Quarterly Report • May 29, 2018
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Songa Bulk ASA Financial Report Q1 2018
| SONGA BULK 3 | |
|---|---|
| FIRST QUARTER 2018 HIGHLIGHTS 3 | |
| FIRST QUARTER 2018 EVENTS 3 | |
| FIRST QUARTER 2018 RESULTS 4 | |
| THE FLEET 5 | |
| MARKET 6 | |
| DRY BULK MARKET IN Q1 2018 6 | |
| OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY 7 | |
| FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 7 | |
| RISK FACTORS 8 | |
| MAIN RISK FACTORS 8 | |
| FINANCIAL INFORMATION 9 | |
| CONDENSED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 9 | |
| CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 10 | |
| CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 11 | |
| CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 12 | |
| NOTES 13 |
The highlights below are a comparative summary of Q1 2018 versus Q4 2017.
VESSEL DELIVERIES:
1 Please see Note 8
| in \$ thousands | ||
|---|---|---|
| Financial performance | Q1 2018 | Q4 2017 |
| Operating revenue | 15 113 | 13 880 |
| Other operating income (-expenses) | -788 | 283 |
| Operating expenses | 10 217 | 9 715 |
| Operating profit | 4 108 | 4 448 |
| Net profit | 1 628 | 2 338 |
| Earnings per share, \$ per share | 0.045 | 0.065 |
| Financial position | 31 March 2018 | 31 December 2017 |
| Total assets | 321 575 | 316 888 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 16 290 | 41 017 |
| Total equity | 172 207 | 174 165 |
| Cash flow statement | Q1 2018 | Q4 2017 |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | 3 829 | 2 475 |
| Net cash flow used in investing activities | -28 556 | -20 929 |
| Net cash flow from financing activities | - | -867 |
Adjusted for gain on sale of vessel of \$2.0 million in Q4 2017, the Company increased operating profit by \$1.7 million, from Q4 2017 to Q1 2018. The Company reports a net profit of \$1.6 million in Q1 2018, compared to net profit in Q4 2017 of \$2.3 million. Delivery of one vessel in Q1 2018, in addition to full quarter contributions from the three vessels delivered during Q4 17, led to an increase in operating days which contributes positively on net profit.
Operating revenue increased from \$13.9 million in Q4 2017 to \$15.1 million in Q1 2018. TC out days2 increased from 1 173 in Q4 2017 to 1 321 in Q1 2018. TCE was \$10 844 per day in Q1 2018, compared to \$10 391 per day in Q4 2017.
Operating expenses were \$10.2 million in Q1 2018 compared to \$9.7 million in Q4 2017. The rise in operating expenses relates mainly to ship operating expenses and depreciation, since operating days increased from 1 190 in Q4 2017 to 1 326 in Q1 2018.
Net financial expenses were \$2.5 million in Q1 2018, up from net financial expenses of \$2.1 million in Q4 2017.
The Company's total assets amounted to \$321.6 million at 31 March 2018, up from \$316.9 million at 31 December 2017. Non-current assets, which comprise of vessels delivered and paid deposits on vessels for future deliveries, increased from \$269.8 million at 31 December 2017 to \$295.6 million at 31 March 2018. Cash and cash equivalents decreased from \$41.0 million at 31 December 2017 to \$16.3 million at 31 March 2018. These changes in balance sheet items were mainly due to the delivery of one vessel in Q1 2018.
Total equity and total interest-bearing debt were stable during the quarter.
Net cash flow from operating activities was \$3.8 million in Q1 2018. \$28.6 million were used in investment activities this quarter, being mainly the delivery of one vessels. Net change in cash and cash equivalents from 31 December 2017 to 31 March 2018 was -\$24.7 million. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q1 2018 were \$16.3 million.
2 Please see Note 8
By the end of the first quarter 2018, the fleet consisted of 15 bulk carriers:
| Vessel Name | Ex Name | Type | DWT | Built | Yard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Songa Glory | Equinox Glory | Supramax | 58 680 | 2012 | Nantong Cosco |
| Songa Wave | Xing Fu Hai | Ultramax | 61 491 | 2017 | Dalian Cosco |
| Songa Delmar | Delmar | Kamsarmax | 81 501 | 2011 | Hyundai Samho HI |
| Songa Devi | Goddess Santosh Devi Kamsarmax | 81 918 | 2014 | Tsuneishi Japan | |
| Songa Flama | Flama | Kamsarmax | 80 448 | 2011 | STX South Korea |
| Songa Genesis | Maverick Genesis | Kamsarmax | 80 705 | 2010 | STX South Korea |
| Songa Grain | Nord Navigator | Kamsarmax | 82 672 | 2008 | Tsuneishi Japan |
| Songa Hadong | Hanjin Hadong | Kamsarmax | 82 158 | 2012 | Tsuneishi Japan |
| Songa Hirose | Harbor Hirose | Kamsarmax | 83 494 | 2011 | Sanoyas |
| Songa Maru | Ten Maru | Kamsarmax | 82 687 | 2008 | Tsuneishi Zhoushan |
| Songa Moon | Atlantic Moon | Kamsarmax | 82 188 | 2012 | Tsuneishi Japan |
| Songa Sky | Midland Sky | Kamsarmax | 81 466 | 2010 | Universal Shipbuilding |
| Songa Mountain | Mount Meru | Capesize | 179 147 | 2009 | Hyundai HI Korea |
| Songa Opus | Golden Opus | Capesize | 180 716 | 2010 | STX South Korea |
| Songa Claudine | Cape Claudine | Capesize | 181 258 | 2011 | STX South Korea |
Total TC out days during Q1 2018, were 1 321 days. There were 3 handover days in Q1 2018. Handover days is the time from delivery of the vessels to the Company until vessels delivery to charterers.
As expected overall activity slowed down during Q1 2018 following a strong performance in Q4 2017. Iron ore shipments were remarkably slow during February and March with a decrease of 5.0% compared with the same period in 2017. A factor, which added further negative pressure on the cape rates, was higher Australian iron ore exports at the expense of shipments from Brazil with subsequent lower ton-mile demand. Shipments of iron ore is basically carried in cape size vessels and larger sizes and explains the reason why cape size TC rates came down from \$20 000 per day in early January to \$8 300 per day by the end of March. For the other main bulk commodities, we registered positive year on year development. This combined with a modest fleet growth (0.8%) ensured relatively stable earnings for both kamsarmax/panamax and supramax. Average panamax earnings for Q1 2018 came in at \$11 500 only marginally lower than the average for Q4 2017.
Below are the average Q1 2018 TC spot rates per day gross compared with the previous quarter:
| - | Supramax (SM6TC): | \$10 618 per day in Q1 2018 compared to \$10 742 in Q4 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| - | Panamax (PC4TC): | \$11 523 per day in Q1 2018 compared to \$\$11 924 in Q4 2017 |
| - | Capesize (CS5TC): | \$12 919 per day in Q1 2018 compared to \$22 995 in Q4 2017 |
The dry bulk fleet registered a net increase in Q1 2018 of 6.5 million dwt or 0.8% out of which 60% was added in January. At the same time, we observed that the net fleet growth in Q1 this year is almost half of what was recorded in the same quarter last year signaling a strong levelling off in fleet growth.
Compared to the previous quarter, Q1 2018 tonnage demand decreased by 3.7%. Year on year, there was an increase of about 1.8%. The utilization rate of the dry bulk fleet dropped more than 2%, from 86.1% in Q4 2017 to slightly below 84% in Q1 2018. However, compared with the first quarter last year, fleet utilization was about 2 percentage points higher. Looking into the main commodities, this can be broken down as follows:
A strong freight market in Q4 2017 combined with better than expected earnings for kamsarmax/panamax and supramax contributed to a slight increase in second hand values during Q1 2018.
More ordering has taken place and the overall order book now stands around 10.2% of the existing fleet. This is still very low seen in a historic perspective.
On 14 May 2018 the Company reached an agreement with Star Bulk Carriers Corp. ("Star Bulk") listed on NASDAQ Global Select Market ("Nasdaq") with ticker "SBLK", to sell all of Songa's 15 vessels for a total consideration comprised of \$144 550 000 in cash (the "Cash Consideration") and a seller's credit in the amount of \$183 000 000 which on completion of the transaction is to be converted into 13 688 000 common shares (the "Consideration Shares") of Star Bulk (the "Transaction"). By converting the seller's credit into Consideration Shares, the Seller's credit will be set-off and extinguished in its entirety. In addition, Star Bulk agreed to acquire all outstanding warrants issued by Songa for 37 000 common shares of the Company (together with the Consideration Shares, the "Shares"), and \$450 000 in cash, which warrants will be cancelled upon completion of the Transaction. The sale of Songa's vessels will constitute a mandatory prepayment event under Songa's existing bond loan. Songa will use the cash proceeds to repay the bond loan on completion at the mandatory prepayment price.
Star Bulk intends to apply for a secondary listing of its common shares for trading on Oslo Stock Exchange. The listing is intended to become effective upon distribution of the Consideration Shares to the Songa shareholders (see below). Following a listing, the Consideration Shares will be freely tradeable on Oslo Stock Exchange by persons not affiliated with Star Bulk and so long as such persons have not pre-arranged a purchase or sale (as applicable) with a person in the U.S., but will be restricted from trading in the U.S., including through Nasdaq, for a period of six months following the distribution of the Consideration Shares to the shareholders of Songa unless they are sold pursuant to a transaction exempt from, or not subject to, registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"). Upon expiry of the said six month period the Shares are expected to be freely tradable on Star Bulk's Oslo and Nasdaq listing by shareholders who are not affiliates of Star Bulk. A general meeting has been convened to be held on 5 June 2018 to, inter alia, approve the Transaction. Companies controlled by Arne Blystad, Magnus Roth and Herman Billung, in total representing approximately 29% of the shares of Songa, have committed to vote in favour of the Transaction on terms customary for such undertakings. Upon completion of the Transaction, the Company expects to distribute the net proceeds to its shareholders as soon as practical thereafter (provided that delivery of Consideration Shares to any shareholder will be subject to receipt of required confirmations as required under applicable U.S. securities laws), and assess how to realise any residual shareholder values through a liquidation or a strategic transaction. It is expected that the Transaction will close during Q3 2018.
The Board and Management of Songa recommend its shareholders to vote in favor of the Transaction. We believe that we will create improved shareholder value by being part of a bigger platform of 108 vessels (on a fully delivered basis) owned by Star Bulk. We believe that it will enhance Songa shareholders' exposure to an expected continued strengthening of the dry bulk market. Further, we believe the combined fleet will allow for economies of scale and Star Bulk will have an attractive leverage profile. As shareholders in Star Bulk, former Songa shareholders will likely achieve increased stock liquidity. A secondary listing of Star Bulk on the Oslo Stock Exchange should open the company to a wider investor base and consequently benefit all stakeholders.
The Consideration Shares will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the U.S. Securities Act.
Forward-looking statements presented in this report are based on various assumptions. The assumptions were reasonable when made, but are subject to uncertainties and contingencies that are difficult or impossible to predict. Songa Bulk ASA cannot give assurances that expectations regarding the outlook will be achieved or accomplished.
Risk Factors
The Company is through its operations exposed to a variety of market, operational and financial risks.
The most significant risk for the Company is the market risk related to the cyclical dry bulk market. Changes in national and international economic conditions, including for example interest rate levels, inflation, employment levels, may influence the valuation of real and financial assets. In turn, this may impact the demand for goods, services and assets globally and thereby the macro economy. The current macroeconomic situation is uncertain and there is a risk of negative developments. Such changes and developments, none of which will be within the control of the Company, may negatively impact the Company's investment activities, realization opportunities and overall investor returns.
The demand for, and the pricing of the underlying assets are outside of the Company's control and depend, among other things, on the global economy, the global trade growth, as well as the prices of oil and gas. On the supply side there are uncertainties tied to the ordering of new vessels and scope of future scrapping. The actual residual value of the vessels in the underlying investments, and/or their earnings after expiration of the fixed contract terms, may be lower than the Company estimates.
In view of operational risk, the Company is considering different factors such as misdelivery of cargoes, cargo claims, off hire due to technical reasons, as well as arrests and/or hijacking of vessels. However, the Company is taking measures to minimize the exposure and the probability of such risks.
The Company is exposed to credit risk and time charter contract risk in the case that receivables from customers and other parties are not paid and time charter contracts are early terminated. The customers are in general large companies with excellent credit rating. For new customers, a credit evaluation is performed.
Illiquidity risk may arise if the Company is not able to pay its financial obligations at due date. The Company applies cash flow forecasting to ensure that the activities are adequately financed at all times. Cash flows from operations and from financing activities are considered sufficient to settle all financial obligations.
| in \$ thousands | Note | Q1 2018 | Q1 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||
| Voyage charter revenue | 2 330 | - | |
| Time charter revenue | 12 783 | 1 535 | |
| Total operating income | 15 113 | 1 535 | |
| Other operating income (-expenses) | -788 | - | |
| Ship operating expenses | 6 879 | 1 563 | |
| General and administrative expenses | 582 | 612 | |
| Depreciation | 3 | 2 756 | 321 |
| Total operating expenses | 10 217 | 2 496 | |
| Operating profit (-loss) | 4 108 | -961 | |
| Interest income | 55 | 5 | |
| Interest expenses | -2 565 | - | |
| Other financial income (-expenses) | 30 | -145 | |
| Net financial income (-expenses) | -2 480 | -140 | |
| Profit (-loss) before taxes | 1 628 | -1 101 | |
| Tax expense | - | - | |
| Net profit (-loss) | 1 628 | -1 101 | |
| Total comprehensive income (-loss) | 1 628 | -1 101 | |
| Basic and diluted earnings – \$ per share | 0.045 | -0.044 |
| in \$ thousands | Note | 31 March 2018 | 31 December 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Unaudited) | (Audited) | ||
| Vessels | 295 625 | 266 770 | |
| Deposit vessels | - | 3 055 | |
| Total non-current assets | 3 | 295 625 | 269 825 |
| Inventories | 4 212 | 2 233 | |
| Trade receivables | 1 039 | 1 312 | |
| Other receivables | 4 409 | 2 501 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 16 290 | 41 017 | |
| Total current assets | 25 950 | 47 063 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 321 575 | 316 888 | |
| Share capital | 21 620 | 21 620 | |
| Share premium | 150 033 | 153 619 | |
| Other paid-in capital | 574 | 574 | |
| Retained earnings | -20 | -1 648 | |
| Total equity | 4 | 172 207 | 174 165 |
| Interest-bearing debt | 6 | 137 236 | 136 776 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | 424 | 490 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 137 660 | 137 266 | |
| Trade payables | 2 837 | 1 745 | |
| Income taxes payable | 130 | 124 | |
| Dividends payable | 3 586 | - | |
| Other liabilities | 5 155 | 3 588 | |
| Total current liabilities | 11 708 | 5 457 | |
| Total liabilities | 149 368 | 142 723 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 321 575 | 316 888 |
| in \$ thousands | Share capital |
Share premium |
Other paid-in capital |
Retained earnings |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |
| Incorporation | 3 | - | - | - | 3 |
| Share issuance 4 November 2016 | 9 082 | 65 188 | - | - | 74 270 |
| Share issuance costs | - | -1 432 | - | - | -1 432 |
| Warrants issued to employees | - | - | 400 | - | 400 |
| Net loss 2016 | - | - | - | -2 036 | -2 036 |
| Equity 31 December 2016 | 9 085 | 63 756 | 400 | -2 036 | 71 205 |
| Share issuance 31 January 2017 | 600 | 4 400 | - | - | 5 000 |
| Share issuance 17 February 2017 | 11 935 | 88 311 | - | - | 100 246 |
| Share issuance costs | - | -2 848 | - | - | -2 848 |
| Warrants issued to employees | - | - | 174 | - | 174 |
| Net profit 2017 | - | - | - | 388 | 388 |
| Equity 31 December 2017 | 21 620 | 153 619 | 574 | -1 648 | 174 165 |
| Dividends | - | -3 586 | - | - | -3 586 |
| Net profit Q1 2018 | - | - | - | 1 628 | 1 628 |
| Equity 31 March 2018 | 21 620 | 150 033 | 574 | -20 | 172 207 |
| in \$ thousands | Q1 2018 | Q1 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |
| Profit (-loss) before taxes | 1 628 | -1 101 |
| Depreciation | 2 756 | 321 |
| Change in inventories | -1 979 | -195 |
| Net change in trade receivables/payables | 1 365 | -179 |
| Employee benefit expenses in connection with issuance of warrants | - | 174 |
| Change in financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | -66 | 261 |
| Net change in other current items | 125 | 249 |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | 3 829 | -470 |
| Purchase of vessels | -28 556 | -36 596 |
| Paid deposit on vessels | - | -6 239 |
| Net cash flow used in investment activities | -28 556 | -42 835 |
| Proceeds from share issuance | - | 105 246 |
| Share issuance costs | - | -2 848 |
| Net cash flow from financing activities | - | 102 398 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | -24 727 | 59 093 |
| Cash and bank deposits at beginning of period | 41 017 | 57 688 |
| Cash and bank deposits at end of period | 16 290 | 116 781 |
These interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.
The condensed consolidated interim financial reporting should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2017, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS, as adopted by the EU.
Voyage charter revenues are recognized using the percentage of completion method on a load-to-discharge basis, with cost related to fulfil the contract incurred prior to loading capitalized as mobilization costs and amortized over the associated period for which revenue is recognized, whilst voyage expenses incurred as repositioning for non-committed freight contracts expensed as incurred. Other revenue from services, such as demurrage, is recognized when earned and is included in freight revenue.
IFRS 9 replaces the provisions of IAS 39 that relate to the recognition, classification and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities, derecognition of financial instruments, impairment of financial assets and hedge accounting.
The group adopted the simplified expected credit loss model for its trade receivables with only minor effects.
No assets held by the group were subject to reclassifications in IFRS 9.
The following new or amendments to standards and interpretations have been issued and become effective during the current period. These include:
Except for timing differences related to the period of which the revenue is recognized, the above pronouncements are not expected to have a material impact on the financial statements of the Group, beyond disclosures.
The following new or amendments to standards and interpretations have been issued and become effective in years beginning on or after 1 January 2019, assuming European Union adoption. The Group is evaluating the impact of these changes on the financial statements of the Group:
The Company operates within one single segment, which is the shipping dry-bulk segment.
| in \$ thousands | Q1 2018 |
2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Closing balance previous period total non-current assets | 269 825 | 14 963 |
| Purchase price vessels delivered in the period and other additions | 30 680 | 272 370 |
| Paid deposits previous periods on vessels delivered in the period | -3 055 | -3 855 |
| Paid deposits on vessels for delivery in future periods | - | 3 055 |
| Book value of vessels sold in the period | - | -11 655 |
| Pre-paid dry-docking and other additions in the period | 931 | 397 |
| Depreciation in the period | -2 756 | -5 450 |
| Closing balance total non-current assets | 295 625 | 269 825 |
As at 31 March 2018, the Company is the owner of fifteen bulk carrier vessels. During first quarter 2018, the Company took delivery of one vessel.
Management has assessed impairment indicators and concluded that there are no impairment indicators for any vessel as at 31 March 2018.
As at 31 March 2018, the Company's share capital consists of 35 860 000 shares, each at a nominal value of \$0.60 (NOK 5). All issued shares are fully paid.
In connection with share issuances taking place in 2016 and 2017, warrants have been granted to the Company's founding shareholders. Warrants are granted under the warrant agreement as mentioned in note 8 to the annual report.
Granted warrants as at 31 March 2018 to shareholders that are also employed by the Company:
| Tranche 1 | Tranche 2 | Tranche 3 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Value | Value | Value | Value | Value | ||||
| per | per | per | per | per | per | ||||
| No of | warrant | warrant | No of | warrant | warrant | No of | warrant | warrant | |
| Share issue | warrants | (NOK) | (USD) | warrants | (NOK) | (USD | warrants | (NOK) | (USD) |
| 4 November 2016 | 201 094 | 5.87 | 0.72 | 201 094 | 5.84 | 0.71 | 201 094 | 4.54 | 0.56 |
| 31 January 2017 | 13 750 | 7.53 | 0.90 | 13 750 | 7.87 | 0.94 | 13 750 | 6.37 | 0.76 |
| 17 February 2017 | 59 583 | 6.85 | 0.82 | 59 583 | 6.99 | 0.84 | 59 583 | 5.52 | 0.66 |
Valuation date is on the date of the respective share issuance. Subscription price is NOK 40.89 for warrants issued on 4 November 2016, NOK 41.63 for warrants issued on 31 January 2017 and NOK 42.00 for warrants issued on 17 February 2017. Warrants are accounted for as employee benefit expenses with a corresponding increase in equity. No amounts were recognized in first quarter 2018.
| Tranche 1 | Tranche 2 | Tranche 3 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Value | Value | Value | Value | Value | ||||
| per | per | per | per | per | per | ||||
| No of | warrant | warrant | No of | warrant | warrant | No of | warrant | warrant | |
| Share issue | warrants | (NOK) | (USD) | warrants | (NOK) | (USD | warrants | (NOK) | (USD) |
| 4 November 2016 | 164 531 | 5.50 | 0.71 | 164 531 | 5.38 | 0.69 | 164 531 | 4.09 | 0.53 |
| 31 January 2017 | 11 250 | 5.28 | 0.68 | 11 250 | 5.12 | 0.66 | 11 250 | 3.87 | 0.50 |
| 17 February 2017 | 48 750 | 5.18 | 0.67 | 48 750 | 4.97 | 0.64 | 48 750 | 3.73 | 0.48 |
Granted warrants as at 31 March 2018 to shareholder that is not employed by the Company:
Valuation date is 31 March 2018. These warrants are recognized as financial liabilities, since the strike price is not in the functional currency of the entity, and valued at fair value through profit or loss. The fair value of all issued warrants to shareholder not employed by the Company as of 31 March 2018, was \$424 thousand. The recognized income in first quarter 2018 was \$66 thousand. The item is classified as other financial income.
The Company's issued bond has floating interest rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 4.50%. Outstanding loan amount as at 31 March 2018 was \$138 million. Final maturity is 13 June 2022.
| in \$ thousands | 31 March | 31 December |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2017 | |
| Nominal value of issued bond | 138 000 | 138 000 |
| Debt issuance cost | -764 | -1 224 |
| Interest-bearing debt | 137 236 | 136 776 |
The following financial covenants exist under the bond terms:
In addition, the earliest next distribution is in 2019. Distribution is permitted if the Vessel LTV Ratio is below 50% and is also limited to the Issuer's consolidated adjusted net Profit of the previous calendar year. Depreciation made on the vessels and sale of vessels is not included in adjusted net Profit.
Set out below is a comparison by category for carrying amounts and fair values of all of the Company's financial instruments that are carried in the financial statements. The estimated fair value amounts of the financial instruments have been determined using appropriate market information and valuation techniques.
| 31 March 2018 | 31 December 2017 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In USD | Carrying amount | Fair value | Carrying amount | Fair Value |
| Financial assets: | ||||
| Trade receivables | 1 039 | 1 039 | 1 312 | 1 312 |
| Other receivables* | 1 201 | 1 201 | 1 741 | 1 741 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 16 290 | 16 290 | 41 017 | 41 017 |
| Financial liabilities: | ||||
| Interest-bearing debt** | 138 000 | 138 000 | 138 000 | 138 000 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value through | ||||
| profit or loss | 424 | 424 | 490 | 490 |
| Trade payables | 2 837 | 2 837 | 1 745 | 1 745 |
| Income taxes payable | 130 | 130 | 124 | 124 |
| Dividends payable | 3 586 | 3 586 | 3 586 | 3 586 |
| Other current liabilities* | 3 546 | 3 546 | 2 665 | 2 665 |
*The difference between the balance sheet item other receivables and other receivables in the table above is prepaid expenses which are not considered a financial instrument. The difference between the balance sheet item other current liabilities and other current liabilities in the table above is prepaid revenues which are not considered a financial instrument.
**The difference between the balance sheet item Interest-bearing debt and the table above is the debt issuance costs as detailed in note 6.
The different levels for fair value estimation have been defined as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly
Level 3: Unobservable input for the asset or liability
Fair value equals carrying value for all financial instruments. Cash and cash equivalents are valued at level 1, Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, which are warrants issued to shareholder, are valued at level 3.
| Financial performance | Q1 2018 | Q1 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Time charter equivalent revenue1 , \$ in thousands |
14 325 | 1 535 |
| Time charter out days (TC Out days2 ) |
1 321 | 240 |
| Time charter equivalent (TCE3 ), \$ per day |
10 844 | 6 397 |
| Net ship operating expenses4 , \$ in thousands |
6 742 | 1 301 |
| Operating days5 | 1 326 | 255 |
| Net ship operating expenses per day (OPEX6 ), \$ per day |
5 085 | 5 102 |
1 Time charter equivalent revenue is voyage charter revenue, time charter revenue and other operating income ( expenses).
2 Time Charter Out days (TC Out days) are calculated on a vessel by vessel basis and represent operating days less handover days, dry-dock and unscheduled repairs.
3 Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) is calculated by dividing time charter equivalent revenue by TC Out days during a reporting period.
4 Net Ship Operating Expenses are the ship operating expenses less startup costs and tonnage tax. Startup costs are expenses related to delivery of new vessels, which cannot be activated.
5 Operating days are the number of days calculated from the day the Company takes delivery of the vessel, until end of the reporting period.
6Net Ship Operating Expenses per day (OPEX) is calculated by dividing net ship operating expenses by operating days during a reporting period.
The Company has purchased corporate services from Arne Blystad AS under the corporate service agreement as mentioned in the annual report for 2017.
The Company has purchased technical management services from Songa Shipmanagement Ltd for the vessels Songa Maru, Songa Genesis, Songa Delmar, Songa Hadong, Songa Opus, Songa Devi, Songa Mountain, Songa Sky and Songa Claudine under the technical management agreement as mentioned in the annual report for 2017.
On 4 April 2018, a dividend of \$0.10 per share was paid to the shareholders. For tax purposes, the distribution was considered repayment of paid in capital.
On 14 May 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (Star Bulk) to sell all its vessels to Star Bulk against a consideration of 13 688 000 shares of Star Bulk and \$144.55 million in cash. In addition, Star Bulk will acquire and cancel the Company's outstanding warrant program for 37 000 shares of Star Bulk and \$450 000 in cash. The Company will use the cash proceeds from the transaction to repay the bond loan on completion at the mandatory prepayment price. The transaction is subject to Star Bulk being approved for a secondary listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange, approval by the shareholders of Songa Bulk ASA and customary regulatory and third party approvals. In the event the transaction is completed the Company expects to distribute the proceeds to its shareholders as soon as practical, and thereafter assess how to realise any residual shareholder values through a liquidation or a strategic transaction.
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