The time charter hire rates
presented are gross daily charter rates before brokerage
commissions, ranging from 1.25% to 6.25%, to third party ship
brokers.
(2) Upon conclusion of the previous charter in September 2009, the
CARDINAL commenced a new one year charter at $16,250 per day.
(3) The charterer of the HERON has an option to extend the charter
period by 11 to 13 months at a time charter rate of $27,375 per
day. The charterer has a second option for a further 11 to 13
months at a time charter rate of $28,375 per day.
(4) In December 2008, the JAEGER commenced a charter for one year at
an average daily rate of approximately $10,100 based on a
charter rate of $5,000 per day for the first 50 days and $11,000
per day for the balance of the year. Revenue recognition is
based on an average daily rate of $10,100.
(5) In March 2009, the charterer of the KITE paid in advance for the
duration of the charter an amount equal to the difference
between the prevailing daily charter rate of $21,000 and a new
rate of $9,500 per day. This amount has been recorded in
Deferred Revenue in the Company's financial statements and is
has being recognized into revenue ratably until September 2009.
(6) The daily rate for the MERLIN is $27,000 for the first year,
$25,000 for the second year and $23,000 for the third year.
Revenue recognition is based on an average daily rate of
$25,000.
(7) The charterer of the PEREGRINE has exercised the option to
extend the charter period by 11 to 13 months. The rate for the
option period is index based with a minimum daily time charter
rate of $10,500 and a profit share which is equal to 50% of the
difference between the base rate and the average of the trailing
Baltic Supramax Index for each 30 day hire period.
(8) In March 2009, the charterer of the SPARROW paid in advance for
the duration of the charter an amount equal to the difference
between the prevailing daily charter rate of $34,500 and a new
rate of $10,000 per day. This amount has been recorded in
Deferred Revenue in the Company's financial statements and is
being recognized into revenue ratably over the charter period
such that the daily charter rate remains effectively $34,500 per
day. The cash payment received by the Company has been adjusted
by a present value interest rate factor of 3%.
(9) Upon conclusion of the previous time charter in August 2009, the
SKUA commenced an index based one year charter with a minimum
rate of $8,500 per day. The index rate will be an average of the
trailing Baltic Supramax Index for each 15 day hire period. For
the first 45 days of the charter the index rate will be a
maximum of $19,000 per day.
(10) Upon conclusion of the previous time charter, in July 2009, the
KITTIWAKE performed a short term charter at $18,000 per day and
then entered into another short term time charter at $25,000 per
day. Subsequently, in October 2009, the KITTIWAKE will enter
into an index based charter for one year with a minimum rate of
$8,500 per day. The index rate will be an average of the
trailing Baltic Supramax Index for each 15 day hire period. For
the first 45 days of the charter the index rate will be a
maximum of $19,000 per day.
(11) Upon conclusion of the previous time charter, in September 2009,
the GOLDENEYE commenced an index based one year charter with a
minimum rate of $8,500 per day. The index rate will be an
average of the trailing Baltic Supramax Index for each 15 day
hire period. For the first 50 days of the charter the index rate
is $15,000 per day.
(12) The WREN has entered into a long-term charter. The charter rate
until February 2012 is $24,750 per day. Subsequently, the
charter until redelivery in December 2018 to April 2019 will be
profit share based. The base charter rate will be $18,000 with a
50% profit share for earned rates over $22,000 per day. Revenue
recognition for the base rate from commencement of the charter
is based on an average daily base rate of $20,306.
(13) Upon conclusion of the previous time charter in August 2009, the
REDWING commenced an index based one year charter with a minimum
rate of $8,500 per day. The index rate will be an average of the
trailing Baltic Supramax Index for each 15 day hire period. For
the first 45 days of the charter the index rate will be a
maximum of $19,000 per day.
(14) The WOODSTAR has entered into a long-term charter. The charter
rate until January 2014 is $18,300 per day. Subsequently, the
charter until redelivery in December 2018 to April 2019 will be
profit share based. The base charter rate will be $18,000 with a
50% profit share for earned rates over $22,000 per day. Revenue
recognition for the base rate from commencement of the charter
is based on an average daily base rate of $18,152.
(15) The charterer of the CRESTED EAGLE has an option to extend the
charter period by 11 to 13 months at a base time charter rate of
$11,500 plus 50% of the difference between the base rate and the
BSI time charter average (provided the BSI TC average is greater
than the base rate). The profit share to be calculated each
month is based on the trailing BSI TC average for the month.
The following table, as of September 30, 2009, represents certain information about the Company's newbuilding vessels being constructed and their employment upon delivery:
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Year Time Charter Daily
-------- ----------------- -------
Vessel Dwt Built - Employment Time Profit Share
--------- ------ -------- ----------------- ------- ------------
Expected Expiration (2) Charter
-------- ----------------- -------
Delivery Hire
-------- -------
(1) Rate (3)
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Bittern 58,000 Oct 2009 Dec 2014 $18,850 --
(4) Dec 2014 to 50% over
Dec 2018/Apr 2019 $18,000 $22,000
Canary 58,000 2009Q4 Jan 2015 $18,850 --
Jan 2015 to 50% over
Dec 2018/Apr 2019 $18,000 $22,000
Thrasher 53,100 2009Q4 Feb 2016 $18,400 --
Feb 2016 to 50% over
Dec 2018/Apr 2019 $18,000 $22,000
Crane 58,000 2010Q1 Feb 2015 $18,850 --
Feb 2015 to 50% over
Dec 2018/Apr 2019 $18,000 $22,000
Avocet 53,100 2010Q1 Mar 2016 $18,400 --
Mar 2016 to 50% over
Dec 2018/Apr 2019 $18,000 $22,000
Egret 58,000 2010Q1 Sep 2012 to 50% over
(5) Jan 2013 $17,650 $20,000
Golden
Eagle 56,000 2010Q1 Charter Free -- --
Imperial
Eagle 56,000 2010Q1 Charter Free -- --
Gannet 58,000 2010Q2 Oct 2012 to 50% over
(5) Feb 2013 $17,650 $20,000
Grebe(5) 58,000 2010Q2 Nov 2012 to 50% over
Mar 2013 $17,650 $20,000
Ibis (5) 58,000 2010Q2 Dec 2012 to 50% over
Apr 2013 $17,650 $20,000
Jay 58,000 2010Q2 Sep 2015 $18,500 50% over
$21,500
Sep 2015 to 50% over
Dec 2018/Apr 2019 $18,000 $22,000
Kingfisher 58,000 2010Q3 Oct 2015 $18,500 50% over
$21,500
Oct 2015 to 50% over
Dec 2018/Apr 2019 $18,000 $22,000
Martin 58,000 2010Q3 Dec 2016 to
Dec 2017 $18,400 --
Thrush 53,100 2010Q4 Charter Free -- --
Nighthawk 58,000 2011Q1 Sep 2017 to
Sep 2018 $18,400 --
Oriole 58,000 2011Q3 Jan 2018 to
Jan 2019 $18,400 --
Owl 58,000 2011Q3 Feb 2018 to
Feb 2019 $18,400 --
Petrel 58,000 2011Q4 Jun 2014 to 50% over
(5) Oct 2014 $17,650 $20,000
Puffin 58,000 2011Q4 Jul 2014 to 50% over
(5) Nov 2014 $17,650 $20,000
Road
-runner 58,000 2011Q4 Aug 2014 to 50% over
(5) Dec 2014 $17,650 $20,000
Sandpiper 58,000 2011Q4 Sep 2014 to 50% over
(5) Jan 2015 $17,650 $20,000
CONVERTED
INTO
OPTIONS
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Snipe (7) 58,000 2012Q1 Charter Free -- --
Swift (7) 58,000 2012Q1 Charter Free -- --
Raptor
(7) 58,000 2012Q2 Charter Free -- --
Saker (7) 58,000 2012Q2 Charter Free -- --
Besra
(6,7) 58,000 2011Q4 Charter Free -- --
Cernicalo
(6,7) 58,000 2011Q1 Charter Free -- --
Fulmar
(6,7) 58,000 2011Q3 Charter Free -- --
Goshawk
(6,7) 58,000 2011Q4 Charter Free -- --
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(1) Vessel build and delivery dates are estimates based on guidance
received from shipyard.
(2) The date range represents the earliest and latest date on which
the charterer may redeliver the vessel to the Company upon the
termination of the charter.
(3) The time charter hire rate presented are gross daily charter
rates before brokerage commissions ranging from 1.25% to 6.25% to
third party ship brokers.
(4) The BITTERN was delivered in October 2009.
(5) The charterer has an option to extend the charter by 2 periods of
11 to 13 months each.
(6) Options for construction declared on December 27, 2007.
(7) Firm contracts converted to options in December 2008.
Glossary of Terms:
Ownership days: The Company defines ownership days as the aggregate number of days in a period during which each vessel in its fleet has been owned. 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 that is recorded during a period.
Available days: The Company defines available days as the number of ownership days less the aggregate number of days that its vessels are off-hire due to vessel familiarization upon acquisition, scheduled repairs or repairs under guarantee, vessel upgrades or special surveys and the aggregate amount of time that we spend positioning our vessels. The shipping industry uses available days to measure the number of days in a period during which vessels should be capable of generating revenues.
Operating days: The Company defines operating days as the number of its available days in a period less the aggregate number of days that the 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.
Conference Call Information
As previously announced, members of Eagle Bulk's senior management team will host a teleconference and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 5th, 2009, to discuss these results.
To participate in the teleconference, investors and analysts are invited to call 800-573-4840 in the U.S., or 617-224-4326 outside of the U.S., and reference participant code 19856539. A simultaneous webcast of the call, including a slide presentation for interested investors and others, may be accessed by visiting http://www.eagleships.com.
A replay will be available following the call until November 12th, 2009. To access the replay, call 888-286-8010 in the U.S., or 617-801-6888 outside of the U.S., and reference passcode 96143049.
About Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.
Eagle Bulk Shipping, Inc., headquartered in New York City, is a leading global owner of Supramax dry bulk vessels, which are dry bulk vessels that range in size from 50,000 to 60,000 deadweight tons, or dwt, and transport a broad range of major and minor bulk cargoes, including iron ore, coal, grain, cement and fertilizer, along worldwide shipping routes.
Forward-Looking Statements
Matters discussed in this release may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance and may include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts.
The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. cannot assure you that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.
Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including changes in charter hire rates and vessel values, changes in demand that may affect attitudes of time charterers to scheduled and unscheduled drydocking, changes in our vessel operating expenses, including dry-docking and insurance costs, or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from future litigation, domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents and political events or acts by terrorists.
Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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