods had we operated these vessels at
that time nor the results if the sellers had operated these vessels on a stand-alone basis. In
addition, the sellers results of operations and financial condition may not be indicative of what
our results of operations and financial condition might be in the future.
This discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our current views with
respect to future events and financial performance. Our actual results may differ materially from
those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, such as those
set forth in the section entitled Risk Factors and elsewhere in this prospectus.
General
The sellers are six ship-owning companies that collectively owned and operated four vessels in
the dry bulk shipping market. In addition, two newly built vessels were delivered to the sellers in
May 2008 and August 2008, both of which had no operating history. These vessels represented a
portion of the vessels owned and/or operated by companies associated with members of the Restis
family. As of August 28, 2008, the sellers had sold these vessels, including the two newly built
vessels, to us pursuant to the Master Agreement and the MOAs during August 2008 and September 2008.
The combined financial statements of the Group for 2005, 2006 and 2007 include the assets,
liabilities and results of operations for four of the vessels from the dates they were placed in
service by the sellers in 2005. The condensed combined interim financial statements for the six
months ended June 30, 2008 include the results from operations of these
four vessels for the entire period and one vessel delivered and placed in service in May 2008. The
final vessel was delivered in August 2008 and had no operations through August 28, 2008.
The operations of the sellers vessels were managed by EST, which is an affiliate of members
of the Restis family. Following the vessel acquisition, EST continued to manage the vessels
pursuant to the Management Agreement. EST provided the sellers with a wide range of shipping
services. These services included, at a daily fee per vessel (payable monthly), the required
technical management, such as managing day-to-day vessel operations including supervising the
crewing, supplying, maintaining and dry docking of the vessels. Safbulk, which is also an affiliate
of the sellers, provided commercial brokerage services to the sellers and earned fees in connection
with the charter of the vessels. Safbulk continues to provide these services for us pursuant to the
Brokerage Agreement.
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The following table details the vessels owned by the sellers that were sold to us:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Date of Delivery to |
Vessel Name |
|
Dwt |
|
Vessel Type |
|
Built |
|
Seanergy |
|
African Oryx
|
|
|
24,110 |
|
|
Handysize
|
|
|
1997 |
|
|
August 28, 2008 |
African Zebra
|
|
|
38,632 |
|
|
Handymax
|
|
|
1985 |
|
|
September 25, 2008 |
Bremen Max
|
|
|
73,503 |
|
|
Panamax
|
|
|
1993 |
|
|
September 11, 2008 |
Hamburg Max
|
|
|
72,338 |
|
|
Panamax
|
|
|
1994 |
|
|
September 25, 2008 |
Davakis G.
|
|
|
54,051 |
|
|
Supramax
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
August 28, 2008 |
Delos Ranger
|
|
|
54,051 |
|
|
Supramax
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
August 28, 2008 |
Important Measures for Analyzing the Sellers Results of Operations
The sellers believe that the important non-GAAP/non-IFRS measures and definitions for
analyzing their results of operations consist of the following:
|
|
|
Ownership days. Ownership days are the total number of calendar days in a period
during which the sellers owned each vessel in their fleet. Ownership days are an indicator of the
size of the fleet over a period and affect both the amount of revenues and the amount of expenses
recorded during that period. |
|
|
|
|
Available days. Available days are the number of ownership days less the aggregate
number of days that the sellers vessels are off-hire due to major repairs, dry dockings or special
or intermediate surveys. The shipping industry uses available days to measure the number of
ownership days in a period during which vessels are actually capable of generating revenues. |
|
|
|
|
Operating days. Operating days are the number of available days in a period less the
aggregate number of days that vessels are off-hire due to any reason, including unforeseen
circumstances. The shipping industry uses operating days to measure the aggregate number of days in
a period during which vessels actually generate revenues. |
|
|
|
|
Fleet utilization. Fleet utilization is determined by dividing the number of
operating days during a period by the number of ownership days during that period. The shipping
industry uses fleet utilization to measure a companys efficiency in finding suitable employment
for its vessels and minimizing the amount of days that its vessels are off-hire for any reason
including scheduled repairs, vessel upgrades, dry dockings or special or intermediate surveys. |
|
|
|
|
Off-hire. The period a vessel is unable to perform the services for which it is
required under a charter. Off-hire periods typically include days spent undergoing repairs and dry
docking, whether or not scheduled. |
|
|
|
|
Time charter. A time charter is a contract for the use of a vessel for a specific
period of time during which the charterer pays substantially all of the voyage expenses, including
port costs, canal charges and fuel expenses. The vessel owner pays the vessel operating expenses,
which include crew wages, insurance, technical maintenance costs, spares, stores and supplies and
commissions on gross voyage revenues. Time charter rates are
usually fixed during the term of the charter. Prevailing time charter rates do fluctuate on a
seasonal and year-to-year basis and may be substantially higher or lower from a prior time charter
agreement when the subject vessel is seeking to renew the time charter agreement with the existing
charterer or enter into a new time charter agreement with another charterer. Fluctuations in time
charter rates are influenced by changes in spot charter rates. |
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|
|
|
Voyage charter. A voyage charter is an agreement to charter the vessel for an agreed
per-ton amount of freight from specified loading port(s) to specified discharge port(s). In
contrast to a time charter, the vessel owner is required to pay substantially all of the voyage
expenses, including port costs, canal charges and fuel expenses, in addition to the vessel
operating expenses. |
|
|
|
|
TCE. Time charter equivalent, or TCE, is a measure of the average daily revenue
performance of a vessel on a per voyage basis. The sellers method of calculating TCE is consistent
with industry standards and is determined by dividing operating revenues (net of voyage expenses)
by operating days for the relevant time period. Voyage expenses primarily consist of port, canal
and fuel costs that are unique to a particular voyage, which would otherwise be paid by the
charterer under a time charter contract. TCE is a standard shipping industry performance measure
used primarily to compare period-to-period changes in a shipping companys performance despite
changes in the mix of charter types (i.e., spot charters, time charters and bareboat charters)
under which the vessels may be employed between the periods. |
Revenues
The sellers revenues were driven primarily by the number of vessels they operated, the number
of operating days during which their vessels generated revenues, and the amount of daily charter
hire that their vessels earned under charters. These, in turn, were affected by a number of
factors, including the following:
|
|
|
The nature and duration of the sellers charters; |
|
|
|
|
The amount of time that the sellers spent repositioning their vessels; |
|
|
|
|
The amount of time that the sellers vessels spent in dry dock undergoing repairs; |
|
|
|
|
Maintenance and upgrade work; |
|
|
|
|
The age, condition and specifications of the sellers vessels; |
|
|
|
|
The levels of supply and demand in the dry bulk carrier transportation market; and |
|
|
|
|
Other factors affecting charter rates for dry bulk carriers under voyage charters. |
A voyage charter is generally a contract to carry a specific cargo from a load port to a
discharge port for an agreed-upon total amount. Under voyage charters, voyage expenses such as
port, canal and fuel costs are paid by the vessel owner. A time charter trip and a period time
charter or period charter are generally contracts to charter a vessel for a fixed period of time at
a set daily rate. Under time charters, the charterer pays voyage expenses. Under both types of
charters, the vessel owners pay for vessel operating expenses, which include crew costs,
provisions, deck and engine stores, lubricating oil, insurance, maintenance and repairs. The vessel
owners are also responsible for each vessels dry docking and intermediate and special survey
costs.
Vessels operating on period time charters provide more predictable cash flows, but can yield
lower profit margins than vessels operating in the spot charter market for single trips during
periods characterized by favorable market conditions.
Vessels operating in the spot charter market generate revenues that are less predictable, but
can yield increased profit margins during periods of improvements in dry bulk rates. Spot charters
also expose vessel owners to the risk of declining dry bulk rates and rising fuel costs. The
sellers vessels were chartered on period time charters during the six months ended June 30, 2008,
fiscal 2007, fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005.
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A standard maritime industry performance measure is the time charter equivalent or TCE.
TCE revenues are voyage revenues minus voyage expenses divided by the number of operating days
during the relevant time period. Voyage expenses primarily consist of port, canal and fuel costs
that are unique to a particular voyage and that would otherwise be paid by a charterer under a time
charter. Some companies in our industry believe that the daily TCE neutralizes the variability
created by unique costs associated with particular voyages or the employment of dry bulk carriers
on time charter or on the spot market and presents a more accurate representation of the revenues
generated by dry bulk carriers. The sellers average TCE rates for 2007, 2006 and 2005 were
$25,256, $18,868 and $23,170, respectively, and $35,812 and $24,706 for the six months ended June
30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Vessel Operating Expenses
Vessel operating expenses include crew wages and related costs, the cost of insurance,
expenses relating to repairs and maintenance, the costs of spares and consumable stores, tonnage
taxes and other miscellaneous expenses. Vessel operating expenses generally represent costs of a
fixed nature. Some of these expenses are required, such as insurance costs and the cost of spares.
Depreciation
During the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 and the six months ended June 30,
2008, the sellers depreciated their vessels on a straight-line basis over their then remaining
useful lives after considering the residual value. The residual value for 2008 was increased to
$500 from $175 in 2007 per light weight tonnage reflecting an increase in steel scrap prices. The
estimated useful lives as of June 30, 2008 were between 3 and 16 years, based on an industry-wide
accepted estimated useful life of 25 years from the original build dates of the vessels, for
financial statement purposes. The sellers capitalized the total costs associated with a dry
docking and amortized these costs on a straight-line basis over the period before the next dry
docking became due, which was generally 2.5 years.
Seasonality
Coal, iron ore and grains, which are the major bulks of the dry bulk shipping industry, are
somewhat seasonal in nature. The energy markets primarily affect the demand for coal, with
increases during hot summer periods when air conditioning and refrigeration require more
electricity and towards the end of the calendar year in anticipation of the forthcoming winter
period. The demand for iron ore tends to decline in the summer months because many of the major
steel users, such as automobile makers, reduce their level of production significantly during the
summer holidays. Grains are completely seasonal as they are driven by the harvest within a climate
zone. Because three of the five largest grain producers (the United States of America, Canada and
the European Union) are located in the northern hemisphere and the other two (Argentina and
Australia) are located in the southern hemisphere, harvests occur throughout the year and grains
require dry bulk shipping accordingly.
Principal Factors Affecting the Sellers Business
The principal factors that affected the sellers financial position, results of operations and
cash flows included the following:
|
|
|
Number of vessels owned and operated; |
|
|
|
|
Charter market rates and periods of charter hire; |
|
|
|
|
Vessel operating expenses and voyage costs, which were incurred in both U.S. Dollars
and other currencies, primarily Euros; |
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|
|
|
Cost of dry docking and special surveys; |
|
|
|
|
Depreciation expenses, which were a function of the cost, any significant
post-acquisition improvements, estimated useful lives and estimated residual scrap values of
sellers vessels; |
|
|
|
|
Financing costs related to indebtedness associated with the vessels; and |
|
|
|
|
Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. |
Performance Indicators
The sellers believe that the unaudited information provided below is important for measuring trends
in the results of operations. The figures shown below are statistical ratios/non-GAAP/non-IFRS
financial measures and definitions used by management to measure performance of the vessels. They
are not included in financial statements prepared under IFRS.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Twelve Months Ended |
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
December 31, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fleet Data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average number of vessels(1) |
|
|
4.21 |
|
|
|
3.83 |
|
|
|
3.85 |
|
|
|
3.81 |
|
|
|
3.21 |
|
Ownership days(2) |
|
|
769 |
|
|
|
724 |
|
|
|
1,460 |
|
|
|
1,460 |
|
|
|
1,250 |
|
Available days(3) (equals
operating days for the periods
listed(4)) |
|
|
767 |
|
|
|
693 |
|
|
|
1,411 |
|
|
|
1,393 |
|
|
|
1,166 |
|
Fleet utilization(5) |
|
|
99.7 |
% |
|
|
95.7 |
% |
|
|
96.6 |
% |
|
|
95.4 |
% |
|
|
93.3 |
% |
Average Daily Results: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average TCE rate(6) |
|
$ |
35,812 |
|
|
$ |
24,706 |
|
|
$ |
25,256 |
|
|
$ |
18,868 |
|
|
$ |
23,170 |
|
Vessel operating expenses(7) |
|
$ |
5,168 |
|
|
$ |
3,887 |
|
|
$ |
4,130 |
|
|
$ |
3,849 |
|
|
$ |
4,049 |
|
Management fees(8) |
|
$ |
535 |
|
|
$ |
535 |
|
|
$ |
535 |
|
|
$ |
515 |
|
|
$ |
515 |
|
Total vessel operating expenses(9) |
|
$ |
5,703 |
|
|
$ |
4,422 |
|
|
$ |
4,665 |
|
|
$ |
4,364 |
|
|
$ |
4,564 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Average number of vessels is the number of vessels the sellers owned for the relevant period,
as measured by the sum of the number of days each vessel was owned during the period divided
by the number of available days in the period. |
|
(2) |
|
Ownership days are the total number of days in a period during which the sellers owned each
vessel. Ownership days are an indicator of the size of the sellers fleet over a period and
affect both the amount of revenues and the amount of expenses that sellers recorded during a
period. |
|
(3) |
|
Available days are the number of ownership days less the aggregate number of days that the
sellers vessels were off-hire due to major repairs, dry dockings or special or intermediate
surveys. The shipping industry uses available days to measure the number of ownership days in
a period during which vessels should be capable of generating revenues. |
|
(4) |
|
Operating days are the number of available days in a period less the aggregate number of days
that the sellers vessels were off-hire due to any reason, including unforeseen circumstances.
The shipping industry uses operating days to measure the aggregate number of days in a period
during which vessels actually generate revenues. |
|
(5) |
|
Fleet utilization is determined by dividing the number of operating days during a period by
the number of ownership days during that period. The shipping industry uses fleet utilization
to measure a companys efficiency in finding suitable employment for its vessels and
minimizing the amount of days that its vessels are off-hire for any reason including scheduled
repairs, vessel upgrades, dry dockings or special or intermediate surveys. |
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|
|
|
(6) |
|
Time charter equivalent, is a measure of the average daily revenue performance of a vessel on
a per voyage basis. The sellers method of calculating TCE was consistent with industry
standards and was determined by dividing operating revenues (net of voyage expenses and
commissions) by operating days for the relevant time period. Voyage expenses primarily consist
of port, canal and fuel costs that are unique to a particular voyage, which would otherwise be
paid by the charterer under a time charter contract. TCE is a standard shipping industry
performance measure used primarily to compare period-to-period changes in a shipping companys
performance despite changes in the mix of charter types (i.e., spot charters, time charters
and bareboat charters) under which the vessels may be employed between the periods: |
|
|
|
The following table is unaudited and includes information that is extracted directly
from the combined financial statements, as well as other information used by the sellers for
monitoring performance. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
Twelve Months Ended |
|
|
June 30, |
|
December 31, |
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
(Dollars in thousands except per diem amounts) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating revenues |
|
$ |
28,227 |
|
|
$ |
17,181 |
|
|
$ |
35,717 |
|
|
$ |
26,347 |
|
|
$ |
27,156 |
|
Voyage expenses |
|
$ |
(759 |
) |
|
$ |
(60 |
) |
|
$ |
(82 |
) |
|
$ |
(64 |
) |
|
$ |
(139 |
) |
Net operating revenues |
|
$ |
27,468 |
|
|
$ |
17,121 |
|
|
$ |
35,635 |
|
|
$ |
26,283 |
|
|
$ |
27,017 |
|
Operating days |
|
|
767 |
|
|
|
693 |
|
|
|
1,411 |
|
|
|
1,393 |
|
|
|
1,166 |
|
Average TCE daily rate |
|
$ |
35,812 |
|
|
$ |
24,706 |
|
|
$ |
25,256 |
|
|
$ |
18,868 |
|
|
$ |
23,170 |
|
(7) |
|
Average daily vessel operating expenses, which includes crew costs, provisions, deck and
engine stores, lubricating oil, insurance, maintenance and repairs, is calculated by dividing
vessel operating expenses by ownership days for the relevant time periods: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
Twelve Months Ended |
|
|
June 30, |
|
December 31, |
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
(Dollars in thousands except per diem amounts) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crew costs and other operating expenses |
|
$ |
3,974 |
|
|
$ |
2,814 |
|
|
$ |
6,031 |
|
|
$ |
5,619 |
|
|
$ |
5,061 |
|
Ownership days |
|
|
769 |
|
|
|
724 |
|
|
|
1,460 |
|
|
|
1,460 |
|
|
|
1,250 |
|
Daily vessel operating expense |
|
$ |
5,168 |
|
|
$ |
3,887 |
|
|
$ |
4,130 |
|
|
$ |
3,849 |
|
|
$ |
4,049 |
|
|
|
|
(8) |
|
Daily management fees are calculated by dividing total management fees expensed on vessels
owned by ownership days for the relevant time period. |
|
(9) |
|
Total vessel operating expenses, is a measurement of total expenses associated with operating
sellers vessels. TVOE is the sum of daily vessel operating expense and daily management fees.
Daily TVOE is calculated by dividing TVOE by fleet ownership days for the relevant time
period. |
Critical Accounting Policies
The discussion and analysis of the sellers financial condition and results of operations is
based upon their combined financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the IASB, or IFRS. The preparation of
those financial statements requires the sellers to make estimates and judgments that affect the
reported amount of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of their financial statements. Actual results may
differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Critical accounting policies are those that reflect significant judgments or uncertainties,
and potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions.
The sellers have described below what they believe are the estimates and assumptions that have the
most significant effect on the amounts recognized in their combined financial statements. These
estimates and assumptions relate to useful lives of their vessels, valuation and impairment losses
on vessels, and dry docking costs because the sellers believe that the shipping
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industry is highly
cyclical, experiencing volatility in profitability, vessel values and charter rates resulting from
changes in the supply of and demand for shipping capacity. In addition, the dry bulk market is
affected by the current international financial crisis which has slowed down world trade and caused
drops in charter rates. The lack of financing, global steel production cuts and outstanding
agreements between iron ore producers and Chinese industrial customers have temporarily brought the
market to a stagnation.
Useful Lives of Vessels. The sellers evaluated the periods over which their vessels were
depreciated to determine if events or changes in circumstances had occurred that would require
modification to their useful lives. In evaluating useful lives of vessels, the sellers review
certain indicators of potential impairment, such as the age of the vessels. The sellers depreciated
each of their vessels on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life, which during the six
months ended June 30, 2008 was estimated to be between 3 and 16 years. Newly constructed vessels
were depreciated using an estimated useful life of 25 years from the date of their initial delivery
from the shipyard. Depreciation was based on cost less the estimated residual scrap value.
Furthermore, the sellers estimated the residual values of their vessels to be $500.00 per
lightweight ton as of June 30, 2008 as compared to $175.00 as of December 31, 2007, due to
substantial increases in the price of steel. An increase in the useful life of a vessel or in the
residual value would have the effect of decreasing the annual depreciation charge and extending it
into later periods. A decrease in the useful life of the vessel or in the residual value would have the
effect of increasing the annual depreciation charge. However, when regulations place limitations on
the ability of a vessel to trade on a worldwide basis, the vessels useful life was adjusted to end
at the date such regulations become effective.
Valuation of Vessels and Impairment. The sellers originally valued their vessels at cost
less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Vessels were subsequently measured
at fair value on an annual basis. Increases in an individual vessels carrying amount as a result
of the revaluation was recorded in recognized income and expense and accumulated in equity under
the caption revaluation surplus. The increase is recorded in the combined statements of income to
the extent that it reversed a revaluation decrease of the related asset. Decreases in an individual
vessels carrying amount is recorded in the combined statements of income as a separate line item.
However, the decrease were recorded in recognized income and expense to the extent of any credit
balance existing in the revaluation surplus in respect of the related asset. The decrease recorded
in recognized income and expense reduced the amount accumulated in equity under the revaluation
surplus. The fair value of a vessel was determined through market value appraisal, on the basis of
a sale for prompt, charter-free delivery, for cash, on normal commercial terms, between willing
sellers and willing buyers of a vessel with similar characteristics.
The sellers consider this to be a critical accounting policy because assessments need to be
made due to the shipping industry being highly cyclical, experiencing volatility in profitability,
vessel values and fluctuation in charter rates resulting from changes in the supply of and demand
for shipping capacity. In the current time the dry bulk market is affected by the current
international financial crisis which has slowed down world trade and caused drops in charter rates.
The lack of financing, global steel production cuts and outstanding agreements between iron ore
producers and Chinese industrial customers have temporarily brought the market to a stagnation.
To determine whether there is an indication of impairment, we compare the recoverable amount
of the vessel, which is the greater of the fair value less costs to sell or value in use. Fair
value represents the market price of a vessel in an active market, and value in use is based on
estimations on future cash flows resulting from the use of each vessel less operating expenses and
its eventual disposal. The assumptions to be used to determine the greater of the fair value or
value in use requires a considerable degree of estimation on the part of our management team.
Actual results could differ from those estimates, which could have a material effect on the
recoverability of the vessels.
The most significant assumptions used are: the determination of the possible future new
charters, future charter rates, on-hire days which are estimated at levels that are consistent with
the on-hire statistics, future market values, time value of money. Estimates are based on market
studies and appraisals made by leading independent shipping analysts and brokers, and assessment by
management on the basis of market information, shipping newsletters, chartering and sale of
comparable vessels reported in the press and historical charter rates for similar vessels.
An impairment loss will be recognized if the carrying value of the vessel exceeds its
estimated recoverable amount.
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Dry docking Costs. From time to time the sellers vessels were required to be dry docked for
inspection and re-licensing at which time major repairs and maintenance that could not be performed
while the vessels were in operation were generally performed (generally every 2.5 years). At the
date of acquisition of a second hand vessel, management estimated the component of the cost that
corresponded to the economic benefit to be derived from capitalized dry docking cost, until the
first scheduled dry docking of the vessel under the ownership of the sellers, and this component
was depreciated on a straight-line basis over the remaining period to the estimated dry docking
date.
Results of Operations
Six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to six months ended June 30, 2007
Revenues Operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2008 were $28,227,000, an
increase of $11,046,000, or 64.29%, over the comparable period in 2007. Revenues increased
primarily as a result of improved time charter rates and a higher number of operating days. Revenue
from Swiss Marine Services S.A., an affiliate of the sellers, amounted to $0 in the six months
ended June 30, 2008 and $3,430,000 for the comparable period in 2007. Related party revenue
decreased as a result of third party charterers completely replacing related party charterers.
Direct Voyage Expenses Direct voyage expenses, which include classification fees and
surveys, fuel expenses, port expenses, tugs, commissions and fees, and insurance and other voyage
expenses, totaled $759,000 for the six months ended June 30,2008, as compared to $60,000 for the
comparable period in 2007, which represents an increase of 1,165%. This increase of $699,000 in
direct voyage expenses primarily reflects increased bunkers expenses due to the inclusion of
Davakis G. (delivered on May 20, 2008) fuel.
Crew Costs Crew costs for the six months ended June 30, 2008 were $2,143,000, an increase
of $800,000, or 59.6%, compared to the comparable period in 2007. This increase is primarily due to
(a) salary increases which became effective as of January 1, 2008, (b) the addition of crew cost
for the Davakis G, which was delivered on May 20, 2008, and (c) increased bonuses to the crews of
certain vessels.
Management Fees Related Party Management fees related party represent a fixed fee
per day for each vessel in operation paid to EST for technical management services. The fee per day
amounted to $535 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and $535 for the six months ended June 30,
2007. Total management fees related party for the six months ended June 30, 2008 totaled
$411,000, as compared to $387,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2007. This increase of 6.2% was
due to the increase in operating days in 2008 resulting from the delivery of the Davakis G on May
20, 2008.
Other Operating Expenses Other operating expenses were $1,831,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 2008, an increase of $360,000, or 24.5%, over $1,471,000 for the comparable period in
2007. Other operating expenses include the costs of chemicals and lubricants, repairs and
maintenance, insurance and administration expenses for the vessels. These expenses increased during
the six months ended June 30, 2008, primarily due to increases in prices for these items and the
addition of the Davakis G on May 20, 2008.
Depreciation For the six months ended June 30, 2008, depreciation expense totaled
$16,314,000, as compared to $6,260,000 for the comparable period in 2007, which represented an
increase of $10,054,000, or 106.61%. This increase resulted from the higher carrying amount of the
vessels because the vessels were revalued to a higher fair value at the end of fiscal 2007 and due
to additional depreciation from the Davakis G delivered on May 20, 2008, partially reduced by lower
depreciation charges of $1,053,000 in 2008 due to the increase in the estimated residual value of
the vessels used in calculating depreciation from $175 to $500 per light-weight tonnage due to the
increase in steel prices compared to 2007.
Results From Operating Activities For the six months ended June 30, 2008, operating income
was $6,769,000, which represents a decrease of $891,000, or 11.6%, compared to operating income of
$7,660,000 for the comparable period in 2007. The primary reason for the decline in operating
income was the increase in depreciation
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and amortization cost in the six months ended June 30, 2008
by $10,054,000, which amount was partially offset by the improvement in revenue by $11,046,000.
Net Finance Costs Net finance cost for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $978,000,
which represents a decrease of $481,000, or 32.9%, compared to $1,459,000 for the comparable period
in 2007. The net decrease in finance costs resulted primarily from the timing of repayments of the sellers
loan outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2007, as compared to June 30, 2008.
Net Profit The net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $5,791,000, as
compared to $6,201,000 for the comparable period in 2007. This decrease of $410,000, or 11.6%, is
primarily due the increase in depreciation and amortization cost in the six months ended June 30,
2008 by $10,054,000, which amount was partially offset by the improvement in revenue for the six
months ended June 30, 2008 by $11,046,000.
Year ended December 31, 2007 (fiscal 2007) as compared to year ended December 31, 2006 (fiscal
2006)
Revenues Operating revenues for fiscal 2007 were $35,717,000, an increase of $9,370,000,
or 35.6%, over fiscal 2006. Revenues increased primarily as a result of improved time charter rates
and a higher number of operating days. Revenue from Swiss Marine Services S.A., an affiliate of the
sellers, amounted to $3,420,000 in fiscal 2007 and $10,740,000 in fiscal 2006, a decrease of 68.2%.
Related party revenue decreased as a result of third party charterers replacing related party
charterers.
Direct Voyage Expenses Direct voyage expenses, which include classification fees and
surveys, fuel expenses, port expenses, tugs, commissions and fees, and insurance and other voyage
expenses, totaled $82,000 for fiscal 2007, as compared to $64,000 for fiscal 2006, which represents
an increase of 28%. This increase of $18,000 in direct voyage expenses primarily reflects
additional fuel consumed in positioning the M/V Hamburg Max for dry docking. No vessels were in dry
dock during fiscal 2006.
Crew Costs Crew costs for fiscal 2007 were $2,803,000, an increase of $26,000, of 0.9%,
compared to fiscal 2006. This increase is primarily due to an increase in basic wages and crew
signing-on expenses (including fees charged by the flag state for endorsement of seafarer
certificates).
Management Fees Related Party Management fees related party represent a fixed fee
per day for each vessel in operation paid to EST for technical management services. The fee per day
amounted to $535 in 2007 and $515 in 2006. Total Management fees related party for fiscal 2007
totaled $782,000, as compared to $752,000 for fiscal 2006. This increase of 4% was mutually agreed
for 2007 between the sellers and EST to offset increases in the overhead of EST.
Other Operating Expenses Other operating expenses were $3,228,000 for fiscal 2007, an
increase of $386,000, or 13.58%, over $2,842,000 for fiscal 2006. Other operating expenses include
the costs of chemicals and lubricants, repairs and maintenance, insurance and administration
expenses for the vessels. These expenses increased in fiscal 2007 primarily due to increases in
prices for these items (in particular an approximately 33% increase in the costs of lubricants) and
repairs and maintenance to the M/V Hamburg Max.
Depreciation For fiscal 2007, depreciation expense totaled $12,625,000, as compared to
$6,567,000 for fiscal 2006, which represented an increase of $6,058,000, or 92.24%. This increase
resulted from the higher carrying amount of the vessels because the vessels were revalued to a
higher fair value at the end of fiscal 2006.
Impairment Reversal (Loss) At year end the sellers adjust their vessels to fair value.
During fiscal 2006, the sellers reversed an impairment loss associated with the value of each of
the vessels amounting in total to $19,311,000. No such reversals were made by the sellers during
fiscal 2007. The primary reason for the reversal of the impairment loss in fiscal 2006 was the
increase in the fair value of the vessels in the year ended December 31, 2006. At December 31,
2006, due to changing market conditions, the fair value of the vessels exceeded the carrying value
by $44,430,000, and accordingly, an amount of $19,311,000 was recorded as an impairment reversal.
The remaining surplus of $25,119,000 was recorded as recognized income and expense under the
caption revaluation reserve in the combined statement of changes in equity. At December 31, 2007, due to
prevailing positive market
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conditions, the fair value of the individual vessels exceeded the
carrying amount again and a revaluation surplus of $129,265,000 arose and is recorded as recognized
income and expense under the caption revaluation reserve in the combined statement of changes in
equity.
Results From Operating Activities For fiscal 2007, results from operating activities were
$16,197,000, which represents a decrease of $16,459,000, or 50.4%, compared to operating income of
$32,656,000 for fiscal 2006. The primary reasons for the decline in the results from operating
activities were the reversal of the impairment loss in fiscal 2006, which increased operating
income by $19,311,000, and the increase in depreciation and amortization cost in fiscal 2007 by
$6,058,000, which amounts were partially offset by the improvement in revenue during fiscal 2007 by
$9,370,000.
Net Finance Costs Net finance cost for fiscal 2007 was $2,837,000, which represents a
decrease of $342,000, or 10.7%, compared to $3,179,000 fiscal 2006. The net decrease in finance
costs resulted primarily from the reduction in the principal amount of sellers loan outstanding
during fiscal 2007.
Net Profit The net profit for fiscal 2007 was $13,360,000, as compared to $29,477,000 for
fiscal 2006. This decrease of $16,117,000, or 54.67%, is primarily due to the reversal of the
impairment loss in fiscal 2006 in the amount of $19,311,000 together with the increase in
depreciation in fiscal 2007 by $6,058,000, which was partially offset by the increase in revenue
during fiscal 2007 by $9,370,000.
Year Ended December 31, 2006 (fiscal 2006) as compared to year ended December 31, 2005 (fiscal 2005)
Revenues Operating revenues for fiscal 2006 were $26,347,000, a decrease of $809,000, or
2.97%, over fiscal 2005. Revenues decreased primarily as a result of decreased charter rates and
TCE, which decrease was partially offset by the increased number of operating days in fiscal 2006.
The sellers acquired four vessels in fiscal 2005, and thus the vessels were not operated by the
sellers for the full fiscal year. Revenue from Swiss Marine Services S.A., an affiliate of the
sellers, amounted to $10,740,000 in fiscal 2006 and $10,140,000 in fiscal 2005, which represents an
increase of 5.9%. Related party revenue increased as a result of increased operating days under the
related party charters in fiscal 2006.
Direct Voyage Expenses Direct voyage expenses totaled $64,000 for fiscal 2006, as compared
to $139,000 for fiscal 2005, which represents a decrease of 53.95%. This decrease of $75,000 is due
to the favorable (compared to market) fixed values at which the sellers repurchased fuel remaining
on board the vessels at the time of their redeliveries to the sellers from time charterers.
Crew Costs Crew costs for fiscal 2006 were $2,777,000, an increase of $801,000, of 40.53%,
compared to fiscal 2005. This increase is primarily due to the increase in the number of ownership
days from 1,250 in 2005 to 1,460 in 2006 and thus the number of days the sellers paid crew wages.
Management Fees Related Party Management fees related party represent a fixed fee
per day for each vessel in operation paid to EST for technical management services. The fee per day
amounted to $515 in 2006 and 2005. Total Management fees related party for fiscal 2006 were
$752,000, as compared to $644,000 for fiscal 2005. This increase of 16.77% resulted primarily from
the increase in the number of ownership days from 1,250 in 2005 to 1,460 in 2006.
Other Operating Expenses Other operating expenses were $2,842,000 for fiscal 2006, a
decrease of $243,000, or 7.87%, over $3,085,000 for fiscal 2005. Other operating expenses decreased
in fiscal 2006 primarily due to a charge of $716,000 in fiscal 2005 representing reimbursements to
time charterers.
Depreciation For fiscal 2006, depreciation expense totaled $6,567,000, as compared to
$6,970,000 for fiscal 2005, which represented a decrease of $403,000, or 5.78%. This decrease
resulted from the lower carrying amount of the vessels during 2006 because the fair value of the
vessels had declined, and thus they were impaired as of December 31, 2005.
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Impairment Reversal (Loss) At December 31, 2006 due to changing market conditions, the
fair value of vessels exceeded the carrying value by $44,430,000, and accordingly, an amount of
$19,311,000 was recorded as an impairment reversal. The impairment loss of $19,311,000 was
originally recorded as of December 31, 2005. The primary reason for the recording of the impairment
loss was a decrease in the fair value of vessels in the dry bulk market generally, which caused a
decrease in the fair value of sellers vessels. The sellers determined that the impairment loss
should be reversed in fiscal 2006 when the market for dry bulk vessels rebounded. The remaining
surplus of $25,119,000 is recorded as recognized income and expense under the caption revaluation
reserve in the combined statement of changes in equity.
Results From Operating Activities For fiscal 2006, results from operating activities were
$32,656,000, which represents an increase of $37,625,000, compared to an operating loss of
$4,969,000 for fiscal 2005. The primary reasons for the improvement in the results from operating
activities in fiscal 2006 were the reversal of the impairment loss originally recorded in fiscal
2005, which increased operating income by $19,311,000 in fiscal 2006 as well as decreasing
operating income by this same amount during fiscal 2005, and the absence of any other impairment
losses during fiscal 2006.
Net Finance Cost Net finance cost for fiscal 2006 was $3,179,000, which represents an
increase of $811,000, or 34.2%, compared to $2,368,000 in fiscal 2005. The increase was primarily
due to an increase in the LIBOR rate associated with the sellers long-term debt during fiscal 2006
and the higher principal balance of sellers long-term debt during all of fiscal 2006, which
reflects the greater number of ownership days in fiscal 2006 compared to fiscal 2005.
Net Profit (Loss) The net profit for fiscal 2006 was $29,477,000, as compared to a net
loss of $7,337,000 for fiscal 2005. This improvement of $36,814,000, is primarily due to the
reversal of the impairment loss in fiscal 2006, which loss was originally recorded in fiscal 2005,
which reversal improved net income by $19,311,000, and the absence of any other impairment losses
during fiscal 2006.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The sellers principal sources of funds have been equity provided by their shareholders,
operating cash flows and long-term borrowings. Their principal uses of funds have been capital
expenditures to acquire and maintain their fleet, payments of dividends, working capital
requirements and principal repayments on outstanding loan facilities. On May 20, 2008 and August 22, 2008, Hull KA 215 (Davakis G.) and Hull KA
216 (Delos Ranger), respectively were delivered to the sellers. Sellers do not anticipate any other
capital expenditures in the foreseeable future due to the sale of these vessels to Seanergy on
August 28, 2008.
Because the sellers are part of a larger group of companies in the shipping business
associated with members of the Restis family, the sellers (other than the owners of the two newly
built vessels) obtained, together with other affiliated companies as co-borrowers, a syndicated
loan in the amount of $500,000,000 on December 24, 2004. The loan is allocated to each of the
sellers (other than the owners of the two newly built vessels), among other affiliates of Lincoln
Finance Corp., an affiliate of the sellers, based upon the acquisition cost of each vessel at the
date of acquisition. The syndicated loan is payable in variable principal installments plus
interest at variable rates (LIBOR plus a spread of 0.875%) with an original balloon installment due
in March 2015 of $45,500,000 (which as
of June 30, 2008 was $23,702,000). This debt was secured by a mortgage on each of the vessels,
assignments of earnings, insurance and requisition compensation of the mortgaged vessel and is
guaranteed by Lincoln Finance Corp. and Nouvelle Enterprises S.A., which is the sole shareholder of
Lincoln. The sellers that own the second hand vessels used the syndicated loan to finance some or
all of the acquisition costs of their respective vessels. As of June 30, 2008, December 31, 2007
and 2006, the long-term debt of the sellers represented the allocated amount of the remaining
balance of the syndicated loan after taking into account vessel sales. The long-term debt
applicable to the sellers as of June 30, 2008, December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $60,884,000,
$48,330,000 and $49,774,000, respectively. We have not assumed any portion of this loan, and the
sellers delivered the four vessels to us free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.
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On December 24, 2004, certain of the sellers entered into memoranda of agreement with third
parties pursuant to which they agreed to purchase the African Oryx f/k/a the M.V. Gangga Nagara,
the African Zebra f/k/a the M.V. Handy Tiger, the Bremen Max f/k/a the M.V. Bunga Saga Satu and the
Hamburg Max f/k/a the Bunga Saga Empat for a purchase price of $20.5 million, $14.0 million, $29.0
million and $32.0 million, respectively. The African Oryx, the African Zebra, the Bremen Max and
the Hamburg Max were delivered to the respective sellers on April 4, 2005, January 3, 2005, January
26, 2005 and April 1, 2005, respectively.
On June 23, 2006, the sellers that own the two newly built vessels and a third vessel-owning
company that is not one of the sellers, entered into a loan facility of up to $20,160,000 and a
guarantee of up to $28,800,000 each to be used to partly finance and guarantee payment to the
shipyard for the newly constructed vessels. The loan bears interest at variable rates (LIBOR plus a
spread of 0.65%) and was repayable in full at the earlier of May 18, 2009 or the date the newly
constructed vessels are delivered by the shipyard. This loan has been paid in full. We have not
assumed any portion of this loan and the sellers delivered the two newly constructed vessels to us
free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.
The sellers financed the purchase price of the vessels as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vessel |
|
Financed(1) |
|
Cash(2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Africa Oryx |
|
$ |
13,851,850 |
|
|
$ |
6,648,150 |
|
Africa Zebra |
|
$ |
9,459,800 |
|
|
$ |
4,540,200 |
|
Bremen Max |
|
$ |
19,595,300 |
|
|
$ |
9,404,700 |
|
Hamburg Max |
|
$ |
21,622,400 |
|
|
$ |
10,377,600 |
|
Davakis G (ex. Hull No. KA 215) |
|
$ |
16,674,000 |
|
|
$ |
7,146,000 |
|
Delos Ranger (ex. Hull No. KA 216) |
|
$ |
16,674,000 |
|
|
$ |
7,146,000 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Financed with the credit facilities described above. |
|
(2) |
|
Cash provided to the sellers by their shareholders. |
The dry bulk carriers the sellers owned had an average age of 10.5 years as of June 30, 2008.
For financial statement purposes, the sellers used an estimated remaining useful life as June 30,
2008 of between 3 and 16 years for its vessels other than the newly constructed vessels, which
vessels life it estimated as 25 years. However, economics, rather than a set number of years,
determines the actual useful life of a vessel. As a vessel ages, the maintenance costs rise
particularly with respect to the cost of surveys. So long as the revenue generated by the vessel
sufficiently exceeds its maintenance costs, the vessel will remain in use, which time period could
well exceed the useful life estimate described above. If the revenue generated or expected future
revenue does not sufficiently exceed the maintenance costs, or if the maintenance costs exceed the
revenue generated or expected future revenue, then the vessel owner usually sells the vessel for
scrap.
Cash Flows
Operating Activities Net cash from operating activities totaled $17,993,000 during the six
months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to $4,094,000 during the comparable period in 2007. This
increase reflected is primarily due to increased revenue as a result of improved time charter rates
and higher operating days. Net cash from operating activities totaled $25,577,000 during fiscal
2007, as compared to $19,161,000 during fiscal 2006. This increase reflected primarily the increase
in vessel revenues received in 2007. The decrease in net cash from operating activities from fiscal
2006 as compared to fiscal 2005, during which net cash from operating activities totaled
$26,169,000, resulted primarily from a slight decrease in charter revenue during 2006 and the
repayment of amounts due to related parties in 2006.
Investing Activities The sellers used $21,499,000 of cash in investing activities during
the six month period ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $5,534,000 used in investing activities
during the comparable period in 2007. The increase was primarily a result of amounts paid under the
vessel construction contracts for the two newly constructed vessels during the first six months of
2008, one of which was delivered and put into operation in May 2008. The sellers used $13,531,000
of cash in investing activities during fiscal 2007 as compared to $6,474,000 used
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in investing activities during fiscal 2006. The increase was primarily a result of amounts paid under the vessel
construction contracts for the newly constructed vessels in fiscal 2007. The sellers used
$86,711,000 of cash in investing activities during fiscal 2005, which related primarily to the
purchase of four vessels.
Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities during the six months ended
June 30, 2008 was $7,646,000, which includes $12,812,000 of dividend payments to the shareholders
of sellers and $9,081,000 of repayments of long term debt, offset by $7,904,000 of capital
contributions and $21,635,000 of proceeds from long term debt used to finance vessel acquisitions.
Net cash used in financing activities during fiscal 2007 was $13,471,000, which includes
$15,932,000 of dividend payments to the shareholders of the sellers and $9,844,000 of repayments of
long term debt, partially offset by capital contributions from the sellers shareholders of
$3,905,000 and proceeds from long-term debt of $8,400,000. Net cash used in financing activities in
fiscal 2006 was $11,248,000, which primarily reflects $11,838,000 of dividend payments to the
shareholders of the sellers and $7,573,000 of repayments of long term debt, partially offset by
capital contributions from the sellers shareholders of $8,163,000. Net cash provided by financing
activities in fiscal 2005 was $60,549,000, which primarily reflects proceeds of borrowings of
$55,070,000 used by the sellers to acquire four vessels and capital contributions from the sellers
shareholders of $15,980,000, which was partially offset by $3,319,000 of dividend payments to the
shareholders of the sellers and repayment of long-term debt of $7,182,000.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures of Market Risk
Interest rate risk
The sellers long-term debt in relation to the four vessels and the new buildings bears an
interest rate of LIBOR plus a spread of 0.875% and 0.65%, respectively. A 100 basis-point increase
in LIBOR would result in an increase to the finance cost of $568,000 in the next year. The sellers
have no further obligation, with respect to their long-term debt, in relation to the six vessels it
sold to Seanergy in August and September 2008.
Foreign exchange risk
The sellers generated revenue in U.S. dollars and incurred minimal expenditures relating to
consumables in foreign currencies. The foreign currency risk was minimal.
Inflation
The sellers did not consider inflation to be a significant risk to direct expenses in the
current and foreseeable future.
Capital Requirements
On May 20, 2008 and August 22, 2008, the Davakis G (Hull No. KA 215) and the Delos Ranger (ex.
Hull No. KA 216), respectively, were delivered to the sellers. As of June 30, 2008, the capital
commitment was approximately $11.8 million. The sellers do not anticipate any other capital
expenditures during the year ending December 31, 2008 as these vessels have been sold to Seanergy
on August 28, 2008.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2008, the sellers did not have off-balance sheet
arrangements.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
The following tables summarize the sellers contractual obligations as of December 31, 2007
and June 30, 2008. The sellers neither have capital leases nor operating leases.
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payments Due by Period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less Than |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
More Than |
|
December 31, 2007 |
|
Total |
|
|
1 Year |
|
|
1-2 Years |
|
|
2-5 Years |
|
|
5 Years |
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
|
Long-term debt (1) |
|
$ |
48,330 |
|
|
$ |
9,750 |
|
|
$ |
4,724 |
|
|
$ |
14,171 |
|
|
$ |
19,685 |
|
Management fees (2) |
|
$ |
3,317 |
|
|
$ |
973 |
|
|
$ |
1,172 |
|
|
$ |
1,172 |
|
|
|
|
|
Capital commitments for vessel construction |
|
$ |
30,840 |
|
|
$ |
30,840 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total obligations |
|
$ |
82,487 |
|
|
$ |
41,563 |
|
|
$ |
5,896 |
|
|
$ |
15,343 |
|
|
$ |
19,685 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payments Due by Period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less Than |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
More Than |
|
June 30, 2008 |
|
Total |
|
|
1 Year |
|
|
1-2 Years |
|
|
2-5 Years |
|
|
5 Years |
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands) |
|
Long-term debt (1) |
|
$ |
60,884 |
|
|
$ |
12,364 |
|
|
$ |
5,643 |
|
|
$ |
16,931 |
|
|
$ |
25,946 |
|
Management fees (2) |
|
$ |
2,901 |
|
|
$ |
1,143 |
|
|
$ |
1,172 |
|
|
$ |
586 |
|
|
|
|
|
Capital commitment for vessel construction |
|
$ |
11,820 |
|
|
$ |
11,820 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total obligations |
|
$ |
75,605 |
|
|
$ |
25,327 |
|
|
$ |
6,815 |
|
|
$ |
17,517 |
|
|
$ |
25,946 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
The long-term debt has been repaid or reallocated as of the dates the vessels were delivered
to Seanergy in August and September 2008. |
|
(2) |
|
EST provides management services in exchange for a fixed fee per day for each vessel in
operation. These agreements are entered into with an initial three-year term until terminated
by the other party. The amounts indicated above are based on a management fee of $535 dollars
per day per vessel. This management fee agreement has been terminated as of the dates the
vessels were delivered to Seanergy in August and September 2008. |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
A number of new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations were not yet effective
for the year ended December 31, 2007 or the six months ended June 30, 2008, and have not been
applied in preparing the sellers combined financial statements:
(i) IFRS 8 Operating Segments introduces the management approach to segment reporting. IFRS
8, which becomes mandatory for the financial statements of 2009, will require the disclosure of
segment information based on the internal reports regularly reviewed by the sellers Chief
Operating Decision Maker in order to assess each segments performance and to allocate resources to
them. The sellers are evaluating the impact of this standard on the combined financial statements.
(ii) Revised IAS 23 Borrowing Costs removes the option to expense borrowing costs and requires
that an entity capitalize borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or
production of a qualifying asset as part of the cost of that asset. Currently, the sellers
capitalize borrowing costs directly attributable to the construction of the vessels and therefore
the revised IAS 23 which will become mandatory for the sellers 2009 financial statements is not
expected to have a significant effect.
(iii) IFRIC 11 IFRS 2 Group and Treasury Share Transactions requires a share-based payment
arrangement in which an entity receives goods or services as consideration for its own equity
instruments to be accounted for as an equity-settled share-based payment transaction, regardless of
how the equity instruments are obtained. IFRIC 11 will become mandatory for the sellers 2008
financial statements, with retrospective application required. This standard does not have an
effect on the combined financial statements as it is not relevant to the sellers operations.
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(iv) IFRIC 12 Service Concession Arrangements provides guidance on certain recognition and
measurement issues that arise in accounting for public-to-private service concession arrangements.
IFRIC 12, which becomes mandatory for the sellers 2008 financial statements. IFRIC 12 does not
have an effect on the combined financial statements as it is not relevant to the sellers
operations.
(v) IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programs addresses the accounting by entities that operate, or
otherwise participate in, customer loyalty programs for their customers. It relates to customer
loyalty programs under which the customer can redeem credits for awards such as free or discounted
goods or services. IFRIC 13, which becomes mandatory for the sellers 2009 financial statements, is
not expected to have any impact on the combined financial statements.
(vi) IFRIC 14 IAS 19 The Limit on a Defined Benefit Asset, Minimum Funding Requirements and
their Interaction clarifies when refunds or reductions in future contributions in relation to
defined benefit assets should be regarded as available and provides guidance on the impact of
minimum funding requirements (MFR) on such assets. It also addresses when a MFR might give rise to
a liability. IFRIC 14 will become mandatory for the sellers 2008 financial statements, with
retrospective application required. IFRIC 14 does not have an effect on the combined financial
statements as it is not relevant to the sellers operations.
(vii) Revision to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements: The revised standard is
effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2009. The revision to IAS 1 is aimed
at improving users ability to analyze and compare the information given in financial statements.
The changes made are to require information in financial statements to be aggregated on the basis
of shared characteristics and to introduce a statement of comprehensive income. This will enable
readers to analyze changes in equity resulting from transactions with owners in their capacity as
owners (such as dividends and share repurchases) separately from non-owner changes (such as
transactions with third parties). In response to comments received through the consultation
process, the revised standard gives preparers of financial statements the option of presenting
items of income and expense and components of other comprehensive income either in a single
statement of comprehensive income with sub-totals, or in two separate statements (a separate income
statement followed by a statement of comprehensive income). Management is currently assessing the
impact of this revision on the sellers financial statements.
(viii) Revision to IFRS 3 Business Combinations and an amended version of IAS 27 Consolidated
and Separate Financial Statements: These versions were issued by IASB on January 10, 2008, which
take effect on July 1, 2009. The main changes to the existing standards include: (i) minority
interests (now called non-controlling interests) are measured either as their proportionate
interest in the net identifiable assets (the existing IFRS 3 requirement) or at fair value; (ii)
for step acquisitions, goodwill is measured as the difference at acquisition date between the fair
value of any investment in the business held before the acquisition, the consideration transferred
and the net assets acquired (therefore there is no longer the requirement to measure assets and
liabilities at fair value at each step to calculate a portion of goodwill); (iii)
acquisition-related costs are generally recognized as expenses (rather than included in goodwill);
(iv) contingent consideration must be recognized and measured at fair value at acquisition date
with any subsequent changes in fair value recognized usually in the profit or loss (rather than by
adjusting goodwill) and (v)
transactions with non-controlling interests which do not result in loss of control are
accounted for as equity transactions. Management is currently assessing the impact that these
revisions will have on the sellers.
(ix) Revision to IFRS 2 Share-based Payment: The revision is effective for annual periods on
or after January 1, 2009 and provides clarification for the definition of vesting conditions and
the accounting treatment of cancellations. It clarifies that vesting conditions are service
conditions and performance conditions only. Other features of a share-based payment are not vesting
conditions. It also specifies that all cancellations, whether by the entity or other parties,
should receive the same accounting treatment. The sellers do not expect this standard to affect its
combined financial statements as currently there are no share-based payment plans.
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SEANERGY MARITIME HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES AND
RESTIS FAMILY AFFILIATED
VESSELS ACQUIRED
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA
Anticipated Accounting Treatment
Vessel Acquisition and Other Intangible Assets On August 28, 2008, Seanergy Maritime
completed its business combination. The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of
accounting and accordingly, the assets acquired have been recorded at their fair values. No
liabilities were assumed or other tangible assets acquired. The consideration paid for the
business combination has been recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition and forms part of
the cost of the acquisition.
Dissolution and Liquidation Upon the dissolution and liquidation of Seanergy Maritime on
January 27, 2009, Seanergy Maritime distributed to each holder of shares of common stock of
Seanergy Maritime one share of Seanergy common stock for each share of common stock of Seanergy
Maritime.
Basis of Accounting The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with US GAAP and include the results of operations of Seanergy for the full year and its wholly
acquired subsidiaries and results of operations and cash flows from August 28, 2008 (the date of
the completion of the business combination) to December 31, 2008.
The following unaudited pro forma statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2008
has been prepared assuming that the business combination had occurred on January 1, 2008.
The unaudited pro forma statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2008 is for
illustrative purposes only. You should not rely on the unaudited pro forma statement of operations
for the year ended December 31, 2008 as being indicative of the historical financial position and
results of operations that would have been achieved had the business combination been consummated
as of January 1, 2008. See Risk Factors, Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31,
2008 and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for
Seanergy Maritime and Seanergy at December 31, 2008.
The pro-forma adjustments primarily relate to revenue and operating expenses, vessel
depreciation, interest income and interest expense, as if the business combination had been
consummated as of January 1, 2008, assuming that the used vessels were fully operating under
effective contracts as from acquisition date and effective historical revenues under Restis family
management and assuming that each new building started operations as from the delivery date in
2008. Impairment of goodwill was assumed to be the same as recorded in the consolidated financial
statements.
The unaudited pro forma statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2008 has been
derived from the unaudited combined statement of operations of the Restis family affiliated vessels
acquired for the period January 1, 2008 to August 27, 2008 and from the consolidated (historical)
statement of operations of Seanergy and its wholly acquired subsidiaries for the entire year ended
December 31, 2008.
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Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. and Subsidiaries and Restis Family Affiliated Vessels Acquired
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2008
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Seanergy Maritime |
|
Restis Family |
|
Proforma Adjustments and |
|
|
|
|
Holdings Corp. and |
|
affiliated Vessels |
|
Eliminations |
|
|
|
|
subsidiaries (A) |
|
Acquired (Note B) |
|
Debit |
|
Credit |
|
Proforma |
Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vessel revenue related party |
|
|
35,333 |
|
|
|
28,227 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,014 |
(1) |
|
|
77,574 |
|
Commissions related party |
|
|
(880 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(880 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vessel revenue related party, net |
|
|
34,453 |
|
|
|
28,227 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
76.694 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Direct voyage expenses |
|
|
(151 |
) |
|
|
(759 |
) |
|
|
(44 |
)(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(954 |
) |
Vessel operating expenses |
|
|
(3,180 |
) |
|
|
(3,974 |
) |
|
|
(2,006 |
)(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9,160 |
) |
Voyage expenses related party |
|
|
(440 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(440 |
) |
Management fees related party |
|
|
(388 |
) |
|
|
(411 |
) |
|
|
(159 |
)(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(973 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15 |
)(10) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administration expenses |
|
|
(1,840 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,840 |
) |
General and administration expenses
related party |
|
|
(430 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(582 |
)(11) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,012 |
) |
Depreciation |
|
|
(9,929 |
) |
|
|
(4,779 |
) |
|
|
(14,719 |
)(9) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(29,427 |
) |
Amortization of dry docking |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(605 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(605 |
) |
Goodwill impairment loss |
|
|
(44,795 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(44,795 |
) |
Vessels impairment loss |
|
|
(4,530 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,530 |
(12) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
|
(31,230 |
) |
|
|
17,699 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(12,512 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other expenses, net: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest and finance costs |
|
|
(3,895 |
) |
|
|
(1,014 |
) |
|
|
(243 |
)(2) |
|
|
1,014 |
(7) |
|
|
(7,121 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,814 |
)(3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,110 |
)(4) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(59 |
)(8) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest and finance costs shareholders |
|
|
(182 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(656 |
)(5) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(838 |
) |
Interest income money market funds |
|
|
3,361 |
|
|
|
36 |
|
|
|
(3,361 |
)(6) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
36 |
|
Foreign currency exchange gains
(losses), net |
|
|
(39 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(39 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(755 |
) |
|
|
(978 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,962 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income |
|
|
(31,985 |
) |
|
|
16,721 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20,474 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income per common share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.92 |
) |
|
|
|
|
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Diluted |
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(0.92 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding |
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Basic |
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22,361,227 |
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Diluted |
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22,361,227 |
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Pro Forma Adjustments (in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless
otherwise noted):
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(1) |
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Represents the additional revenue and direct vessel operating expenses for the vessels
operating from July 1, 2008 to August 28, 2008. |
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(2) |
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To record amortization of deferred loan facility arrangement and underwriting fees based on
provisions of the facility agreements ($2,550 / 84 mo X 8 mo). |
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(3) |
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To record interest expense on the 7 year Marfin term loan facility as if it had been in place
from the beginning of the period presented. Pursuant to the term loan facility, interest is
calculated based upon the 3 month LIBOR rate, plus an applicable margin, as defined in the
agreement. For calculation purposes, the |
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LIBOR rate at March 27, 2009 of 1.23% per annum, plus
a margin of 1.75% was utilized. For each 1/8 percentage point change in the annual interest
rate charged, the resulting interest expense would change by $256 during the twelve month
period. |
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(4) |
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To record interest expense on the 7 year Marfin revolving facility as if it had been in place
from the beginning of the period presented. Pursuant to the revolving facility, interest is
calculated based upon the 3 month LIBOR rate, plus an applicable margin of 2.25%, as defined
in the agreement. For calculation purposes, the LIBOR rate at March 27, 2009 of 1.23% per
annum was utilized. For each 1/8 percentage point change in the annual interest rate charged,
the resulting interest expense would change by $192 during the twelve month period. |
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(5) |
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To record interest expense on the unsecured convertible note payable to Restis family as if
it had been in place from the beginning of the period presented. Interest at 2.9% per annum is
due at maturity, in two years. Additionally, an arrangement fee of $288 is due at maturity and
note prepayment is not permitted. ($28,250 X 2.9% / 12 mo X 8 mo + $288 / 21 mo X 8 mo = $656) |
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(6) |
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To eliminate interest income earned on funds held in trust. |
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(7) |
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To eliminate, effective January 1, 2008, interest expense on indebtedness of the Restis
family affiliates to be acquired that was repaid pursuant to the agreements. |
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(8) |
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To record commitment fee on 7 year revolving facility at 0.25% per annum, payable quarterly
in arrears, on the un-drawn revolving facility amount. These pro formas are based upon the
assumption that operations are sufficient to fund working capital and dividend payment needs
and any drawdown on the revolving facility will be for the purpose of funding the redemption
of common stock. [($90,000 $54,845) X 0.25% / 12 mo X 8 mo = $59] |
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(9) |
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To record additional depreciation expense with respect to the four vessels in operation from
January 1, 2008, as a result of the step-up in basis related to the purchase of the vessels.
One newly built vessel was put into operation on May 20, 2008 and one newly built vessel put
into operation on August 28, 2008 and therefore depreciation has been recorded from the
delivery date until August 28, 2008. |
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(10) |
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To record increment in management fees per the management agreement dated May 20, 2008 of
Euro 416 (US$549 at March 27, 2009) per day for the first year of the agreement. (New daily
fee of $549 less former daily fee of $535, times 241 days, times 4 vessels, plus new daily fee
of $549 less former daily fee of $535, times 100 days for a vessel put into operation on May
20, 2008). The sixth vessel was placed into operation on August 28, 2008. |
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(11) |
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Rental expense for the period January 1, 2008 to November 16, 2008. |
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(12) |
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Vessel impairment would not arise after giving effect to Note (9) above, as the fair market
value of the impaired vessel would be greater than its carrying value. |
Pro Forma Notes (in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless
otherwise noted):
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(A) |
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Derived from the consolidated statement of operations of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. and
subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2008. |
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(B) |
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Six vessels owned by the following Restis Family Affiliates were acquired by Seanergy: Goldie
Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd., Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos
Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A. Two of the six vessels are newly-built, delivered and
put into service in May and August 2008, respectively. |
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(C) |
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No consideration has been given to up to 4,308,075 shares of Seanergy common stock
potentially issuable to the Restis family as additional investment shares based upon attaining
certain earnings thresholds. Management currently believes the earnings based thresholds can
be achieved with the charters executed on the acquisition date, subject to achieving expected
utilization and budgeted operating expense levels. Any shares issued upon attainment of these
earnings thresholds will be treated as additional purchase consideration. It is reasonably
possible in the near future that any amounts recorded upon achievement of the earn-out in 2009
may be impaired based on current market conditions. See also Note D below. |
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(D) |
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The actual number of shares redeemed have been utilized for both basic and dilutive shares
outstanding, and the calculation is retroactively adjusted to eliminate such shares for the
entire period (see Note E): |
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Number of |
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Shares |
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Actual number of common shares outstanding basic |
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22,361,227 |
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Effect of dilutive warrants |
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Pro forma weighted average number of common shares outstanding diluted |
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22,361,227 |
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As of December 31, 2008 all outstanding warrants and options to acquire 39,984,667 shares of
common stock were anti-dilutive as the Company reported a net loss. The convertible note to
acquire 2,260,000 shares of common stock and the underwriters purchase options (common
shares of 1,000,000 and warrants of 1,000,000 included in the total warrants mentioned
above) were also anti-dilutive. Furthermore, 4,308,075 of shares of common stock whose
issuance is contingent upon satisfaction of certain conditions were anti-dilutive and the
contingency has not yet been satisfied. |
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(E) |
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On August, 26, 2008, shareholders of Seanergy Maritime approved the business combination with
holders of 6,514,175 shares voting against the vessel acquisition. Of the shareholders voting
against the vessel acquisition, holders of 6,370,773 shares properly demanded redemption of
their shares and were paid $63,707,730, or $10.00 per share, which included a forfeited
portion of the deferred underwriters contingent fee. |
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(F) |
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The margin on the Marfin term facility is 1.5% per annum, if the Total Assets to Total
Liabilities ratio is greater than 165% and 1.75% if the ratio is less than 165%, to be tested
quarterly. Based upon the December 31, 2008 balance sheet, the ratio of Total Assets to Total
Liabilities is 153%; accordingly, a margin of 1.75% has been utilized in these pro formas. |
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Restis Family Affiliated Vessels Acquired
Unaudited Condensed Combined Statement of Operations
Conversion From IFRS to U.S. GAAP
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008
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As |
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Adjustments to Convert |
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As Presented |
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Reported |
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IFRS to U.S. GAAP |
|
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under U.S. |
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under IFRS |
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Debit |
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Credit |
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GAAP |
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(In thousands of U.S. dollars) |
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Revenue from vessels |
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$ |
28,227 |
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$ |
28,227 |
|
Direct voyage expenses |
|
|
759 |
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|
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|
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|
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|
759 |
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
27,468 |
|
|
|
|
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|
|
27,468 |
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|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
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Operating expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crew costs |
|
|
2,143 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,143 |
|
Management fees related party |
|
|
411 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
411 |
|
Other operating expenses |
|
|
1,831 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,831 |
|
Depreciation expense |
|
|
16,314 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
605 |
(1) |
|
|
4,779 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,930 |
(2) |
|
|
|
|
Amortization of dry docking |
|
|
|
|
|
|
605 |
(1) |
|
|
|
|
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|
605 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
20,699 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,769 |
|
|
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
|
6,769 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,699 |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
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|
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Other income (expense) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
|
36 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
36 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(1,014 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,014 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other income (expense) |
|
|
(978 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(978 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
5,791 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
16,721 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments to Convert From IFRS to U.S. GAAP (in thousands of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise
noted):
|
|
|
(1) |
|
To reclassify the amortization of dry docking expenses that are considered a component of
depreciation under IFRS. |
|
(2) |
|
To eliminate depreciation expense relating to the revaluation of the vessels to their fair
value under IFRS. |
Note:
These adjustments represent only certain significant adjustments from IFRS to U.S. GAAP and may not
capture full conversion to U.S. GAAP.
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MANAGEMENT
Directors and Executive Officers
Set forth below are the names, ages and positions of Seanergys current directors and
executive officers:
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Name |
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Age |
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Position |
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Class |
Georgios Koutsolioutsos |
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|
39 |
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Chairman of the Board of Directors |
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C |
Dale Ploughman |
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|
62 |
|
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Chief Executive Officer and Director |
|
B |
Christina Anagnostara |
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|
38 |
|
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Chief Financial Officer and Director |
|
B |
Ioannis Tsigkounakis |
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|
42 |
|
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Secretary and Director |
|
B |
Alexios Komninos |
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|
42 |
|
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Director |
|
B |
Kostas Koutsoubelis |
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|
53 |
|
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Director |
|
C |
Elias M. Culucundis |
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|
65 |
|
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Director |
|
A |
George Taniskidis |
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|
47 |
|
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Director |
|
A |
Kyriakos Dermatis |
|
|
61 |
|
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Director |
|
C |
Alexander Papageorgiou |
|
|
35 |
|
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Director |
|
C |
Dimitrios N. Panagiotopoulos |
|
|
47 |
|
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Director |
|
A |
George Tsimpis |
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|
62 |
|
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Director |
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B |
The business address of each of our directors and executive officers listed below is 1-3
Patriarchou Grigoriou; 166 74 Glyfada; Athens, Greece. Our board of directors is divided into three
classes, Class A, Class B and Class C, with only one class of directors being elected in each year,
beginning at the third annual meeting. The term of office of the Class A directors, consisting of
Messrs. Elias M. Culucundis, George Taniskidis and Dimitrios N. Panagiotopoulos will expire at our
third annual meeting of shareholders. The term of office of the Class B directors, consisting of
Messrs. Alexios Komninos, Ioannis Tsigkounakis, Dale Ploughman, George Tsimpis and Ms. Christina
Anagnostara will expire at the fourth annual meeting. The term of office of the Class C directors,
consisting of Messrs. George Koutsolioutsos, Kostas Koutsoubelis, Kyriakos Dermatis and Alexander
Papageorgiou will expire at the fifth annual meeting.
Georgios Koutsolioutsos has served as sole Chairman of our board of directors since May 20,
2008. From our inception to May 19, 2008, Mr. Koutsolioutsos served as our president and
co-chairman of the board of directors. Mr. Koutsolioutsos has significant experience in the
management and operations of public companies. He began his career at Folli Follie S.A. (ATSE:
FOLLI) in 1992. Folli Follie is an international company with a multinational luxury goods brand
and over three hundred points of sale (POS). Mr. Koutsolioutsos, who is currently the
vice-president and an executive member of the board of directors, has assisted with the growth of
Folli Follie to a market capitalization of over $1.1 billion with revenues of over $500 million in
2006. Additionally, in 1997, Folli Follie was listed on the Athens Stock Exchange following an
initial public offering conducted under his management. Mr. Koutsolioutsos also has extensive
knowledge of business operations in the Asian markets where, for more than a decade, Folli Follie
has had a presence. Furthermore, since 2002, Folli Follie was among the first companies in mainland
China to obtain a full retail license. In 1999, Mr. Koutsolioutsos became a member of the board of
directors of Hellenic Duty Free Shops S.A. (HDFS (ATSE: HDF)) and subsequently, as of May 2006,
became the chairman of the board of directors. HDFS is the exclusive duty-free operator in Greece,
one of the top fifteen duty-free operators worldwide and has a market capitalization of
approximately $1 billion. In 2003, Mr. Koutsolioutsos was awarded Manager of the Year in Greece.
Mr. Georgios Koutsolioutsos received his B.Sc. in business and marketing from the University of
Hartford, Connecticut. He is fluent in five languages.
Dale Ploughman has served as a member of our board of directors and our chief executive
officer since May 20, 2008. He has over 43 years of shipping industry experience. Since 1999, Mr.
Ploughman has been the chairman of South African Marine Corporation (Pty) Ltd., a dry bulk shipping
company based in South Africa and affiliate to members of the Restis family, and the chairman of
the Bahamas Ship Owners Association. In addition, Mr. Ploughman has served as president, chief
executive officer and a director of Golden Energy Marine Corp. since
February 2005. Mr. Ploughman also serves as president and chief executive officer of numerous
private shipping companies controlled by members of the Restis family. From 1989 to 1999, Mr.
Ploughman was the president of Great White Fleet, a fleet owned by Chiquita Brands International
Inc., which was one of the largest shipping
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carriers to and from Central America. Mr. Ploughman has
previously worked as president and chief executive officer of Lauritzen Reefers A.S., a shipping
company based in Denmark, the managing director of Dammers and Vander Hiede Shipping and Trading
Inc., a shipping company based in the Netherlands and as the chairman of Mackay Shipping, a
shipping company based in New Zealand. He holds degrees in Business Administration and Personnel
Management and Masters level Sea Certificates and was educated at the Thames Nautical Training
College, HMS Worcester.
Christina Anagnostara has served as our chief financial officer since November 17, 2008. Prior
to joining us, she served as chief financial officer and a board member for Global Oceanic Carriers
Ltd, a dry bulk shipping company listed on AIM of the London Stock Exchange, since February 2007.
Between 1999 and 2006, she was a senior manager at EFG Audit & Consulting Services, the auditors of
the Geneva-based EFG Group, an international banking group specializing in global private banking
and asset management. Prior to EFG Group, she worked from 1998 to 1999 in the internal audit group
of Eurobank EFG, a bank with a leading position in Greece; and between 1995 and 1998 as a senior
auditor at Ernst & Young Hellas, SA, Greece, the international auditing firm. Ms. Anagnostara
studied Economics in Athens and has been a Certified Chartered Accountant since 2002.
Ioannis Tsigkounakis has been our secretary and a member of our board of directors since our
inception. Since 1992, he has been a practicing lawyer specializing in Shipping and Capital Markets
law. In that capacity he has gained significant experience with respect to the negotiation of
acquisitions and in all aspects of legal due diligence. In 1994, he joined the law firm of
Vgenopoulos and Partners, one of the largest international practice firms in Greece. Mr.
Tsigkounakis advises Greek issuers, brokers, investment firms and banking institutions on capital
markets and investment banking matters. He has been involved in capital finance transactions,
mergers and acquisitions, take-overs and buy-outs, both in Greece and abroad, including: (i) the
acquisition through the Athens Exchange of a controlling interest in Proton Bank of Greece by IRF
European Finance Investments Ltd., in May 2006, a company listed on the Alternative Investment
Market of the London Stock Exchange (AIM), (ii) the public tender offer made by Laiki Bank Public
Co. Ltd. of Cyprus to Egnatia Bank and Marfin Holdings of Greece, in September 2006, (iii) the
acquisition of Links of London Ltd., in July 2006, and (iv) the issuance of a bond loan by HSBC,
Alfa Bank, Piraeus Bank, BNP Paribas and National Bank of Greece, of $280 million for Folli Follie
S.A., in June 2006. Since 2002, he has been a member of the board of directors of Aspropirgos
Maritime Ltd., a company that owns a crude oil tanker owning and is a subsidiary of Paradise
Tankers Corp., a large tanker carrier group with 2006 revenues of approximately $48 million.
Between 2003 and 2004, he was also a non-executive member of the board of directors of Marfin Bank
Private Fund, a fund with $225 million under management. He is currently an executive member of the
board of directors of Hellenic Duty Free Shops, a company listed on the Athens Exchange (ATSE:
HDF). Mr. Tsigkounakis received his law degree from the National University of Athens and a
masters degree (DEA) in International and Banking Law from the University of Pantheon, Sorbonne I,
France. Since 2005, he has been a member of the Greek Legal Society of Banking and Capital Markets
Law.
Alexios Komninos has been a member of our board of directors since our inception and was our
chief financial officer from our inception through November 16, 2008. Since 1991, he has been a
major shareholder and chief operating officer of N. Komninos Securities SA, one of the oldest
members of the Athens Stock Exchange and member of the Athens Derivatives Exchange, with total
revenues of approximately $40 million in 2006. Mr. Komninos has extensive experience with respect
to the review and assessment of companies financial positions as well as experience with respect
to analysis of potential acquisitions. He has been involved in more than twenty successful initial
public offerings and secondary offerings of companies listed on the Athens Stock Exchange,
including Rokkas Energy S.A. (ATSE: ROKKA), a windmill parks company, Folli Follie S.A. (ATSE:
FOLLI), a luxury goods company, Flexopack S.A. (ATSE: FLEXO), a packaging company, Eurobrokers S.A.
(ATSE: EUBRK), an insurance broking company, and Edrasi S.A. (ATSE: EDRA), a specialized
construction company. Mr. Komninos is primarily engaged in the business of securities portfolio
management and currently manages a portfolio exceeding $450 million. Throughout 2004 and 2005, he
was a financial adviser to Capital Maritime & Trading Corp., a holding company with revenues of
approximately $188 million in 2004. Mr. Komninos also advises numerous other public companies in
Greece on capital restructuring, mergers and acquisitions and buy-out projects.
Mr. Komninos received his B.Sc. in economics from the University of Sussex in the United
Kingdom and his M.Sc. in Shipping Trade and Finance from the City University Business School in
London.
Kostas Koutsoubelis has been a member of our board of directors since May 20, 2008. Mr. Kostas
Koutsoubelis is the group financial director of the Restis group of companies and also the chairman
of Golden
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Energy Marine Corp. Furthermore, he is a member of the board of the directors of the
following public listed companies: FreeSeas Inc., Hellenic Seaways S.A., FG Europe, Imperio Argo
Group A.M.E., First Business Bank, South African Marine Corp. and Swissmarine Corporation Ltd. Mr.
Koutsoubelis is also the vice president and treasurer of FreeSeas. Before joining the Restis group
he served as head of shipping of Credit Lyonnais, Greece. After graduating from St. Louis
University, St. Louis, Missouri, he held various positions in Mobil Oil Hellas S.A. and after his
departure he joined International Reefer Services, S.A., a major shipping company, as financial
director. In the past he has also served as director in Egnatia Securities S.A., a stock exchange
company, and Egnatia Mutual Fund S.A. He is a governor in the Propeller Club Port of Piraeus and
member of the Board of the Association of Banking and Financial Executives of Hellenic Shipping.
Elias M. Culucundis has been a member of our board of directors since our inception. Mr.
Culucundis has experience in the negotiation of acquisitions, as well as the oversight of due
diligence. Since 2002, Mr. Culucundis has been a member of the board of directors of Folli Follie
S.A. and since 2006 an executive member of the board of directors of Hellenic Duty Free Shops S.A.
Since 1999, Mr. Culucundis has been president, chief executive officer and director of Equity
Shipping Company Ltd., a company specializing in starting, managing and operating commercial and
technical shipping projects the value of which exceeded $100 million as of the end of 2006.
Additionally, from 1996 to 2000, he was a director of Kassian Maritime Shipping Agency Ltd., a
vessel management company operating a fleet of ten bulk carriers with revenues of approximately
$180 million in 2006. During this time, Mr. Culucundis was also a director of Point Clear
Navigation Agency Ltd, a marine project company instrumental in opening the Chinese shipbuilding
market to Greek shipping. Point Clear Navigation Agency Ltd. aided in technically and commercially
structuring the first panamax bulk carrier and the first panamax tanker to be built in Shanghai,
China that subsequently became the prototype for over 50 subsequent orders for Greek shipping. From
1981 to 1995, Mr. Culucundis was a director of Kassos Maritime Enterprises Ltd., a company engaged
in vessel management. While at Kassos, he was initially a technical director and eventually
ascended to the position of chief executive officer, overseeing a large fleet of panamax, aframax
and VLCC tankers, as well as overseeing new vessel building contracts, specifications and the
construction of new vessels. From 1971 to 1980, Mr. Culucundis was a director and the chief
executive officer of Off Shore Consultants Inc. and Naval Engineering Dynamics Ltd. Off Shore
Consultants Inc. was a pioneer in FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel, FPSO)
design and construction and responsible for the technical and commercial supervision of a
pentagon-type drilling rig utilized by Royal Dutch Shell plc. Seven FPSOs were designed and
constructed that were subsequently utilized by Pertamina, ARCO, Total and Elf-Aquitaine. Naval
Engineering Dynamics Ltd. was responsible for purchasing, re-building and operating vessels that
had suffered major damage. From 1966 to 1971, Mr. Culucundis was employed as a Naval Architect for
A.G. Pappadakis Co. Ltd., London, responsible for tanker and bulk carrier new buildings and
supervising the technical operation of our fleet. He is a graduate of Kings College, Durham
University, Great Britain, with a degree in Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding. He is a member of
several industry organizations, including the Council of the Union of Greek Shipowners and American
Bureau of Shipping. Mr. Culucundis is a fellow of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects and a
Chartered Engineer.
George Taniskidis is the chairman and managing director of Millennium Bank, a position he had
held since 2002. Mr. Taniskidis is a member of the board of directors of Euroseas Limited, where he
has service since 2005. He is also a member of the board of directors of Millennium Bank, Turkey
and a member of the executive committee of the Hellenic Banks Association. From 2003 until 2005, he
was a member of the board of directors of Visa International Europe, elected by the Visa issuing
banks of Cyprus, Malta, Portugal, Israel and Greece. From 1990 to 1998, Mr. Taniskidis worked at
XIOSBANK (until its acquisition by Piraeus Bank in 1998) in various positions, with responsibility
for the banks credit strategy and network. Mr. Taniskidis studied law at the National University
of Athens and at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he received an LL.M. After law
school, he joined the law firm of Rogers & Wells in New York, where he worked from 1986 until 1989
and was also a member of the New York State Bar Association. He is a member of the Young Presidents
Organization.
Kyriakos G. Dermatis has extensive experience in brokering and negotiating the sale and
acquisition of commercial vessels, chartering, ship management and operations. He is the founder
and President of Intermodal Shipbrokers Co., a ship brokering company involved in ship sale and
purchase, new building contracting and special project activities. Mr. Dermatis began his career in
October 1965 as a deck apprentice on seagoing tankers vessels. He quickly climbed up the Chief mate
with various shipping companies and ships until 1975 when he moved on shore and continued his
career as shipbroker with Thenamaris SA in July 1976. Later he joined Balkanfracht Hamburg as a
shipbroker for approximately a year. He returned to Greece in October 1978 and joined
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Balkanfracht
Piraeus as Senior Dry Cargo Broker. In 1976, he moved to A. Bacolitsas S.A. a shipowning
company, operating a fleet of 18 ships of several types and sizes, as chartering manager and was
soon promoted to General Manager of the subject company where he stayed until April 1983. From
April 1983 until September 1983, he was chartering Director in Greece for European Navigation
Fleet. In January 1985, he established Intermodal Shipmanagement Inc., a company specialized in
sale and purchase of ships, tanker chartering, management of small tankers and other more
specialized projects. In 1992 the company was renamed Intermodal Shipbrokers Co. In 2003, Mr.
Dermatis moved the companys headquarters in North Athens and in 2005 he established a branch
office in Shanghai, China in order to support the constantly rising new building activity. Since
2004, Intermodal has negotiated contracts for more than 120 ships in China and 6 Prototype
RoRo-tankers in Romania for major Greek, as well as UAE, Argentinean, Malaysian and Italian,
shipowners. Kyriakos Dermatis remains an active board member of The Hellenic Shipbrokers
Association, a member of the Mediterranean committee of China Classification Society, a member of
Shell Marine panel as an external professional advisor to Shell for the past 20 years, and a member
of marine Club. Mr. Dyriakos Dermatis graduated from the University of Piraeus in March, 1973 by
obtaining a BSC in Economics and he attended the London School of Foreign Trade based in London
from 1974-1975 where he obtained a diploma in Shipping Business. Then he completed the Post
Graduate Diploma in Port & Shipping Administration in 1976 from the University of Wales with
recommendation. In 1984, he received an MSC in maritime studies from Cardiff University.
Alexander Papageorgiou has been the chief executive officer of Assos Capital Limited since the
establishment of the company in May 2006. Between March 2005 and May 2006, he was the chief
financial officer of Golden Energy Marine Corp., an international shipping company transporting a
variety of crude oil and petroleum products based in Athens, Greece. From March 2004 to March 2005,
Mr. Papageorgiou served as a director in the equities group in the London office of Citigroup
Global Markets Inc. where he was responsible for the management and development of Citigroups
Portfolio Products business in the Nordic region. From March 2001 to March 2004, Mr. Papageorgiou
served as a vice president in the equities group in the London office of Morgan Stanley & Co.,
where hew was responsible for Portfolio Product sales and sales-trading coverage for the Nordic
region and the Dutch institutional client base. From April 1997 to March 2001, he was an associate
at J.P. Morgan Securities Ltd. in the Fixed Income and Investment Banking divisions. Mr.
Papageorgiou holds an MSC in Shipping, Trade and Finance from City University Business School in
London, Great Britain and a BA (Hons) in Business Economics from Vrije Universiteit in Brussels,
Belgium.
Dimitrios Panagiotopoulos is the head of shipping and corporate banking of Proton Bank, a
Greek private bank, where he has served since April 2004. From January 1997 to March 2004, he
served as deputy head of the Greek shipping desk of BNP Paribas and before that for four years as
senior officer of the shipping department of Credit Lyonnais Greece. From 1990 to 1993, he worked
as chief accountant in Ionia Management, a Greek shipping company. He also served his obligatory
military duty as an officer of the Greek Special Forces and today is a captain of the reserves of
the Hellenic Army.
George Tsimpis served as shipping advisor at BNP Paribas, Greece from 2006 through 2007, upon
retiring as Head of the Greek Shipping Desk from BNP Paribas in 2006, a position he had held since
1992. From 1986 to 1992, Mr. Tsimpis served as chief financial officer of Pirelli Tyres. From 1978
to 1986, Mr. Tsimpis was Delegate Manager and Treasurer at Bank of America, Greece. Mr. Tsimpis
joined Citibank, Greece in 1971, where he served as chief trader from 1974 to 1978. Mr. Tsimpis
holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Piraeus.
Voting Agreement
Pursuant to the Voting Agreement, upon the execution of the Master Agreement, our board of
directors was required to consist of seven persons and following Seanergy Maritimes 2008 annual
meeting of shareholders on December 18, 2008, our board of directors was required to consist of 13
persons. Initially, the Restis affiliate shareholders and the Seanergy Maritimes founding
shareholders had agreed to vote or cause to be voted certain shares they own or control in Seanergy
so as to cause (i) three people named by the Restis affiliate shareholders to be elected to our
board of directors, (ii) three people named by the founding shareholders to be elected to our board
of directors, and (iii) one person jointly selected by the Restis affiliate shareholders and the
founding shareholders to be elected to our board of directors. Upon the occurrence of the Seanergy
Maritime 2008 annual meeting of
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shareholders and continuing until May 20, 2010, the Restis
affiliate shareholders, on the one hand, and the founding shareholders on the other have agreed to
vote or cause to be voted certain shares they own or control in Seanergy so as to cause (i) six
people named by the Restis affiliate shareholders to be elected to our board of directors, (ii) six
people named by the founding shareholders to be elected to our board of directors, and (iii) one
person jointly selected by the Restis affiliate shareholders and the founding shareholders to be
elected to our board of directors. The new directors were elected pursuant to the written consent
of our sole shareholder on December 18, 2008.
The six members of our board of directors designated by each of the Restis affiliate
shareholders and the founding shareholders have been divided as equally as possible among Class A,
Class B and Class C directors. The six members of our board of directors designated by each of the
Restis affiliate shareholders, on the one hand, and the founding shareholders, on the other hand,
will include at least three independent directors, as defined in the rules of the SEC and the
rules of any applicable stock exchange.
Both Messrs. Ploughman and Koutsoubelis were selected as directors by the Restis affiliate
shareholders pursuant to the Voting Agreement. Because each of Messrs. Ploughman and Koutsoubelis
was appointed by the Restis affiliate shareholders and employed by affiliates of the Restis
affiliate shareholders in other vessel-owning ventures, the Restis affiliate shareholders are in a
position to exert influence over such individuals in their capacities as directors of Seanergy.
Accordingly, these board members may encounter conflicts of interest in considering future
acquisitions of vessels on behalf of Seanergy.
Any director may be removed from office at any time, with or without cause, at the request of
the shareholder group entitled to designate such director, and a director so removed shall be
replaced by a nominee selected by the shareholder group entitled to designate such director.
Vacancies on the board of directors will also be filled by the shareholder group entitled to name
the director whose resignation or removal led to the occurrence of the vacancy.
In addition, pursuant to the Voting Agreement, our board of directors established a shipping
committee consisting of three directors to consider and vote upon all matters involving shipping
and vessel finance. The Voting Agreement requires that our board of directors appoint selected
nominees as described below and that the board of directors fill any vacancies on the shipping
committee with the nominees selected by the party that nominated the person whose resignation or
removal has caused the vacancy. See Management Board Committees Shipping Committee.
With respect to our officers, the parties agreed that Messrs. Dale Ploughman and Georgios
Koutsolioutsos would serve as chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors,
respectively. If Mr. Ploughman is unable or unwilling to serve in such position, the Restis
affiliate shareholders shall have the right to appoint his replacement.
Board Committees
Our board of directors has an audit committee, a compensation committee, a nominating
committee and a shipping committee. Our board of directors has adopted a charter for each of these
committees.
Audit Committee
Our audit committee consists of Messrs. Dimitrios N. Panagiotopoulos and George Tsimpis, each
of whom is an independent director. The audit committee currently has a vacancy due to Mr.
Papakonstantinous resignation from our board effective March 12, 2009. Our board intends to fill
such vacancy as soon as it identifies a suitable candidate. Mr. Dimitrios N. Panagiotopoulos has
been designated the Audit Committee Financial Expert under the SEC rules and the current listing
standards of the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules.
The audit committee has powers and performs the functions customarily performed by such a
committee (including those required of such a committee under the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules and the
SEC). The audit committee is responsible for selecting and meeting with our independent registered
public accounting firm regarding, among other matters, audits and the adequacy of our accounting
and control systems.
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Compensation Committee
Our compensation committee consists of Messrs. Kyriakos Dermatis, George Taniskidis and George
Tsimpis, each of whom is an independent director. Following the vacancy created due to Mr.
Papakonstantinous resignation from our board effective March 12, 2009, our board has appointed Mr.
George Tsimpis to fill the vacancy. The compensation committee reviews and approves the
compensation of our executive officers.
Nominating Committee
Our nominating committee consists of Messrs. Elias M. Culucundis, Dimitrios N. Panagiotopoulos
and George Tsimpis, each of whom is an independent director. The nominating committee is
responsible for overseeing the selection of persons to be nominated to serve on our board of
directors, subject to the terms of the Voting Agreement.
Shipping Committee
We have established a shipping committee. The purpose of the shipping committee is to consider
and vote upon all matters involving shipping and vessel finance. The shipping industry often
demands very prompt review and decision-making with respect to business opportunities. In
recognition of this, and in order to best utilize the experience and skills that the Restis family
board appointees bring to us, our board of directors has delegated all such matters to the shipping
committee. Transactions that involve the issuance of our securities or transactions that involve a
related party, however, shall not be delegated to the shipping committee but instead shall be
considered by the entire board of directors. The shipping committee is comprised of three
directors. In accordance with the Voting Agreement, the Master Agreement and our by-laws, two of
the directors are nominated by the Restis affiliate shareholders and one of the directors is
nominated by Seanergy Maritimes founding shareholders. The initial members of the shipping
committee are Messrs. Dale Ploughman and Kostas Koutsoubelis, who are the Restis affiliate
shareholders nominees, and Mr. Elias M. Culucundis, who is the founding shareholders nominee. The
Voting Agreement further requires that the directors appoint the selected nominees and that the
directors fill any vacancies on the shipping committee with the nominees selected by the party that
nominated the person whose resignation or removal caused the vacancy.
In order to assure the continued existence of the shipping committee, our board of directors
has agreed that the shipping committee may not be dissolved and that the duties or composition of
the shipping committee may not be altered without the affirmative vote of not less that 80% of our
board of directors. In addition, the duties and powers of Seanergys chief executive officer, which
is currently Mr. Ploughman, may not be altered without a
similar vote. These duties and powers include voting the shares of stock that Seanergy owns in
its subsidiaries. The purpose of this provision is to ensure that Seanergy will cause each of its
shipping-related subsidiaries to have a board of directors with members that are identical to the
shipping committee. In addition to these agreements, Seanergy has amended certain provisions in its
articles of incorporation and by-laws to incorporate these requirements. As a result of these
various provisions, in general, all shipping-related decisions will be made by the Restis family
appointees to our board of directors unless 80% of the board members vote to change the duties or
composition of the shipping committee.
Director Independence
Our securities are listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market and we are exempt from certain Nasdaq
listing requirements including the requirement that our board be composed of a majority of
independent directors. Following Mr. Papakonstantinous resignation on March 12, 2009, our board is
composed of an equal number of non-independent and independent directors. Pursuant to the terms of
the Voting Agreement, the vacancy created by Mr. Papakonstantinous resignation will be filled by
an independent director appointed by the Restis affiliate shareholders. The board of directors has
evaluated whether each of Messrs. Elias M. Culucundis, Kyriakos Dermatis, Dimitrios N.
Panagiotopoulos, Alexander Papageorgiou, George Taniskidis, and George Tsimpis is an independent
director within the meaning of the listing requirements of Nasdaq. The Nasdaq independence
definition includes a series of objective tests, such as that the director is not an employee of
the Company and has not engaged in various types of business dealings with the Company. In
addition, as further required by the Nasdaq
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requirements, the board of directors made a subjective
determination as to each of Messrs. Elias M. Culucundis, Kyriakos Dermatis, Dimitrios N.
Panagiotopoulos, Alexander Papageorgiou, George Taniskidis, and George Tsimpis that no
relationships exist which, in the opinion of the board of directors, would interfere with the
exercise of his independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. In making
this determination, the board of directors reviewed and discussed information provided by each of
Messrs. Elias M. Culucundis, Kyriakos Dermatis, Dimitrios N. Panagiotopoulos, Alexander
Papageorgiou, George Taniskidis, and George Tsimpis with regard to his business and personal
activities as they may relate to us and our management. After reviewing the information presented
to it, our board of directors has determined that each of Messrs. Elias M. Culucundis, Kyriakos
Dermatis, Dimitrios N. Panagiotopoulos, Alexander Papageorgiou, George Taniskidis, and George
Tsimpis is independent within the meaning of such rules. Our independent directors will meet in
executive session as often as necessary to fulfill their duties, but no less frequently than
annually.
Our by-laws provide that transactions must be approved by a majority of our independent and
disinterested directors (i.e., those directors that are not expected to derive any personal
financial benefit from the transaction).
Code of Conduct and Ethics
We have adopted a code of conduct and ethics applicable to our directors, officers and
employees in accordance with applicable federal securities laws and the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules.
Compensation of Directors and Executive Officers
For the period ended December 31, 2008, our executive officers and directors received
compensation of $321,000 from Seanergy. No service contract exists between any director and the
Company or any of its subsidiaries providing for benefits upon termination of employment.
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PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS
The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common
stock as of January 31, 2009, based upon filings publicly available as at March 20, 2009, by:
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Unless otherwise indicated, we believe that all persons named in the table have sole voting
and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock beneficially owned by them.
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Georgios Koutsolioutsos(2) |
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21,638,161 |
(3)(4)(8) |
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74.39 |
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9,568,380 |
(6) |
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32.89 |
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Alexios Komninos(2) |
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15,753,378 |
(3)(8) |
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67.78 |
% |
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1,183,417 |
(6) |
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5.09 |
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Ioannis Tsigkounakis(2) |
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15,272,877 |
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67.10 |
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557,916 |
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2.45 |
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Dale Ploughman |
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Kostas Koutsoubelis |
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0 |
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Elias M. Culucundis |
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0 |
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Christina Anagnostara |
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0 |
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George Taniskidis |
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0 |
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Kyriakos Dermatis |
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Alexander Papageorgiou |
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Dimtrios N. Panagiotopoulos |
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United Capital Investments
Corp.(7)(8) |
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19,159,295 |
(3)(5)(8) |
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76.07 |
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7,649,030 |
(6) |
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30.37 |
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Atrion Shipholding S.A.(7)(8) |
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17,874,544 |
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73.37 |
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5,751,278 |
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23.61 |
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Plaza Shipholding Corp.(7)(8) |
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18,008,138 |
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73.91 |
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5,884,872 |
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24.15 |
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Comet Shipholding Inc.(7)(8) |
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5,251,278 |
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23.85 |
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Benbay Limited |
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7,649,030 |
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28.38 |
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United Capital Trust, Inc. |
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7,649,030 |
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30.37 |
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7,149,030 |
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28.38 |
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HBK Investments LP(9) |
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2,314,587 |
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10.35 |
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2,314,587 |
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10.35 |
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Aldebaran Investments LLC(10) |
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3,085,257 |
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9.74 |
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3,085,257 |
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9.74 |
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Nisswa Acquisition Master
Fund Ltd.(11) |
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3,300,874 |
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14.76 |
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3,300,874 |
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14.76 |
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Integrated Core Strategies
(US) LLC(12) |
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1,647,408 |
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6.9 |
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All directors and executive
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Unless otherwise indicated, the business address of each of the shareholders is 1-3
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Includes 6,727,000, 880,927, and 400,416 shares of our common stock for Mr. Koutsolioutsos,
Mr. Komninos and Mr. Tsigkounakis, respectively, issuable upon exercise of warrants, which
became exercisable on September 24, 2008. |
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Includes an aggregate of 14,872,461 shares of our common stock owned by the Restis affiliated
shareholders, United Capital Investments, Atrion, Plaza and Comet, and Seanergy Maritimes
founding shareholders, which are subject to the Voting Agreement, as amended, described above. |
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Includes 38,700 shares of our common stock purchased on August 29, 2008, as to which Mr.
Koutsolioutsos has sole voting power. |
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Includes 70,000 shares of common stock owned by Argonaut SPC, a fund managed by Oxygen
Capital AEPEY an entity affiliated with Victor Restis and Katia Restis. |
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None of the Restis affiliate shareholders, or other shareholders who are affiliates of the
Restis family, or Seanergy Maritimes founding shareholders has shared voting power and
investment power with respect to any of the shares beneficially owned, except for (i)
19,159,295 and 7,649,030 shares included for United Capital Investments Corp. as to which it
has shared voting power and investment power, respectively, (ii) 14,872,461 shares and 70,000
shares included for Plaza Shipholding Corp. as to which each of United and Plaza have shared
voting power and investment power, respectively, and (iii) 14,872,461 shares included for
Atrion Shipholding Corp., Comet Shipholding Inc., George Koutsolioutsos, Alex Komninos and
Ioannis Tsigkounakis as to which each such person or entity has shared voting power; and (iv)
7,649,030 shares included for United Capital Investments Corp., United Capital Trust, Inc. and
Benbay Limited as to which each of United Capital Investments, United Capital Trust and Benbay
have shared voting and investment power. |
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On May 20, 2008, each of United Capital Investments, Atrion, Plaza and Comet, each of which
is controlled by Victor Restis, Bella Restis, Katia Restis and Claudia Restis, respectively,
purchased a beneficial interest in 687,500 shares of Seanergy common stock (for an aggregate
of 2,750,000 shares) from Messrs. Panagiotis and Simon Zafet, each of whom was a former
officer and director of Seanergy. These shares are subject to the same restrictions as the
founding shares issued to Seanergy Maritimes founding shareholders. Does not include up to an
aggregate of 2,260,000 shares of Seanergy common stock issuable to these entities if they
convert the Note and up to an aggregate of 4,308,075 shares of Seanergy common stock issuable
to these entities if Seanergy achieves certain definitive predetermined criteria described in
this prospectus, for a total of up to an aggregate of 6,568,075, which shares are exchangeable
for Seanergy Maritime common stock on a one-for-one basis. Each of United Capital Investments
Corp., Atrion Shipholding S.A., Plaza Shipholding Corp. and Comet Shipholding Inc. is an
affiliate of members of the Restis family. The address of each of United Capital Investments
Corp., Atrion Shipholding S.A., Plaza Shipholding Corp., and Comet Shipholding Inc., is c/o 11
Poseidonos Avenue, 16777 Elliniko, Athens, Greece, Attn: Evan Breibart. |
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Includes 2,826,584, 2,002,038, 2,002,084, and 2,081,133 shares of our common stock for United
Capital Investments, Atrion, Plaza and Comet, respectively, in connection with the exercise of
the Warrants, which became exercisable on September 24, 2008. |
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Represents the aggregate holdings of HBK Investments LP, HBK Services LLC, HBK Partners II
LP, HBK Management LLC, and HBK Master Fund LP. Based on an amended Schedule 13G filed on
February 8, 2008, each of HBK Investments LP, HBK Services LLC, HBK Partners II LP, HBK
Management LLC, and HBK Master Fund LP is the beneficial owner of 2,314,587 shares (or 8.09%
of our outstanding common stock). The address of each of HBK Investments L.P., HBK Services
LLC, HBK Partners II L.P., HBK Management LLC, and HBK Master Fund L.P. is 300 Crescent Court,
Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75201. |
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Based on Schedule 13G filed on February 17, 2009. Includes shares issuable upon exercise of
Warrants which became exercisable on September 24, 2008. The address is 500 Park Avenue, 5th
Floor, New York, NY 10022. |
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Based on Schedule 13G filed on September 5, 2008. Mr. Brian Taylor, who is the sole member of
Pine River Capital Management L.P. and director of Nisswa Acquisition Master Fund Ltd., and
Pine River Capital Management L.P., Nisswa Acquisition Master Funds investment manager,
initially had shared voting power and shared investment power for 5,073,467 shares. Nisswa
Acquisition Master Fund Ltd. initially had shared voting power and shared investment power for
4,856,253 shares. The address of each of Mr. Taylor, Pine River Capital Management L.P. and
Nisswa Acquisition Master Fund Ltd. is c/o Pine River Capital Management L.P., 601 Carlson
Parkway, Suite 330, Minnetonka, MN 55305. |
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Based on Schedule 13G filed on February 5, 2008. Includes shares issuable upon exercise of
Warrants which became exercisable on September 24, 2008. Integrated Core Strategies (US) LLC,
Millennium Management LLC and Israel A. Englander have shared voting power and shared
investment power for these 1,647,408 shares. The address is c/o Millennium Management LLC, 666
Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10103. |
Escrow of Shares Held by Seanergy Maritimes Founding Shareholders
The 5,500,000 shares initially owned by Seanergy Maritimes founding shareholders, including
those that were transferred by Seanergy Maritimes former chief executive officer and former chief
operating officer to the Restis affiliate shareholders, have been placed in an escrow account
maintained by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as escrow agent. These shares were
exchanged for shares of our common stock. In connection with the dissolution and liquidation of
Seanergy Maritime, we executed a joinder to the stock escrow agreement and as a result the shares
of our common stock owned by such shareholders will remain in escrow until 12 months after the
vessel acquisition.
During the period these shares are held in escrow, they may not be transferred other than (i)
by gift to a member of the shareholders immediate family or to a trust or other entity, the
beneficiary of which is such shareholder or a member of such shareholders immediate family, (ii)
by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of such shareholder, or (iii) pursuant
to a qualified domestic relations order; provided, however, that any transferee of the shares
agrees to be bound by the terms of the escrow agreement. The escrow agreement provides that the
shareholder will retain all other rights as our shareholders, including, without limitation, the
right to vote their shares of common stock and the right to receive cash dividends, if declared. If
dividends are declared and payable in shares of common stock, such dividends will also be placed in
escrow. In addition, in connection with the vessel acquisition, each of the Restis affiliate
shareholders and Seanergy Maritimes founding shareholders has agreed to subordinate its rights to
receive dividends to the extent we do not have sufficient funds to pay dividends to the public
shareholders.
Pursuant to the terms of the escrow agreement, Seanergy Maritime, Maxim and Continental Stock
Transfer & Trust Company were required to, and did, consent to the transfer of beneficial ownership
of 2,750,000 shares of Seanergy Maritimes common stock by its former chief executive officer and
its former chief operating officer to the Restis affiliate shareholders.
If we consummate a liquidation, merger, stock exchange or other similar transaction which
results in all of our shareholders having the right to exchange their shares of common stock for
cash, securities or other property, then Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company will, upon
consummation of such transaction, release the escrow shares to our founding shareholders so that
they can similarly participate. Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company will then have no
further duties under the terms of the escrow agreement.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Master Agreement
On August 26, 2008, shareholders of Seanergy Maritime approved a proposal to acquire six dry
bulk carriers from six individual sellers that are controlled by members of the Restis family,
including two newly built vessels. This acquisition was made pursuant to the Master Agreement and
the several MOAs in which Seanergy agreed to purchase these vessels for an aggregate purchase price
of (i) $367,030,750 in cash to the sellers, (ii) $28,250,000 in the form of the Note, which are
convertible into 2,260,000 shares of Seanergys common stock,
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issued to the Restis affiliate
shareholders as nominees for the sellers, and (iii) up to an aggregate of 4,308,075 shares of
common stock of Seanergy issued to the Restis affiliate shareholders as nominees for the sellers,
subject to Seanergy meeting an EBITDA target of $72 million to be earned between October 1, 2008
and September 30, 2009. The Restis affiliate shareholders, United Capital Investment Corp., Atrion
Shipholding S.A., Plaza Shipholding Corp., and Comet Shipholding Inc., and the sellers are owned
and controlled by the following members of the Restis family: Victor Restis, Bella Restis, Katia
Restis and Claudia Restis. The Restis affiliate shareholders are four personal investment
companies. Each company is controlled by one of these four individuals. Each seller is a single
purpose entity organized for the purpose of owning and operating one of the six dry bulk carriers
sold pursuant to the terms of the Master Agreement and the individual related MOA. Following the
sale of the vessels under the Master Agreement and related MOAs, the sellers have had no further
operations. The Restis affiliate shareholders purchased shares of Seanergys common stock from two
of our original founds, Messrs. Panagiotis and Simon Zafet, and serve as nominees of the sellers
for purposes of receiving payments under the Note and the shares issuable upon meeting the EBITDA
targets described above. The Restis affiliate shareholders do not have any direct participation in
our operations as they are not officers, directors or employees of Seanergy Maritime or Seanergy.
Pursuant to the terms of the Voting Agreement, the Restis affiliate shareholders have the right to
nominate members to the Board of Directors and to appoint officers as described more fully below.
The Master Agreement also provided that Seanergy Maritime and Seanergy cause their respective
officers to resign as officers, other than Messrs. Ploughman and Koutsolioutsos, and the Restis
affiliate shareholders have the right to appoint such other officers as they deem appropriate in
their discretion. The Master Agreement also required that directors resign and be appointed so as
to give effect to the Voting Agreement. Pursuant to the Master Agreement, Seanergy Maritime and
Seanergy also established shipping committees of three directors and delegated to them the
exclusive authority to consider and vote upon all matters involving shipping and vessel finance,
subject to certain limitations. Messrs. Ploughman, Koutsoubelis and Culucundis were appointed to
such committees. See Seanergys Business Shipping Committee. In addition, in connection with
the Master Agreement, Seanergy entered into the Management Agreement and the Brokerage Agreement,
whereby Seanergy agreed to outsource the management and commercial brokerage of its fleet to
affiliates of the Restis family.
Registration Rights
Pursuant to a Registration Rights Agreement, no later than thirty days from the effective date
of the dissolution and liquidation, we were obligated to file a registration statement with the
Securities and Exchange Commission registering the resale of the 5,500,000 shares in the aggregate
owned by Seanergy Maritimes founding shareholders and the Restis affiliate shareholders and the
16,016,667 shares of common stock underlying their private placement warrants. However, the
5,500,000 shares will not be released from escrow before the first year anniversary of the
consummation of the vessel acquisition. In addition, we agreed to register for resale in such
registration statement an aggregate of 6,568,075 shares of common stock, consisting of 4,308,075
shares of common stock issuable to the Restis affiliate shareholders if we achieve certain earnings
targets and 2,260,000 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Note. We have filed
such registration statement with the SEC and it was declared effective on February 19, 2009. This
prospectus included as part of a post-effective amendment no. 1 to the registration statement
updates and supersedes the registration statement declared effective on February 19, 2009.
The holders of such securities are also entitled to certain piggy-back registration rights
on registration statements filed subsequent to such date. We will bear the expenses incurred in
connection with any such registration statements, other than underwriting discounts and/or
commissions.
Management of the Fleet
Seanergy outsources the commercial brokerage and management of its fleet to affiliates of
members of the Restis family. The commercial brokerage of its fleet has been contracted out to
Safbulk and the management of its fleet has been contracted out to EST.
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Brokerage Agreement
Under the terms of the Brokerage Agreement entered into by Safbulk, as exclusive commercial
broker, with Seanergy Management, Safbulk provides commercial brokerage services to Seanergys
subsidiaries, which include, among other things, seeking and negotiating employment for the vessels
owned by the vessel-owning subsidiaries in accordance with the instructions of Seanergy Management.
Safbulk is entitled to receive a commission of 1.25% calculated on the collected gross
hire/freight/demurrage payable when such amounts are collected. The Brokerage Agreement is for a
term of two years, and is automatically renewable for consecutive periods of one year, unless
either party is provided with three months written notice prior to the termination of such period.
Management Agreement
Under the terms of the Management Agreement entered into by EST, as manager of all vessels
owned by Seanergys subsidiaries, with Seanergy Management, EST performs certain duties that
include general administrative and support services necessary for the operation and employment of
all vessels owned by all our subsidiaries, including, without limitation, crewing and other
technical management, insurance, freight management, accounting related to vessels, provisions,
bunkering, operation and, subject to our instructions, sale and purchase of vessels.
Under the terms of the Management Agreement, EST was initially entitled to receive a daily fee
of Euro 416.00 per vessel until December 31, 2008, which fee may thereafter be increased annually
by an amount equal to the percentage change during the preceding period in the Harmonised Indices
of Consumer Prices All Items for Greece published by Eurostat from time to time. Such fee is
payable monthly in advance on the first business day of each following month. The fee has been
increased to Euro 425.00 per vessel per day through December 31, 2009.
The Management Agreement is for a term of two years, and is automatically renewable for
consecutive periods of one year, unless either party is provided with three months written notice
prior to the termination of such period.
Shipping Committee
We have established a shipping committee. The purpose of the shipping committee is to consider
and vote upon all matters involving shipping and vessel finance. The shipping industry often
demands very prompt review and decision-making with respect to business opportunities. In
recognition of this, and in order to best utilize the experience and skills that the Restis family
board appointees bring to us, our board of directors has delegated all such matters to the shipping
committee. Transactions that involve the issuance of our securities or transactions that involve a
related party, however, shall not be delegated to the shipping committee but instead shall be
considered by the entire board of directors. The shipping committee is comprised of three
directors. In accordance with the Voting Agreement, the Master Agreement and our by-laws, two of
the directors are nominated by the Restis affiliate shareholders and one of the directors is
nominated by Seanergy Maritimes founding shareholders. The initial members of the shipping
committee are Messrs. Dale Ploughman and Kostas Koutsoubelis, who are the Restis affiliate
shareholders nominees, and Mr. Elias M. Culucundis, who is the founding shareholders nominee. The
Voting Agreement further requires that the directors appoint the selected nominees and that the
directors fill any vacancies on the shipping committee with nominees selected by the party that
nominated the person whose resignation or removal caused the vacancy.
In order to assure the continued existence of the shipping committee, our board of directors
has agreed that the shipping committee may not be dissolved and that the duties or composition of
the shipping committee may not be altered without the affirmative vote of not less that 80% of our
board of directors. In addition, the duties of Seanergys chief executive officer, which is
currently Mr. Ploughman, may not be altered without a similar vote. These duties include voting the
shares of stock that Seanergy owns in its subsidiaries. The purpose of this provision is to ensure
that Seanergy will cause each of its shipping-related subsidiaries to have a board of directors
with members that are identical to the shipping committee. In addition to these agreements,
Seanergy has amended certain provisions in its articles of incorporation and by-laws to incorporate
these requirements. As a result of these various provisions, in general, all shipping-related
decisions will be made by the Restis family appointees to our
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board members vote to change the duties or composition of the shipping committee.
The Charters
Our relevant vessel-owning subsidiaries have entered into time charter parties for all six
vessels with SAMC, a company associated with members of the Restis family. Each charter party
reflects rates for a period of 11 to 13 months as follows (inclusive of a total of 2.5% address and
charter commission in favor of parties nominated by the sellers): (i) $30,000 per day for the
African Oryx; (ii) $36,000 per day for the African Zebra; (iii) $60,000 per day for the Davakis G.
(ex. Hull No. KA215); (iv) $60,000 per day for the Delos Ranger (ex. Hull No. KA216); (v) $65,000
per day for the Bremen Max; and (vi) $65,000 per day for the Hamburg Max, with some flexibility
permitted with regard to the per vessel type charters secured by the sellers so long as the
operating day and duration weighted average revenues are consistent with the foregoing.
EST, Safbulk and SAMC are each an affiliate of members of the Restis family.
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Vgenopoulos and Partners
Mr. Ioannis Tsigkounakis, a member of our board of directors, is a partner of Vgenopoulos and
Partners, which Seanergy Maritime has retained in connection with certain matters relating to the
vessel acquisition and the drafting of the definitive agreement. Seanergy Maritime has paid Mr.
Tsigkounakis law firm no remuneration for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. During the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, Seanergy Maritime had paid Mr. Tsigkounakis law firm
$340,000. Seanergy anticipates continued retention of Mr. Tsigkounakis law firm for the near
future.
Sublease Agreement
Seanergy leases its executive office space in Athens, Greece pursuant to the terms of a
sublease agreement between Seanergy Management and Waterfront, a company which is beneficially
owned by Victor Restis. The sublease fee is approximately EURO 504,000 per annum. The initial term
is from November 17, 2008 to November 16, 2011. Seanergy has the option to extend the term until
February 2, 2014. The premises are approximately 1,000 square meters in a prime location in the
Southern suburbs of Athens. The agreement includes furniture, parking space and building
maintenance.
Employment Agreements
We entered into an employment agreement with our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Dale Ploughman.
Under the agreement, Mr. Ploughmans annual base salary is $400,000 which is subject to increases as may be approved by our Board of Directors.
Seanergy Management has entered into an employment agreement with our Chief Financial Officer,
Ms. Christina Anagnostara. The total net annual remuneration amounts to EUR 23,800 subject to any increases made from time to time by Seanergy Management or by an appropriate committee.
All the members of the Board of Directors receive fees of $40,000 per year. In addition, the three members of the Shipping Committee
receive additional fees of $60,000 per year.
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Consultancy Agreement
On December 15, 2008, Seanergy Management entered into an agreement with CKA Company S.A., a
related party entity incorporated in the Marshall Islands. CKA Company S.A. is beneficially owned
by the Companys Chief Financial Officer. Under the agreement, CKA Company S.A. provides the
services of the individual who serves in the position of Seanergys Chief Financial Officer. The
agreement is for $220,000 per annum, payable monthly on the last working day of every month in
twelve installments. The related expense for 2008 amounted to $27,000 and is included in General
and Administration expenses related party in the accompanying 2008 consolidated statements of
operations.
SELLING SECURITY HOLDERS
The following table shows certain information as of the date of this prospectus regarding the
number of shares of our common stock owned by the selling security holders and that are included
for sale in this prospectus. The table assumes that all shares of our common stock offered for sale
in the prospectus are sold.
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Selling security holder(1) |
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Georgios Koutsolioutsos(5)
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21,638,161 |
(6)(7)(9) |
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74.39 |
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9,037,000 |
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13,828,161 |
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61.8 |
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Alexios Komninos(5)
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15,753,378 |
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67.78 |
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1,183,417 |
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9,372,461 |
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41.9 |
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Ioannis Tsigkounakis(5)
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15,272,877 |
(6)(9) |
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67.10 |
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537,916 |
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9,372,461 |
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41.9 |
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United Capital
Investments Corp.(9)(10)
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19,159,295 |
(6)(8)(9) |
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76.07 |
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4,331,603 |
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11,657,211 |
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50.3 |
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Atrion Shipholding
S.A.(9)(10)
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17,874,544 |
(6)(9) |
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73.37 |
% |
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4,331,602 |
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10,372,461 |
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46.4 |
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Plaza Shipholding
Corp.(9)(10)
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18,008,138 |
(6)(8)(9) |
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73.91 |
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4,331,602 |
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10,506,054 |
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47.0 |
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Comet Shipholding
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17,953,885 |
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73.45 |
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4,331,602 |
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10,451,802 |
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Unless otherwise indicated, the business address of each of the shareholders is 1-3
Patriarchou Grigoriou, 166 74 Glyfada, Athens, Greece. |
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Based on 22,361,227 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding as of the date of this
prospectus. For purposes of calculating the percentage ownership, any shares that each selling
security holder has the right to acquire within 60 days under warrants or options have been
included in the total number of shares outstanding for that person, in accordance with Rule
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Includes shares held in escrow for a period of 12 months following the vessel acquisition.
Does not include shares beneficially owned by other selling security holders listed herein,
which shares are being offered for sale by such selling security holder. |
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Assumes that the selling security holders sell all of their shares of common stock
beneficially owned by each selling security holder, as well as each other selling security
holder that is a party to the voting agreement and that is listed as a selling security holder
and offered hereby. |
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Includes 6,727,000, 880,927, and 400,416 shares of our common stock for Mr. Koutsolioutsos,
Mr. Komninos and Mr. Tsigkounakis, respectively, issuable upon exercise of warrants, which
became exercisable on September 24, 2008. |
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Includes an aggregate of 14,872,461 shares of our common stock owned by the Restis affiliated
shareholders, United Capital Investments, Atrion, Plaza and Comet, and Seanergy Maritimes
founding shareholders, which are subject to the Voting Agreement, as amended, described above. |
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Includes 38,700 shares of cur common stock purchased on August 29, 2008, as to which Mr.
Koutsolioutsos has sole voting power. |
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Includes 70,000 shares of common stock owned by Argonaut SPC, a fund managed by Oxygen
Capital AEPEY an entity affiliated with Victor Restis and Katia Restis. |
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On May 20, 2008, each of United Capital Investments, Atrion, Plaza and Comet, each of which
is controlled by Victor Restis, Bella Restis, Katia Restis and Claudia Restis, respectively,
purchased a beneficial interest in 687,500 shares of Seanergy common stock (for an aggregate
of 2,750,000) from Messrs. Panagiotis and Simon Zafet, each of whom was a former officer and
director of Seanergy. These shares are subject to the same restrictions as the founding shares
issued to Seanergy Maritimes founding shareholders. Does not include up to an aggregate of
2,260,000 shares of Seanergy common stock issuable to these entities if they convert the Note
and up to an aggregate of 4,308,075 shares of Seanergy common stock issuable to these entities
if they convert the Note and up to an aggregate of 4,308,075 shares of Seanergy common stock
issuable to these entities if Seanergy achieves certain definitive predetermined criteria
described in this prospectus, for a total of up to an aggregate of 6,568,075, which shares are
exchangeable for Seanergy Maritime common stock on a one-for-one basis. Each of United Capital
Investments Corp., Atrion Shipholding S.A., Plaza Shipholding Corp. and Comet Shipholding Inc.
is an affiliate of members of the Restis family. The address of each of United Capital
Investments Corp., Atrion Shipholding S.A., Plaza Shipholding Corp. and Comet Shipholding
Inc., is c/o 11 Poseidonos Avenue, 16777 Elliniko, Athens, Greece, Attn: Evan Breibart. |
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Includes 2,826,584, 2,002,038, 2,002,084, and 2,081,133 shares of our common stock for United
Capital Investments, Atrion, Plaza and Comet, respectively, in connection with the exercise of
the Warrants, which became exercisable on September 24, 2008. |
The selling security holders listed above have provided us with additional information
regarding the individuals or entities that exercise control over the selling security holder. The
proceeds of any sale of shares pursuant to this prospectus will be for the benefit of the
individuals that control the selling entity. The following is a list of the selling security
holders and the entities that may exercise the right to vote or dispose of the shares owned by each
selling security holder:
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HOW THE SHARES MAY BE DISTRIBUTED
The selling security holders and any of their pledgees, donees, transferees, assignees and
successors-in-interest may, from time to time, sell any or all of their shares of common stock on
any stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded or in private
transactions. These sales may be at fixed or negotiated prices. The selling security holders may
use any one or more of the following methods when selling shares:
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block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but
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purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its
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broker-dealers may agree with the selling security holders to sell a specified number
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The selling security holders may also sell shares under Rule 144 under the Securities Act, if
available, rather than under this prospectus.
In connection with sales of the common stock or otherwise, the selling security holders may
enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers, which may in turn engage in short sales of the
common stock in the course of hedging in positions they assume. The selling security holders may
also sell their shares of our common stock short and deliver the shares of common stock covered by
a prospectus filed as part of a registration statement to close out short positions and to return
borrowed shares in connection with such short sales. The selling security holders may also loan or
pledge their shares of our common stock to broker-dealers that in turn may sell such shares.
Broker-dealers engaged by the selling security holders may arrange for other broker-dealers to
participate in sales. Broker-dealers may receive commissions or discounts from the selling security
holders (or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the purchaser of shares, from the purchaser) in
amounts to be negotiated. The selling security holders do not expect these commissions and
discounts to exceed what is customary in the types of transactions involved.
The selling security holders may from time to time pledge or grant a security interest in some
or all of the common stock owned by them and, if they default in the performance of their secured
obligations, the pledgees or secured parties may offer and sell shares of common stock from time to
time under this prospectus, or under an amendment to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other
applicable provision of the Securities Act of 1933 amending the list of selling security holders to
include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in interest as selling security holders under
this prospectus.
Upon us being notified in writing by a selling security holder that any material arrangement
has been entered into with a broker-dealer for the sale of common stock through a block trade,
special offering, exchange distribution or secondary distribution or a purchase by a broker or
dealer, a supplement to this prospectus will be filed, if required, pursuant to Rule 424(b) under
the Securities Act, disclosing (i) the name of each such selling
security holder and of the participating broker-dealer(s), (ii) the number of shares involved,
(iii) the price at which such the shares of common stock were sold, (iv)the commissions paid or
discounts or concessions allowed to such broker-dealer(s), where applicable, (v) that such
broker-dealer(s) did not conduct any investigation to verify the information set out or
incorporated by reference in this prospectus, and (vi) other facts material to the transaction. In
addition, upon us being notified in writing by a selling security holder that a donee or pledgee
intends to sell more than 500 shares of common stock, a supplement to this prospectus will be filed
if then required in accordance with applicable securities law.
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The selling security holders also may transfer the shares of common stock in other
circumstances, in which case the transferees, pledgees or other successors in interest will be the
selling beneficial owners for purposes of this prospectus.
The selling security holders and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in selling the
shares may be deemed to be underwriters within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection
with such sales. In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any
profit on the resale of the shares purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions
or discounts under the Securities Act. Discounts, concessions, commissions and similar selling
expenses, if any, that can be attributed to the sale of securities will be paid by the selling
security holder and/or the purchasers. Each selling security holder has represented and warranted
to us that it acquired the securities subject to this registration statement in the ordinary course
of such selling security holders business and, at the time of its purchase of such securities such
selling security holder had no agreements or understandings, directly or indirectly, with any
person to distribute any such securities. We have advised each selling security holder that it may
not use shares registered on this registration statement to cover short sales of common stock made
prior to the date on which this registration statement shall have been declared effective by the
SEC. If a selling security holder uses this prospectus for any sale of the common stock, it will be
subject to the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act. The selling security holders
will be responsible to comply with the applicable provisions of the Securities Act and Exchange
Act, and the rules and regulations thereunder promulgated, including, without limitation,
Regulation M, as applicable to such selling security holders in connection with resales of their
respective shares under the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part.
We will pay all fees and expenses incident to the registration of the shares, but we will not
receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock.
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
Seanergy is a corporation organized under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and
is subject to the provisions of Marshall Islands law.
Below is a summary of the material features of Seanergys securities. This summary is not a
complete discussion of the amended and restated articles of incorporation and amended and restated
by-laws of Seanergy that create the rights of its shareholders. You are urged to read carefully the
amended and restated articles of incorporation and amended and restated by-laws of Seanergy.
General
We are authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001, of which
22,361,227 shares of common stock are outstanding as of the date of this prospectus and 1,000,000
shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001, of which none are outstanding as of the date of this
prospectus.
Common Stock
We have outstanding 22,361,227 shares of common stock. In addition, we have 40,984,667 shares
of common stock reserved for issuance upon the exercise of the underwriters unit purchase option
described below and warrants and 6,568,075 shares reserved for issuance to the Restis affiliate
shareholders upon meeting an EBITDA target of $72 million to be earned between October 1, 2008 and
September 30, 2009 and conversion of the Note.
Each outstanding share of common stock entitles the holder to one vote on all matters
submitted to a vote of shareholders. Subject to preferences that may be applicable to any
outstanding shares of preferred stock, holders of shares of common stock are entitled to receive
ratably all dividends, if any, declared by our board of directors out of funds legally available
for dividends. Certain of our shareholders have agreed with us to subordinate their right to
receive dividends with respect to 5,500,000 shares of our common stock owned by them for a period
of one year commencing on the second full quarter following the initial closing of the vessel
acquisition to the extent that we
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have insufficient funds to make such dividend payments. Holders
of common stock do not have conversion, redemption or preemptive rights to subscribe to any of our
securities. All outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and non-assessable. The rights,
preferences and privileges of holders of common stock are subject to the rights of the holders of
any shares of preferred stock which we may issue in the future.
There are no limitations on the right of non-residents of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
to hold or vote shares of our common stock.
Preferred Stock
Our amended and restated articles of incorporation authorizes the issuance of 1,000,000 shares
of blank check preferred stock with such designation, rights and preferences as may be determined
from time to time by our board of directors. Accordingly, our board of directors is empowered,
without shareholder approval, to issue preferred stock with dividend, liquidation, conversion,
voting or other rights which could adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the holders
of our common stock. The preferred stock could be utilized as a method of discouraging, delaying or
preventing a change in control of us. Although there is no current intent to issue any shares of
preferred stock, we cannot assure you that we will not do so in the future.
Warrants
We have outstanding an aggregate of 38,984,667 warrants, which are exercisable at a price of
$6.50 per share, subject to adjustment as discussed below. Our warrants will expire on September
24, 2011 at 5:00 p.m., New York City time.
We may call the Warrants for redemption:
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if, and only if, the reported last sale price of the Common Shares equals or exceeds
$14.25 per share, for any 20 trading days within a 30 trading day period ending on the third
business day prior to the notice of redemption to warrant holders; provided that a current
registration statement under the Securities Act relating to the Warrant Shares is then effective. |
This criterion was established to provide warrant holders with a (i) adequate notice of
exercise only after the then prevailing Common Share price is substantially above the Warrant
exercise price and (ii) a sufficient differential between the then prevailing Common Share price
and the Warrant exercise price so there is a reasonable cushion against a negative market reaction,
if any, to our redemption call. A total of 16,066,667 warrants issued by Seanergy Maritime in the
pre-offering private placement and which we assumed following the dissolution and liquidation of
Seanergy Maritime, which we will refer to as the private placement warrants, may not be redeemed if
held by the initial holders or their permitted assigns.
The exercise price and number of Warrant Shares may be adjusted in certain circumstances
including in the event of a stock dividend, or our recapitalization, reorganization, merger or
consolidation. However, the Warrants will not be adjusted for issuances of common stock at a price
below their exercise price.
The Warrants may be exercised upon surrender of the Warrant certificate on or prior to the
expiration date at the offices of the Warrant agent, with the exercise form on the reverse side of
the Warrant certificate completed and executed as indicated, accompanied by full payment of the
exercise price, by certified check payable to us, for the number of Warrants being exercised. The
warrant holders do not have the rights or privileges of holders of common stock and any voting
rights until they exercise their Warrants and receive Common Shares. After the
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issuance of Warrant
Shares, each holder will be entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters to be
voted on by shareholders.
No Warrants will be exercisable unless at the time of exercise a prospectus relating to
Warrants Shares is current and the Warrant Shares have been registered or qualified or deemed to be
exempt under the securities laws of the state of residence of the holder of the Warrants. Under the
terms of the Warrant agreement, we will agree to meet these conditions and use our best efforts to
maintain a current prospectus relating to Warrant Shares until the expiration of the Warrants. If
we are unable to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement until the expiration of
the Warrants, and therefore are unable to deliver registered shares, the Warrants may become
worthless and we will not be required to net-cash settle the Warrants. In such a case, the
purchasers of units will have paid the full purchase price of the units solely for the Common
Shares underlying such units. Additionally, the market for the Warrants may be limited if the
prospectus relating to the Warrant Shares is not current or if the Warrant Shares are not qualified
or exempt from qualification in the jurisdictions in which the holders of the Warrants reside. In
no event will the registered holders of a Warrant be entitled to receive a net-cash settlement,
stock, or other consideration in lieu of physical settlement in Common Shares.
The private placement warrants are identical to our warrants, except that (i) the private
placement warrants are not subject to redemption if held by the initial holders or their permitted
assigns and (ii) the warrants may be exercised on a cashless basis. Because the private placement
warrants were originally issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements under
the federal securities laws, the holders of such warrants will be able to exercise their warrants
even if, at the time of exercise, a prospectus relating to the common stock issuable upon exercise
of such warrants is not current. As described above, the holders of the warrants purchased in the
initial public offering will not be able to exercise them unless we have a current registration
statement covering the shares issuable upon their exercise.
No fractional shares will be issued upon exercise of the Warrants. If, upon exercise of the
Warrants, a holder would be entitled to receive a fractional interest in a share, we will, upon
exercise, round up to the nearest whole number the Warrant Shares to be issued to the warrant
holder.
Purchase Option
Upon the dissolution and liquidation of Seanergy Maritime, we assumed Seanergy Maritimes
obligation under the underwriters unit purchase option it granted to Maxim Group LLC for the
purchase up to a total of
1,000,000 units at a per unit price of $12.50. The units issuable upon exercise of the option
will consist of one share of our common stock and one warrant. The warrant will be identical to the
warrants described above.
Dividends
We had initially expressed an intent to pay dividends in the aggregate amount of $1.20 per
share on a quarterly basis during the one-year period commencing with the second full quarter
following the initial closing of the vessel acquisition, which is the quarter ending March 31,
2009. We have, however, determined to temporarily suspend the payment of any dividends based on
restrictions imposed on us by our senior lender. We have not yet determined when any dividend
payments will be resumed. In the event we determine to resume any dividend payments, under the
terms of the waiver obtained with respect to our loan facilities security margin clause, the
written approval of Marfin will be required before the payment of any dividends. Certain of our
shareholders have agreed with us for such one-year period to subordinate their rights to receive
dividends with respect to the 5,500,000 owned by them, but only to the extent that we have
insufficient funds to make such dividend payments. The declaration and payment of any dividend is
subject to the discretion of our board of directors. The timing and amount of dividend payments
will be in the discretion of our board of directors and be dependent upon our earnings, financial
condition, cash requirements and availability, fleet renewal and expansion, restrictions in our
loan agreements, the provisions of Marshall Islands law affecting the payment of dividends to
shareholders and other factors. Our board of directors may review and amend our dividend policy
from time to time in light of our plans for future growth and other factors.
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Our Transfer Agent and Warrant Agent
The transfer agent for our common stock and warrant agent for our warrants is Continental
Stock Transfer & Trust Company.
TAXATION
U.S. Federal Income Taxation
General
The following is a summary of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the
ownership and disposition of our common stock and warrants. The discussion below of the U.S.
federal income tax consequences to U.S. Holders will apply to a beneficial owner of our common
stock and warrants that is treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as:
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purposes) that is created or organized (or treated as created or organized) in or under the laws of
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an estate whose income is includible in gross income for U.S. federal income tax
purposes regardless of its source; or a trust if (i) a U.S. court can exercise primary supervision
over the trusts administration and one or more U.S. persons are authorized to control all
substantial decisions of the trust, or (ii) it has a valid election in effect under applicable U.S.
Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person. |
If you are not described as a U.S. Holder and are not an entity treated as a partnership or
other pass-through entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes, you will be considered a Non-U.S.
Holder. The U.S. federal income tax consequences applicable to Non-U.S. Holders is described below
under the heading Non-U.S. Holders.
This summary is based on the Code, its legislative history, Treasury regulations promulgated
thereunder, published rulings and court decisions, all as currently in effect. These authorities
are subject to change, possibly on a retroactive basis.
This summary does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be relevant
to any particular holder based on such holders individual circumstances. In particular, this
discussion considers only holders that will own and hold our common stock and warrants as capital
assets within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code and does not address the potential
application of the alternative minimum tax or the U.S. federal income tax consequences to holders
that are subject to special rules, including:
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This summary does not address any aspect of U.S. federal non-income tax laws, such as gift or
estate tax laws, or state, local or non-U.S. tax laws. Additionally, this discussion does not
consider the tax treatment of partnerships or other pass-through entities or persons who hold our
common stock or warrants through such entities. If a partnership (or other entity classified as a
partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes) is the beneficial owner of our common stock or
warrants, the U.S. federal income tax treatment of a partner in the partnership generally will
depend on the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership.
We have not sought, nor will we seek, a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service, or the IRS,
or an opinion of counsel as to any U.S. federal income tax consequence described herein. The IRS
may disagree with the description herein, and its determination may be upheld by a court.
BECAUSE OF THE COMPLEXITY OF THE TAX LAWS AND BECAUSE THE TAX CONSEQUENCES TO ANY PARTICULAR
HOLDER OF OUR COMMON STOCK AND WARRANTS MAY BE AFFECTED BY MATTERS NOT DISCUSSED HEREIN, EACH SUCH
HOLDER IS URGED TO CONSULT WITH ITS TAX ADVISOR WITH RESPECT TO THE SPECIFIC TAX CONSEQUENCES OF
THE OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF OUR COMMON STOCK AND WARRANTS, INCLUDING THE APPLICABILITY AND
EFFECT OF STATE, LOCAL AND NON-U.S. TAX LAWS, AS WELL AS U.S. FEDERAL TAX LAWS.
U.S. Holders
Taxation of Distributions Paid on Common Stock
Subject to the passive foreign investment company, or PFIC, rules discussed below, a U.S.
Holder generally will be required to include in gross income the amount of any distribution paid on
our common stock. A distribution on such common stock should be treated as a dividend for U.S.
federal income tax purposes to the extent the distribution is paid out of our current or
accumulated earnings and profits (as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles). Such
dividend should not be eligible for the dividends-received deduction generally allowed to U.S.
corporations in respect of dividends received from other U.S. corporations. Distributions in excess
of such earnings and profits should be applied against and reduce the U.S. Holders tax basis in
our common stock (but not below zero) and, to the extent in excess of such basis, should be treated
as gain from the sale or exchange of such common stock.
With respect to non-corporate U.S. Holders of our common stock, for taxable years beginning
before January 1, 2011, dividends may be taxed at the lower rate applicable to long-term capital
gains (see the section entitled Taxation on the Disposition of Common Stock and Warrants,
below) provided that (1) our common stock is readily tradable on an established securities market
in the United States, (2) we are not a PFIC, as discussed below, for either the taxable year in
which the dividend was paid or the preceding taxable year, and (3) certain holding period
requirements are met. Under published IRS guidance, for purposes of clause (1) above, common stock
is considered to be readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States only
if it is listed on certain exchanges, which include the Nasdaq Stock Market. We expect that our
stock will be listed on the Nasdaq
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Stock Market. Nevertheless, you should consult with your own tax
advisors regarding the availability of the lower capital gains tax rate for any dividends paid with
respect to our common stock.
Taxation on the Disposition of Common Stock and Warrants
Upon a sale or other taxable disposition of our common stock or warrants (which, in general,
would include a redemption of our common stock or warrants), and subject to the PFIC rules
discussed below, a U.S. Holder generally should recognize capital gain or loss in an amount equal
to the difference between the amount realized on such disposition and the U.S. Holders tax basis
in the common stock or warrants. See the section entitled Exercise or Lapse of a Warrant below
for a discussion regarding a U.S. Holders tax basis in the common stock acquired pursuant to the
exercise of a warrant.
Capital gains recognized by a U.S. Holder generally are subject to U.S. federal income tax at
the same rate as ordinary income, except that long-term capital gains recognized by a non-corporate
U.S. Holder are generally subject to U.S. federal income tax at a maximum rate of 15% for taxable
years beginning before January 1, 2011, and 20% thereafter. Capital gain or loss will constitute
long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holders holding period under the Code for the common
stock or warrants exceeds one year. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to various
limitations.
Exercise or Lapse of a Warrant
Subject to the PFIC rules discussed below, a U.S. Holder generally should not recognize gain
or loss upon the exercise of a warrant to acquire our common stock. Common stock acquired pursuant
to the exercise of a warrant for cash generally should have a tax basis equal to the U.S. Holders
tax basis in the warrant, increased by the amount paid to exercise the warrant. The holding period
of such common stock generally should begin on the day after the date of exercise of the warrant.
If the terms of a warrant provide for any adjustment to the number of shares of common stock for
which the warrant may be exercised or to the exercise price of the warrants, such adjustment may,
under certain circumstances, result in a constructive distribution that could be taxable as a
dividend to the U.S. Holder of the warrant. Conversely, the absence of an appropriate adjustment
similarly may result in a constructive distribution that could be taxable as a dividend to the U.S.
Holders of our common stock. See the section entitled Taxation of Distributions Paid on Common
Stock above. If a warrant is allowed to lapse unexercised, a U.S. Holder generally should
recognize a capital loss equal to such holders tax basis in the warrant. U.S. Holders should
consult with their own tax advisors concerning the effect of any adjustment provisions contained in
our warrants.
Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules
A foreign corporation will be a PFIC if at least 75% of its gross income in a taxable year,
including its pro rata share of the gross income of any company in which it is considered to own at
least 25% of the shares by value, is passive income. Alternatively, a foreign corporation will be a
PFIC if at least 50% of its assets in a taxable year, ordinarily determined based on fair market
value and averaged quarterly over the year, including its pro rata share of the assets of any
company in which it is considered to own at least 25% of the shares by value, are held for the
production of, or produce, passive income. Passive income generally includes dividends, interest,
rents, royalties, and gains from the disposition of passive assets.
Based on the current and expected composition of the assets and income of us and our
subsidiaries, it is not anticipated that we will be treated as a PFIC. Although there is no legal
authority directly on point, such position is based principally on the view that, for purposes of
determining whether we are a PFIC, the gross income we derive (or are deemed to derive) from the
time chartering and voyage chartering activities of our wholly owned subsidiaries should constitute
service income, rather than rental income. We intend to take the position that such income does not
constitute passive income and that the assets owned and operated by us or our subsidiaries in
connection with the production of such income (in particular, the vessels) do not constitute
passive assets under the PFIC rules. While there is analogous legal authority supporting this
position, consisting of case law and IRS pronouncements concerning the characterization of income
derived from time charters and voyage charters as services income for other tax purposes, in the
absence of any direct legal authority specifically relating to the statutory provisions
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PFICs, the IRS or a court could disagree with such position. Our actual PFIC status for any taxable
year will not be determinable until after the end of the taxable year, and, accordingly, there can
be no assurance that we will not be considered a PFIC for the current taxable year or any future
taxable year.
If we were a PFIC for any taxable year during which a U.S. Holder held our common stock or
warrants, and such U.S. Holder did not make a timely qualified electing fund, or QEF, election for
the first taxable year of its holding period for the common stock or mark-to-market election, as
described below, such holder should be subject to special rules with respect to:
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any excess distribution made to the U.S. Holder (generally, any distributions to
such holder during a taxable year that are greater than 125% of the average annual distributions
received by such holder in respect of our common stock during the three preceding taxable years or,
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the amount allocated to the taxable year in which the U.S. Holder recognized the gain
or received the excess distribution, or to any taxable year prior to the first taxable year in
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In addition, if we were a PFIC, a distribution to a U.S. Holder that is characterized as a
dividend and is not an excess distribution generally should not be eligible for the reduced rate of
tax applicable to certain dividends paid before 2011 to non-corporate U.S. Holders, as discussed
above. Furthermore, if we were a PFIC, a U.S. Holder that acquires our common stock or warrants
from a deceased U.S. Holder who dies before January 1, 2010, generally should be denied the step-up
of U.S. federal income tax basis in such stock or warrants to their fair market value at the date
of the deceased holders death. Instead, such U.S. Holder would have a tax basis in such stock or
warrants equal to the deceased holders tax basis, if lower.
In general, a U.S. Holder may avoid the PFIC tax consequences described above in respect of
our common stock by making a timely QEF election to include in income such holders pro rata share
of our net capital gains (as long-term capital gain) and other earnings and profits (as ordinary
income), on a current basis, in each case whether or not distributed. A U.S. Holder may make a
separate election to defer the payment of taxes on undistributed income inclusions under the QEF
rules, but if deferred, any such taxes will be subject to an interest charge.
A U.S. Holder may not make a QEF election or, as described below, a mark-to-market election
with respect to our warrants. As a result, if a U.S. Holder sells or otherwise disposes of a
warrant to purchase our common stock (other than upon exercise of a warrant), any gain recognized
on such disposition generally should be subject to the special tax and interest charge rules
treating the gain as an excess distribution, as described above, if we were a PFIC at any time
during the period the U.S. Holder held the warrants.
If a U.S. Holder that exercises such warrants properly makes a QEF election with respect to
the newly acquired common stock (or has previously made a QEF
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stock), the QEF election should apply to the newly acquired common stock, but the adverse tax
consequences relating to PFIC shares, adjusted to take into account the current inclusions from the
QEF election, generally should continue to apply with respect to such newly acquired common stock
(which generally will be deemed to have a holding period for the purposes of the PFIC rules that
includes the period that the U.S. Holder held the warrants), unless the holder makes a purging
election. The purging election creates a deemed sale of such stock at its fair market value. The
gain recognized by the holder by reason of the purging election should be subject to the special
tax and interest charge rules treating the gain as an excess distribution, as described above. As a
result of the purging election, a U.S. Holder should have a new basis and holding period in the
common stock acquired upon the exercise of the warrants for purposes of the PFIC rules.
The QEF election is made on a shareholder-by-shareholder basis and, once made, can be revoked
only with the consent of the IRS. A U.S. Holder generally makes a QEF election by attaching a
completed IRS Form 8621
(Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund),
including the information provided in a PFIC annual information statement, to a timely filed U.S.
federal income tax return for the tax year to which the election relates. Retroactive QEF elections
may only be made by filing a protective statement with such return or with the consent of the IRS.
In order to comply with the requirements of a QEF election, a U.S. Holder must receive certain
information from us. There is no assurance, however, that we will have timely knowledge of our
status as a PFIC in the future or that we will be willing or able to provide a U.S. Holder with the
information needed to support a QEF election.
If a U.S. Holder makes a QEF election with respect to our common stock, and the special tax
and interest charge rules do not apply to such stock (because of a timely QEF election for the
first tax year of the U.S. Holders holding period for such stock or a purge of the PFIC taint
pursuant to a purging election), any gain recognized on the appreciation of such stock generally
should be taxable as capital gain and no interest charge should be imposed. As discussed above, if
a U.S. Holder has made a QEF election, such holder should be currently taxed on its pro rata share
of the our earnings and profits, whether or not distributed. In such case, a subsequent
distribution of such earnings and profits that were previously included in income should not be
taxable as a dividend. The U.S. Holders tax basis in shares will be increased by amounts that are
included in income pursuant to the QEF election and decreased by amounts distributed but not taxed
as dividends under the above rules. Similar basis adjustments apply to property if by reason of
holding such property the U.S. Holder is treated under the applicable attribution rules as owning
shares in a PFIC with respect to which a QEF election was made.
Although a determination as to our PFIC status will be made annually, an initial determination
that we are a PFIC generally should apply for subsequent years if the U.S. Holder held our common
stock or warrants while we were a PFIC, whether or not we met the test for PFIC status in those
subsequent years. However, if a U.S. Holder makes the QEF election discussed above for the first
tax year in which the such holder holds (or is deemed to hold) our common stock and for which we
are determined to be a PFIC, such holder should not be subject to the PFIC tax and interest charge
rules (or the denial of basis step-up at death) discussed above with respect to such stock. In
addition, such U.S. Holder should not be subject to the QEF inclusion regime with respect to such
stock for the tax years in which we are not a PFIC. On the other hand, if the QEF election is not
effective for each of the tax years in which we are a PFIC and the U.S. Holder holds (or is deemed
to hold) our common stock, the PFIC rules discussed above will continue to apply to such stock
unless the holder makes a purging election and pays the tax and interest charge with respect to the
gain inherent in such stock attributable to the pre-QEF election period.
Alternatively, if a U.S. Holder owns common stock in a PFIC that is treated as marketable
stock, the U.S. Holder may make a mark-to-market election. If the U.S. Holder makes a valid
mark-to-market election for the first tax year in which the U.S. Holder holds (or is deemed to
hold) our common stock and for which we are determined to be a PFIC, such holder generally should
not be subject to the PFIC rules described above in respect of such common stock. Instead, the U.S.
Holder generally should include as ordinary income each year the excess, if any, of the fair market
value of our common stock at the end of such holders taxable year over its tax basis in our common
stock. The U.S. Holder also should be allowed to take an ordinary loss in respect of the excess, if
any, of its tax basis in our common stock over the fair market value of such stock at the end of
such holders taxable year (but only to the extent of the net amount of previously included income
as a result of the mark-to-market election). The U.S. Holders tax basis in our common stock will
be adjusted to reflect any such income or loss amounts, and any
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or other taxable disposition of the common stock should be treated as ordinary income.
Currently, a mark-to-market election may not be made with respect to warrants. As a result, if
a U.S. Holder exercises a warrant and properly makes a mark-to-market election with respect to the
newly acquired common stock (or has previously made a mark-to-market election in respect of our
common stock), the PFIC tax and interest charge rules generally should apply to any gain deemed
recognized by such holder under the mark-to-market rules for the first tax year for which such
election applies in respect of such newly acquired stock (which generally should be deemed to have
a holding period for purposes of the PFIC rules that includes the period such holder held the
warrants).
The mark-to-market election generally is available only for stock that is regularly traded on
a national securities exchange that is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(e.g., the Nasdaq Stock Market) or on a foreign exchange or market that the IRS determines has
rules sufficient to ensure that the market price represents a legitimate and sound fair market
value. While we expect that our common stock will be regularly traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market,
there can be no assurance of that. U.S. Holders should consult with their own tax advisors
regarding the availability and tax consequences of a mark-to-market election in respect of our
common stock under their particular circumstances.
If we are a PFIC and, at any time, have a non-U.S. subsidiary that is classified as a PFIC, a
U.S. Holder generally should be deemed to own a portion of the shares of such lower-tier PFIC, and
generally could incur liability for the deferred tax and interest charge described above if we
receive a distribution from, or dispose of all or part of our interest in, the lower-tier PFIC.
There is no assurance, however, that we will have timely knowledge of the status of any such
subsidiary as a PFIC in the future or that we will be willing or able to provide a U.S. Holder with
the information needed to support a QEF election with respect to a lower-tier PFIC. U.S. Holders
are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding the tax issues raised by lower-tier PFICs.
If a U.S. Holder owns (or is deemed to own) stock in a PFIC during any year, such holder may
have to file an IRS Form 8621 (whether or not a QEF or mark-to-market election is made).
The rules dealing with PFICs and with the QEF and mark-to-market elections are very complex
and are affected by various factors in addition to those described above. Accordingly, U.S. Holders
should consult their own tax advisors concerning the application of the PFIC rules to our common
stock and warrants under their particular circumstances.
Non-U.S. Holders
Dividends paid to a Non-U.S. Holder with respect to our common stock generally should not be
subject to U.S. federal income tax, unless the dividends are effectively connected with the
Non-U.S. Holders conduct of a trade or business within the United States (and, if required by an
applicable income tax treaty, are attributable to a permanent establishment or fixed base that such
holder maintains in the United States).
In addition, a Non-U.S. Holder generally should not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on
any gain attributable to a sale or other disposition of our common stock or warrants unless such
gain is effectively connected with its conduct of a trade or business in the United States (and, if
required by an applicable income tax treaty, is attributable to a permanent establishment or fixed
base that such holder maintains in the United States) or the Non-U.S. Holder is an individual who
is present in the United States for 183 days or more in the taxable year of sale or other
disposition and certain other conditions are met (in which case such gain from United States
sources may be subject to tax at a 30% rate or a lower applicable tax treaty rate).
Dividends and gains that are effectively connected with the Non-U.S. Holders conduct of a
trade or business in the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, are
attributable to a permanent establishment or fixed base in the United States) generally should be
subject to tax in the same manner as for a U.S. Holder and, if the Non-U.S. Holder is a corporation
for U.S. federal income tax purposes, it also may be subject to an additional branch profits tax at
a 30% rate or a lower applicable tax treaty rate.
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Backup Withholding and Information Reporting
In general, information reporting for U.S. federal income tax purposes should apply to
distributions made on our common stock within the United States to a non-corporate U.S. Holder and
to the proceeds from sales and other dispositions of our common stock or warrants to or through a
U.S. office of a broker by a non-corporate U.S. Holder. Payments made (and sales and other
dispositions effected at an office) outside the United States will be subject to information
reporting in limited circumstances.
In addition, backup withholding of U.S. federal income tax, currently at a rate of 28%,
generally should apply to distributions paid on our common stock to a non-corporate U.S. Holder and
the proceeds from sales and other dispositions of our common stock or warrants by a non-corporate
U.S. Holder, who:
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in certain circumstances, fails to comply with applicable certification requirements. |
A Non-U.S. Holder generally may eliminate the requirement for information reporting and backup
withholding by providing certification of its foreign status, under penalties of perjury, on a duly
executed applicable IRS Form W-8 or by otherwise establishing an exemption.
Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Rather, the amount of any backup withholding
generally should be allowed as a credit against a U.S. Holders or a Non-U.S. Holders U.S. federal
income tax liability and may entitle such holder to a refund, provided that certain required
information is timely furnished to the IRS.
Marshall Islands Taxation
Seanergy is incorporated in the Marshall Islands. Under current Marshall Islands law, Seanergy
is not subject to tax on income or capital gains, no Marshall Islands withholding tax will be
imposed upon payment of dividends by Seanergy to its shareholders, and holders of common stock or
warrants of Seanergy that are not residents of or domiciled or carrying on any commercial activity
in the Marshall Islands will not be subject to Marshall Islands tax on the sale or other
disposition of such common stock or warrants.
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EXPENSES RELATING TO THIS OFFERING
Set forth below is an itemization of the total expenses that we expect to incur in connection
with this distribution. With the exception of the SEC registration fee, all amounts are estimates.
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SEC registration fee(1) |
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$ |
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Printing expenses |
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115,000 |
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Legal fees and expenses |
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50,000 |
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Accounting fees and expenses |
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85,000 |
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Miscellaneous |
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1,500 |
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Total |
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251,500 |
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Previously paid in connection with the filing of the original registration statements on Form F-1. |
The above expenses will be paid by us.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the securities offered in this prospectus are being passed upon for us by
Reeder & Simpson, P.C., Piraeus, Greece.
EXPERTS
The financial statements of Seanergy Maritime Corp. as of and for the year ended December 31,
2007 and the period from August 15, 2006 (Inception) to December 31, 2006 included in this
prospectus and in the registration statement have been audited by Weinberg & Company, P.A.,
independent registered public accounting firm, to the extent and for the period set forth in their
report appearing elsewhere in this prospectus and in the registration statement. The financial
statements and the report of Weinberg & Company, P.A. are included in reliance upon their report
given upon the authority of Weinberg & Company, P.A. as experts in auditing and accounting.
The consolidated financial statements of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to
Seanergy Maritime Corp.) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008, have been included herein
and in this registration statement in reliance upon the report of KPMG Certified Auditors A.E.,
independent registered public accounting firm, appearing elsewhere herein and upon the authority of
said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
The combined financial statements of Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline
Universal Ltd., Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A. (together,
the Group) as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 and for each of the years in the three-year period
ended December 31, 2007, prepared in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as
issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, have been included herein and in this
registration statement in reliance upon the report of KPMG Certified Auditors A.E., independent
registered public accounting firm, appearing elsewhere herein and upon the authority of said firm
as experts in accounting and auditing. Such report contains an explanatory paragraph stating that
the combined financial statements referred to above present the aggregated financial information of
the six vessel-owning companies and an allocation of long-term debt and that the combined financial
statements may not necessarily be indicative of the Groups financial position, results of
operations, or cash flows had the Group operated as a separate entity during the period presented
or for future periods.
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INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Effective December 18, 2008, the audit committee of Seanergy Maritime dismissed Seanergy
Maritimes principal accountant, Weinberg & Company, P.A. (Weinberg).
The termination of Weinberg is not a result of any disagreements with Weinberg on any matter
of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or
procedure. Weinbergs report on Seanergy Maritimes financial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2007, period from August 15, 2006 (Inception) to December 31, 2006, and August 15,
2006 (Inception) to December 31, 2007, did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of
opinion nor was such report qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting
principles.
Further to Seanergy Maritimes transfer of its accounting functions to Greece, it retained
KPMG Certified Auditors A.E. in Athens, Greece as its new independent registered public accounting
firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We have filed with the SEC post effective amendment no. 1 to a registration statement on Form F-1,
which includes exhibits, schedules and amendments, under the Securities Act, with respect to this
offering of our securities. Although this prospectus, which forms a part of the registration
statement, contains all material information included in the registration statement, parts of the
registration statement have been omitted as permitted by rules and regulations of the SEC. We refer
you to the registration statement and its exhibits for further information about us, our securities
and this offering. The registration statement and its exhibits, as well as our other reports filed
with the SEC, can be inspected and copied at the SECs public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E.,
Washington, D.C. 20549-1004. The public may obtain information about the operation of the public
reference room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, the SEC maintains a web site at
http://www.sec.gov which contains the Form F-1 and other reports, proxy and information statements
and information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Consolidated Financial Statements of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.
(successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries |
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F-2 |
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F-3 |
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F-4 |
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F-5 |
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F-6 |
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F-7 |
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F-8 |
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Combined Financial Statements of Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline
Universal Ltd., Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A., and Kalithea Maritime S.A. |
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F-36 |
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F-37 |
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F-38 |
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F-39 |
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F-40 |
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F-41 |
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Unaudited
Combined Interim Financial Statements: |
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F-60 |
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F-61 |
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F-62 |
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F-63 |
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F-64 |
F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and the Shareholders
of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.)
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.
(successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and its subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31,
2008, and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders equity, and cash flows
for the year then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the
Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to
Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008 and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles.
/s/ KPMG Certified Auditors A.E.
Athens, Greece
March 27, 2009
F-2
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
Seanergy Maritime Corp.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Seanergy Maritime Corp. (the Company) as of
December 31, 2007, and the related statements of operations, shareholders equity and cash flows
for the year ended December 31, 2007 and the period from August 15, 2006 (Inception) to December
31, 2006. These (Inception) financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our
audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Seanergy Maritime Corp. as of December 31, 2007, and the
results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2007 and the period
from August 15, 2006 (Inception) to December 31, 2006, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
/s/ Weinberg & Company, P.A.
Weinberg & Company, P.A.
Boca Raton, Florida
March 12, 2008
F-3
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and
subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
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Notes |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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6 |
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27,543 |
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2,211 |
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Money market funds held in trust |
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6 |
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232,923 |
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Advances (trade) to related party |
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7 |
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577 |
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Inventories |
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872 |
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Prepaid insurance expenses |
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574 |
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79 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets related parties |
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4 |
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248 |
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Total current assets |
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29,814 |
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235,213 |
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Fixed assets: |
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Vessels, net |
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8 |
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345,622 |
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Office equipment, net |
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8 |
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9 |
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Total fixed assets |
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345,631 |
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Other assets |
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Deferred finance charges |
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9 |
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2,757 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
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378,202 |
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235,213 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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12 |
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27,750 |
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Trade accounts and other payables |
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674 |
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588 |
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Due to underwriters |
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13 |
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419 |
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5,407 |
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Accrued expenses |
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541 |
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Accrued interest |
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166 |
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Accrued charges on convertible promissory note due to shareholders |
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11 |
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420 |
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Deferred revenue related party |
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10 |
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3,029 |
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Total current liabilities |
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32,999 |
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5,995 |
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Long-term debt, net of current portion |
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12 |
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184,595 |
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Convertible promissory note due to shareholders |
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11 |
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29,043 |
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Total liabilities |
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246,637 |
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5,995 |
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Common
stock subject to possible redemption 8,084,999 shares at
$10.00 per share |
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13 |
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80,849 |
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Consolidated shareholders equity: |
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Preferred
stock, $0.0001 par value; authorized 1,000,000
shares; issued none |
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13 |
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Common stock, $0.0001 par value; authorized shares -89,000,000;
issued and outstanding (2008: 22,361,227 shares; 2007: 28,600,000
shares, inclusive of 8,084,999 shares subject to possible
redemption) |
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13 |
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2 |
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3 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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13 |
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166,361 |
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146,925 |
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Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) |
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(34,798 |
) |
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1,441 |
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Total consolidated shareholders equity |
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131,565 |
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148,369 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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16 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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378,202 |
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235,213 |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-4
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and
subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the period from August 15,
2006 (Inception)
to December 31, 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
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Year ended |
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Year ended |
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August 15, 2006 to |
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Notes |
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December 31, 2008 |
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December 31, 2007 |
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December 31, 2006 |
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Revenues: |
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Vessel revenue related party |
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35,333 |
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Commissions related party |
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3 |
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(880 |
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Vessel revenue related party, net |
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|
17 |
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34,453 |
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Expenses: |
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Direct voyage expenses |
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18 |
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(151 |
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Vessel operating expenses |
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19 |
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(3,180 |
) |
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Voyage expenses related party |
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3 |
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(440 |
) |
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Management fees related party |
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3 |
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(388 |
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|
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General and administration expenses |
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|
20 |
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|
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(1,840 |
) |
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(445 |
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(5 |
) |
General and administration expenses
related party |
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|
21 |
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|
|
(430 |
) |
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Depreciation |
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8 |
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(9,929 |
) |
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Goodwill impairment loss |
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5 |
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(44,795 |
) |
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Vessels impairment loss |
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8 |
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(4,530 |
) |
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Operating (loss) |
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(31,230 |
) |
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(445 |
) |
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(5 |
) |
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Other expenses: |
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Interest and finance costs |
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|
22 |
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(3,895 |
) |
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(45 |
) |
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Interest and finance costs shareholders |
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9,11 |
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(182 |
) |
|
|
(13 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Interest income money market funds |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,361 |
|
|
|
1,948 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
Foreign currency exchange gains
(losses), net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(39 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(755 |
) |
|
|
1,890 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(31,985 |
) |
|
|
1,445 |
|
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income per common share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
(1.21 |
) |
|
|
0.12 |
|
|
|
(0.00 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
(1.21 |
) |
|
|
0.10 |
|
|
|
(0.00 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
26,452,291 |
|
|
|
11,754,095 |
|
|
|
7,264,893 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
26,452,291 |
|
|
|
15,036,283 |
|
|
|
7,264,893 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-5
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and
subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity
For the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the period from August 15,
2006 (Inception) to December 31, 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional |
|
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
Stock # of |
|
|
|
Par |
|
|
paid-in |
|
|
(Accumulated |
|
|
shareholders |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
value |
|
|
capital |
|
|
deficit) |
|
|
equity |
|
Balance, August 15, 2006 (Inception) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sale of shares to founding
shareholders at $0.0034 per share |
|
|
7,264,893 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
24 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25 |
|
Net loss for the period from August
15, 2006 (Inception) to December
31, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance December 31, 2006 |
|
|
7,264,893 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
24 |
|
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
21 |
|
Shares surrendered and cancelled |
|
|
(1,764,893 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of shares and warrants in
private placement and public
offering, net of offering costs
of $18,063 |
|
|
23,100,000 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
227,350 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
227,352 |
|
Capital contributed by founding
shareholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
400 |
|
Shares reclassified to Common
stock subject to mandatory
redemption |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(80,849 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(80,849 |
) |
Net income for the year ended
December 31, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,445 |
|
|
|
1,445 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2007 |
|
|
28,600,000 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
146,925 |
|
|
|
1,441 |
|
|
|
148,369 |
|
Net (loss) for the year ended
December 31, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(31,985 |
) |
|
|
(31,985 |
) |
Dividends paid (Note 14) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,254 |
) |
|
|
(4,254 |
) |
Reclassification of common stock no
longer subject to redemption (Note
13) |
|
|
(6,370,773 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,144 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,144 |
|
Reversal of underwriter fees
forfeited to redeeming shareholders
(Note 13) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,433 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,433 |
|
Liquidation and dissolution common
stock exchange (Note 25) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warrants exercised (Note 13) |
|
|
132,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
858 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
858 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance December 31, 2008 |
|
|
22,361,227 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
166,361 |
|
|
|
(34,798 |
) |
|
|
131,565 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-6
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the period from August 15, 2006 (Inception)
to December 31,
2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Period from August |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15, 2006 (inception) |
|
|
|
Year ended |
|
|
Year ended |
|
|
to December 31, |
|
|
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
|
December 31, 2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Cash flows from operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income |
|
|
(31,985 |
) |
|
|
1,445 |
|
|
|
(4 |
) |
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment of goodwill |
|
|
44,795 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment of vessels |
|
|
4,530 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
|
9,929 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of deferred finance charges |
|
|
224 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase)
decrease in
Advances (trade) to related party |
|
|
(577 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories |
|
|
(872 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid insurance expenses |
|
|
(495 |
) |
|
|
(60 |
) |
|
|
(20 |
) |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets related parties |
|
|
(248 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade accounts and other payables |
|
|
86 |
|
|
|
155 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
Due to underwriters |
|
|
(3,555 |
) |
|
|
46 |
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
541 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued interest on convertible note due to shareholders |
|
|
132 |
|
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
1 |
|
Accrued interest |
|
|
166 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred revenue related party |
|
|
3,029 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
|
|
25,700 |
|
|
|
1,585 |
|
|
|
(20 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired of $NIL |
|
|
(375,833 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in trust account from interest earned on funds held in trust |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,923 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Funds placed in (used from) trust account from offerings |
|
|
232,923 |
|
|
|
(231,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Additions to office furniture and equipment |
|
|
(9 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(142,919 |
) |
|
|
(232,923 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from initial sale of common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25 |
|
Gross proceeds from private placement |
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,415 |
|
|
|
|
|
Gross proceeds from public offering |
|
|
|
|
|
|
231,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Payment of offering costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,796 |
) |
|
|
(75 |
) |
Redemption of common shares |
|
|
(63,705 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from warrants exercised |
|
|
858 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from long term debt and revolving facility |
|
|
219,845 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayment of long term debt |
|
|
(7,500 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends paid |
|
|
(4,254 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from shareholders loans |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
350 |
|
Repayment of shareholders loans |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(451 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Advances from shareholders, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
25 |
|
|
|
76 |
|
Deferred finance charges |
|
|
(2,693 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
|
142,551 |
|
|
|
233,193 |
|
|
|
376 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in cash |
|
|
25,332 |
|
|
|
1,855 |
|
|
|
356 |
|
Cash at beginning of period |
|
|
2,211 |
|
|
|
356 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash at end of period |
|
|
27,543 |
|
|
|
2,211 |
|
|
|
356 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
|
3,402 |
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income taxes (U.S. source income taxes) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital contributed by founding shareholders in the form of legal fees paid |
|
|
|
|
|
|
400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in accrued offering costs and placement fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,610 |
|
|
|
181 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount of forfeited underwriters fee |
|
|
1,433 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholder advances converted to notes payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
101 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock subject to possible redemption |
|
|
|
|
|
|
80,849 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Par value of common stock surrendered and cancelled |
|
|
|
|
|
|
176 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of $28,250 convertible promissory note due to shareholders (fair value at issue) |
|
|
29,043 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Arrangement fee on convertible promissory note due to shareholders |
|
|
288 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock no longer subject to redemption |
|
|
17,144 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-7
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
1. Basis of Presentation and General Information:
Seanergy Maritime Corp. was incorporated in the Marshall Islands on August 15, 2006, originally
under the name Seanergy Maritime Acquisition Corp., as a blank check company formed to acquire,
through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition or other similar business combination,
one or more businesses in the maritime shipping industry or related industries. Seanergy Maritime
Acquisition Corp. changed its name to Seanergy Maritime Corp. on February 20, 2007. Seanergy
Maritime Corp. formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Seanergy Merger Corp., under the laws of the
Marshall Islands on January 4, 2008. Seanergy Merger Corp. changed its name to Seanergy Maritime
Holdings Corp. (Seanergy or the Company) on July 11, 2008. Seanergy is engaged in the
transportation of dry-bulk cargo through the ownership and operation of dry-bulk carriers.
Seanergy Maritime Corp. as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 and until the date of the business
combination had not yet commenced any business operations and was therefore considered a
corporation in the development stage. All activity through to the date of the business
combination, August 28, 2008, related to Seanergy Maritime Corp.s formation and capital raising
efforts, as described below. Seanergy Maritime Corp. was subject to the risks associated with
development stage companies.
On January 27, 2009, Seanergy Maritime Corp. was liquidated and in connection with its liquidation
and dissolution, it distributed to each of its holders of its common stock, one share of common
stock of Seanergy for each share of Seanergy Maritime Corp. common stock owned by the holder, which
resulted in a decrease in common stock and was given retrospective effect. All outstanding
warrants and the underwriters unit purchase option of Seanergy Maritime Corp. concurrently became
obligations of Seanergy (see Note 25).
The accompanying consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008
include the accounts of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and
its acquired wholly owned subsidiaries and the results of operations and cash flows from the period
August 28, 2008 (the date of the completion of the business combination) to December 31, 2008 (see
also Note 5). The accompanying consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2007 and for
the period from August 15, 2006 (date of inception) through December 31, 2006 include the accounts
of Seanergy Maritime Corp.
On September 28, 2007, Seanergy Maritime Corp., pursuant to its public offering, sold 23,100,000
units, which included 1,100,000 units issued upon the partial exercise of the underwriters
over-allotment option, at a price of $10.00 per unit (see also Note 13(a)).
On September 28, 2007, and prior to the consummation of the public offering described above,
Seanergy Maritime Corp.s executive officers purchased from Seanergy Maritime Corp. an aggregate of
16,016,667 warrants at $0.90 per warrant in a Private Placement (see also Note 13(d)).
On May 20, 2008 companies affiliated with certain members of the Restis family (the Restis
affiliated shareholders) collectively acquired a 9.62% interest in Seanergy Maritime Corp. for
$25,000 in cash from its existing shareholders and officers (the Founders) via the acquisition of
2,750,000 shares of the common stock of Seanergy Maritime Corp. and 8,008,334 warrants to purchase
shares of Seanergy Maritime Corp.s common stock. The common stock is subject to an Escrow
Agreement dated September 24, 2007 entered into by the Founders pursuant to which the shares remain
in escrow with an escrow agent until the date that is 12 months after the consummation of a
business combination (the Business Combination). The warrants were subject to a lock-up
agreement dated September 24, 2007 also entered into by the Founders pursuant to which the warrants
would not be transferred until the consummation of the Business Combination.
On May 20, 2008 Seanergy Maritime Corp. and Seanergy entered into a Master Agreement (the Master
Agreement), to purchase an aggregate of six dry bulk vessels from companies affiliated with
certain members of the Restis family, for an aggregate purchase price of (i) $367,031 in cash, (ii)
$28,250 in the form of a convertible promissory note due in May 2010, and (iii) up to 4,308,075
shares of Seanergy common stock subject to Seanergy meeting certain Earnings Before Interest,
Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA), target of $72,000 to be earned between October 1,
2008 and September 30, 2009. Information on the six dry bulk vessels acquired follows:
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Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
1. Basis of Presentation and General Information (continued):
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Valdis Marine Corp.
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African Oryx
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Bahamas
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Goldie Navigation Ltd.
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African Zebra
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Upon the execution of the Master Agreement, Seanergys board of directors consisted of seven
persons and was increased to thirteen persons on December 18, 2008. Through May 20, 2010, the
Restis affiliated shareholders, on the one hand, and the Founders, on the other hand, have agreed
to vote or cause to be voted, certain shares they own or control in Seanergy so as to cause (i) six
people named by the Restis affiliated shareholders to be elected to the board of directors (ii) six
people named by the Founders to be elected to the board of directors, and (iii) one person jointly
selected by the Restis affiliated shareholders and the Founders, to be elected to the board of
directors.
On August 26, 2008 Seanergy obtained shareholder approval for the business combination including
the purchase of the six vessels which became effective on August 28, 2008. Shareholders of
6,514,175 common stock voted against the vessel acquisition. Of the shareholders voting against
the vessel acquisition, the shareholders of 6,370,773 common stock demanded redemption of their
shares and were paid $63,707, or $10.00 per share, which included a forfeited portion of the
deferred underwriters contingent fee amounting to $1,433.
On August 28, 2008 the shareholders of Seanergy Maritime Corp. also approved a proposal for the
dissolution and liquidation of Seanergy Maritime Corp. which became effective on January 27, 2009.
In connection with the liquidation and dissolution, Seanergy Maritime Corp. distributed to each of
its holders of its common stock, one share of common stock of Seanergy for each share of Seanergy
Maritime Corp. common stock owned by the holder, resulting in a decrease in common stock of six
hundred and thirty seven dollars, which was given retrospective effect in 2008. In addition, all
outstanding warrants of Seanergy Maritime Corp. concurrently became obligations of Seanergy. As a
result, the authorized capital of the Company becomes that of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. and
amounts to 100,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share (see Note 25).
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. began operations on August 28, 2008 with the delivery of its first
three vessels; Davakis G., Delos Ranger and African Oryx. On September 11, 2008, Seanergy took
delivery of its vessel Bremen Max and on September 25, 2008, Seanergy took delivery of its vessels
Hamburg Max and African Zebra.
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Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
1. Basis of Presentation and General Information (continued):
The wholly-owned subsidiaries of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime
Corp.) (the Group) included in these consolidated financial statements are as follows:
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Amazons Management Inc.
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Lagoon Shipholding Ltd.
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Cynthera Navigation Ltd.
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On various dates from June 5, 2008 to December 3, 2008 companies affiliated with members of the
Restis family purchased 13,383,915 shares of common stock from shareholders of Seanergy Maritime
Corp. or from the open market for an aggregate purchase price of $112,436.
Following the shareholders approval on August 26, 2008, the non-voting shareholders redeemed
6,370,773 shares of common stock.
The total interest of the Restis family as of December 31, 2008 amounted to approximately 72% (see
Note 3).
Seanergy Maritime Corp. common stock and warrants started trading on NASDAQ Market on October 15,
2008 under the symbols SHIP and SHIP.W, respectively. Previously, the common stock and
warrants were listed on the American Stock Exchange up to October 14, 2008.
2. Significant Accounting Policies:
(a) Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (US GAAP) and include the accounts
and operating results of Seanergy and its wholly-owned subsidiaries where Seanergy has control.
Control is presumed to exist when Seanergy through direct or indirect ownership retains the
majority of voting interest.
In addition Seanergy evaluates its relationships with other entities to identify whether they are
variable interest entities as defined by Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation
No. 46 (R) Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (FIN 46R) and to assess whether it is the
primary beneficiary of such entities. If the determination is made that the Company is the primary
beneficiary, then that entity is included in the consolidated financial statements in accordance
with FIN 46R. When the Company does not have a controlling interest in an entity, but exerts a
significant influence over the entity, the Company applies the equity method of accounting.
All significant intercompany balances and transactions and any intercompany profit or loss on
assets remaining with the Group have been eliminated in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements.
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Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
(b) Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
in the United States (US GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities
at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Significant items subject to such estimates include evaluation of relationships with other entities
to identify whether they are variable interest entities, determination of vessel useful lives,
allocation of purchase price in a business combination, determination of vessels impairment and
determination of goodwill impairment. The current economic environment has increased the level of
uncertainty inherent in those estimates and assumptions.
(c) Foreign Currency Translation
Seanergys functional currency is the United States dollar since the Companys vessels operate in
international shipping markets and therefore primarily transact business in US Dollars. The
Companys books of accounts are maintained in US Dollars. Transactions involving other currencies
are translated into the United States dollar using exchange rates, which are in effect at the time
of the transaction. At the balance sheet dates, monetary assets and liabilities, which are
denominated in other currencies, are translated to United States dollars at the foreign exchange
rate prevailing at year-end. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency translation are
reflected in the consolidated statements of operations.
(d) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Seanergy considers time deposits and all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of
three months or less to be cash equivalents. Restricted cash is excluded from cash and cash
equivalents.
(e) Inventories
Inventories consist of lubricants which are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is
determined by the first in, first out method.
(f) Vessels
Vessels are initially stated at cost, which consists of the contract price less discounts, plus any
material expenses incurred upon acquisition (delivery expenses and other expenditures to prepare
the vessel for her initial voyage) and borrowing costs incurred during the construction period.
Subsequent expenditures for conversions and major improvements are also capitalized when they
appreciably extend the life, increase the earning capacity or improve the efficiency or safety of
the vessels.
(g) Vessel Depreciation
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the
vessels, after considering the estimated salvage value. Salvage value is estimated by the Company
by taking the cost of steel times the weight of the ship noted in lightweight ton (LWT). Management
estimates the useful life of the Companys vessels to be 25 years from the date of initial delivery
from the shipyard.
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Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
(h) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Vessels)
Seanergy applies FASB Statement No. 144 Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived
Assets, which addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of
long-lived assets. Long-lived vessels are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is
recognized when the carrying amount of the long-lived asset is not recoverable and exceeds its fair
value. The carrying amount of the long-lived asset is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the
undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. Any
impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the long-lived asset
exceeds its fair value and is recorded as a reduction in the carrying value of the related asset
and a charge to operating results. Once an impairment results in a reduction in the carrying
value, the carrying value of such an asset cannot thereafter be increased. Fair value is
determined based on current market values received from independent appraisers, when available, or
from other acceptable valuation techniques such as discounted cash flows models. The Company
recorded an impairment loss of $4,530 in 2008 (see Note 8). It is considered at least reasonably
possible that continued declines in volumes, charter rates and availability of letters of credit
for customers resulting from current global economic conditions could significantly impact the
Companys future impairment estimates.
(i) Goodwill
Seanergy follows FASB Statement No. 142 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Goodwill
represents the excess of the aggregate purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable
assets acquired in business combinations accounted for under the purchase method. Goodwill is
reviewed for impairment at least annually on December 31 in accordance with the provisions of FASB
Statement No. 142. The goodwill impairment test is a two-step process. Under the first step, the
fair value of the reporting unit is compared to the carrying value of the reporting unit (including
goodwill). If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of the
reporting unit, goodwill impairment may exist, and the second step of the test is performed. Under
the second step, the implied fair value of the goodwill is compared to the carrying value of the
goodwill and an impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the carrying value of goodwill
exceeds the implied fair value of goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined by
allocating the fair value of the reporting unit in a manner similar to a purchase price allocation
in accordance with FASB Statement No. 141 Business Combinations. The residual fair value after
this allocation is the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill. Fair value of the
reporting unit is determined using a discounted cash flow analysis. If the fair value of the
reporting unit exceeds it carrying value, step two does not have to be performed. The Company
recorded an impairment loss of $44,795 in 2008 (see Note 5).
(j) Dry-Docking and Special Survey Costs
The Company follows the deferral method of accounting for dry-docking costs and special survey
costs whereby actual costs incurred which extend the economic life of the vessels are deferred and
are amortized on a straight-line basis over the period through the expected date of the next
dry-docking which is scheduled to become due in 2 to 3 years. Dry-docking costs which are not
fully amortized by the next dry-docking period are expensed.
(k) Pension and Retirement Benefit Obligations
The ship-owning companies included in the consolidation employ the crew on board the vessels under
short-term contracts (usually up to nine months) and, accordingly, they are not liable for any
pension or post-retirement benefits.
Administrative employees are covered by state-sponsored pension funds. Both employees and the
Company are required to contribute a portion of the employees gross salary to the state-sponsored
pension fund.
Upon retirement, the state-sponsored pension funds are responsible for paying the employees
retirement benefits and accordingly Seanergy has no obligation. Employers contributions for the
years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the period August 15, 2006 (inception) to December
31, 2006 amounted to $NIL, $NIL and $NIL, respectively.
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Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
(l) Commitments and Contingencies
Liabilities for loss contingencies, arising from claims, assessments, litigations, fines and
penalties, environmental and remediation obligations and other sources are recorded when it is
probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.
(m) Revenue Recognition
The Company follows Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 104, Revenue Recognition, issued by the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in December 2003. SAB 104 summarizes certain of the
SECs staff views in applying U.S. generally accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition
in financial statements. Revenue is recorded when a charter agreement exists and collection of the
related revenue is reasonably assured. Revenue is recognized as it is earned, on a straight line
basis over the duration of each time charter, as adjusted for the off hire days that the vessel
spends undergoing repairs, maintenance and upgrade work. Deferred revenue represents cash received
prior to the balance sheet date and it is related to revenue applicable to periods after such date.
Address commission of 2.5% is deducted from vessel revenue.
(n) Commissions
Commissions are paid in the same period as related charter revenues are recognized. Commissions
paid by Seanergy are included in Voyage expenses. Commissions of 1.25% are paid to Safbulk Pty Ltd
(Safbulk), an affiliate, as commercial brokerage services and 2.5% address commission is withheld
on the charter statement revenue with South African Marine Corporation S.A., (SAMC), an affiliate.
(o) Vessel voyage expenses
Vessel voyage expenses primarily consist of port, canal and bunker expenses that are unique to a
particular charter and are paid for by the charterer under time charter agreements and other
non-specified voyage expenses such as commissions that are paid by the Company.
(p) Repairs and Maintenance
All repair and maintenance expenses, including major overhauling and underwater inspection expenses
are expensed in the year incurred. Such costs are included in Vessel operating expenses in the
accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
(q) Research and Development and Advertising Costs
Research and development and advertising costs are expensed as incurred. There were no research
and development and advertising costs during 2008, 2007 and 2006.
(r) Financing Costs and Capitalized Interest
Underwriting, legal and other direct costs incurred with the issuance of long-term debt or to
refinancing existing ones are deferred and amortized to interest expense over the life of the
related debt using the effective interest method. Unamortized fees relating to loans repaid or
refinanced are expensed in the period the repayment or refinancing is made. Interest costs
incurred on debt during the construction of vessels are capitalized. There were no interest costs
capitalized as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006.
F-13
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
(s) Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized, when applicable, for the future tax consequences attributable to
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and
their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets
and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the
years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on
deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period
that includes the enactment date. Beginning with the adoption of FASB Interpretation No. 48,
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes as of January 1, 2008, the Company recognizes the effect
of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained.
Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely
of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the
change in judgment occurs. Prior to the adoption of FIN 48, the Company recognized the effect of
income tax positions only if such positions were probable of being sustained.
The Company records interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties
in general and administration expenses.
The Company is not currently subject to income taxes as Seanergy is incorporated in the Marshall
Islands. Under current Marshall Islands law, Seanergy is not subject to tax on income or capital
gains and no Marshall Islands withholding tax will be imposed upon payment of dividends by Seanergy
to its shareholders.
(t) Earnings (Losses) per Share
Seanergy computes earning per share (EPS) in accordance with FASB Statement No. 128, Earnings per
Share and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 98 (SAB 98). FASB Statement No. 128 requires companies
with complex capital structures to present basic and diluted EPS. Basic earnings (losses) per
common share are computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (losses)
per share, reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to
issue common stock were exercised or converted at the beginning of the periods presented, or
issuance date, if later. Potential common shares that have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e. those
that increase income per share or decrease loss per share) are excluded from the calculation of
diluted earnings per share.
(u) Segment Reporting
Seanergy reports financial information and evaluates its operations by total charter revenues and
not by the length of vessel employment, customer, or type of charter. As a result, management,
including the chief operating decision maker, reviews operating results solely by revenue per day
and operating results of the fleet and thus, Seanergy has determined that it operates under one
reportable segment. Furthermore, when Seanergy charters a vessel to a charterer, the charterer is
free to trade the vessel worldwide and, as a result, disclosure of geographic information is
impracticable (see Note 3(b)).
(v) Derivatives
Seanergy follows FASB Statement No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities, as amended, to account for derivatives and hedging activities, which requires that
every derivative instrument (including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts)
be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at its fair value, with
changes in the derivatives fair value recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge
accounting criteria are met. During 2008, 2007 and 2006 Seanergy did not engage in any transaction
with derivative instruments or have any hedging activities.
(w) Share-Based Compensation
Seanergy accounts for share-based payments pursuant to Statement of FASB Statement No. 123R,
Share-Based Payments. FASB Statement No. 123R requires all share-based payments, including grants
of employee stock options to employees, to be recognized as an expense in the financial statements
and that such cost be measured at the fair value of the award. As of December 31, 2008, 2007 and
2006 Seanergy did not have any share-based payments.
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Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
(x) Fair Value Measurements
On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the provisions FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value
Measurements, for fair value measurements of financial assets and financial liabilities and for
fair value measurements of nonfinancial items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the
financial statements on a recurring basis. FASB Statement No. 157 defines fair value as the price
that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants at the measurement date. FASB Statement No. 157 also establishes a
framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements (Note 24)
FASB Staff Position FAS 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157, delays the effective
date of FASB Statement No. 157 until fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 for all
nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in
the financial statements on a nonrecurring basis. In accordance with FSP FAS 157-2, the Company has
not applied the provisions of FASB Statement No. 157 to such assets and liabilities. The Company
is in the process of evaluating the impact, if any, of applying these provisions on its financial
position and results of operations.
In October 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FAS 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a
Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset is Not Active, which was effective immediately. FSP
FAS 157-3 clarifies the application of FASB Statement No. 157 in cases where the market for a
financial instrument is not active and provides an example to illustrate key considerations in
determining fair value in those circumstances. The Company has considered the guidance provided by
FSP FAS 157-3 in its determination of estimated fair values during 2008.
(y) Fair Value Option
In February 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial
Assets and Financial Liabilities which provides companies with an option to report selected
financial assets and liabilities at fair value. FASB Statement No. 159s objective is to reduce
both complexity in accounting for financial instruments and the volatility in earnings caused by
measuring related assets and liabilities differently. Generally accepted accounting principles have
required different measurement attributes for different assets and liabilities that can create
artificial volatility in earnings. FASB Statement No. 159 helps to mitigate this type of
accounting-induced volatility by enabling companies to report related assets and liabilities at
fair value, which would likely reduce the need for companies to comply with detailed rules for
hedge accounting. FASB Statement No. 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements
designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes
for similar types of assets and liabilities. FASB Statement No. 159 requires companies to provide
additional information that will help investors and other users of financial statements to more
easily understand the effect of the companys choice to use fair value on its earnings.
FASB Statement No. 159 also requires companies to display the fair value of those assets and
liabilities for which the company has chosen to use fair value on the face of the balance sheet.
FASB Statement No. 159 does not eliminate disclosure requirements included in other accounting
standards, including requirements for disclosures about fair value measurements included in FASB
Statement No. 157 and FASB Statement No. 107. FASB Statement No. 159 is effective as of the
beginning of a companys first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is
permitted as of the beginning of the previous fiscal year provided the company makes that choice in
the first 120 days of that fiscal year and also elects to apply the provisions of FASB Statement
No. 157. The Company has not opted to fair value any of its financial assets and liabilities.
(z) Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting principles
Seanergy follows FASB Statement No. 162 The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
which provides a framework, or hierarchy, for selecting the principles to be used in preparing
financial statements for non-governmental entities under US GAAP.
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Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
(aa) Recent accounting pronouncements
In December 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 141(R), Business Combinations, and FASB
Statement No. 160, Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements an amendment
to ARB No. 51. FASB Statements No. 141(R) and No. 160 require most identifiable assets,
liabilities, non-controlling interests, and goodwill acquired in a business combination to be
recorded at full fair value and require non-controlling interests (previously referred to as
minority interests) to be reported as a component of equity, which changes the accounting for
transactions with non-controlling interest holders. Both Statements are effective for periods
beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and earlier adoption is prohibited. FASB Statement No.
141(R) will be applied to business combinations occurring after the effective date. FASB Statement
No. 160 will be applied prospectively to all non-controlling interests, including any that arose
before the effective date. All of the Companys subsidiaries are wholly owned, so the adoption of
Statement 160 is not expected to impact its financial position and results of operations. Seanergy
does not have a business combination that was consummated on or after December 15, 2008.
In March 2008, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. FASB Statement No. 161 amends
and expands the disclosure requirements of FASB Statement No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities. The objective of FASB Statement No. 161 is to provide users
of financial statements with an enhanced understanding of how and why an entity uses derivative
instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under FASB
Statement No. 133 and its related interpretations, and how derivative instruments and related
hedged items affect an entitys financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. FASB
Statement No. 161 requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using
derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses on
derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative
agreements. FASB Statement No. 161 applies to all derivative financial instruments, including
bifurcated derivative instruments (and non derivative instruments that are designed and qualify as
hedging instruments pursuant to paragraphs 37 and 42 of FASB Statement No. 133) and related hedged
items accounted for under FASB Statement No. 133 and its related interpretations. FASB Statement
No. 161 also amends certain provisions of FASB Statement No. 131. FASB Statement No. 161 is
effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after
November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. FASB Statement No. 161 encourages, but does
not require, comparative disclosures for earlier periods at initial adoption. The Company does not
currently anticipate that the adoption of FASB Statement No. 161 will have any impact on its
financial statement presentation or disclosures.
In June 2008, the FASB ratified Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 07-5, Determining Whether an
Instrument (or Embedded Feature) is Indexed to an Entitys Own Stock (EITF 07-5). EITF 07-5
addresses the determination of whether a financial instrument (or an embedded feature) is indexed
to an entitys own stock. EITF 07-5 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Seanergy has determined that its financial
instruments, warrants, are indexed to its own stock and equity classified and therefore the
adoption of this standard will not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statement
presentation or disclosure.
FSP APB 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon
Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement). FSP APB 14-1 requires issuers of convertible debt
that may be settled wholly or partly in cash upon conversion to account for the debt and equity
components separately. The FSP is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2008 and interim periods within those years and must be applied
retrospectively to all periods presented. Early adoption is prohibited. Seanergy has determined
that the application of FSP APB 14-1 will not have a significant effect on its financial
statements.
F-16
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
3. Transactions with Related Parties:
On May 20, 2008 companies affiliated with certain members of the Restis family collectively
acquired a 9.62% interest in Seanergy Maritime Corp. On the same date, the Company also entered
into the following agreements with companies wholly-owned by member(s) of the Restis family:
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The Master Agreement to purchase an aggregate of six dry bulk vessels from companies
affiliated with certain members of the Restis family, for an aggregate purchase price of
$404,876 including direct transaction costs plus contingent consideration (see Note 5). |
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A management agreement concluded with EST for the provision of technical management
services relating to vessels for an initial period of two years from the date of signing. |
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A brokerage agreement was concluded with Safbulk, for the provision of chartering services
for an initial period of two years from the date of signing. |
On May 26, 2008, time charter agreements for 11-13 month periods, were concluded for the vessels
with SAMC, a company also owned by certain members of the Restis family.
On November 17, 2008, a lease agreement was entered into between Waterfront S.A, a company
beneficially owned by a member of the Restis family, for the lease of the executive offices.
On various dates from June 5, 2008 to December 3, 2008 companies affiliated with members of the
Restis family purchased 13,383,915 shares of common stock from shareholders of Seanergy Maritime
Corp.
On August 26, 2008 Seanergy obtained shareholders approval for the business combination including
the purchase of the six vessels from the Restis family which became effective on August 28, 2008.
At this time the non-voting shareholders redeemed 6,370,773 shares of common stock thereby bring
the total interest of the Restis family to approximately 72% as of December 31, 2008.
(a) Management Agreement:
On May 20, 2008, a management agreement was concluded between the wholly owned subsidiary of the
Company, Seanergy Management Corp. (Seanergy Management), an affiliate, for the provision of
technical management services relating to vessels for an initial period of two years from the date
of signing. The agreement will be automatically extended for successive one year periods, unless
three months written notice by either party is given prior to commencement of the next period. The
fixed daily fee per vessel in operation was EUR 416 (four hundred and sixteen Euros) until December
31, 2008 thereafter adjusted on an annual basis as defined. The fixed daily fee for the year ended
December 31, 2009 was agreed at EUR 425 (four hundred and twenty-five Euros) (see Note 25).
The related expense for 2008 amounted to $388 and it is included under Management fees related
party in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
On September 2, 2008, a service agreement was signed between the Company and EST, a company
beneficially owned by the Restis family, for consultancy services with respect to financing,
dealing and relations with third parties and assistance in the preparation of periodic reports to
shareholders for a fixed monthly fee of $5. The agreement expired on December 2, 2008 and was
extended for a period of 3 months ending March 2, 2009.
The related expense for 2008 amounted to $21 and is included under general and administrative
expenses related party (Note 21) in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
F-17
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
3. Transactions with Related Parties (continued):
(b) Charter Agreements:
On May 26, 2008, time charter agreements for 11-13 month periods, expiring in September 2009, at a
time charter daily rate of between $30 and $65, were concluded for the vessels with SAMC, a company
beneficially owned by certain members of the Restis family. The charter agreements provide for an
address commission of 2.5% in favour of SAMC. The address commission amounted to $880 and is
recorded net of revenue as commissions related party in the accompanying 2008 consolidated
statements of operations.
(c) Brokerage Agreement:
On May 20, 2008, a brokerage agreement was concluded with Safbulk, a company beneficially owned by
certain members of the Restis family, for the provision of chartering services for an initial
period of two years from the date of signing. Safbulk will receive a chartering commission of
1.25% on the collected vessel revenue. The fees charged by Safbulk are separately reflected as
voyage expenses related party in the accompanying 2008 consolidated statements of operations.
(d) Rental Agreement:
On November 17, 2008, a lease agreement was entered into between Waterfront S.A, a company
beneficially owned by a member of the Restis family, for the lease of the executive offices. The
initial lease term is from November 17, 2008 to November 16, 2011. Seanergy has the option to
extend the term until February 2, 2014. The monthly lease payment is EUR 42. The rent for 2008 of
$88 charged by Waterfront S.A. is included in General and Administrative expenses -
related party in the accompanying 2008 consolidated statements of operations (Note 21). The
related rental guarantee of $180 is reflected in prepaid expenses and other current assets
related party in the accompanying 2008 consolidated balance sheet (see Note 4).
(e) Consultancy Agreement:
On December 15, 2008, Seanergy Management concluded an agreement with CKA Company S.A., a related
party entity incorporated in the Marshall Islands. CKA Company S.A. is beneficially owned by the
Companys Chief Financial Officer. Under the agreement, CKA Company S.A. provides the services of
the individual who serves in the position of Seanergys Chief Financial Officer. The agreement is
for $220 per annum, payable monthly on the last working day of every month in twelve instalments.
The related expense for 2008 amounted to $27 and is included in General and Administrative expenses
- related party in the accompanying 2008 consolidated statements of operations.
(f) V&P Law Firm (Vgenopoulos Partners):
Mr. Ioannis Tsigkounakis, a member of our Board of Directors is a partner of V&P Law Firm, which
Seanergy Maritime has retained in connection with certain matters relating to vessel acquisitions
and the drafting of a definitive agreement. Seanergy has paid Mr. Tsigkounakis law firm $340 for
the year ended December 31, 2008, which was recorded in goodwill acquisition costs since it
related to legal consultancy fees with respect to the business combination.
(g) Employment Agreements:
Seanergy entered into an employment agreement with its Chief Executive Officer. Under the
agreement, the officers annual base salary is $400 which is subject to increases as may be
approved by the Board of Directors.
The related expense for 2008 amounted to $139 and it is included under general and administrative
expenses related party in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations (Note 21).
Seanergy Management has entered into an employment agreement with its Chief Financial Officer. The
total net annual remuneration amounts to EUR 23.8 subject to any increases made from time to time
by Seanergy Management or by an appropriate committee.
All the members of the Board of Directors receive fees of $40 per year. In addition, the three
members of the Shipping Committee receive additional fees of $60 per year. The amounts for the
year ended December 31, 2008 of $155 are recorded in general and administrative expenses related
party in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
F-18
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
4. Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets Related Parties
The amounts in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are analyzed as follows:
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Prepaid commission on hire (SAMC) (see Note 3(b)) |
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68 |
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Office rental deposit (Waterfront SA (see Note 3(d)) |
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180 |
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248 |
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5. Business Combination:
On August 28, 2008, Seanergy completed its business combination as discussed in Note 1. The
acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and accordingly, the assets
acquired have been recorded at their fair values. No liabilities were assumed or other tangible
assets acquired. The results of operations are included in the consolidated statement of
operations from August 28, 2008. The consideration paid for the business combination has been
recorded at fair value at the date of acquisition and forms part of the cost of the acquisition.
The aggregate acquisition cost and fair value of assets acquired were as follows:
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Cash paid |
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$ |
367,031 |
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Convertible promissory note related party (Note 11) |
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$ |
29,043 |
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Direct transaction costs |
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$ |
8,802 |
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Aggregate acquisition cost |
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$ |
404,876 |
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Less: Fair value of assets acquired Vessels |
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$ |
360,081 |
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Goodwill on acquisition |
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$ |
44,795 |
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The convertible promissory note with a face value of $28,250 was recorded at fair market value
using a trinomial Tree valuation model that considered both the debt and conversion features. The
model used takes into account the interest rate curve of the currency of the convertible note, the
credit spread of the company that issues the note, as well as the dividends paid by the company
that underlie the note, resulting in an imputed interest rate of 1.38%.
Contingent consideration consists of the issuance of 4,308,075 shares of common stock subject to
Seanergy meeting certain targeted EBITDA of $72,000 to be earned between October 1, 2008 and
September 30, 2009. Contingent consideration will be recorded as additional purchase price once
the contingency is settled. It is considered at least reasonably possible in the near term that any amounts recorded
upon achievement of the earn-out in 2009 may be impaired based on current market conditions.
The premium (i.e. non tax deductible goodwill) over the fair value of the tangible assets acquired
resulted from the decline in the market value of the dry-bulk vessels between the date of entering
into the agreements to purchase the business (May 20, 2008) and the actual business acquisition
date (August 28, 2008). If the business combination was to take place at the beginning of each of
the years 2008 and 2007 instead of the effective dates, consolidated revenues (unaudited), net
profit (loss) (unaudited) and earnings (loss) per share, basic (unaudited) would have been
$76,694, $(20,474) and $(0.92) for 2008 and $35,635, $(47,864) and $(2.15) for 2007, respectively.
The pro-forma adjustments primarily relate to revenue and operating expenses, vessel depreciation,
interest income and interest expense, as if the business combination had been consummated at the
beginning of each 2008 and 2007 year,
assuming that the used vessels were fully operating under effective contracts as from acquisition
date and effective historical revenues under Restis family management and assuming that each new
building started operations as from the delivery date in 2008. Impairment of goodwill was assumed
to be the same in both 2008 and 2007.
F-19
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
5. Business Combination (continued):
Management performed its annual impairment testing of goodwill as at December 31, 2008. The
current economic and market conditions, including the significant disruptions in the global credit
markets, are having broad effects on participants in a wide variety of industries. Since mid-August
2008, the charter rates in the dry bulk charter market have declined significantly, and dry bulk
vessel values have also declined, both as a result of a slowdown in the availability of global
credit and the significant deterioration in charter rates; conditions that the Company considers
indicators of a potential impairment.
The fair value for goodwill impairment testing was estimated using the expected present value of
future cash flows, using judgments and assumptions that management believes were appropriate in the
circumstances. The future cash flows from operations were determined by considering the charter
revenues from existing time charters for the fixed fleet days and an estimated daily time charter
equivalent for the unfixed days (based on a combination of Seanergys remaining charter agreement
rates, 2-year forward freight agreements and the most recent 10-year average historical 1 year time
charter rates available for each type of vessel) assuming an average annual inflation rate of 2%.
The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) used was 8%.
As a result, the Company recorded an impairment charge related to goodwill of $44,795 in 2008 which
is recorded as a separate line item in the accompanying 2008 consolidated statement of operations.
The change in the carrying value for goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2008 is:
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Balance beginning of year |
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Goodwill acquired on August 28, 2008 |
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44,795 |
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Impairment loss |
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(44,795 |
) |
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Balance end of year |
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6. Cash and Cash Equivalents and Money Market Funds Held in Trust:
Cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying balance sheets are analyzed as follows:
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Cash at bank |
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9,011 |
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|
710 |
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Term deposits |
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18,532 |
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1,501 |
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27,543 |
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|
2,211 |
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Money Market funds held in trust at December 31, 2007 consists primarily of an investment in the
BlackRock MiniFund with the market value of $232,923 and an annualized tax-exempt yield of 3.16% at
December 31, 2007. All proceeds in the trust account were released to Seanergy to complete the
business combination as discussed in Note 1. As of December 31, 2008, no funds were held in trust
accounts.
7. Advances (Trade) to Related Party:
Advances (trade) to related party represent advances given to EST for working capital purposes of
the six vessels operating activities in accordance with terms of the management agreement dated
May 20, 2008 (see Note 3(a)).
According to this agreement, EST obtains cash advances as a manager of vessels and performs
certain duties that include technical management and support services necessary for the operation
and employment of the vessels.
F-20
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
8. Fixed Assets:
The amounts in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are analyzed as follows:
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Office furniture |
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Cost: |
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Vessel Cost |
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and fittings |
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Total Value |
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Balance beginning of period |
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- Additions |
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Balance, December 31, 2007 |
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|
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- Additions (Note 5) |
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360,081 |
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9 |
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|
360,090 |
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- Impairment charge |
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(4,530 |
) |
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(4,530 |
) |
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|
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Balance December 31, 2008 |
|
|
355,551 |
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|
|
9 |
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355,560 |
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Accumulated depreciation: |
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Balance beginning of period |
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- Depreciation charge for the
year |
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Balance, December 31, 2007 |
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|
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|
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- Depreciation charge for the
year |
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|
(9,929 |
) |
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(9,929 |
) |
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Balance December 31, 2008 |
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|
(9,929 |
) |
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(9,929 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book value December 31, 2008 |
|
|
345,622 |
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|
|
9 |
|
|
|
345,631 |
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Net book value December 31, 2007 |
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Net book value January 1, 2007 |
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Following the business combination Seanergy took delivery of the six vessels indicated in Note 1.
The Company evaluates the carrying amounts of vessels and related dry-dock and special survey costs
and periods over which long-lived assets are depreciated to determine if events have occurred which
would require modification to their carrying values or useful lives. In evaluating useful lives and
carrying values of long-lived assets, management reviews certain indicators of potential
impairment, such as undiscounted projected operating cash flows, vessel sales and purchases,
business plans and overall market conditions.
The current economic and market conditions, including the significant disruptions in the global
credit markets, are having broad effects on participants in a wide variety of industries. Since
mid-August 2008, the charter rates in the dry bulk charter market have declined significantly, and
dry bulk vessel values have also declined, both as a result of a slowdown in the availability of
global credit and the significant deterioration in charter rates; conditions that the Company
considers indicators of a potential impairment.
The Company determines undiscounted projected net operating cash flows for each vessel and compares
it to the vessels carrying value. The projected net operating cash flows are determined by
considering the charter revenues from existing time charters for the fixed fleet days and an
estimated daily time charter equivalent for the unfixed days (based on a combination of Seanergys
remaining charter agreement rates, 2-year forward freight agreements and the most recent 10-year
average historical 1 year time charter rates available for each type of vessel) over the remaining
economic life of each vessel, net of brokerage and address commissions, expected outflows for
scheduled vessels maintenance, and vessel operating expenses assuming an average annual inflation
rate of 2%. Fleet utilization is assumed at 98.6% in the Companys exercise, taking into account
each vessels off hire days of other companies operating in the drybulk industry and historical
performance.
A discount factor of 4.5% per annum, representing a hypothetical finance lease charge, was applied
to the undiscounted projected net operating cash flows directly associated with and expected to
arise as a direct result of the use and eventual disposition of the vessel, but only in the case
where they were lower than the carrying value of vessels. This resulted in an impairment loss of
$4,530 which was identified and charged in a separate line item in the accompanying 2008 statement
of operations.
The vessels, having a total carrying value of $345,622 at December 31, 2008, have been provided as
collateral to secure the loans of each respective vessel discussed under Note 12.
F-21
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
9. Deferred Finance Charges:
Deferred finance charges are analyzed as follows:
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2008 |
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2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Arrangement fee convertible promissory note, net of amortization (Note 11) |
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238 |
|
|
|
|
|
Long term debt issuance costs, net of amortization (Note 12) |
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2,519 |
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|
|
|
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|
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2,757 |
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The amortization of the promissory note arrangement fee and the debt issuance costs is included in
interest and finance costs in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and amounted
to $224 ($50 and $174 for the promissory note arrangement fee and debt issuance costs,
respectively), $NIL, and $NIL for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, and for the period
August 15, 2006 (inception) to December 31, 2006, respectively.
10. Deferred Revenue Related Party:
Deferred revenue in the accompanying balance sheet as at December 31, 2008 and 2007 was $3,029 and
$NIL, respectively. The amount represents cash received from SAMC prior to the balance sheet date
and relates to revenue applicable to periods after such date.
11. Convertible Promissory Note Due to Shareholders:
On December 14, 2006, Seanergy Maritime Corp. issued a series of unsecured promissory notes
totaling $350 to its Initial Shareholders. The notes bear interest at the rate of 4.0% per annum
and were repaid on September 28, 2007. Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2007
amounted to $11 and is included in interest and finance costs shareholders in the accompanying
consolidated statements of operations.
Prior to December 31, 2006, three of Seanergys Initial Shareholders had advanced a total of $76 in
cash and other expenditures to the Company on a non-interest bearing basis. On January 5, 2007, an
additional $25 was similarly advanced. On January 12, 2007, these advances were converted into
unsecured promissory notes bearing interest at the rate of 4.0% per annum and were repaid on
September 28, 2007. Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2007 amounted to $2 and is
included in interest and finance costs shareholder.
In connection with the business combination, a convertible secured promissory note in the aggregate
of $28,250 face value was issued to United Capital Investments Corp., Atrion Shipholding S.A.,
Plaza Shipholding Corp. and Comet Shipholding Inc., Restis affiliate shareholders. The note is
convertible into 2,260,000 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $12.50 per share. The
note bears interest at a rate of 2.9% per annum, payable upon the maturity date and matures in May
2010. The note was recorded at fair value on issuance at $29,043 (see Note 5). An arrangement fee
of $288 is payable upon the notes maturity date and is included in deferred charges with the
offsetting credit to accrued charges on convertible promissory note due to shareholders (see Note
9). At the maturity date the holder has the option to convert the note into common stock at a
conversion price of $12.50 per share. Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2008
amounted to $132 and is included in interest and finance costs shareholders in the accompanying
consolidated statements of operations.
F-22
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
12. Long-Term Debt:
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|
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Borrower(s) |
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
(a |
) |
|
Reducing revolving credit facility |
|
|
54,845 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(b |
) |
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Term facility |
|
|
157,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total |
|
|
212,345 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less- current portion |
|
|
(27,750 |
) |
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term portion |
|
|
184,595 |
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
|
The long term debt (Facility) of up to $255,000 has been provided by Marfin Egnatia Bank S.A.
(Marfin or lender) being available in two Facilities as described below. The corporate guarantors
of the Facility are Seanergy Maritime Corp. and Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. and the individual
vessel owning companies. An arrangement fee of $2,550 was paid on the draw down date and is
included net of amortization in Deferred finance charges in the accompanying consolidated balance
sheet (see Note 9).
(a) Reducing Revolving Credit Facility
As of December 31, 2008 the Company had utilized $54,845 of the available reducing revolving credit
facility which is equal to the lesser of $90,000 and an amount in dollars which when aggregated
with the amounts already drawn down under the term facility does not exceed 70% of the aggregate
market values of the vessels and other securities held in favour of the lender to be used for the
business combination and working capital purposes.
The reducing revolving credit facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.25% per annum. A commitment
fee of 0.25% per annum is calculated on the daily aggregate un-drawn balance and un-cancelled
amount of the revolving credit facility, payable quarterly in arrears from the date of the signing
of the loan agreements. The relevant commitment fee on the un-drawn balance of $39 is recorded in
interest and finance costs in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations (see Note 21).
Commencing one year from signing the loan agreement, the revolving facility shall be reduced to the
applicable limit available on such reduction date. The first annual reduction will reduce the
available credit amount by $18,000 i.e. to $72,000 in August 2009, followed by five consecutive
annual reductions of $12,000 and any outstanding balance to be fully repaid together with the
balloon payment of the Term loan i.e. the available credit amount in August 2010 will be $60,000,
in August 2011 it will be $48,000, and so on.
Interest expense for the period ended December 31, 2008 amounted to $799 and is recorded in
interest and finance costs in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations (see Note 22).
The weighted average interest rate on the revolving credit facility, including the spread, for 2008
was approximately 5.053%.
F-23
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
12. Long-Term Debt (continued):
(b) Term Facility
The amounts in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are analyzed as follows:
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Borrower(s) |
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Vessel name |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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(a |
) |
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Amazons Management Inc. |
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Davakis G. |
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35,175 |
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(b |
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Lagoon Shipholding Ltd. |
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Delos Ranger |
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35,175 |
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(c |
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Cynthera Navigation |
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African Oryx |
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17,659 |
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(d |
) |
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Martinique International Corp. |
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Bremen Max |
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27,491 |
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(e |
) |
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Harbour Business
International Corp. |
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Hamburg Max |
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28,636 |
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(f |
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Waldeck Maritime Co. |
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African Zebra |
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13,364 |
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Total |
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157,500 |
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Less- current portion |
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(27,750 |
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Long-term portion |
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129,750 |
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The vessel acquisition was financed by Marfin Egnatia Bank SA by an amortizing term facility equal
to $165,000, representing 42% of the Vessels aggregate acquisition costs, excluding any amounts
associated with the earn-out provision. In December 2008, the Company repaid $7,500 of the term
facility.
The loan is repayable, commencing three months from the last drawdown or March 31, 2009, whichever
is earlier, through twenty eight consecutive quarterly principal instalments out of which the first
four principal instalments will be equal to $7,500 each, the next four principal instalments will
be equal to $5,250 each and the final twenty principal instalments equal to $3,200 each, with a
balloon payment equal to $50,000 due concurrently with the twenty eighth principal instalment.
The loan bears interest at an annual rate of 3 month-LIBOR plus 1.5%, if the Companys ratio of
total assets to total liabilities is greater than 165%, which is to be increased to 1.75% if the
ratio is equal or less than 165%
The weighted average interest rate on the term facility, including the spread, for 2008 was
approximately 5.214%. Long-term debt is denominated in U.S. Dollars. Long-term debt interest
expense for 2008 amounted to $2,768, and is included in interest and finance costs in the
accompanying consolidated statements of operations (see Note 22).
The annual principal payments on the term facility and the reducing revolving credit facility
(based on the amount drawn down as of December 31, 2008) required to be made after December 31,
2008, are as follows:
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Reducing revolving |
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Term Facility |
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credit facility |
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Total |
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2009 |
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27,750 |
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27,750 |
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2010 |
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18,950 |
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18,950 |
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2011 |
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12,800 |
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6,845 |
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19,645 |
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2012 |
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12,800 |
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12,000 |
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24,800 |
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2013 |
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12,800 |
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12,000 |
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24,800 |
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Thereafter |
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72,400 |
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24,000 |
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96,400 |
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157,500 |
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54,845 |
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212,345 |
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F-24
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
12. Long-Term Debt (continued):
The Facility is secured by a first priority mortgage on the vessels, on a joint and several basis;
first priority general assignment of any and all earnings, insurances and requisition compensation
of the vessels and the respective notices and acknowledgements thereof; first priority specific
assignment of the benefit of all charterers exceeding 12 calendar months duration and all demise
charters in respect of the vessels and the respective notices and acknowledgements thereof to be
effected in case of default or potential event of default to the absolute discretion of Marfin
Egnatia Bank S.A.; assignment, pledges and charges over the earnings accounts held in the name of
each borrower with the security trustee; undertakings by the technical and commercial managers of
the vessels; negative pledge of the non-voters shares to be acquired; subordination agreement
between the Facility and the Sellers Note. All of the aforementioned securities will be on a full
cross collateral basis.
The Facility includes covenants, among others, that require the borrowers and the corporate
guarantor to maintain vessel insurance for an aggregate amount greater than the vessels aggregate
market value or an amount equal to 130% of the aggregate of (a) the outstanding amount under both
the revolving credit and term facilities and (b) the amount available for drawing under the
revolving facility. The vessels insurance is to include as a minimum cover hull and machinery,
war risk and protection and indemnity insurance, $1,000,000 for oil pollution and for excess oil
spillage and pollution liability insurance.
In addition mortgagees interest insurance on the vessels and the insured value to be at least
110% of the aggregate of the revolving credit and term facility.
In addition if a vessel is sold or becomes a total loss or the mortgage of the vessel is discharged
on the disposal, Seanergy shall repay such part of the facilities as equal to the higher of the
relevant amount or the amount in Dollars to maintain the security clause margin.
Other covenants include the following:
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not to borrow any money or permit such borrowings to continue other than by way of
subordinated shareholders loan or enter into any agreement for deferred terms, other than in
any customary suppliers credit terms or any equipment lease or contract hire agreement other
than in ordinary course of business; |
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no loans, advances or investments in, any person, firm, corporation or joint venture or to
officer director, shareholder or customer or any such person; |
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not to assume, guarantee or otherwise undertake the liability of any person, firm, company; |
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not to authorize any capital commitments; |
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not to declare or pay dividends in any amount greater than 60% of the net cash flow of the
Group as determined by the lender on the basis of the most recent annual audited financial
statements provided, or repay any shareholders loans or make any distributions in excess of
the above amount without the lenders prior written consent (see below for terms of waiver
obtained on December 31, 2008); |
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not to change the Chief Executive Officer and/or Chairman of the corporate guarantor
without the prior written consent of the lender; |
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not to assign, transfer, sell or otherwise or dispose vessels or any of the property,
assets or rights without prior written consent of the lender (see also Note 14); |
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to ensure that the members of the Restis and Koutsolioutsos families (or companies
affiliated with them) own at all times an aggregate of at least 10% of the issued share
capital of the corporate guarantor; |
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no change of control in either the corporate guarantor without the written consent of the
lender; |
F-25
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
12. Long-Term Debt (continued):
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not to engage in any business other than the operation of the vessels without the prior
written consent of the lender; |
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Security margin clause: the aggregate market values of the vessels and the value of any
additional security shall not be less than (or at least) 135% of the aggregate of the
outstanding revolving credit and term facilities and any amount available for drawing under
the revolving facility, less the aggregate amount of all deposits maintained. A waiver dated
December 31, 2008 has been received for the period that the vessels continue to be under their
current charter agreements (see Note 3(b)). The waiver also stipulates that dividends will
not be declared and/or any shareholders loans repaid without the prior written consent of
Marfin Egnatia Bank S.A. |
Financial covenants include the following:
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ratio of financial indebtedness to earnings, before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization (EBITDA) shall be less than 6.5:1 (financial indebtedness or Net Debt are defined
as the sum of all outstanding debt facilities minus cash and cash equivalents). The covenant
is to be tested quarterly on a LTM basis (the last twelve months). The calculation of the
covenant is not applicable for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. |
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|
the ratio of LTM (last twelve months) EBITDA to Net Interest Expense shall not be less
than 2:1. The covenant is to be tested quarterly on a LTM basis. The calculation of the
covenant is not applicable for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. |
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|
the ratio of total liabilities to total assets shall not exceed 0.70:1; |
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|
|
unrestricted cash deposits, other than in the favour of the lender shall not be less than
2.5% of the financial indebtedness. |
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|
|
average quarterly unrestricted cash deposits, other than in the favour of the lender shall
not be less than 5% of the financial indebtedness. |
The last three financial covenants listed above are to be tested on a quarterly basis, commencing
on December 31, 2008 (where applicable). Seanergy was in compliance with its loan covenants as of
December 31, 2008.
13. Capital Structure:
(a) Common Stock
Seanergy Maritime Corp. was authorized to issue 89,000,000 shares of its common stock with a par
value $0.0001 per share. On October 31, 2006, Seanergy Maritime Corp.s Initial Shareholders
subscribed to 7,264,893 shares of common stock and additional paid in capital for a total of $25.
All subscriptions were paid in full in November 2006.
On February 20, 2007, an aggregate of 1,764,893 shares of common stock were surrendered to Seanergy
for cancellation by the Initial Shareholders on a pro rata basis, thus reducing the common shares
outstanding on such date to 5,500,000 shares.
On July 6, 2007, Seanergy Maritime Corp. approved a resolution to effect a one and one-half-for-one
stock split in the form of a stock dividend, which resulted in the issuance of an additional
1,250,000 shares of Seanergy Maritime Corp.s common
stock to its shareholders; on August 6, 2007, Seanergy Maritime Corp. approved a resolution to
effect a one and one-third-for-one stock split in the form of a stock dividend which resulted in
the issuance of an additional 1,250,000 shares of the Seanergy Maritime Corp.s common stock to its
shareholders; and on September 24, 2007, Seanergy approved a resolution to effect a one and
one-tenth-for-one stock split in the form of a stock dividend which resulted in the issuance of an
additional 500,000 shares of the Maritime Corp.s common stock to its shareholders. These
financial statements give retrospective effect to all such stock splits for all periods presented.
On September 28, 2007, the Initial Shareholders contributed $400 to the capital of Seanergy
Maritime Corp. in the form of legal fees paid on the Seanergy Maritime Corp.s behalf.
F-26
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
13. Capital Structure (continued):
On September 28, 2007 the Company pursuant to its public offering sold 23,100,000 units which
included 1,100,000 units executed pursuant to the underwriters overallotment option at a price of
$10.00 per unit. Each unit consisted of one share of the Companys common stock of $0.0001 par
value and one redeemable common stock purchase warrant (see Note 13(d)).
On August 26, 2008, shareholders of Seanergy Maritime Corp. approved the proposal for the business
combination, and holders of fewer than 35% of Seanergy Maritime Corp.s shares issued in its
initial public offering voted against the proposal and properly exercised their redemption rights.
As a result, on August 28, 2008, 6,370,773 shares of common stock were redeemed for $63,705.
There are 5,500,000 issued and outstanding common stock that are held in escrow and will not be
released from escrow before the first year anniversary of the business combination.
(b) Common Stock Subject to Redemption
Holders of common stock of Seanergy Maritime Corp. had the right to redeem their shares for cash by
voting against the vessel acquisition. Accordingly, at December 31, 2007, Seanergy Maritime Corp.
had a liability of $80,849 due to the possible redemption of 8,084,999 shares of common stock.
Upon completion of the vessel acquisition in August 2008, 6,370,773 shares of common stock were
redeemed and the remaining liability of $17,144 was reclassified as additional paid-in-capital
during the year ended December 31, 2008. Deferred underwriters fees, forfeited to redeeming
shareholders of $0.225 per share amounting to $1,433 were reversed and were reclassified as
additional paid-in capital.
(c) Preferred Stock
Seanergy Maritime Corp. is authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value
$0.0001 per share, with such designations, voting and other rights and preferences, as may be
determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.
(d) Warrants
On September 28, 2007, Seanergy Maritime Corp., pursuant to its public offering, sold 23,100,000
units, which included 1,100,000 units exercised pursuant to the underwriters over-allotment
option, at a price of $10.00 per unit. Each unit consisted of one share of Seanergy Maritime
Corp.s common stock, $0.0001 par value, and one redeemable common stock purchase warrant. Each
warrant entitles the holder to purchase from Seanergy Maritime Corp. one share of common stock at
an exercise price of $6.50 per share commencing the later of the completion of a business
combination with a target business or one year from the effective date of the public offering
(September 30, 2008) and expires on September 28, 2011, four years from the date of the offering
prospectus.
On September 28, 2007, and prior to the consummation of the public offering described above, all of
Seanergy Maritime Corp.s executive officers purchased from the company an aggregate of 16,016,667
warrants at $0.90 per warrant in a
Private Placement. All warrants issued in the Private Placement are identical to the warrants in
the units sold in the public offering, except that:
(i) |
|
subject to certain limited exceptions, none of the warrants are transferable or saleable
until after Seanergy Maritime Corp. completes a business combination; |
|
(ii) |
|
the warrants are not subject to redemption if held by the initial holders thereof; and |
|
(iii) |
|
the warrants may be exercised on a cashless basis if held by the initial holders thereof by
surrendering these warrants for that number of shares of common stock equal to the quotient
obtained by dividing the product of the number of shares of common stock underlying the
warrants, multiplied by the difference between the warrant price and fair value. The fair
value is defined to mean the average reported last sales price of common stock for the 10
trading days ending on the third business day prior to the date on which notice of exercise is
received. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these insider warrants has been added to
the proceeds from the public offering held in the Trust Account pending the completion of the
Companys initial business combination, with the balance held outside the Trust Account to be
used for working capital purposes. No placement fees were payable on the warrants sold in |
F-27
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
13. Capital Structure (continued):
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the Private Placement. The sale of the warrants to executive officers did not result in the
recognition of any stock-based compensation expense because they were sold at approximate fair
market value. |
Seanergy Maritime Corp. may call the warrants for redemption:
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in whole and not in part, |
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at a price of $0.10 per warrant at any time, |
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upon a minimum of 30 days prior written notice of redemption, and if, and only if, the
last sale price of the common stock equals or exceeds $14.25 per share for any 20 trading days
within a 30 trading day period ending three business days prior to the notice of redemption to
the warrant holders. |
There is no cash settlement for the warrants.
Subsequently, the underwriter notified Seanergy Maritime Corp. that it was not going to exercise
any of the remaining units as part of its over-allotment option. The common stock and warrants
included in the units began to trade separately on October 26, 2007. The fair market value of the
warrants as of December 31, 2008 was $0.11 per warrant.
The total number of common stock purchase warrants amounted to 39,116,667 of which 132,000 warrants
were exercised in 2008 at a price of $6.50 per share or $858. As of December 31, 2008, Seanergy
Maritime Corp. has 38,984,667 of common stock purchase warrants issued and outstanding at an
exercise price of $6.50 per share, which became Seanergys obligations upon completion of Seanergy Maritime Corp.s dissolution and
liquidation (see Note 25).
(e) Registration Rights:
The holders of the Companys 5,500,000 issued and outstanding shares immediately prior to the
completion of the public offering and the holders of the warrants to purchase 16,016,667 shares of
common stock acquired in the private placement are entitled to registration rights covering the
resale of their shares and the resale of their warrants and shares acquired upon exercise of the
warrants. The holders of the majority of these shares are entitled to make up to two demands that
the Company register their shares, warrants and shares that they are entitled to acquired upon the
exercise of warrants. The holders of the majority of these shares can elect to exercise these
registration rights at any time after the date on which these shares of common stock are released
from escrow. In addition, these shareholders have certain piggy-back registration rights on
registration statements filed subsequent to the date on which these shares of common stock are
released from escrow. The Company will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of
any of the forgoing registration statements (see Note 25).
The unit purchase option and its underlying securities have been registered under the registration
statement for the public offering; however, the option also grants holders demand and piggy- back
registration rights for periods of five and seven years, respectively, from the date of the public
offering. These rights apply to all of the securities directly and indirectly issuable upon
exercise of the option. The Company will bear all fees and expenses attendant to registering the
securities issuable on the exercise of the option, other than underwriting commissions incurred and
payable by the holders (see Note 25).
14. Dividends:
Pursuant to the Seanergys second amended and restated articles of incorporation dividends are
required to be made to its public shareholders on a quarterly basis, equivalent to the interest
earned on the trust less any taxes payable and exclusive of (i) up to $420 of interest earned on
the Maxims deferred underwriting compensation and (ii) up to $742 of interest income on the
proceeds in the Trust account that Seanergy was permitted to draw down in the event the
over-allotment option was exercised in full on a pro-rata basis to its public shareholders until
the earlier of the consummation of a business combination or liquidation, of which the date of the
business combination was August 28, 2008.
F-28
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
14. Dividends (continued):
On January 2, 2008, April 1, 2008 and July 1, 2008 Seanergy paid dividends totaling $4,254, or
$0.1842 per share, less permitted adjustments for interest earned on the deferred underwriting
commission of $106 and $248 relating to the over-allotment option.
Seanergy Maritime Corp.s founding shareholders and the Restis affiliate shareholders have agreed
for such one-year period to subordinate their rights to receive dividends with respect to the
5,500,000 original shares owned by them to the rights of Seanergy Maritime Corp.s public
shareholders, but only to the extent that Seanergy has insufficient funds to make such dividend
payments.
Subsequent to the business combination the declaration and payment of any dividend is subject to
the discretion of Seanergys board of directors and be dependent upon its earnings, financial
condition, cash requirements and availability, fleet renewal and expansion, restrictions in its
loan agreements, the provisions of Marshall Islands law affecting the payment of dividends to
shareholders and other factors. Seanergys board of directors may review and amend its dividend
policy from time to time in light of its plans for future growth and other factors.
As a condition of the waiver from Marfin Egnatia Bank S.A. (see Note 12), dividends will not be
declared without the prior written consent of Marfin Egnatia Bank S.A.
15. Earnings per Share:
The calculation of net income (loss) per common share is summarized below. The calculation of
diluted weighted average common shares outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007
is based on the average closing price of common stock as quoted on the American Stock Exchange and
after October 14, 2008 on NASDAQ.
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Basic: |
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Net (loss) income |
|
$ |
(31,985 |
) |
|
$ |
1,445 |
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$ |
(4 |
) |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
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26,452,291 |
|
|
|
11,754,095 |
|
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7,264,893 |
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|
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Net income (loss) per common share-basic |
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$ |
(1.21 |
) |
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$ |
0.12 |
|
|
$ |
(0.00 |
) |
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|
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Diluted: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss)income |
|
$ |
(31,985 |
) |
|
$ |
1,445 |
|
|
$ |
(4 |
) |
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
26,452,291 |
|
|
|
11,754,095 |
|
|
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7,264,893 |
|
Effect of dilutive warrants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,282,188 |
|
|
|
|
|
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Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
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26,452,291 |
|
|
|
15,036,283 |
|
|
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7,264,893 |
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Net income (loss) per common share-diluted |
|
$ |
(1.21 |
) |
|
$ |
0.10 |
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|
$ |
(0.00 |
) |
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As of December 31, 2008, all outstanding warrants and options to acquire 38,984,667 shares of common
stock were anti-dilutive as the Company reported a net loss. The convertible note to acquire
2,260,000 shares of common stock and the underwriters purchase options (common shares of 1,000,000
and warrants of 1,000,000) were also anti-dilutive.
Furthermore, 4,308,075 of shares of common stock whose issuance is contingent upon satisfaction of
certain conditions were anti-dilutive and the contingency has not been satisfied.
F-29
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
15. Earnings per Share (continued):
Thus, as of December 31, 2008, securities that could potentially dilute basic EPS in the future
that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS as mentioned above are:
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|
Private warrants |
|
|
16,016,667 |
|
Public warrants |
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|
22,968,000 |
|
Underwriters purchase options common shares |
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|
1,000,000 |
|
Underwriters purchase options warrants |
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|
1,000,000 |
|
Convertible note to related party |
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|
2,260,000 |
|
Contingently-issuable shares earn-out (Note 5) |
|
|
4,308,075 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
47,552,742 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
16. Commitments and Contingencies:
Various claims, suits, and complaints, including those involving government regulations and product
liability, arise in the ordinary course of the shipping business. In addition, losses may arise
from disputes with charterers, agents, insurance and other claims with suppliers relating to the
operations of the Companys vessels. Currently, management is not aware of any such claims or
contingent liabilities, which should be disclosed, or for which a provision should be established
in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
The Company accrues for the cost of environmental liabilities when management becomes aware that a
liability is probable and is able to reasonably estimate the probable exposure. Currently,
management is not aware of any such claims or contingent liabilities, which should be disclosed, or
for which a provision should be established in the accompanying combined financial statements. A
minimum of up to $1,000,000 of the liabilities associated with the individual vessels actions,
mainly for sea pollution, are covered by the Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Club insurance.
Rental expense for the years ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 and for the period
August 15, 2006 (inception) to December 31, 2006, was $88, $NIL and $NIL, respectively. Fixed
future minimum rent commitments as of December 31, 2008, based on a Euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate
of 1.00:$1.32 and without taking into account any annual inflation increase were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Rental commitments |
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
666 |
|
2010 |
|
|
682 |
|
2011 |
|
|
700 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
2,048 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future minimum rental receipts, based on vessels committed to non-cancelable long-term time charter
contracts, assuming 15 to 20 days off hire due to any scheduled dry-docking and a 98% utilization
rate of the vessel during a year, for unscheduled off hire days, net of commissions as of December
31, 2008 will be:
|
|
|
|
|
Rental receipts |
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
78,490 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
17. Vessel Revenue Related Party, net:
At December 31, 2008, the Companys six vessels were employed under time charters with SAMC, with
initial terms of 11-13 months, expiring in September 2009. Revenue on time charterer is shown net
of the address commission of 2.5% amounting to $880 and net of off-hire expenses of $107.
F-30
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
18. Direct Voyage Expenses:
The amounts in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations are analyzed as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bunkers |
|
|
107 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Port expenses |
|
|
44 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
151 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19. Vessel Operating Expenses:
The amounts in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations are analyzed as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crew wages and related costs |
|
|
1,734 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chemicals and lubricants |
|
|
591 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repairs and maintenance |
|
|
449 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Insurance |
|
|
300 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous expenses |
|
|
106 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
3,180 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20. General and Administration Expenses:
The amounts in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations are analyzed as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Auditors and accountants fees |
|
|
695 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Legal expenses |
|
|
432 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
D&O Insurance |
|
|
96 |
|
|
|
25 |
|
|
|
|
|
Subscriptions |
|
|
38 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transportation expenses |
|
|
37 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional fees |
|
|
371 |
|
|
|
357 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
171 |
|
|
|
63 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
1,840 |
|
|
|
445 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21. General and Administration Expenses Related Party:
The amounts in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations are analyzed as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Office rental (Note 3(d)) |
|
|
88 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consulting fees (Note 3(e)) |
|
|
27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Salaries (Note 3(g)) |
|
|
139 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Administrative fee (Note 3(a)) |
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BoD remuneration (Note 3(g)) |
|
|
155 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
430 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-31
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
22. Interest and Finance Costs:
The amounts in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations are analyzed as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest on long-term debt |
|
|
2,768 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest on revolving credit facility |
|
|
799 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of debt issuance costs |
|
|
174 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitment fee on un-drawn revolving credit
facility |
|
|
39 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
115 |
|
|
|
45 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
3,895 |
|
|
|
45 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23. Income Taxes:
Seanergy is incorporated in the Marshall Islands. Under current Marshall Islands law, Seanergy is
not subject to tax on income or capital gains, no Marshall Islands withholding tax will be imposed
upon payment of dividends by Seanergy to its shareholders, and holders of common stock or warrants
of Seanergy that are not residents of or domiciled or carrying on any commercial activity in the
Marshall Islands will not be subject to Marshall Islands tax on the sale or other disposition of
such common stock or warrants.
Effective January 1, 2007, Seanergy Maritime Corp. was classified as a partnership up to January
27, 2009, the date of its dissolution and liquidation.
Pursuant to Section 883 of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States, as (the Code), U.S.
source income from the international operations of ships is generally exempt from U.S. tax if the
company operating the ships meets both of the following criteria: (a) the Company is organized in a
foreign country that grants an equivalent exception to corporations organized in the United States
and (b) either (i) more than 50% of the value of the Companys stock is owned, directly or
indirectly, by individuals who are residents of the Companys country of organization or of
another foreign country that grants an equivalent exemption to corporations organized in the
United States (the 50% Ownership Test) or (ii) the Companys stock is primarily and regularly
traded on an established securities market in its country of organization, in another country that
grants an equivalent exemption to United States corporations, or in the United States (the
Publicly-Traded Test).
For the year ended December 31, 2008, Seanergy determined that it does qualify for exemption under
section 883 of the Code for taxable years beginning on or after the 3rd quarter of 2008.
The United States source shipping income is subject to a 4% tax. For taxation purposes, United
States source shipping income is defined as 50% of shipping income that is attributable to
transportation that begins or ends, but does not both begin and end, in the United States.
Shipping income from each voyage is equal to the product of (i) the number of days in each voyage
and (ii) the daily charter rate paid to the Company by the Charterer. For calculating taxable
shipping income, days spend loading and unloading cargo in the port were not included in the number
of days in the voyage.
As a result, income taxes of approximately $NIL, $ NIL and $NIL were recognized in the accompanying
2008, 2007 and 2006 consolidated statements of operation.
The Company believes that its position of excluding days spent loading and unloading cargo in a
United States port meets the more likely that not criterion (required by FIN 48) to be sustained
upon a future tax examination; however, there can be no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service
would agree with the Companys position. Had the Company included the days spent loading and
unloading cargo in the port, additional taxes of $74, $NIL and $NIL should have been recognized in
the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for 2008, 2007 and 2006.
F-32
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
24. Financial Instruments:
The principal financial assets of the Company consist of cash and cash equivalents, money market
funds held in trust, and advances (trade) to related party. The principal financial liabilities of
the Company consist of long-term bank debt, trade accounts payable, a convertible promissory note
and deferred revenue related party.
(a) Significant Risks and Uncertainties, including Business and Credit Concentration
As of December 31, 2008, the Company operates a total fleet of 6 vessels, consisting of 2 Panamax
vessels, 2 Handysize vessels and 2 Supramax vessels. Of these 6 vessels, we acquired 3 on August
28, 2008 one on September 11, 2008 and the remaining two on September 25, 2008. As of December
31, 2008, our operating fleet had a combined carrying capacity of 317,743 dwt.
Vessel revenue is generated by charging customers for the transportation of dry bulk cargo. Vessel
revenue is generated from time charters with SAMC, a company affiliated with members of the Restis
family, which expire in September 2009. The Companys vessel revenue in 2008 has been generated
100% from SAMC.
The Company can not predict whether SAMC will, upon the expiration of its charters, re-charter the
vessels on favorable terms or at all. If SAMC decides not to re-charter the Companys vessels, the
Company may not be able to re-charter them on similar terms. In the future, the Company may employ
vessels in the spot market, which is subject to greater rate fluctuation than the time charter
market. If the Company receives lower charter rates under replacement charters or is unable to
re-charter all of the vessels, net revenue, operating income and operating cash flows will decrease
or become negative.
The Company generally does not have trade accounts receivable since the time charters are collected
in advance. The vessels are chartered under time-charter agreements where, the charterer pays for
the transportation service within one week of issue of the hire statement (invoice) which is issued
approximately 15 days prior to the service, thereby supporting management of the trade accounts
receivable.
Turbulence in the financial markets has led many lenders to reduce, and in some cases, cease to
provide credit, including letters of credit, to borrowers. Purchasers of dry bulk cargo typically
pay for cargo with letters of credit. The tightening of the credit markets has reduced the
issuance of letters of credit and as a result decreased the amount of cargo being shipped as
sellers determine not to sell cargo with out a letter of credit. Reductions in cargo result in
less business for charterers and declines in the demand for vessels.
These factors, combined with the general slow-down in consumer spending caused by uncertainty about
future market conditions, impact the shipping business. As such, it is reasonably possible that
future charter rates may further deteriorate which would have a significant impact on the Companys
operations.
(b) Interest Rate Risk:
The Companys interest rates and long-term loan repayment terms are described in Note 12.
Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of
credit risk, consist principally of cash and cash equivalents. The Company places its temporary
cash and cash equivalents with Marfin Egnatia Bank S.A. Given their high credit ratings,
management does not expect any counterparty to fail to meet its obligations.
F-33
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
24. Financial Instruments (continued):
(c) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Companys
financial instruments at December 31, 2007 and 2008. The fair value of a financial instrument is
the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly
transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
Carrying value |
|
|
Fair value |
|
|
Carrying value |
|
|
Fair value |
|
Financial assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
27,543 |
|
|
|
27,543 |
|
|
|
2,211 |
|
|
|
2,211 |
|
Money market funds held in trust |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
232,923 |
|
|
|
232,923 |
|
Advances (trade) to related party |
|
|
577 |
|
|
|
577 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid insurance expenses |
|
|
574 |
|
|
|
574 |
|
|
|
79 |
|
|
|
79 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets related parties |
|
|
248 |
|
|
|
248 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt |
|
|
212,345 |
|
|
|
212,345 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible promissory note due to
shareholders |
|
|
29,043 |
|
|
|
28,453 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade accounts and other payables |
|
|
674 |
|
|
|
674 |
|
|
|
588 |
|
|
|
588 |
|
Due to underwriters |
|
|
419 |
|
|
|
419 |
|
|
|
5,407 |
|
|
|
5,047 |
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
541 |
|
|
|
541 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued interest |
|
|
166 |
|
|
|
166 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred revenue related party |
|
|
3,029 |
|
|
|
3,029 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The carrying amounts shown in the table are included in the consolidated balance sheets under the
indicated captions.
The fair values of the financial instruments shown in the above table as of December 31, 2008
represent managements best estimate of the amounts that would be received to sell those assets or
that would be paid to transfer those liabilities in an orderly transaction between market
participants at that date. Those fair value measurements maximize the use of observable inputs.
However, in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at
the measurement date, the fair value measurement reflects the Companys own judgments about the
assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Those judgments
are developed by the Company based on the best information available in the circumstances.
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of
financial instruments:
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, money market funds held in trust, advances (trade) to related
party, prepaid insurance expenses, prepaid expenses and other current assets related
parties, trade accounts and other payables, due to underwriters, accrued expenses, accrued
interest and deferred revenue related party: The carrying amounts approximate fair value
because of the short maturity of these instruments. |
|
|
|
Convertible promissory note: The fair value is determined by a trinomial Tree approach that
takes a single volatility as an input and takes into account the interest rate curve of the
currency of the convertible note, the credit spread of the Company, the stock volatility, as
well as any dividends paid by the Company, resulting in an imputed interest rate of 1.38% |
|
|
|
Long-term debt: The carrying value approximates the fair market value as the long-term debt
bears interest at floating interest rates. |
F-34
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (successor to Seanergy Maritime Corp.) and subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2008 and 2007
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
24. Financial Instruments (continued):
(d) Fair Value Hierarchy
The Company adopted FASB Statement No. 157 on January 1, 2008, for fair value measurements of
financial assets and financial liabilities and for fair value measurements of non-financial items
that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis.
This statement establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation
techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted
quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the
lowest priority to measurement involving significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement) The
three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2: Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market
data;
Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
As of December 31, 2008 no fair value measurements of assets or liabilities were recognized in the
consolidated financial statements.
(d) Fair Value Option
Statement 159 provides entities with an option to measure many financial instruments and certain
other items at fair value. Under Statement 159, unrealized gains and losses on items for which the
fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings at each reporting period. Upon
adoption of Statement 159 on January 1, 2008, the Company has not elected to record its bank loans
or fixed rate convertible promissory note related party at fair value.
25. Subsequent Events:
On January 26, 2009, Seanergys registration statement for 22,361,227 shares of common stock,
38,984,667 common stock purchase warrants, 38,984,667 shares of common stock underlying the
warrants, 1,000,000 shares of common stock in the underwriters unit purchase option, 1,000,000
warrants included as part of the underwriters unit purchase option and 1,000,000 shares of common
stock underlying the warrants included as part of the underwriters unit purchase option was
declared effective by the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC).
On January 27, 2009, Seanergy Maritime Corp. was liquidated and in connection with its liquidation
and dissolution, it distributed to each of its holders of its common stock, one share of common
stock of Seanergy for each share of Seanergy Maritime Corp. common stock owned by the holder. All
outstanding warrants of Seanergy Maritime Corp. concurrently became obligations of Seanergy (Note
1). As a result, the authorized capital of the Company becomes that of Seanergy Maritime Holdings
Corp. and amounts to 100,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share.
In accordance with the management agreement (see Note 3(a)), the daily fixed management fee
applicable for the year ended December 31, 2009 was increased to Euro 425 (four hundred and
twenty-five Euros) from Euro 416 (four hundred and sixteen Euros).
On February 19, 2009, Seanergys registration statement for the resale by certain selling
shareholders of 12,068,075 shares of common stock which includes the 5,500,000 initial shares of
common stock, 4,308,075 shares of common stock and 2,260,000 shares of common stock and 16,016,667
common stock purchase warrants and 16,016,667 shares of common stock underlying the warrants was
declared effective by the SEC.
On February 24, 2009 the African Zebra commenced its scheduled dry docking which is estimated to be
completed by mid-April 2009.
On March 12, 2009, Mr. Lambros Papakostantinou, member of the Board of Directors, has resigned from
his position as Director effective immediately.
On March 26, 2009, the Company made a principal repayment of $7,500 on the term facility.
F-35
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Shareholders:
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd., Valdis Marine Corp.,
Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey
Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd., Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea
Maritime S.A. (together the Group) as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related combined
statements of income, changes in equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 2007. These combined financial statements are the responsibility of the
Groups management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these combined financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the Group as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the
results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended
December 31, 2007, in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards, as issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board.
As discussed in Note 1 of the combined financial statements, the combined financial statements
present the aggregated financial information of the six vessel-owning companies and an allocation
of long-term debt. The combined financial statements may not necessarily be indicative of the
Groups financial position, results of operations, or cash flows had the Group operated as a
separate entity during the period presented or for future periods.
/s/ KPMG Certified Auditors A.E.
Athens, Greece
June 16, 2008, except as to Note 20(i), which is as of July 25, 2008
F-36
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Combined
Balance Sheets
December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
(In thousands of US dollars) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
Vessels, net |
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
244,801 |
|
|
|
114,487 |
|
Due from related parties |
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
480 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
244,801 |
|
|
|
114,967 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories |
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
223 |
|
|
|
212 |
|
Trade accounts receivable and other assets |
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
928 |
|
|
|
343 |
|
Due from related parties |
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
5,833 |
|
|
|
3,841 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
1,446 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,005 |
|
|
|
5,842 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
251,806 |
|
|
|
120,809 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital contributions |
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
40,865 |
|
|
|
36,960 |
|
Revaluation reserve |
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
154,384 |
|
|
|
25,119 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,408 |
|
|
|
6,980 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
199,657 |
|
|
|
69,059 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
|
Long-term debt, net |
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
38,580 |
|
|
|
41,354 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
38,580 |
|
|
|
41,354 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion of long-term debt, net |
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
9,750 |
|
|
|
8,420 |
|
Trade accounts payable |
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
1,180 |
|
|
|
604 |
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
1,098 |
|
|
|
352 |
|
Deferred revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
781 |
|
|
|
651 |
|
Due to related parties |
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
720 |
|
|
|
353 |
|
Accrued interest expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
40 |
|
|
|
16 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,569 |
|
|
|
10,396 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity and liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
251,806 |
|
|
|
120,809 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
notes on pages F-41 to F-59 are an integral part of these combined financial statements.
F-37
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Combined Statements of Cash Flow
For the three years ended December 31, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
(In thousands of US dollars) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue from vessels |
|
|
|
|
|
|
32,297 |
|
|
|
15,607 |
|
|
|
17,016 |
|
Revenue from vessels related party |
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
3,420 |
|
|
|
10,740 |
|
|
|
10,140 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,717 |
|
|
|
26,347 |
|
|
|
27,156 |
|
Direct voyage expenses |
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
(82 |
) |
|
|
(64 |
) |
|
|
(139 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,635 |
|
|
|
26,283 |
|
|
|
27,017 |
|
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crew costs |
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
(2,803 |
) |
|
|
(2,777 |
) |
|
|
(1,976 |
) |
Management fees related party |
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
(782 |
) |
|
|
(752 |
) |
|
|
(644 |
) |
Other operating expenses |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
(3,228 |
) |
|
|
(2,842 |
) |
|
|
(3,085 |
) |
Depreciation |
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
(12,625 |
) |
|
|
(6,567 |
) |
|
|
(6,970 |
) |
Impairment reversal/(loss) |
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,311 |
|
|
|
(19,311 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Results from operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,197 |
|
|
|
32,656 |
|
|
|
(4,969 |
) |
Finance income |
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
143 |
|
|
|
132 |
|
|
|
24 |
|
Finance expense |
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
(2,980 |
) |
|
|
(3,311 |
) |
|
|
(2,392 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net finance cost |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,837 |
) |
|
|
(3,179 |
) |
|
|
(2,368 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net profit/(loss) for the year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,360 |
|
|
|
29,477 |
|
|
|
(7,337 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
notes on pages F-41 to F-59 are an integral part of these combined financial statements
F-38
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Combined Stockholders Equity
For the three years ended December 31, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deficit)/ |
|
|
|
|
Capital |
|
Revaluation |
|
Retained |
|
|
|
|
Contributions |
|
Reserve |
|
Earnings |
|
Total |
|
|
(In thousands of US dollars) |
Balance at January 1, 2005 |
|
|
12,817 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3 |
) |
|
|
12,814 |
|
Net (loss) for the year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,337 |
) |
|
|
(7,337 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total recognized income and expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,337 |
) |
|
|
(7,337 |
) |
Capital contributions |
|
|
15,980 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,980 |
|
Dividends paid |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,319 |
) |
|
|
(3,319 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2005 |
|
|
28,797 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(10,659 |
) |
|
|
18,138 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net profit for the year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,477 |
|
|
|
29,477 |
|
Revaluation of vessels |
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,119 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,119 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total recognized income and expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,119 |
|
|
|
29,477 |
|
|
|
54,596 |
|
Capital contributions |
|
|
8,163 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,163 |
|
Dividends paid |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,838 |
) |
|
|
(11,838 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2006 |
|
|
36,960 |
|
|
|
25,119 |
|
|
|
6,980 |
|
|
|
69,059 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net profit for the year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,360 |
|
|
|
13,360 |
|
Revaluation of vessels |
|
|
|
|
|
|
129,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
129,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total recognized income and expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
129,265 |
|
|
|
13,360 |
|
|
|
142,625 |
|
Capital contributions |
|
|
3,905 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,905 |
|
Dividends paid |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,932 |
) |
|
|
(15,932 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2007 |
|
|
40,865 |
|
|
|
154,384 |
|
|
|
4,408 |
|
|
|
199,657 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The notes on pages F-41 to F-59 are an integral part of these combined financial statements
F-39
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Combined Statements of Cash Flow
For the three years ended December 31, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
(In thousands of US dollars) |
Cash flows from operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net profit/(loss) |
|
|
13,360 |
|
|
|
29,477 |
|
|
|
(7,337 |
) |
Adjustments for : |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
|
12,625 |
|
|
|
6,567 |
|
|
|
6,970 |
|
Impairment loss on trade accounts receivable and due
from related parties |
|
|
|
|
|
|
870 |
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment (reversal) loss on vessels |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,311 |
) |
|
|
19,311 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
2,914 |
|
|
|
3,272 |
|
|
|
2,371 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
(143 |
) |
|
|
(132 |
) |
|
|
(13 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,756 |
|
|
|
20,743 |
|
|
|
21,302 |
|
Due from related parties |
|
|
(1,512 |
) |
|
|
1,589 |
|
|
|
6,726 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
(56 |
) |
|
|
(156 |
) |
Trade accounts receivable and other assets |
|
|
(585 |
) |
|
|
(216 |
) |
|
|
(768 |
) |
Trade accounts payable |
|
|
576 |
|
|
|
96 |
|
|
|
488 |
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
746 |
|
|
|
178 |
|
|
|
174 |
|
Deferred revenue |
|
|
130 |
|
|
|
(260 |
) |
|
|
911 |
|
Due to related parties |
|
|
367 |
|
|
|
352 |
|
|
|
(144 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,467 |
|
|
|
22,426 |
|
|
|
28,533 |
|
Interest paid |
|
|
(2,890 |
) |
|
|
(3,265 |
) |
|
|
(2,364 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash from operating activities |
|
|
25,577 |
|
|
|
19,161 |
|
|
|
26,169 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest received |
|
|
143 |
|
|
|
132 |
|
|
|
13 |
|
Additions for vessels |
|
|
(12,685 |
) |
|
|
(5,038 |
) |
|
|
(86,706 |
) |
Dry-docking costs |
|
|
(989 |
) |
|
|
(1,568 |
) |
|
|
(18 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(13,531 |
) |
|
|
(6,474 |
) |
|
|
(86,711 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends paid |
|
|
(15,932 |
) |
|
|
(11,838 |
) |
|
|
(3,319 |
) |
Capital contributions |
|
|
3,905 |
|
|
|
8,163 |
|
|
|
15,980 |
|
Proceeds from long-term debt |
|
|
8,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
55,070 |
|
Repayment of long-term debt |
|
|
(9,844 |
) |
|
|
(7,573 |
) |
|
|
(7,182 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided from financing activities |
|
|
(13,471 |
) |
|
|
(11,248 |
) |
|
|
60,549 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(1,425 |
) |
|
|
1,439 |
|
|
|
7 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1 |
|
|
1,446 |
|
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at December 31 |
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
1,446 |
|
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The notes on pages F-41 to F-59 are an integral part of these combined financial statements
F-40
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
1. Business and basis of presentation
(a) General
On May 20, 2008, companies affiliated with members of the Restis family collectively acquired a
9.62% interest in Seanergy Maritime Corp. (Seanergy) for $25 million in cash from existing
shareholders and officers of Seanergy (the Founders) via the acquisition of 2,750,000 shares (the
Shares) of the common stock (the Common Stock) of Seanergy and 8,008,334 warrants to purchase
shares of Seanergys Common Stock (the Warrants and collectively with the Shares, the
Securities). The Common Stock is subject to an Escrow Agreement dated September 24, 2007 entered
into by the Founders pursuant to which the Shares remain in escrow with an escrow agent until the
date that is 12 months after the consummation of a business combination such as that discussed in
Note 20(d) (the Business Combination). The Warrants are subject to a Lock-Up Agreement dated
September 24, 2007 (the Lock-Up) also entered into by the Founders pursuant to which the Warrants
would not be transferred until the consummation of the Business Combination. On June 5, 2008 and
June 10, 2008, a further 413,000 shares and 200,000 shares of common stock, respectively, were
acquired by companies affiliated with members of the Restis family on the open market, thereby
bringing their total interest in Seanergy to 11.76% (see Note 20(i)). However the voting rights
associated with the Securities are governed by a voting agreement. Also on May 20, 2008 Seanergy, a
Marshall Islands Corporation and its subsidiary Seanergy Merger Corp., a Marshall Islands
Corporation (Buyer) entered into a Master Agreement pursuant to which the Buyer has agreed to
purchase for an aggregate purchase price of: (i) $367,030 in cash; (ii) $28,250 in the form of a
promissory note convertible to 2,260,000 shares of Buyers common stock at $12.50 per share; and
(iii) up to 4,308,075 shares of Buyers common stock if Buyer achieves certain earnings before
interest, tax and depreciation thresholds, six dry bulk vessels from companies associated with
members of the Restis family, which include four second hand vessels and two new buildings, one of
which was delivered on May 20, 2008 (see Note 20(c)). In connection with the foregoing, six
Memoranda of Agreement were entered into with the vessel-owning companies indicated below.
The combined financial statements include the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the
vessel-owning companies which include the second-hand dry bulk carriers and the two newbuildings
(formerly Hull KA 215 and Hull KA 216) (together the Group). The vessel-owning companies which
include the two newbuildings reflect no trading activities for all periods presented.
The combined financial statements include the following vessel-owning companies:
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Goldie Navigation Ltd.
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Pavey Services Ltd.
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Shoreline Universal Ltd.
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Valdis Marine Corp.
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November 3, 2004
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Kalistos Maritime S.A.
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Kalithea Maritime S.A.
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The vessel-owning companies with the second hand dry bulk vessels above are subsidiaries of Lincoln
Finance Corp. (Lincoln), which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nouvelle Enterprises
(Nouvelle). The vessel-owning companies with the new buildings (Hull numbers KA 215 and KA 216) are
indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of First Financial Corporation (First). First is the controlling
shareholder of the six vessel-owning companies. Lincoln, Nouvelle and First are incorporated under
the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands with registered offices at Trust Company Complex,
Ajeltake Island, P.O. Box 1405, Majuro, Marshall Islands and are owned by members of the Restis
family.
The technical management of the Group is performed by Enterprises Shipping & Trading Company (EST),
a corporation situated in Liberia, beneficially owned by certain members of the Restis family. EST
provides the Company and other related vessel-owning companies with a wide range of shipping
services that include technical support and maintenance, insurance advice, financial and accounting
services for a fixed fee (refer to Note 19).
As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Group does not employ any executive officers or personnel
other than crew aboard the vessels. The Directors of the six vessel-owning companies do not receive
remuneration for the services they provide.
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Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
(b) Basis of presentation
The combined financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
These combined financial statements reflect all of the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses
and cash flows of the Group for all periods presented. These combined financial statements exclude
the assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows that do not belong to the Group. The
combined financial statements may not necessarily be indicative of the Groups financial position,
results of operations or cash flows had the Group operated as a separate entity during the periods
presented or for future periods.
The companies of the Group are included in the consolidated financial statements of Lincoln and
First, however these companies are independent legal entities with separate accounting records. The
companies of this Group have applied the same accounting policies as when they were included in the
consolidated financial statements of Lincoln and First, respectively. Therefore, in these combined
financial statements, all expenses, revenues, assets and liabilities refer specifically to the
Group had it operated on a standalone basis and no allocation methodology for expenses or assets
and liabilities was required, except for the long-term debt (refer to Note 12). Management believes
the assumptions underlying the combined financial statements are reasonable. For the purposes of
the transaction the balance sheet, statement of income, statement of changes in equity and
statement of cash flows have been presented on a combined basis for a three-year period.
(c) Statement of compliance
The combined financial statements were approved by the Directors of the Group on June 12, 2008.
(d) Basis of measurement and functional presentation currency
These combined financial statements are prepared on the historical cost basis, except for the
vessels which are measured at fair value. The combined financial statements are presented in US
dollars ($), which is the functional currency of the vessel-owning companies in the Group. All
financial information presented in US dollars has been rounded to the nearest thousand.
(e) Use of estimates and judgments
The preparation of these combined financial statements in accordance with IFRS, requires management
to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and
the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from
these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods
affected. The estimates and assumptions that have
the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the combined financial statements, are
estimations in relation to the revaluation of vessels, useful lives of vessels, impairment losses
on vessels and on trade accounts receivable.
2. Significant accounting policies
A summary of the significant accounting policies used in the presentation of the accompanying
combined unaudited financial statements is presented below:
(a) Principles of combination
The combined financial statements include the combined assets, liabilities and results of
operations for the six vessel-owning companies (see Note 1).
Intercompany balances, transactions and unrealized gains and losses on transactions between the
companies included in these combined financial statements have been eliminated in full.
All intercompany balances with entities outside the Group but which were originally included in the
consolidated financial statements of Lincoln and First have not been eliminated and are presented
as balances and transactions with related parties.
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Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
(b) Foreign currency
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the functional currency using the exchange
rates at the date of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies at the reporting date are retranslated to the functional currency at the foreign
exchange rate at that date. The foreign currency gain or loss on monetary items is the difference
between amortized cost in the functional currency at the beginning of the period, adjusted for
effective interest and payments during the period and the amortized cost in foreign currency
translated at the exchange rate at the end of the period. Non-monetary assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies that are measured at fair value are retranslated to the
functional currency at the exchange rate at the date the fair value was determined. Foreign
currency differences arising on translation are recognized in the combined statement of income.
(c) Vessels
Vessels are originally recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment
losses.
Vessel cost includes the contract price of the vessel and expenditure that is directly attributable
to the acquisition of the vessel (initial repairs, delivery expenses and other expenditure to
prepare the vessel for its initial voyage) and borrowing costs incurred during the construction
period.
When parts of a vessel have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major
components) of the vessels (see Note 2(d)).
Subsequent expenditures for major improvements are also recognized in the carrying amount if it is
probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the part will flow to the Group and its
cost can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognized. Routine
maintenance and repairs are recognized in the combined statement of income as incurred.
Vessels are subsequently measured at fair value on an annual basis. Increases in the individual
vessels carrying amount as a result of the revaluation is recorded in recognized income and
expense and accumulated in equity under the caption revaluation surplus. The increase is recorded
in the combined statements of income to the extent that it reverses a
revaluation decrease of the related asset. Decreases in the individual vessels carrying amount is
recorded in the combined statements of income as a separate line item. However, the decrease is
recorded in recognized income and expense to the extent of any credit balance existing in the
revaluation surplus in respect of the related asset. The decrease recorded in recognized income and
expense reduces the amount accumulated in equity under the revaluation surplus. The fair value of a
vessel is determined through market value appraisal, on the basis of a sale for prompt,
charter-free delivery, for cash, on normal commercial terms, between willing sellers and willing
buyers of a vessel with similar characteristics.
Depreciation is recognized in the combined statement of income on a straight line basis over the
individual vessels remaining estimated useful life, after considering the estimated residual
value. Each vessels residual value is equal to the product of its light-weight tonnage and
estimated scrap rate.
Management estimates the useful life of the new vessels to be 25 years from the date of initial
delivery from the shipyard. Second hand vessels are depreciated from the date of their acquisition
over their remaining estimated useful life. Depreciation, useful lives and residual values are
reviewed at each reporting date.
A vessel is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its
use. Gains or losses on disposal are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the
carrying amount of the vessel and are recognized in the combined statement of income.
(d) Dry-docking costs
From time to time the Groups vessels are required to be dry-docked for inspection and re-licensing
at which time major repairs and maintenance that cannot be performed while the vessels are in
operation are generally performed. The Group defers the costs associated with dry-docking as they
are incurred by capitalizing them together with the cost of the vessel. The Group then depreciates
these costs on a straight-line basis over the year until the next scheduled dry-docking, generally
2.5 years. In the cases whereby the dry-docking takes place earlier than in 2.5 years, the carrying
amount of the previous dry-docking is derecognized. In the event of a vessel sale, the respective
carrying values of dry-docking costs are written-off at the time of sale to the combined statement
of income.
At the date of acquisition of a second-hand vessel, management estimates the component of the cost
that corresponds to the economic benefit to be derived from capitalized dry-docking cost, until the
first scheduled dry-docking of the vessel under
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Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
the ownership of the Group, and this component is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the
remaining period to the estimated dry-docking date.
(e) Financial instruments
Non-derivative financial instruments comprise trade and other receivables, cash and cash
equivalents, long term debt and trade accounts payable. Non-derivative financial instruments are
recognized initially at fair value plus, for instruments not at fair value through profit or loss,
any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition non-derivative
financial instruments are measured as explained in notes (f) to (j) below.
The Group does not have any derivative financial instruments.
(f) Trade accounts receivable
Trade accounts receivable are stated at their amortized cost using the effective interest method,
less any impairment losses.
(g) Insurance claim
The Group recognizes insurance claim recoveries for insured losses incurred on damage to vessels.
Insurance claim recoveries are recorded, net of any deductible amounts, at the time the Groups
vessels suffer insured damages. Recoveries from insurance companies for the claims are provided if
the amounts are virtually certain to be received. Claims are submitted to the insurance company,
which may increase or decrease the claims amount. Such adjustments are recorded in the year they
become virtually certain and were not material to the Groups combined financial position or
results of operation in 2007, 2006 and 2005.
(h) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances, call deposits and certificates of deposit (term
deposits) with original maturity of three months or less.
(i) Trade and other amounts payable
Trade and other amounts payable are stated at amortized cost.
(j) Long-term debt
Long-term debt is initially recognized at the fair value of the consideration received and is
recorded net of issue costs directly attributable to the borrowing. After initial recognition,
issue costs are amortized using the effective interest rate method and are recorded as finance
expense in the combined statement of income.
(k) Inventories
Inventories (lubricants) are measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The cost of
inventories is based on the first-in, first-out principle.
(l) Impairment of financial assets
A financial asset is assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any objective
evidence that it is impaired.
A financial asset is considered to be impaired if objective evidence indicates that one or more
events have had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset. An impairment
loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortized cost is calculated as the difference
between its carrying amount, and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at
the original effective interest rate.
Individually significant financial assets are tested for impairment on an individual basis. The
remaining financial assets are assessed collectively in groups that share similar credit risk
characteristics.
All impairment losses are recognized in the combined statement of income.
An impairment loss is reversed if the reversal can be related objectively to an event occurring
after the impairment loss was recognized. For financial assets measured at amortized cost, the
reversal is recognized in the combined statement of income.
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Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
(m) Impairment of non-financial assets
The carrying amounts of the Groups non-financial assets, primarily vessels, other than inventories
are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If
any such indication exists, then the assets recoverable amount is estimated. Vessels are
individually tested for impairment (see Note 7).
The recoverable amount of vessels is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs
to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present
value using a discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and
the risks specific to the asset.
Recoverability for vessels is measured by comparing the carrying amount, including unamortized
dry-docking and special survey costs, to the greater of fair value (see note 2(c)) less costs to
sell or value in use. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of the vessel exceeds
its estimated recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognized in the combined statement of
income.
Impairment losses recognized in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any
indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists as a result of events or changes to
conditions occurring after the impairment loss was recognized. An impairment loss is reversed only
to the extent that the assets carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that had been
recognized (see Note 7).
(n) Dividends
There are no legal requirements to hold a shareholders meeting, nor is there a requirement in the
vessel-owning companies Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws to distribute dividends. Dividends may
be declared or paid out of profits resulting from current or preceding years. Thus the decision to
distribute dividends is made by management of the Group and they are therefore recognized as a
liability in the period in which they are declared by management.
(o) Provisions
A provision is recognized as a result of a past event when the Group has a present legal or
constructive obligation that can be reliably estimated and it is probable that an outflow of
economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by
discounting the expected future cash flows that reflect current market assessments of the time
value of money and the risks specific to the liability.
(p) Employee benefits
The Group has no obligations to defined contribution or defined benefit plans. Short-term employee
benefits are measured on an undiscounted basis and are expensed as the related service is provided.
A liability is recognized for the amount expected to be paid under short-term cash bonus if the
Group has a present legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service
provided by the employee and the obligation can be estimated reliably.
(q) Revenue
The Group generates its revenues from charterers for the charter hire of its vessels. Vessels are
chartered using time-charters, where a contract is entered into for the use of a vessel for a
specific period of time and a specified daily charter hire rate. If a charter agreement exists and
collection of the related revenue is reasonably assured, revenue is recognized and it is earned,
ratably over the duration of the year of time-charter.
Deferred revenue represents invoices issued, or cash received in advance for services not yet
rendered.
(r) Vessel voyage and other operating expenses
Vessel voyage expenses primarily consisting of port, canal and bunker expenses that are unique to a
particular charter are paid for by the charterer under time-charter arrangements. Vessel voyage and
other operating expenses are expensed as incurred.
(s) Finance income and expenses
Finance income comprises of interest income on funds invested and foreign currency gains. Interest
income is recognized as it accrues, using the effective interest method.
Finance expense comprises of interest expense on borrowings, foreign currency losses and impairment
losses on recognized financial assets. All borrowing costs are recognized in the combined statement
of income using the effective interest method.
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Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
(t) Income tax
Under the laws of the countries of the vessel-owning companies incorporation and/or vessels
registration, the vessel-owning companies are not subject to tax on international shipping income
but are subject only to certain minor registration and tonnage taxes that are charged to operating
expenses as incurred. The vessel-owning companies however, are subject to United States federal
income taxation in respect of income that is derived from the international operation of ships and
the performance of services directly related thereto, unless exempt from United States federal
income taxation. If the vessel-owning companies do not qualify for the exemption from tax, they
will be subject to a 4% tax on its U.S. source income, imposed without the allowance for any
deductions. For these purposes, U.S. source shipping income means 50% of the shipping income that
will be derived by the vessel-owning companies that is attributable to transportation that begins
or ends, but that does not both begin and end, in the United States.
The vessel-owning companies did not incur any U.S. source shipping income in 2007, 2006 and 2005.
Therefore, the Group does not have any current income tax or deferred taxes as of December 31,
2007, 2006 and 2005.
(u) Segment reporting
A segment is a distinguishable component of the Group that is engaged in providing related products
or services (business segment) or in providing products or services within a particular economic
environment (geographical segment), which is subject to risks and returns that are different from
the other segments. The Group reports financial information and evaluates its operations by charter
revenues and not, for example, by a) the length of ship employment for its customers or b) the size
of vessel. The Group does not have discrete financial information to evaluate the operating results
for each type of charter. Although revenue can be identified for these charters, management cannot
and does not identify expenses, profitability or other financial information for these charters. As
a result, management, including the chief operating decision maker, reviews operating results by
revenue per day and operating results of the fleet and thus the Group has determined that it
operates under one reportable segment. Furthermore, when the Group charters a vessel to a
charterer, the charter is free to trade the vessel worldwide and, as a result the disclosure of
geographic information is impracticable. Also, as management of the Group monitors its results per
revenue and not by customer, the geographical location of the customer is not relevant for segment
information.
(v) New standards and interpretations not yet adopted
A number of new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are not yet effective for
the year ended December 31, 2007, and have not been applied in preparing these financial
statements:
(i) IFRS 8 Operating Segments introduces the management approach to segment reporting. IFRS 8,
which becomes mandatory for the financial statements of 2009, will require the disclosure of
segment information based on the internal reports regularly reviewed by the Groups Chief Operating
Decision Maker in order to assess each segments performance and to allocate resources to them. The
Group is evaluating the impact of this standard on the combined financial statements.
(ii) Revised IAS 23 Borrowing Costs removes the option to expense borrowing costs and requires that
an entity capitalize borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or
production of a qualifying asset as part of the cost of that asset. Currently, the Group
capitalizes interest on the construction of the vessels and therefore the revised IAS 23
which will become mandatory for the Groups 2009 financial statements is not expected to have a
significant effect on the Groups financial statements.
(iii) IFRIC 11 IFRS 2 Group and Treasury Share Transactions requires a share-based payment
arrangement in which an entity receives goods or services as consideration for its own equity
instruments to be accounted for as an equity-settled share-based payment transaction, regardless of
how the equity instruments are obtained. IFRIC 11 will become mandatory for the Groups 2008
financial statements, with retrospective application required. This standard is not expected to
have any significant impact on the combined financial statements as it is not relevant to the
Groups operations.
(iv) IFRIC 12 Service Concession Arrangements provides guidance on certain recognition and
measurement issues that arise in accounting for public-to-private service concession arrangements.
IFRIC 12, which becomes mandatory for the Groups 2008 financial statements, is not expected to
have any effect on the combined financial statements as it is not relevant to the Groups
operations.
(v) IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes addresses the accounting by entities that operate, or
otherwise participate in, customer loyalty programs for their customers. It relates to customer
loyalty programs under which the customer can
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Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
redeem credits for awards such as free or discounted goods or services. IFRIC 13, which becomes
mandatory for the Groups 2009 financial statements, is not expected to have any impact on the
combined financial statements.
(vi) IFRIC 14 IAS 19 The Limit on a Defined Benefit Asset , Minimum Funding Requirements and their
Interaction clarifies when refunds or reductions in future contributions in relation to defined
benefit assets should be regarded as available and provides guidance on the impact of minimum
funding requirements (MFR) on such assets. It also addresses when a MFR might give rise to a
liability. IFRIC 14 will become mandatory for the Groups 2008 financial statements, with
retrospective application required. IFRIC 14 is not expected to have any effect on the combined
financial statements.
(vii) Revision to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements: The revised standard is effective
for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2009. The revision to IAS 1 is aimed at
improving users ability to analyze and compare the information given in financial statements. The
changes made are to require information in financial statements to be aggregated on the basis of
shared characteristics and to introduce a statement of comprehensive income. This will enable
readers to analyze changes in equity resulting from transactions with owners in their capacity as
owners (such as dividends and share repurchases) separately from non-owner changes (such as
transactions with third parties). In response to comments received through the consultation
process, the revised standard gives preparers of financial statements the option of presenting
items of income and expense and components of other comprehensive income either in a single
statement of comprehensive income with sub-totals, or in two separate statements (a separate income
statement followed by a statement of comprehensive income). Management is currently assessing the
impact of this revision on the Groups financial statements.
(viii) Revision to IFRS 3 Business Combinations and an amended version of IAS 27 Consolidated and
Separate Financial Statements: This standard is required to be applied prospectively to business
combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual
reporting period beginning on or after July 1, 2009. Earlier application is permitted. However,
this standard will be applied only at the beginning of an annual reporting period that begins on or
after June 30, 2007. If an entity applies this standard before July 1, 2009, it will be required to
disclose that fact and apply IAS
27 (as amended in 2008) at the same time. The main changes to the existing standards include: (i)
minority interests (now called non-controlling interests) are measured either as their
proportionate interest in the net identifiable assets (the existing IFRS 3 requirement) or at fair
value; (ii) for step acquisitions, goodwill is measured as the difference at acquisition date
between the fair value of any investment in the business held before the acquisition, the
consideration transferred and the net assets acquired (therefore there is no longer the requirement
to measure assets and liabilities at fair value at each step to calculate a portion of goodwill);
(iii) acquisition-related costs are generally recognized as expenses (rather than included in
goodwill); (iv) contingent consideration must be recognized and measured at fair value at
acquisition date with any subsequent changes in fair value recognized usually in the profit or loss
(rather than by adjusting goodwill) and (v) transactions with non-controlling interests which do
not result in loss of control are accounted for as equity transactions. Management is currently
assessing the impact that these revisions will have on the Group.
(ix) Revision to IFRS 2 Share-based Payment : The revision is effective for annual periods on or
after January 1, 2009 and provides clarification for the definition of vesting conditions and the
accounting treatment of cancellations. It clarifies that vesting conditions are service conditions
and performance conditions only. Other features of a share-based payment are not vesting
conditions. It also specifies that all cancellations, whether by the entity or other parties,
should receive the same accounting treatment. The Group does not expect this standard to affect its
combined financial statements as currently there are no share-based payment plans.
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Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
3. Direct voyage expenses
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Classification fees and surveys |
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8 |
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6 |
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33 |
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Bunkers expenses |
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40 |
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25 |
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40 |
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Port expenses |
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9 |
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15 |
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24 |
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Tugs |
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2 |
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3 |
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27 |
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Commission and fees |
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13 |
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8 |
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14 |
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Insurance and other voyage expenses |
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10 |
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7 |
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1 |
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82 |
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64 |
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139 |
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4. Crew costs
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Basic and supplementary wages |
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1,162 |
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1,183 |
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920 |
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Overtime |
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633 |
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635 |
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500 |
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Vacation |
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342 |
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338 |
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200 |
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Bonus |
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448 |
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88 |
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48 |
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Other crew expenses |
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218 |
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533 |
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308 |
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2,803 |
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2,777 |
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1,976 |
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Crew costs represents the amounts due to the crew on board the vessels under short-term contracts,
i.e. no more than 9 months. The Group is not obliged to contribute to any pension plans or
post-employment benefits for the crew on board.
5. Other operating expenses
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Chemicals and lubricants |
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1,432 |
|
|
|
1,192 |
|
|
|
1,151 |
|
Repairs and maintenance |
|
|
1,176 |
|
|
|
1,055 |
|
|
|
740 |
|
Insurance |
|
|
566 |
|
|
|
558 |
|
|
|
424 |
|
Administration expenses for vessels |
|
|
54 |
|
|
|
37 |
|
|
|
54 |
|
Reimbursement to time charters |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
716 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,228 |
|
|
|
2,842 |
|
|
|
3,085 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reimbursements to time charters represent a fee for cancellation of contracts.
6. Financial income and expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
|
143 |
|
|
|
132 |
|
|
|
13 |
|
Foreign exchange gain |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
143 |
|
|
|
132 |
|
|
|
24 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial expense: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
2,914 |
|
|
|
3,272 |
|
|
|
2,371 |
|
Amortization of finance costs |
|
|
59 |
|
|
|
22 |
|
|
|
21 |
|
Foreign exchange loss |
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
17 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,980 |
|
|
|
3,311 |
|
|
|
2,392 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net finance cost |
|
|
2,837 |
|
|
|
3,179 |
|
|
|
2,368 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-48
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
7. Vessels Cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advances to |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shipyards |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
for Vessels |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Under |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vessels |
|
Construction |
|
Dry-Docking |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at January 1, 2006 |
|
|
76,970 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18 |
|
|
|
76,988 |
|
Additions |
|
|
116 |
|
|
|
4,922 |
|
|
|
1,568 |
|
|
|
6,606 |
|
Revaluation |
|
|
25,119 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,119 |
|
Reversal of impairment loss |
|
|
19,311 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,311 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2006 |
|
|
121,516 |
|
|
|
4,922 |
|
|
|
1,586 |
|
|
|
128,024 |
|
Additions |
|
|
24 |
|
|
|
12,661 |
|
|
|
989 |
|
|
|
13,674 |
|
Revaluation |
|
|
129,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
129,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2007 |
|
|
250,805 |
|
|
|
17,583 |
|
|
|
2,575 |
|
|
|
270,963 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated depreciation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at January 1, 2006 |
|
|
(6,970 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,970 |
) |
Depreciation |
|
|
(6,083 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(484 |
) |
|
|
(6,567 |
) |
Balance December 31, 2006 |
|
|
(13,053 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(484 |
) |
|
|
(13,537 |
) |
Depreciation |
|
|
(11,795 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(830 |
) |
|
|
(12,625 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance December 31, 2007 |
|
|
(24,848 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,314 |
) |
|
|
(26,162 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book value January 1, 2006 |
|
|
70,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18 |
|
|
|
70,018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book value December 31, 2006 |
|
|
108,463 |
|
|
|
4,922 |
|
|
|
1,102 |
|
|
|
114,487 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book value December 31, 2007 |
|
|
225,957 |
|
|
|
17,583 |
|
|
|
1,261 |
|
|
|
244,801 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the year ended December 31, 2005, four vessel-owning companies took delivery of their
vessels (African Zebra, Bremen Max, Hamburg Max and African Oryx). The total acquisition price
amounted to $96,282, of which $9,576 was paid as an advance in 2004.
The estimated remaining useful lives of the Groups vessels is between 3 to 16 years as of December
31, 2007.
Vessels are measured at fair value at year end. At December 31, 2005 the fair value of the
individual vessels indicated that the carrying value of the individual vessels was impaired and as
a result the Group recognized an impairment loss of $19,311 which is recorded as a separate line
item in the combined statement of income since there was no revaluation surplus recorded in the
combined statement of changes in equity (see note 2(c)). At December 31, 2006, due to the changing
market conditions, the fair value exceeded the carrying value by $44,430 and accordingly an amount
of $19,311 was recorded as a separate line item in the combined statement of income since it
reversed a revaluation decrease recorded in the previous year. The remaining surplus of $25,119 is
recorded as recognized income and expense under the caption revaluation reserve in the combined
statement of changes in equity. At December 31, 2007 due to the prevailing positive market
conditions, the fair value of the individual vessels exceeded the carrying amount and a revaluation
surplus of
F-49
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
$129,265 arose and is recorded as recognized income and expense under the caption revaluation
reserve in the combined statement of changes in equity.
Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A. have entered into shipbuilding contracts with a
shipyard for the construction of two newbuildings with the expected delivery dates in 2008 (refer
to Note 20(c)) and 2009, respectively. As of December 31, 2007 Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea
Maritime S.A. were committed to the construction of these two vessels at a total contract cost of
$47,640. Payments against the contract cost through December 31, 2007 and 2006 totaled
$12,000 and $4,800, respectively, and are included under the caption advances to shipyards for
vessels under construction. Capitalized interest included under the caption advances to shipyards
for vessels under construction as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 amounted to $249 and nil,
respectively.
8. Inventories
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lubricants |
|
|
223 |
|
|
|
209 |
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
223 |
|
|
|
212 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9. Trade accounts receivable and other assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Charterers |
|
|
1,237 |
|
|
|
717 |
|
Insurance claims |
|
|
22 |
|
|
|
26 |
|
Prepayments for insurance premiums |
|
|
238 |
|
|
|
209 |
|
Agents |
|
|
48 |
|
|
|
33 |
|
Other |
|
|
43 |
|
|
|
18 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,588 |
|
|
|
1,003 |
|
Impairment loss (Note 15(b)) |
|
|
(660 |
) |
|
|
(660 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
928 |
|
|
|
343 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10. Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
On demand |
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
506 |
|
Term deposits |
|
|
|
|
|
|
940 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
1,446 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-50
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
11. Capital contributions
The amounts shown in the combined balance sheet as capital contributions represent payments made by
the shareholders at various dates to finance vessel acquisition in excess of the amounts of the
bank loans obtained. There is no contractual obligation to repay the amounts.
The authorized share capitals of the companies that comprise the Group are analyzed as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
Par Value per |
Vessel-Owning Companies |
|
Shares |
|
Share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goldie Navigation Ltd. |
|
|
500 |
|
|
|
|
|
Pavey Services Ltd. |
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
$ |
1 |
|
Shoreline Universal Ltd. |
|
|
50,000 |
|
|
$ |
1 |
|
Valdis Marine Corp. |
|
|
500 |
|
|
|
|
|
Kalistos Maritime S.A. |
|
|
500 |
|
|
|
|
|
Kalithea Maritime S.A. |
|
|
500 |
|
|
|
|
|
12. Long-term debt
Long-term debt is analyzed as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrower |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goldie Navigation Ltd. |
|
|
5,858 |
|
|
|
7,279 |
|
Valdis Marine Corp. |
|
|
8,576 |
|
|
|
10,684 |
|
Pavey Services Ltd. |
|
|
12,134 |
|
|
|
15,124 |
|
Shoreline Universal Ltd. |
|
|
13,390 |
|
|
|
16,687 |
|
Kalistos Maritime S.A. |
|
|
5,026 |
|
|
|
|
|
Kalithea Maritime S.A. |
|
|
3,346 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
48,330 |
|
|
|
49,774 |
|
Less: Current portion |
|
|
9,750 |
|
|
|
8,420 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term portion |
|
|
38,580 |
|
|
|
41,354 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The long-term debt, denominated in US Dollars, of Goldie Navigation Ltd., Valdis Marine Corp.,
Pavey Services Ltd. and Shoreline Universal Ltd. represents the amounts allocated to each
vessel-owning company from the syndicated loan of $500,000 concluded on December 24, 2004 for the
purchase of 32 vessels by each of 32 vessel-owning companies, with Lincoln and Nouvelle as
corporate guarantors (the syndicated loan). The syndicated loan was allocated to each vessel-owning
company based upon each vessels acquisition cost. The Group adjusts the amount outstanding each
time one of the vessels in the syndicated loan is sold without repayment of the associated debt or
a portion of the loan is paid and allocates it proportionately to the remaining vessels.
The long-term debt initially allocated to each vessel-owning company represents approximately 67.5%
of the vessel acquisition cost. The syndicated loan is payable in variable principal installments
plus interest at variable rates (LIBOR plus a spread of 0.875%) with an original balloon
installment of $45,500 in March 2015. The balloon installment outstanding as of December 31, 2007
amounted to $26,153. The terms and conditions of the long-term debt for each vessel-owning company
are the same as the syndicated loan (see Note 20(h)).
The long-term debt is secured by a mortgage on the vessels, a corporate guarantee of Lincoln and
Nouvelle, and assignments on earnings, insurance and requisition compensation of the mortgaged
vessel.
F-51
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
As of December 31, 2007 and 2006 the long-term debt of Goldie Navigation Ltd., Valdis Marine Corp.,
Pavey Services Ltd. and Shoreline Universal Ltd. represents the allocated amount of the remaining
balance of the syndicated loan after taking into account vessel sales.
Details of the long-term debt, for each of the vessel-owning companies is as follows:
Goldie Navigation Ltd.: The allocated initial amount for Goldie Navigation Ltd. was $9,460 to
partly finance the acquisition of vessel African Zebra. At December 31, 2006, the outstanding
balance was $7,306 ($7,279 net of deferred direct cost) payable in three equal quarterly principal
installments of $422 and in thirty equal quarterly principal installments of $174 plus interest at
floating rates (LIBOR plus a spread of 0.875%) with a balloon installment of $824 due in 2015. At
December 31, 2007, the outstanding balance was $5,881 ($5,858 net of principal repayment of $1,425
in 2007 and deferred direct cost) payable in twenty-nine equal quarterly principal installments of
$174 plus interest at variable rates (LIBOR plus a spread of 0.875%) with a balloon installment of
$861 due in 2015.
Valdis Marine Corp.: The allocated initial amount for Valdis Marine Corp. was $13,852 to partly
finance the acquisition of vessel African Oryx. At December 31, 2006, the outstanding balance was
$10,724 ($10,684 net of deferred direct cost) payable in three equal quarterly principal
installments of $619 and in thirty equal quarterly principal installments of $253 plus interest at
floating rates (LIBOR plus a spread of 0.875%) with a balloon installment of $1,262 due in 2015. At
December 31, 2007, the outstanding balance was $8,612 ($8,576 net of principal repayment of $2,114
in 2007 and deferred direct cost) payable in twenty-nine equal quarterly principal installments of
$254 plus interest at variable rates (LIBOR plus a spread of 0.875%) with a balloon installment of
$1,261 due in 2015.
Pavey Services Ltd.: The allocated initial amount for Pavey Services Ltd. was $19,595 to partly
finance the acquisition of vessel Bremen Max. At December 31, 2006, the outstanding balance of
$15,179 ($15,124 net of deferred direct cost) was payable in three equal quarterly principal
installments of $880 and in thirty equal quarterly principal installments of $359 plus interest at
variable rates (LIBOR plus a spread of 0.875%) with a balloon installment of $1,779 due in 2015. At
December 31, 2007, the outstanding balance was $12,182 ($12,134 net of principal repayments of
$3,000 in 2007 and deferred direct cost) payable in twenty-nine equal quarterly principal
installments of $359 plus interest at variable rates (LIBOR plus a spread of 0.875%) with a balloon
installment of $1,783 due in 2015.
Shoreline Universal Ltd.: The allocated initial amount for Shoreline Universal Ltd. was $21,622
to finance the acquisition of the vessel Hamburg Max. At December 31, 2006, the outstanding balance
of $16,747 ($16,687 net of deferred direct cost) was payable in three equal quarterly principal
installments of $973 and in thirty equal quarterly principal installments of $396 plus interest at
variable rates (LIBOR plus a spread of 0.875%) with a balloon installment of $1,943 due in 2015. At
December 31, 2007, the outstanding balance was $13,443 ($13,390 net of principal repayments of
$3,305 in 2007 and direct cost) payable in twenty-nine equal quarterly principal installments of
$396 plus interest at variable rates (LIBOR plus a spread of 0.875%) with a balloon installment of
$1,968 due in 2015.
The original loan agreements for all of the vessels include covenants deriving from the syndicated
loan that require the vessel-owning companies to maintain minimum hull values in connection with
the vessels outstanding loans, insurance coverage of the vessels against all customary risks. The
corporate guarantors are required to have minimum levels of available cash and cash equivalents,
liquidity funds on a consolidated basis of no less than $30,000, leverage ratio (defined as Debt to
Total assets) not higher than 0.7:0.1 and net worth (total assets less the amount of the
consolidated debt) not less than $250,000. In addition, the covenants do not permit the borrowers
to sell the vessels and assets and change the beneficial ownership or management of the vessels,
without the prior consent of the banks. The individual vessel-owning companies and the corporate
guarantors are in compliance with the debt covenants as of December 31, 2007.
On June 23, 2006 Kalistos Maritime S.A., Kalithea Maritime S.A. and a third affiliated
vessel-owning company entered into a loan facility of up to $20,160 and a guarantee facility
of up
to $28,800 each to be used to partly finance and guarantee the payment to the shipyards for the
newbuilding.
Kalistos Maritime S.A.: Kalistos Maritime S.A. loan facility is for up to $6,720, plus interest
at variable rates (LIBOR plus a spread of 0.65%), to finance a portion of the construction cost of
the Hull KA 215. Gross drawdowns against this facility
F-52
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
in 2007 and 2006 amounted to $5,040 and nil,
respectively ($5,026 in total, net of deferred direct costs). The loan is repayable in full at the
earlier of December 18, 2008 and the date the newbuilding is delivered by the shipyard. The loan
was repaid in March 2008 (see Note 20(c)).
Kalithea Maritime S.A.: Kalithea Maritime S.A. loan facility is for up to $6,720 plus interest at
variable rates (LIBOR plus a spread of 0.65%), to finance a portion of the construction cost of the
Hull KA 216. Gross drawdowns against this facility
in 2007 and 2006 amounted to $3,360 and nil,
respectively ($3,346 in total, net of deferred direct costs). The loan is repayable in full at the
earlier of May 18, 2009 and the date the newbuilding is delivered by the shipyard.
The weighted average effective interest rate for all long-term debt for the years ended December
31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was approximately 6.1%, 6.12% and 4.16%, respectively. Interest expense for
the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 amounted to $2,914, $3,272 and $2,371,
respectively, and is included in finance expense in the accompanying combined statements of income.
The principal repayments are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
More |
|
|
|
|
Year of |
|
1 Year |
|
1 to 2 |
|
2 to 5 |
|
Than |
|
|
|
|
Maturity |
|
or Less |
|
Years |
|
Years |
|
5 Years |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31 December 2006 |
|
|
2015 |
|
|
|
8,420 |
|
|
|
4,724 |
|
|
|
14,171 |
|
|
|
22,459 |
|
|
|
49,774 |
|
31 December 2007 |
|
|
2015 |
|
|
|
9,750 |
|
|
|
4,724 |
|
|
|
14,171 |
|
|
|
19,685 |
|
|
|
48,330 |
|
13. Trade accounts payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
Suppliers |
|
|
883 |
|
|
|
350 |
|
Insurance agents |
|
|
167 |
|
|
|
125 |
|
Agents |
|
|
16 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
114 |
|
|
|
129 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,180 |
|
|
|
604 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14. Accrued expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
Masters accounts |
|
|
225 |
|
|
|
179 |
|
Expenses for vessels |
|
|
784 |
|
|
|
120 |
|
Charterers accounts |
|
|
51 |
|
|
|
35 |
|
Other |
|
|
38 |
|
|
|
18 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,098 |
|
|
|
352 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15. Financial instruments
Overview
The Group has exposure to the following risks from its use of financial instruments:
1 Credit risk;
2 Liquidity risk;
F-53
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
3 Market risk defined as interest rate risk and currency risk.
This note represents information about the Groups exposure to cash of the above risks, the Groups
objectives, policies and processes for measuring and managing risk and the Groups management of
capital.
The Group does not enter into transactions involving derivative financial instruments (or otherwise
engage in other hedging activities) to reduce exposure to fluctuations in interest and foreign
exchange rates and these are subject to the risk of market rates changing subsequent to
acquisition.
(a) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial
instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations in relation to each class of recognized
financial assets. The maximum credit risk in relation to such assets is represented by the carrying
amount of those assets in the combined balance sheets.
The main credit exposure is from trade accounts receivable, amounts due from related parties and
cash and cash equivalents.
The Group places its cash and cash equivalents, consisting mostly of deposits, with financial
institutions. The Group performs annual evaluations of the relative credit-standing of those
financial institutions. Credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivable is generally managed
by chartering vessels to established operators, rather than to more speculative or undercapitalized
entities. The vessels are chartered under time-charter agreements where, per the industry practice,
the charterer pays for the transportation service within one week of issue of the hire statement
(invoice) which is issued approximately 15 days prior to the service, thereby supporting the
management of trade receivables.
The Groups exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each
customer.
As of December 31, 2007 and 2006 two charterers and one charterer, respectively, individually
accounted for more than 10% of the Groups trade accounts receivable as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Charterer |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
B |
|
|
50 |
% |
|
|
100 |
% |
E |
|
|
43 |
% |
|
|
|
|
For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, three, three and two charterers,
respectively, individually accounted for more than 10% of the Groups revenue as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Charterer |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
A related party (Note 19) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
38 |
% |
|
|
37 |
% |
B |
|
|
33 |
% |
|
|
37 |
% |
|
|
43 |
% |
C |
|
|
25 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
D |
|
|
|
|
|
|
17 |
% |
|
|
|
|
E |
|
|
28 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-54
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
The aging of trade and other accounts receivable is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
Up to 30 days |
|
|
928 |
|
|
|
243 |
|
Past due 31 120 days |
|
|
|
|
|
|
100 |
|
Over 120 days |
|
|
660 |
|
|
|
660 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,588 |
|
|
|
1,003 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The impairment loss of $660 relates to a disagreement with a specific charterer for a specific
trip.
(b) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as
they fall due. The Groups policy is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient
liquidity to meet its liabilities when they fall due. Furthermore, Lincoln, Nouvelle and First are
the guarantors of the loans and these entities pay the financial obligations on behalf of the
vessel-owning companies. In addition, during the normal course of business, Lincoln, Nouvelle and
First support the Group for working capital needs.
The Group aims to mitigate liquidity risk by managing cash generation from its operations, applying
cash collection targets throughout the Group. The vessels are chartered under time-charter
agreements where, per industry practice, the charterer pays for the transportation service in
advance, supporting the management of cash generation.
Excess cash used in managing liquidity is only invested in financial instruments exposed to
insignificant risk of change in market value, by being placed in interest-bearing deposits with
maturities fixed at no more than 3 months.
The contractual terms of the Groups interest bearing loans including estimated interest payments
are depicted in Note 12.
(c) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk arises from the possibility that changes in interest rates will affect the
future cash outflows of the Groups long-term debt as the long-term debt is at variable rates.
The profile of interest-bearing financial assets and financial liabilities as of December 31, 2007
and 2006, is as follows. In addition, the associated cash flows are disclosed in Notes 10 and 12.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note |
|
Interest Rate |
|
Total |
|
1 Year or Less |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Term deposits |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
5.13 |
% |
|
|
(940 |
) |
|
|
(940 |
) |
Bank loan |
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
6.12 |
% |
|
|
49,774 |
|
|
|
8,420 |
|
2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank loan |
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
6.1 |
% |
|
|
48,330 |
|
|
|
9,750 |
|
(d) Sensitivity analysis
In managing the interest rate risk the Group aims to reduce the impact of short-term fluctuations
on the Groups earnings. Over the longer term, however, permanent changes in interest rates would
have an impact on earnings.
At December 31, 2007 it is estimated that an increase of one percentage point in interest rates
would decrease the Groups net profit by approximately $483 (2006: $488).
F-55
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
(e) Currency risk
The Groups exposure to foreign currency risk is minimum. Amounts in foreign currencies are
included in trade accounts payable and include amounts payable to suppliers in foreign denominated
currencies and are analyzed as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US |
|
|
Dollars |
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
|
Euro |
|
|
149 |
|
GBP, JPY, ZAR |
|
|
88 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
Euro |
|
|
104 |
|
GBP, JPY, ZAR |
|
|
89 |
|
(f) Fair values
All amounts are shown at their fair value as they have a maturity of no more than twelve months,
except for long-term debt. The carrying value of the Groups long-term debt approximates fair value
because the debt bears interest at floating rates.
16. Capital Management
Managements policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain creditor and market
confidence and to sustain future development of the business. Management monitors the return on
capital. There are no stock plans or options.
Each entity of the Group seeks to maintain a balance between long-term debt and capital. There are
no capital requirements. In its funding strategy, the Groups objective is to maintain a balance
between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of debt. The Groups policy with
vessel acquisitions is that not more than 70% of the acquisition cost of vessels will be funded
through borrowings. For all the acquisitions made, the bank financing was not more than 70% of the
total acquisition cost.
17. Contingencies
Various claims, suits and complaints, including those involving government regulations and product
liability, arise in the ordinary course of the shipping business. In addition, losses may arise
from disputes with charterers, agents, insurance and other claims with suppliers relating to the
operation of the Groups vessels. Currently, management is not aware of any such contingent
liabilities which should be disclosed or for which a provision should be established in the
accompanying combined financial statements.
The Group accrues for the cost of environmental liabilities when management becomes aware that a
liability is probable and is able to reasonably estimate the probable exposure. Currently,
management is not aware of any such claims or contingent liabilities which should be disclosed, or
for which a provision should be established in the accompanying combined financial statements.
18 . Commitments
As of December 31, 2007 and 2006 Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A. are committed to
the purchase of Hulls KA 215 and KA 216 for a total cost of $47,640.
F-56
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
19. Related parties
The related party balances are:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Due from related parties non current |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Due from EST |
|
|
|
|
|
|
480 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Due from related parties current |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Due from EST |
|
|
480 |
|
|
|
|
|
Due from Lincoln |
|
|
4,909 |
|
|
|
3,551 |
|
Charter revenue receivable from Swiss Marine Services S.A. |
|
|
444 |
|
|
|
290 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,833 |
|
|
|
3,841 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Due to related parties current |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Due to EST |
|
|
386 |
|
|
|
299 |
|
Due to First |
|
|
334 |
|
|
|
54 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
720 |
|
|
|
353 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The related party transactions included in the combined statements of income are:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Voyage revenue (Swiss Marine Services S.A.) |
|
|
3,420 |
|
|
|
10,740 |
|
|
|
10,140 |
|
Management fees (EST) |
|
|
(782 |
) |
|
|
(752 |
) |
|
|
(644 |
) |
The related parties identified are:
(a) Directors
The directors of the Group do not receive remuneration for the non-executive services they offer.
The identity and the description of the other related parties of the Group are given below.
(b) EST
Each vessel-operating company of the Group has a management agreement with EST, to provide
management services in exchange for a fixed fee per day for each vessel in operation and a fixed
monthly fee per hull under construction. These agreements are entered into with an initial
three-year term until terminated by either party upon written notice, in which case the agreements
terminate within two months after the date notice was given. In the event that the agreement with
EST is terminated, the fee payable to EST shall continue to be payable for three months from the
termination date. In addition, EST provides crew for the vessel and receives a reimbursement for
crew support costs for three months. Finally, if the agreement is terminated EST will receive crew
severance costs of up to $50 per vessel. Management agreements with EST require the vessel-owning
companies with vessels in operation, to make an interest-free advance of $120 each, to cover the
working capital requirements arising from the handling of the majority of the expenditure generated
from the vessels operations. This advance is made ten days before the delivery of the vessel for
which EST is appointed as the manager.
F-57
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
(c) Lincoln and First
Lincoln and First are the parent companies of the vessel and hull-owning companies, respectively
(see Note 1(a)). The amounts due to and due from them represent expenses paid and funds collected
on the Groups behalf.
(d) Swiss Marine Services S.A. (SwissMarine)
Based on charter party agreements, certain of the Groups vessels are chartered to SwissMarine, an
affiliated company, beneficially owned by certain members of the Restis family.
20. Subsequent events
(a) Drawdowns on loan facility: On January 28, 2008, Kalithea Maritime S.A. and Kalistos Maritime
S.A. each drew down $1,680 representing the third installment of their loan facilities, in order to
finance 70% of their third and fourth delivery payment installments, respectively for Hulls KA 216
and KA 215, respectively ($2,400 each).
(b) Loan facility: On March 11, 2008, Kalithea Maritime S.A., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and another
vessel-owning company not included in the Group signed a commitment letter for a preferred ship
variable rate mortgage bank loan for up to $50,022 to finance a maximum of 70% of the acquisition
of three vessels under construction at the shipyards.
The loan will bear interest at LIBOR plus a spread and will be repayable in equal consecutive
quarterly installments of $230 commencing three months after the delivery date of the vessels with
any unpaid balance on the final maturity date (May 2018) becoming due at that time as a balloon
payment.
The covenants require, among others, the vessel-owning companies to maintain minimum hull values in
connection with the vessels outstanding loans, insurance coverage of the vessels against all
customary risks and to maintain a ratio of the fair market value of the vessels over the debt at a
minimum of 125%. The Guarantor will require minimum levels of available cash and cash equivalents,
liquidity funds on a consolidated basis not less than $10,000, leverage ratio (defined as total
consolidated liabilities over total consolidated assets adjusted to reflect the market value of the
vessels not to exceed 70%), not to have further indebtedness or issuing guarantees. In addition,
the covenants do not permit the borrowers to sell the vessels and assets and change the beneficial
ownership or management of the vessels, without the prior consent of the banks. First will be the
guarantor of the loan.
(c) Delivery of Hull KA 215: On May 20, 2008, Hull KA 215 (vessel Davakis G.) was delivered from
the shipyard and the last installment of $11,820 was paid. To finance 70% of the vessel acquisition
cost amounting to $23,820, a commitment letter for the preferred ship variable rate mortgage was
concluded (see (b) above). The total drawdown against this mortgage was $16,674 which was used to
repay the existing loan facility of $6,720 and the remaining drawdown was used to finance the
vessel.
(d) Master Agreement: On May 20, 2008, Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline
Universal Ltd., Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A. concluded
the Master Agreement with Seanergy Merger Corp., Marshall Islands Corporations, to sell six dry
bulk vessels which include four second-hand vessels and two
newbuildings for an aggregate purchase price of $367,030 in cash, $28,250 in the form of a note
convertible into 2,260,000 shares of Seanergy Marine Corp. common stock at a price of $12.50 per
share and up to 4,308,075 shares of Seanergy Marine Corp. common stock if Seanergy Marine Corp.
achieves a certain level of earnings before interest, taxes depreciation and amortization. Seanergy
Maritime Corp. is expected, within thirty days of the closing, to file a registration statement.
The Master Agreement specifies that EST will manage the fleet and a brokerage agreement with
Safbulk Pty Ltd. (Safbulk) for the chartering of the fleet will also be entered into. In addition,
time charters for all vessels will be entered into with South African Marine Corporation S.A. which
will include a 3.75% address commission in favor of South African Marine Corporation S.A. Both
these entities are affiliated and beneficially owned by certain members of the Restis family.
F-58
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
December 31, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands of US Dollars, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)
(e) Brokerage agreement: On May 20, 2008, a brokerage agreement between a subsidiary of Seanergy
Merger Corp. and Safbulk, was concluded for the provision of chartering services for an initial
period of two years from the date of signing. Safbulk will receive a commission of 1.25% on the
collected vessel revenue.
(f) Management agreement: On May 20, 2008, a management agreement between a subsidiary of
Seanergy Merger Corp. and EST was concluded for the provision of technical management services
relating to the vessels for an initial period of two years from the date of signing. EST will be
entitled to a fee of EURO 416 (four hundred and sixteen Euros) per vessel per day until December
31, 2008 thereafter adjusted on an annual basis as defined.
(g) Charter agreement: On May 26, 2008, time charter agreements for 11 to 13-month periods at a
time charter daily rate of between $30 and $65, were concluded for vessels African Oryx, African
Zebra, Davakis G., Bremen Max, Hamburg Max and Hull KA 216 (Delos Ranger) with South African Marine
Corporation S.A. which would become effective upon the consummation of the business combination.
(h) Payment of long term debt: The outstanding total balloon installment as of December 31, 2007
of $26,153 (see Note 12) has been reduced to $23,702 as a result of the repayment of the syndicated
loan arising from the sale of three vessels in 2008 included in three affiliated vessel-owning
companies and therefore there will also be a reallocation (reduction) of approximately $1,264 to
the long-term portion of the Groups debt in 2008.
(i) Acquisition of common stock: On July 15, 2008, a company affiliated with members of the
Restis family purchased 2,896,171 shares of common stock from three shareholders of Seanergy for an
aggregate purchase price of $28,610. On July 23 and 24, 2008, the same affiliated company purchased
a total of 3,785,590 shares of common stock from two shareholders of Seanergy for an aggregate
purchase price of $37,753. On July 23, 2008, another company affiliated with members of the Restis
family purchased 70,000 shares of common stock of Seanergy in the open market for an aggregate
purchase price of $691, bringing their total interest in Seanergy to 35.37%.
F-59
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Condensed Combined Unaudited Interim Balance Sheets
June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note |
|
June 30, 2008 |
|
December 31, 2007 |
|
|
(In thousands of US dollars) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vessels, net |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
250,022 |
|
|
|
244,801 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
250,022 |
|
|
|
244,801 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories |
|
|
|
|
|
|
458 |
|
|
|
223 |
|
Trade accounts receivable and other assets |
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
1,605 |
|
|
|
928 |
|
Due from related parties |
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
13,022 |
|
|
|
5,833 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
4,161 |
|
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,246 |
|
|
|
7,005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
269,268 |
|
|
|
251,806 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital contributions |
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
48,769 |
|
|
|
40,865 |
|
Revaluation reserve |
|
|
|
|
|
|
154,384 |
|
|
|
154,384 |
|
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,613 |
) |
|
|
4,408 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,540 |
|
|
|
199,657 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, net |
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
48,520 |
|
|
|
38,580 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
48,520 |
|
|
|
38,580 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion of long-term debt, net |
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
12,364 |
|
|
|
9,750 |
|
Trade accounts payable |
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
3,234 |
|
|
|
1,180 |
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
862 |
|
|
|
1,098 |
|
Deferred revenue |
|
|
16 |
|
|
|
2,339 |
|
|
|
781 |
|
Due to related parties |
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
1,395 |
|
|
|
720 |
|
Accrued interest expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
40 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,208 |
|
|
|
13,569 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity and liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
269,268 |
|
|
|
251,806 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The notes on pages F-64 to F-73 are an integral part of these condensed
combined unaudited interim financial statements.
F-60
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Condensed Combined Unaudited Interim Statements of Income
For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
(In thousands of US dollars) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue from vessels |
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,227 |
|
|
|
13,751 |
|
Revenue from vessels related party |
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,430 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,227 |
|
|
|
17,181 |
|
Direct voyage expenses |
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
(759 |
) |
|
|
(60 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,468 |
|
|
|
17,121 |
|
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crew costs |
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
(2,143 |
) |
|
|
(1,343 |
) |
Management fees related party |
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
(411 |
) |
|
|
(387 |
) |
Other operating expenses |
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
(1,831 |
) |
|
|
(1,471 |
) |
Depreciation |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
(16,314 |
) |
|
|
(6,260 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Results from operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,769 |
|
|
|
7,660 |
|
Finance income |
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
36 |
|
|
|
81 |
|
Finance expense |
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
(1,014 |
) |
|
|
(1,540 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net finance cost |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(978 |
) |
|
|
(1,459 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net profit for the period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,791 |
|
|
|
6,201 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
notes on pages F-64 to F-73 are an integral part of these condensed combined
unaudited interim financial statements.
F-61
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Condensed Combined Unaudited Interim Statements of Changes in Equity
For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Revaluation |
|
|
Deficit)/ Retained |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contributions |
|
|
Reserve |
|
|
Earnings |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
(In thousands of US dollars) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2006 |
|
|
36,960 |
|
|
|
25,119 |
|
|
|
6,980 |
|
|
|
69,059 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net profit for the period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,201 |
|
|
|
6,201 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total recognized income and expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,201 |
|
|
|
6,201 |
|
Capital contributions |
|
|
1,508 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,508 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2007 |
|
|
38,468 |
|
|
|
25,119 |
|
|
|
13,181 |
|
|
|
76,768 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2007 |
|
|
40,865 |
|
|
|
154,384 |
|
|
|
4,408 |
|
|
|
199,657 |
|
Net profit for the period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,791 |
|
|
|
5,791 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total recognized income and expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,791 |
|
|
|
5,791 |
|
Capital contributions |
|
|
7,904 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,904 |
|
Dividends paid |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(12,812 |
) |
|
|
(12,812 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2008 |
|
|
48,769 |
|
|
|
154,384 |
|
|
|
(2,613 |
) |
|
|
200,540 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
notes on pages F-64 to F-73 are an integral part of these condensed combined
unaudited interim financial statements.
F-62
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Condensed Combined Unaudited Interim Statements of Cash Flows
For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
(In thousands of US dollars) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net profit |
|
|
5,791 |
|
|
|
6,201 |
|
Adjustments for : |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation |
|
|
16,314 |
|
|
|
6,260 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
993 |
|
|
|
1,519 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
(36 |
) |
|
|
(81 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,062 |
|
|
|
13,899 |
|
Due from related parties |
|
|
(7,189 |
) |
|
|
(8,467 |
) |
Inventories |
|
|
(235 |
) |
|
|
(32 |
) |
Trade accounts receivable and other assets |
|
|
(677 |
) |
|
|
(280 |
) |
Trade accounts payable |
|
|
2,054 |
|
|
|
295 |
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
(236 |
) |
|
|
(55 |
) |
Deferred revenue |
|
|
1,558 |
|
|
|
91 |
|
Due to related parties |
|
|
675 |
|
|
|
178 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,012 |
|
|
|
5,629 |
|
Interest paid |
|
|
(1,019 |
) |
|
|
(1,535 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash from operating activities |
|
|
17,993 |
|
|
|
4,094 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest received |
|
|
36 |
|
|
|
81 |
|
Dry docking costs |
|
|
(521 |
) |
|
|
(5,071 |
) |
Additions for vessels |
|
|
(21,014 |
) |
|
|
(544 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(21,499 |
) |
|
|
(5,534 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends paid |
|
|
(12,812 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Capital contributions |
|
|
7,904 |
|
|
|
1,508 |
|
Proceeds from long-term debt |
|
|
21,635 |
|
|
|
3,360 |
|
Repayment of long-term debt |
|
|
(9,081 |
) |
|
|
(4,854 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash from financing activities |
|
|
7,646 |
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
4,140 |
|
|
|
(1,426 |
) |
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1 |
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
1,446 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at June 30 |
|
|
4,161 |
|
|
|
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The notes on pages F-64 to F-73 are an integral part of these condensed combined unaudited interim
financial statements.
F-63
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Condensed Combined Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(In Thousands of US dollars)
1 Business and basis of presentation
The combined financial statements include the assets, liabilities and results of
operations of the following vessel-owning companies which include the second-hand dry bulk
carriers and the two newbuildings (Davakis G. (formerly Hull KA 215) and Delos Ranger
(formerly Hull KA 216) (together the Group). The vessel-owning company of the vessel
Davakis G. reflects trading activities from May 20, 2008 and the vessel-owning company of
the vessel Delos Ranger reflects no trading activities for all periods presented:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Country of |
|
Date of |
|
|
|
|
Vessel-Owning Company |
|
Incorporation |
|
Incorporation |
|
Vessel Name |
|
Date of Delivery |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goldie Navigation Ltd.
|
|
Marshall Islands
|
|
November 23, 2004
|
|
African Zebra
|
|
January 3, 2005 |
Pavey Services Ltd.
|
|
British Virgin Islands
|
|
October 29, 2004
|
|
Bremen Max
|
|
January 26, 2005 |
Shoreline Universal Ltd.
|
|
British Virgin Islands
|
|
November 25, 2004
|
|
Hamburg Max
|
|
April 1, 2005 |
Valdis Marine Corp.
|
|
Marshall Islands
|
|
November 3, 2004
|
|
African Oryx
|
|
April 4, 2005 |
Kalistos Maritime S.A.
|
|
Marshall Islands
|
|
February 16, 2004
|
|
Davakis G.
|
|
May 20, 2008 |
Kalithea Maritime S.A.
|
|
Marshall Islands
|
|
February 16, 2004
|
|
Delos Ranger
|
|
August 22, 2008 |
The vessel-owning companies with the second hand dry bulk vessels above are
subsidiaries of Lincoln Finance Corp. (Lincoln), which in turn is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Nouvelle Enterprises (Nouvelle). The vessel-owning companies with the
newbuildings (Davakis G. and Delos Ranger) are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of First
Financial Corporation (First). First is the controlling shareholder of the six
vessel-owning Companies. Lincoln, Nouvelle and First are incorporated under the laws of
the Republic of the Marshall Islands with registered offices at Trust Company Complex,
Ajeltake Island, P.O. Box 1405, Majuro, Marshall Islands and are owned by members of the
Restis family.
The technical management of the Group is performed by Enterprises Shipping & Trading
Company (EST), a corporation situated in Liberia, beneficially owned by certain members of
the Restis family. EST provides the Company and other related vessel-owning companies with
a wide range of shipping services that include technical support and maintenance,
insurance advice, financial and accounting services for a fixed fee (refer to Note 19).
As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Group does not employ any executive
officers or personnel other than crew aboard the vessels. The Directors of the six
vessel-owning companies do not receive remuneration for the non-executive services they
provide.
On May 20, 2008, companies affiliated with members of the Restis family collectively
acquired a 9.62% interest in Seanergy Maritime Corp. (Seanergy) for $25 million in cash
from existing shareholders and officers of Seanergy (the Founders) via the acquisition
of 2,750,000 shares (the Shares) of the common stock (the Common Stock) of Seanergy
and 8,008,334 warrants to purchase shares of Seanergys Common Stock (the Warrants and
collectively with the Shares, the Securities). The Common Stock is subject to an Escrow
Agreement dated September 24, 2007 entered into by the Founders pursuant to which the
Shares remain in escrow with an escrow agent until the date that is 12 months after the
consummation of a business combination.
The Warrants are subject to a Lock-Up Agreement dated September 24, 2007 (the
Lock-Up) also entered into by the Founders pursuant to which the Warrants would not be
transferred until the consummation of the Business Combination. On June 5, 2008 and June
10, 2008, a further 413,000 shares and 200,000 shares of common stock, respectively, were
acquired by companies affiliated with members of the Restis family on the open market,
thereby bringing their total interest in Seanergy to 11.76%. On various dates from July
15, 2008 through August 11, 2008, a further 8,316,781 shares of common stock were acquired
by companies affiliated with members of the Restis family either through the open market
or directly from shareholders, thereby bringing their total interest in Seanergy to 40.84%
(see Note 20(d)). Following the shareholders approval on August 26, 2008 (see Note
20(b)), the non-voting shareholders redeemed 6,370,773 Seanergy shares and thereby
bringing the total
F-64
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Condensed Combined Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(In Thousands of US dollars)
interest of the Restis family in Seanergy to 52.54% (see Note 20(d)). The voting rights
associated with the Securities are governed by a voting agreement.
Also on May 20, 2008 Seanergy, a Marshall Islands Corporation and its subsidiary
Seanergy Merger Corp., a Marshall Islands Corporation (Buyer) entered into a Master
Agreement pursuant to which the Buyer agreed to purchase for an aggregate purchase price
of: (i) $367,030 in cash; (ii) $28,250 in the form of a promissory note convertible to
2,260,000 shares of Buyers common stock at $12.50 per share; and (iii) up to 4,308,075
shares of Buyers common stock if Buyer achieves certain earnings before interest, tax and
depreciation thresholds, six dry bulk vessels from companies associated with members of
the Restis family, which include four second-hand vessels and two newbuildings, which were
delivered on May 20, 2008 and August 22, 2008 (see Notes 10 and 20(a)). In connection with
the foregoing, Seanergy entered into six Memoranda of Agreement with the vessel-owning
companies.
2 Statement of compliance
The condensed combined unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) IAS 34 Interim
Financial Reporting. They do not include all of the information required for full annual
financial statements, and should be read in connection with the combined financial
statements of the Group as of and for the year ended December 31, 2007.
These condensed combined unaudited interim financial statements were approved by the
Directors of the Group on October 31, 2008.
3 Significant accounting policies
The accounting policies applied by the Group in the accompanying condensed combined
unaudited interim financial statements are the same as those applied by the Group in its
combined financial statements as of December 31, 2007.
4 Use of estimates and judgments
The preparation of interim financial statements requires management to make
judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies
and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may
differ from these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to
accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised and in
any future periods affected. The estimates and assumptions that have the most significant
effect on the amounts recognized in the combined financial statements are estimations in
relation to the revaluation of vessels, useful lives of vessels, impairment losses on
vessels and on trade accounts receivable.
In preparing these condensed combined unaudited interim financial statements, the
significant judgments made by management in applying the Groups accounting policies and
the sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the combined
financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2007, except for an
increase in the estimated residual value of the vessels used in calculating depreciation,
resulting in a lower depreciation charge to the condensed combined unaudited income
statement for the six months ended June 30, 2008 of $1,053.
5 Financial risk management and capital management
The Groups financial risk management and capital management objectives and policies
are consistent with those disclosed in the combined financial statements as of and for the
year ended December 31, 2007.
F-65
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Condensed Combined Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(In Thousands of US dollars)
6 Direct voyage expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Classification fees and surveys |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
Bunkers expenses |
|
|
608 |
|
|
|
38 |
|
Port expenses |
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
Tugs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
|
Commission and fees |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
Insurance and other voyage expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
7 |
|
Accrued voyage expenses |
|
|
134 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
759 |
|
|
|
60 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7 Crew costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Basic and supplementary wages |
|
|
654 |
|
|
|
579 |
|
Overtime |
|
|
447 |
|
|
|
319 |
|
Vacation |
|
|
218 |
|
|
|
164 |
|
Bonus |
|
|
517 |
|
|
|
151 |
|
Other crew expenses |
|
|
307 |
|
|
|
130 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,143 |
|
|
|
1,343 |
|
Crew costs represent the amounts due to the crew on board the vessels under
short-term contracts, i.e. no more than 9 months. The Group is not obliged to contribute
to any pension plans or post-employment benefits for the crew on board.
8 Other operating expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Chemicals and lubricants |
|
|
837 |
|
|
|
689 |
|
Repairs and maintenance |
|
|
508 |
|
|
|
458 |
|
Insurance |
|
|
334 |
|
|
|
272 |
|
Other operating expenses |
|
|
152 |
|
|
|
52 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,831 |
|
|
|
1,471 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9 Financial income and expense
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Financial income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
|
36 |
|
|
|
81 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial expense: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
993 |
|
|
|
1,519 |
|
Amortization of finance costs |
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
11 |
|
Foreign exchange loss, net |
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,014 |
|
|
|
1,540 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net finance cost |
|
|
978 |
|
|
|
1,459 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-66
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Condensed Combined Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(In Thousands of US dollars)
10 Vessels Cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advances to |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shipyards for |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vessels Under |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vessels |
|
|
Construction |
|
|
Dry-Docking |
|
|
Total |
|
Cost |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at January 1, 2007 |
|
|
121,516 |
|
|
|
4,922 |
|
|
|
1,586 |
|
|
|
128,024 |
|
Additions |
|
|
24 |
|
|
|
12,661 |
|
|
|
989 |
|
|
|
13,674 |
|
Revaluation |
|
|
129,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
129,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2007 |
|
|
250,805 |
|
|
|
17,583 |
|
|
|
2,575 |
|
|
|
270,963 |
|
Additions |
|
|
675 |
|
|
|
20,339 |
|
|
|
521 |
|
|
|
21,535 |
|
Transfers |
|
|
25,127 |
|
|
|
(25,127 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2008 |
|
|
276,607 |
|
|
|
12,795 |
|
|
|
3,096 |
|
|
|
292,498 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated depreciation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at January 1, 2007 |
|
|
(13,053 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(484 |
) |
|
|
(13,537 |
) |
Depreciation |
|
|
(11,795 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(830 |
) |
|
|
(12,625 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance December 31, 2007 |
|
|
(24,848 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,314 |
) |
|
|
(26,162 |
) |
Depreciation |
|
|
(15,709 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(605 |
) |
|
|
(16,314 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance June 30, 2008 |
|
|
(40,557 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,919 |
) |
|
|
(42,476 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book value January 1, 2007 |
|
|
108,463 |
|
|
|
4,922 |
|
|
|
1,102 |
|
|
|
114,487 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book value December 31, 2007 |
|
|
225,957 |
|
|
|
17,583 |
|
|
|
1,261 |
|
|
|
244,801 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book value June 30, 2008 |
|
|
236,050 |
|
|
|
12,795 |
|
|
|
1,177 |
|
|
|
250,022 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A. had entered into shipbuilding
contracts with a shipyard for the construction of two newbuildings with the expected
delivery dates in 2008. On May 20, 2008, one newbuilding, vessel Davakis G., was delivered
from the shipyard and the last installment of $11,820 was paid.
As of June 30, 2008 Kalithea Maritime S.A. was committed to the construction of its
vessel, Delos Ranger, at a total contract cost of $23,820. Payments against the contract
cost through June 30, 2008 totaled $12,000 and are included under the caption advances to
shipyards for vessels under construction. The vessel Delos Ranger was delivered from the
shipyard on August 22, 2008 (refer to Note 20(a)).
Capitalized interest included under the caption advances to shipyards for vessels
under construction as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 amounted to $795 and $249
respectively.
On various dates in August 2008 and September 2008, the vessels were sold (refer to
Note 20(b)).
11 Trade accounts receivable and other assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2008 |
|
|
December 31, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Charterers |
|
|
1,324 |
|
|
|
1,237 |
|
Insurance claims |
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
22 |
|
Prepayments for insurance premiums |
|
|
675 |
|
|
|
238 |
|
Agents |
|
|
252 |
|
|
|
48 |
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
43 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,265 |
|
|
|
1,588 |
|
Impairment loss |
|
|
(660 |
) |
|
|
(660 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,605 |
|
|
|
928 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-67
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Condensed Combined Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(In Thousands of US dollars)
12 Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2008 |
|
|
December 31, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
On demand |
|
|
61 |
|
|
|
21 |
|
Term deposits |
|
|
4,100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,161 |
|
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13 Capital contributions
Capital contributions represents payments made by the shareholders at various dates to
finance vessel acquisitions in excess of the amounts of the bank loans obtained. There is no
contractual obligation to repay the amounts.
14 Long-term debt
Long-term debt is analyzed as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrower |
|
June 30, 2008 |
|
|
December 31, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goldie Navigation Ltd. |
|
|
5,513 |
|
|
|
5,858 |
|
Valdis Marine Corp. |
|
|
8,072 |
|
|
|
8,576 |
|
Pavey Services Ltd. |
|
|
11,421 |
|
|
|
12,134 |
|
Shoreline Universal Ltd. |
|
|
12,602 |
|
|
|
13,390 |
|
Kalistos Maritime S.A. |
|
|
16,617 |
|
|
|
5,026 |
|
Kalithea Maritime S.A. |
|
|
6,659 |
|
|
|
3,346 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
60,884 |
|
|
|
48,330 |
|
Less: Current portion |
|
|
12,364 |
|
|
|
9,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term portion |
|
|
48,520 |
|
|
|
38,580 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The weighted average effective interest rate for all long-term debt for the three months and
six months ended 30, June 2008 and 2007 was approximately 4.61% and 6.23%, respectively. Interest
expense for the six months ended 30, June 2008 and 2007 amounted to $993 and $1,519, respectively,
and is included in finance expense in the accompanying condensed combined unaudited interim
statements of income.
F-68
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Condensed Combined Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(In Thousands of US dollars)
The principal repayments are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year of |
|
1 Year or |
|
1 to 2 |
|
2 to 5 |
|
More Than |
|
|
|
|
Maturity |
|
Less |
|
Years |
|
Years |
|
5 Years |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2007
|
|
|
2015 |
|
|
|
9,750 |
|
|
|
4,724 |
|
|
|
14,171 |
|
|
|
19,685 |
|
|
|
48,330 |
|
June 30, 2008
|
|
|
2015 |
|
|
|
12,364 |
|
|
|
5,643 |
|
|
|
16,931 |
|
|
|
25,946 |
|
|
|
60,884 |
|
(a) Goldie Navigation Ltd., Valdis Marine Corp., Pavey Services Ltd. and Shoreline
Universal Ltd. loan facilities:
The long-term debt, denominated in US Dollars, of Goldie Navigation Ltd., Valdis
Marine Corp., Pavey Services Ltd. and Shoreline Universal Ltd. represents the amounts
allocated to each vessel-owning company from the syndicated loan of $500,000 concluded on
December 24, 2004 for the purchase of 32 vessels by each of 32 vessel-owning companies,
with Lincoln and Nouvelle as corporate guarantors (the syndicated loan). The syndicated
loan was allocated to each vessel-owning company based upon each vessels acquisition
cost. The Group adjusts the amount outstanding each time one of the vessels in the
syndicated loan is sold without repayment of the associated debt or a portion of the loan
is paid and allocates it proportionately to the remaining vessel-owning companies.
The long-term debt initially allocated to each vessel-owning company represents
approximately 67.5% of the vessel acquisition cost. The syndicated loan is payable in
variable principal installments plus interest at variable rates (LIBOR plus a spread of
0.875%) with an original balloon installment of $45,500 in March 2015. The balloon
installment outstanding as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 amounted to $23,702 and
$26,153, respectively.
The long-term debt is secured by a mortgage on the vessels, a corporate guarantee of
Lincoln and Nouvelle, and assignments on earnings, insurance and requisition compensation
of the mortgaged vessel.
The original loan agreements for all of the vessels include covenants deriving from
the syndicated loan that require the vessel-owning companies to maintain minimum hull
values in connection with the vessels outstanding loans, insurance coverage of the
vessels against all customary risks. The corporate guarantors are required to have minimum
levels of available cash and cash equivalents, liquidity funds on a consolidated basis of
no less than $30,000, leverage ratio (defined as Debt to Total assets) not higher than
0.7:0.1 and net worth (total assets less the amount of the consolidated debt) not less
than $250,000. In addition, the covenants do not permit the borrowers to sell the vessels
and assets and change the beneficial ownership or management of the vessels, without the
prior consent of the banks. The individual vessel-owning companies and the corporate
guarantors are in compliance with the debt covenants as of June 30, 2008 and December 31,
2007.
Goldie Navigation Ltd. : The allocated initial amount for Goldie Navigation Ltd. was
$9,460 to partly finance the acquisition of vessel African Zebra. At December 31, 2007,
the outstanding balance was $5,881 ($5,858 net of principal repayment of $1,425 in 2007
and deferred direct cost) payable in twenty-nine equal quarterly principal installments of
$174 plus interest at variable rates (LIBOR plus a spread of 0.875%) with a balloon
installment of $861 due in 2015. At June 30, 2008, the outstanding balance was $5,535
($5,513 net of principal repayment of $346 in 2008 and deferred direct cost) payable in
twenty-seven equal quarterly principal installments of $173 plus interest at variable
rates (LIBOR plus a spread of 0.875%) with a balloon installment of
$861 due in 2015. On September 25, 2008, the vessel African Zebra was sold and the
outstanding amount in the syndicated loan was allocated proportionately to the remaining
vessel-owning companies which were part of the original syndicated loan and whose vessels
have not been sold (see Note (20c)).
Valdis Marine Corp. : The allocated initial amount for Valdis Marine Corp. was
$13,852 to partly finance the acquisition of vessel African Oryx. At December 31, 2007,
the outstanding balance was $8,612 ($8,576 net of principal repayment of $2,114 in 2007
and deferred direct cost) payable in twenty-nine equal quarterly principal
F-69
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Condensed Combined Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(In Thousands of US dollars)
installments of $254 plus interest at variable rates (LIBOR plus a spread of 0.875%)
with a balloon installment of $1,261 due in 2015. At June 30, 2008, the outstanding
balance was $8,105 ($8,072 net of principal repayment of $507 in 2008 and deferred direct
cost) payable in twenty-seven equal quarterly principal installments of $253 plus interest
at variable rates (LIBOR plus a spread of 0.875%) with a balloon installment of $1,261 due
in 2015. On August 28, 2008, the vessel African Oryx was sold and the outstanding amount
in the syndicated loan was allocated proportionately to the remaining vessel-owning
companies which were part of the original syndicated loan and whose vessels have not been
sold (see Note (20c)).
Pavey Services Ltd. : The allocated initial amount for Pavey Services Ltd. was
$19,595 to partly finance the acquisition of vessel Bremen Max. At December 31, 2007, the
outstanding balance was $12,182 ($12,134 net of principal repayments of $3,000 in 2007 and
deferred direct cost) payable in twenty-nine equal quarterly principal installments of
$359 plus interest at variable rates (LIBOR plus a spread of 0.875%) with a balloon
installment of $1,783 due in 2015. At June 30, 2008, the outstanding balance was $11,465
($11,421 net of principal repayment of $717 in 2008 and deferred direct cost) payable in
twenty-seven equal quarterly principal installments of $359 plus interest at variable
rates (LIBOR plus a spread of 0.875%) with a balloon installment of $1,783 due in 2015. On
September 11, 2008, the vessel Bremen Max was sold and the outstanding amount in the
syndicated loan was allocated proportionately to the remaining vessel-owning companies
which were part of the original syndicated loan and whose vessels have not been sold (see
Note (20c)).
Shoreline Universal Ltd. : The allocated initial amount for Shoreline Universal Ltd.
was $21,622 to finance the acquisition of the vessel Hamburg Max. At December 31, 2007,
the outstanding balance was $13,443 ($13,390 net of principal repayments of $3,305 in 2007
and direct cost) payable in twenty-nine equal quarterly principal installments of $396
plus interest at variable rates (LIBOR plus a spread of 0.875%) with a balloon installment
of $1,968 due in 2015. At June 30, 2008, the outstanding balance was $12,651 ($12,602 net
of principal repayment of $791 in 2008 and deferred direct cost) payable in twenty-seven
equal quarterly principal installments of $396 plus interest at variable rates (LIBOR plus
a spread of 0.875%) with a balloon installment of $1,968 due in 2015. On September 25,
2008, the vessel Hamburg Max was sold and the outstanding amount in the syndicated loan
was allocated proportionately to the remaining vessel-owning companies which were part of
the original syndicated loan and whose vessels have not been sold (see Note (20c)).
(b) Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.. loan facilities:
(i) Original loan facility : On June 23, 2006 Kalistos Maritime S.A., Kalithea
Maritime S.A. and a third affiliated vessel-owning company entered into a loan facility of
up to $20,160 and a guarantee facility of up to $28,800 each to be used to partly finance
and guarantee the payment to the shipyards for the newbuilding.
(ii) 2nd loan facility : On March 11, 2008, Kalithea Maritime S.A., Kalistos
Maritime S.A. and another vessel-owning company not included in the Group signed a
commitment letter for a preferred ship variable rate
mortgage bank loan for up to $50,022 to finance a maximum of 70% of the acquisition
of three vessels under construction at the shipyards.
The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a spread and is repayable in equal consecutive
quarterly installments of $230 commencing three months after the delivery date of the
vessels with any unpaid balance on the final maturity date (May 2018) becoming due at that
time as a balloon payment.
The covenants require, among others, the vessel-owning companies to maintain minimum
hull values in connection with the vessels outstanding loans, insurance coverage of the
vessels against all customary risks and to maintain a ratio of the fair market value of
the vessels over the debt at a minimum of 125%. The Guarantor will require minimum levels
of available cash and cash equivalents, liquidity funds on a consolidated basis not less
than $10,000, leverage ratio (defined as total consolidated liabilities over total
consolidated assets adjusted to reflect the market value of the vessels not to exceed
70%), not to have further indebtedness or issuing guarantees. In addition, the covenants
do not permit the borrowers to sell the vessels and assets and change the beneficial
ownership or management of the vessels, without the prior consent of the banks. First will
be the guarantor of the
F-70
Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Condensed Combined Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(In Thousands of US dollars)
loan. The individual vessel-owning companies and the Guarantor are in compliance with
the debt covenants as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007.
Kalistos Maritime S.A. : Kalistos Maritime S.A. loan facility (from the original
loan facility) was for up to $6,720, plus interest at variable rates (LIBOR plus a spread
of 0.65%), to finance a portion of the construction cost of Davakis G. Gross drawdowns
against this facility at December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2008 amounted to $5,040 ($5,026 in
total, net of deferred direct costs) and $1,680, respectively. The loan was repayable in
full at the earlier of December 18, 2008 or the date the newbuilding was delivered by the
shipyard. On May 20, 2008, vessel Davakis G. was delivered from the shipyard and the last
building installment of $11,820 was paid. To finance 70% of the vessel acquisition cost
amounting to $23,820, a commitment letter for a preferred ship variable rate mortgage was
concluded (2nd facility). The total drawdown against this mortgage was $16,674 which was
used to repay the original loan facility of $6,720 and the remaining drawdown was used to
finance the vessel. At June 30, 2008, the outstanding balance was $16,617 net of deferred
direct costs. On August 28, 2008, the vessel Davakis G. was sold and the related loan was
repaid (refer to Note 20(b)).
Kalithea Maritime S.A. : Kalithea Maritime S.A. loan facility (from the original
loan facility) was for up to $6,720 plus interest at variable rates (LIBOR plus a spread
of 0.65%), to finance a portion of the construction cost of Delos Ranger. Gross drawdowns
against the original facility at December 31, 2007 amounted to $3,360 ($3,346 net of
deferred direct costs). Gross cumulative drawdowns against this facility at June 30, 2008
amounted to $6,720 ($6,659 in total, net of deferred direct costs). The loan is repayable
in full at the earlier of May 18, 2009 or the date the newbuilding is delivered by the
shipyard. The vessel Delos Ranger was delivered on August 22, 2008 (refer to Note 20(a)).
On August 28, 2008, the vessel Delos Ranger was sold and the related loan was repaid
(refer to Notes 20(a) and 20(b)).
15 Trade accounts payable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2008 |
|
December 31, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Suppliers |
|
|
2,463 |
|
|
|
883 |
|
Insurance agents |
|
|
543 |
|
|
|
167 |
|
Other |
|
|
228 |
|
|
|
130 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,234 |
|
|
|
1,180 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16 Deferred revenue
Deferred revenue represents voyages invoiced but not earned up to June 30, 2008.
17 Contingencies
Various claims, suits and complaints, including those involving government
regulations and product liability, arise in the ordinary course of the shipping business.
In addition, losses may arise from disputes with charterers, agents, insurance and other
claims with suppliers relating to the operation of the Groups vessels. Currently,
management is not aware of any such contingent liabilities which should be disclosed or
for which a provision should be established in the accompanying condensed combined
unaudited interim financial statements.
The Group accrues for the cost of environmental liabilities when management becomes
aware that a liability is probable and is able to reasonably estimate the probable
exposure. Currently, management is not aware of any such claims or contingent liabilities
which should be disclosed, or for which a provision should be established in the
accompanying condensed combined unaudited interim financial statements.
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Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Condensed Combined Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(In Thousands of US dollars)
18 Commitments
As of June 30, 2008 Kalithea Maritime S.A. is committed to the purchase of Delos
Ranger for a total cost of $23,820 (excluding capitalized interest of $795). Payments
outstanding amount to $11,820 (see also Note 20(a)).
19 Related parties
The related party balances are:
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June 30, 2008 |
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December 31, 2007 |
Due from related parties current |
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Due from EST |
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600 |
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480 |
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Due from Lincoln |
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11,978 |
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4,909 |
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Charter revenue receivable from Swiss Marine Services S.A. |
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444 |
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444 |
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13,022 |
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5,833 |
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Due to related parties current |
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Due to EST |
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1,020 |
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386 |
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Due to First |
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375 |
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334 |
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1,395 |
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720 |
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The related party transactions included in the condensed combined unaudited
statements of income for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 are:
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2008 |
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2007 |
Voyage revenue (Swiss Marine Services S.A.) |
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3,430 |
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Management fees (EST) |
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411 |
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387 |
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The related parties identified are:
(a) Directors
The directors of the Group do not receive remuneration for the non-executive services
they offer. The identity and the description of the other related parties of the Group are
given below.
(b) Lincoln and First
Lincoln and First are the parent companies of the vessel and hull-owning companies,
respectively (see Note 1). The amounts due to and due from them represent expenses paid
and funds collected on the Groups behalf.
(c) EST
Each vessel-owning company of the Group has a management agreement with EST, to
provide management services in exchange for a fixed fee per day for each vessel in
operation and a fixed monthly fee per hull under construction. These agreements are
entered into with an initial three-year term until terminated by either party upon written
notice, in which case the agreements terminate within two months after the date notice was
given. In the event that the agreement with EST is terminated, the fee payable to EST
shall continue to be payable for three months from the termination date. In addition, EST
provides crew for the vessel and receives a reimbursement for crew support costs for three
months. Finally, if the agreement is terminated EST will receive crew severance
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Goldie Navigation Ltd., Pavey Services Ltd., Shoreline Universal Ltd.,
Valdis Marine Corp., Kalistos Maritime S.A. and Kalithea Maritime S.A.
Notes to Condensed Combined Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
(In Thousands of US dollars)
costs of up to $50 per vessel. Management agreements with EST require the
vessel-owning companies with vessels in operation, to make an interest-free advance of
$120 each, to cover the working capital requirements arising from the handling of the
majority of the expenditure generated from the vessels operations. This advance is made
ten days before the delivery of the vessel for which EST is appointed as the manager.
(d) Swiss Marine Services S.A. (SwissMarine)
Based on charter party agreements, certain of the Groups vessels are chartered to
SwissMarine, an affiliated company, beneficially owned by certain members of the Restis
family.
20 Subsequent events
(a) Delivery of Delos Ranger : On August 22, 2008, vessel Delos Ranger was delivered
from the shipyard and the last installment of $11,820 (excluding capitalized interest of
$795) was paid. To finance 70% of the vessel acquisition cost amounting to $23,820, a
commitment letter for the preferred ship variable rate mortgage was concluded (see Note
14). The total drawdown against this mortgage on August 22, 2008 of $16,674 was used to
repay the existing loan facility of $6,720 and the remaining drawdown was used to finance
the vessel. The vessel Delos Ranger was sold on August 28, 2008 and the loan was repaid in
full (see Note 20(b)).
(b) Sale of vessels : On August 26, 2008, Seanergy approved the acquisition of the 6
dry bulk vessels from the Group and on August 28, 2008, September 11, 2008 and September
25, 2008, the Group sold its vessels to subsidiaries of Seanergy (see Note 1) for an
aggregate sales price of $395,280 plus a contingent consideration as mentioned in Note 1.
(c) Settlement of long term debt : The long-term debt (see Note 14), denominated in
US Dollars, of Goldie Navigation Ltd., Valdis Marine Corp., Pavey Services Ltd. and
Shoreline Universal Ltd. represents the amounts allocated to each vessel-owning company
from the syndicated loan of $500,000 concluded on December 24, 2004 for the purchase of 32
vessels by each of 32 vessel-owning companies, with Lincoln and Nouvelle as corporate
guarantors (the syndicated loan). The syndicated loan was allocated to each vessel-owning
company based upon each vessels acquisition cost. The Group adjusts the amount
outstanding each time one of the vessels in the syndicated loan is sold without repayment
of the associated debt or a portion of the loan is paid and allocates it proportionately
to the remaining vessel-owning companies. Therefore, as the vessels owned by these
companies have been sold (see 20(b)), the outstanding balances will be allocated to the
vessel-owning companies which were part of the original syndicated loan and whose vessels
have not been sold.
(d) Acquisition of common stock : On various dates from July 15, 2008 through August
11, 2008 companies affiliated with members of the Restis family purchased 8,246,781 shares
of common stock from shareholders of Seanergy or from the open market for an aggregate
purchase price of $82,013. On July 23, 2008, another company affiliated with members of
the Restis family purchased 70,000 shares of common stock of Seanergy from the open market
for an aggregate purchase price of $691, bringing their total interest in Seanergy to
40.84%. Following the shareholders approval on August 26, 2008 (see Note 20(b)), the
non-voting shareholders redeemed 6,370,773 Seanergy shares thereby bringing the total
interest of the Restis family in Seanergy to 52.54%.
Subsequent to October 13, 2008, companies affiliated with members of the Restis
family purchased in open market transactions 4,454,134 shares of common stock for an
aggregate purchase price of $23,618. Following these purchases of common stock, the total
interest of the Restis family and its affiliates in Seanergy is 72%.
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