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Frontline Plc — Regulatory Filings 2011
May 26, 2011
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May 2011
Commission File Number: 001-16601
| Frontline Ltd. |
|---|
| (Translation of registrant's name into English) |
| Par-la-Ville Place, 14 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton, HM 08, Bermuda |
| (Address of principal executive office) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): [ ].
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): [ ].
Note : Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant's "home country"), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant's securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant's security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT
Attached as Exhibit 1 is a copy of the press release of Frontline Ltd. (the "Company"), dated May 25, 2011, announcing the Company's financial results for the first quarter of 2011.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Dated: May 26, 2011 |
| By: /s/ Inger M. Klemp Inger M. Klemp Principal Financial Officer |
Exhibit 1
FRONTLINE LTD.
FIRST QUARTER 2011 RESULTS
Highlights
· Frontline reports net income attributable to the Company of $15.5 million and earnings per share of $0.20 for the first quarter of 2011.
· Frontline announces a cash dividend of $0.10 per share for the first quarter of 2011.
· In January 2011, Frontline sold its 2006-built VLCC Front Shanghai and recorded a gain of $7.9 million in the first quarter. In addition, a gain of $13.8 million will be recognized over the remaining period of the two year time charter-in.
· In January 2011, Frontline sold all its shares in OSG. The sale generated $46.5 million in cash and the Company recorded a loss of $3.3 million in the first quarter of 2011.
· The termination of the charters for the single hull VLCCs Ticen Sun (ex. Front Highness) and Front Ace took place in February and March 2011, respectively, and Frontline received a compensation payment of $5.3 million for the early termination of the charters, which was recorded in the first quarter of 2011.
· In March 2011, the Company exercised its option to acquire the 2002-built VLCC Front Eagle and sold the vessel to an unrelated third party for $67.0 million with expected delivery in the second quarter of 2011. The Company expects to record a gain of approximately $4.2 million in the second quarter and a gain of approximately $13.0 million over the period of the two year time charter-in.
· In March 2011, the Company received $8.8 million being the market value adjustment to a funding agreement, which was terminated by the Company in February 2011. This amount was recorded in the first quarter of 2011 in accordance with the terms of the contract.
· In April and May 2011, Frontline agreed with Ship Finance to terminate the long term charter parties between the companies for the OBO carriers Front Leader and Front Breaker, respectively. The Company expects to record losses of approximately $9.3 million and $8.0 million, respectively, for the two terminations in the second quarter of 2011.
First Quarter 2011 Results
The Board of Frontline Ltd. (the "Company" or "Frontline") announces net income attributable to the Company of $15.5 million for the first quarter of 2011, equivalent to earnings per share of $0.20, compared with a net loss attributable to the Company of $11.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, equivalent to a loss per share of $0.15.
The increase in net income attributable to the Company compared to the fourth quarter is due to the gain on sale of assets and other non-operating items and improved result from operations. The net income attributable to the Company in the first quarter includes a gain on sale of assets and amortization of deferred gains of $13.2 million, which comprises a gain of $7.9 million on the sale of Front Shanghai and a gain of $5.3 million on the termination of the Ticen Sun and Front Ace charters. The net income attributable to the Company in the first quarter also includes non-operating gains of $8.1 million. This mainly relate to a market value adjustment of $8.8 million to a funding agreement held by the Golden State companies in Independent Tankers Corporation Limited ("ITCL") for which termination notice was given by the Golden State companies in February 2011 and the amortization of a deferred gain of $3.1 million on the sale of a newbuilding contract, which were partially offset by a loss of $3.3 million on the sale of the Company's shares in Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. ("OSG").
The loss attributable to the Company in the fourth quarter includes a gain on sale of assets and amortization of deferred gains of $4.6 million relating to the amortization of a deferred gain on three lease terminations. The loss attributable to the Company in the fourth quarter also includes non-operating losses of $5.2 million, which mainly relate to a loss of $9.4 million following a market price adjustment of shares owned in OSG partially offset by a market value adjustment of $3.6 million to a guaranteed investment contract held by the Windsor companies in ITCL for which termination notice was given by the Windsor companies in December 2010.
The average daily time charter equivalents ("TCEs") earned in the spot and period market in the first quarter by the Company's VLCCs (including single hull VLCCs), Suezmax tankers and Suezmax OBO carriers were $28,600, $17,300 and $36,300 respectively, compared with $24,700, $16,500, and $45,100, respectively, in the preceding quarter. The spot earnings for the Company's double hull VLCCs and Suezmax vessels were $27,400 and $16,000, respectively, in the first quarter compared with $22,600 and $15,200, respectively, in the fourth quarter. The Gemini Suezmax pool had spot net earnings of $17,700 per day in the first quarter compared with $14,600 per day in the fourth quarter. The Company's double hull VLCCs, excluding the spot index related time charter vessels, had spot earnings of $28,200 per day in the first quarter compared with $23,300 in the fourth quarter.
Profit share expense of $2.3 million has been recorded in the first quarter as a result of the profit sharing agreement with Ship Finance International Limited ("Ship Finance"), compared to $2.0 million in the fourth quarter. Ship operating expenses decreased by $2.5 million compared to the fourth quarter primarily due to a decrease in dry docking costs of $3.1 million (two vessels were drydocked in the quarter compared with three vessels in the preceding quarter).
Charter hire expenses decreased by $1.0 million in the first quarter compared with the fourth quarter, mainly due the redelivery of Desh Ujaala offset by charterhire on the Front Shanghai following the sale of the vessel.
Interest income was $2.2 million in the first quarter, of which $2.1 million relates to restricted deposits held by subsidiaries reported in ITCL. Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, was $36.1 million in the first quarter of which $7.4 million relates to ITCL.
As of March 31, 2011 the Company had total cash and cash equivalents of $183.0 million and restricted cash of $244.3 million. Restricted cash includes $180.0 million relating to deposits in ITCL and $62.0 million in Frontline, which is restricted under the charter agreements with Ship Finance.
In May 2011, the Company has average total cash cost breakeven rates for the remainder of 2011 on a TCE basis for VLCCs and Suezmax tankers of approximately $29,700 and $24,700, respectively.
Fleet Development
In January 2011, the chartered-in VLCC Desh Ujaala was re-delivered to the owners and the Company sold its 2006-built VLCC Front Shanghai. The net sale proceeds for Front Shanghai were $91.24 million and after repayment of debt the sale generated $31.5 million in cash. The Company has in connection with the sale agreed to charter back the vessel from the new owner. The duration of the time charter is approximately two years at a rate of $35,000 per day. Delivery to the new owners and commencement of the time charter took place on January 26, 2011. The Company recorded a gain of $7.9 million in the first quarter. In addition, a gain of $13.8 million will be recognized on a straight line basis over the remaining period of the time charter.
In February 2011, the Company agreed with Ship Finance to terminate the long term charter parties between the companies for the single hull VLCCs Ticen Sun (ex. Front Highness) and Front Ace and Ship Finance simultaneously sold the vessels to unrelated third parties. The termination of the charters took place in February and March 2011, respectively. Ship Finance made a compensation payment to the Company of $5.3 million for the early termination of the charters, which was recorded in the first quarter.
In March 2011, the Company exercised its option to acquire the 2002-built VLCC Front Eagle and sold the vessel to an unrelated third party for $67.0 million. The Company has, in connection with the sale, agreed to charter back the vessel from the new owner. The duration of the time charter is approximately two years at a rate of $32,500 per day. Delivery to the new owners and commencement of the time charter is expected to take place concurrently in the second quarter of 2011. The Company expects to record a gain of approximately $4.2 million in the second quarter. In addition, the Company expects to record a gain of approximately $13.0 million over the period of the two year time charter-in.
In March 2011, the bareboat charter out contract for the single hull VLCC Front Lady was extended until August 2013.
In April 2011, the Company agreed with Ship Finance to terminate the long term charter party between the companies for the OBO vessel Front Leader and Ship Finance simultaneously sold the vessel. The termination of the charter party took place on April 12, 2011 and the Company made a compensation payment to Ship Finance of $7.7 million for the early termination of the charter party. The Company expects to record a loss of approximately $9.3 million in the second quarter of 2011.
In May 2011, Frontline agreed with Ship Finance to terminate the long term charter party between the companies for the OBO carrier Front Breaker and Ship Finance has simultaneously sold the vessel. The termination of the charter is expected to take place in May 2011 and Frontline will make a compensation payment to Ship Finance of approximately $6.6 million for the early termination of the charter. The Company expects to record a loss of approximately $8.0 million in the second quarter of 2011.
Newbuilding Program
As of March 31, 2011, Frontline's newbuilding program comprised two Suezmax tankers and five VLCCs, which constitute a contractual cost of $650 million. Installments of $198.5 million have been made on the newbuildings and the remaining installments to be paid as of March 31, 2011 amount to $451.5 million, with expected payments of approximately $106.9 million in 2011, $168.9 million in 2012 and $175.7 million in 2013.
In November 2010, the Company secured pre- and post-delivery financing in the amount of $147 million representing 70 percent of the contract price for the first two VLCCs to be delivered in 2012.
For the three remaining VLCCs and the two Suezmax tanker newbuildings to be delivered between late 2012 and 2013, the Company has not yet established pre- and post-delivery financing. Based on the secured financing for the VLCCs we assume a 70 percent financing of current market values for these newbuildings. Based on these assumptions, Frontline has already paid the equity investment and the remaining newbuilding installments are expected to be fully financed by bank debt.
Corporate
In January 2011, Frontline sold all its shares in OSG. The sale generated approximately $46.5 million in cash and the Company recorded a loss of $3.3 million in the first quarter in other non-operating items.
On April 11, 2011, the Company announced that it had approved a grant of 145,000 share options under the terms of the existing share option scheme. The share options will have a five-year term and will vest equally one third each year over a three-year vesting period. The strike price for the options has been set to NOK 131.10 per share.
On May 24, 2011, the Board declared a dividend of $0.10 per share. The record date for the dividend is June 8, 2011, the ex dividend date is June 6, 2011 and the dividend will be paid on or about June 28, 2011.
77,858,502 ordinary shares were outstanding as of March 31, 2011, and the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the quarter was 77,858,502.
The Market
The market rate for a VLCC trading on a standard 'TD3' voyage between the Arabian Gulf and Japan in the first quarter of 2011 was WS 58; equivalent to $20,200/day; representing an increase of approximately WS 0.3 points from the fourth quarter of 2010 and a decrease of WS 31 points from the first quarter of 2010.
The market rate for a Suezmax trading on a standard 'TD5' voyage between West Africa and Philadelphia in the first quarter of 2011 was WS 82; equivalent to approximately $19,800/day compared to approximately $21,700/day in the fourth quarter of 2010, representing a decrease of approximately WS 32 points from the fourth quarter of 2010 and a decrease of WS 11 points from the first quarter of 2010.
Bunkers at Fujairah averaged $600/mt in the first quarter of 2011 compared to $488/mt in the fourth quarter of 2010; an increase of approximately $112/mt. Bunker prices varied between a low of $517/mt at the beginning of January and a high of $674/mt at the end of February. On May 23, 2011, the quoted bunker price in Fujairah was 624.5/mt.
Philadelphia bunkers averaged $604/mt in the first quarter, which was an increase of $101/mt from the fourth quarter of 2010. Bunker prices varied between a low of $525/mt at the beginning of January and a high of $680/mt at the end of March. On May 23 , 2011, the quoted bunker price in Philadelphia was 639.5/mt.
The International Energy Agency's ("IEA") May 2011 report stated an average OPEC oil production, including Iraq, of 29.7 million barrels per day (mb/d) during the first quarter of the year. This was an increase of 210,000 barrels per day compared to the fourth quarter of 2010 and an increase of 630,000 barrels per day compared to the first quarter of 2010.
IEA further estimates that world oil demand averaged 88.4 mb/d in the first quarter of 2011, representing a decrease of 1.0 mb/d compared to the fourth quarter of 2010 and an increase of approximately 1.9 mb/d from the first quarter of 2010. Additionally, the IEA estimates that world oil demand will average approximately 89.2 mb/d in 2011, representing an increase of 1.5 percent or approximately 1.3 mb/d from 2010.
The VLCC fleet totalled 565 vessels at the end of the first quarter of 2011, up from 548 vessels at the end of the previous quarter. 17 VLCCs were delivered during the quarter versus an estimated 25 at the beginning of the year. Throughout 2011 the current estimate is 79 deliveries. The orderbook counted 167 vessels at the end of the first quarter, down from 184 orders from the previous quarter. No new orders were placed during the quarter and the current orderbook represents approximately 30 percent of the VLCC fleet. During the quarter no vessels were removed from the trading fleet and the single hull fleet still stands counts 43 vessels according to Fearnleys. These vessels are currently not effectively traded.
The Suezmax fleet totalled 420 vessels at the end of the first quarter, up from 410 vessels at the end of the previous quarter. 11 vessels were delivered during the quarter versus an estimated 23 at the beginning of the year. Throughout 2011 the current estimate is 62 deliveries. The orderbook counted 135 vessels at the end of the quarter, down from 146 vessels at the end of the previous quarter. No new orders were placed during the quarter and the current orderbook now represents approximately 32 percent of the total fleet. During the quarter one vessel was removed from the trading fleet and the single hull fleet now stands at 13 vessels according to Fearnleys.
Strategy and Outlook
We focus on maintaining our position as the leading operator of VLCC and Suezmax tankers. However, Frontline will seek to optimize the size of the fleet paying attention to the underlying cyclicality in the tanker business, including asset prices. The target is not to be the largest owner of tonnage, but to seek the highest return on the investments over the cycle. Such an approach will from time to time lead to divestments and to a more passive investment philosophy. By following a strategy of maintaining a certain fixed charter coverage percentage for the double hull vessels, full fixed charter coverage for the single hull vessels and a high fixed charter coverage percentage for the OBO vessels, we provide downside protection in a weak tanker market as well as preserving upside opportunities from the spot trading vessels in a strong tanker market.
We maintain a lean organization and use outsourcing extensively to keep a low cost basis and low cash cost breakeven rates. We emphasize maintaining high financial flexibility and a strong balance sheet and are always looking for enhancing shareholder value including a high quarterly dividend payout ratio.
IEA estimated in their May 2011 report that the global oil demand decreased by 1.0 mb/d or 1.2 percent in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the fourth quarter of 2010. At the same time the tanker market experienced a growth in fleet supply in the first quarter of 2011 due to a high number of newbuilding deliveries despite significantly fewer actual deliveries in the first quarter of 2011 than anticipated, with 32 percent slippage in the VLCC segment and 52 percent in the Suezmax segment. Henceforth the weak tanker market experienced in the second half of 2010 also continued in the first quarter of 2011 and so far into the second quarter of 2011.
The newbuilding orderbook at the end of the first quarter 2011 includes a high number of expected vessel deliveries in 2011 and 2012. However, the actual number of deliveries is likely to be lower due to the expected delays, slippage and cancellations of newbuilding orders going forward.
The International Monetary Fund forecasts world growth to rise by approximately 4.4 percent in 2011, and the IEA projects an increase in world's oil consumption in 2011 by 1.3 mb/d, compared to 2010. This is not enough to absorb the newbuilding orderbook, but will help mitigate.
It is hard to see a strong recovery in the tanker market as long as the net supply of tonnage grows faster than the total ton mile demand. As we stated in our fourth quarter 2010 report, Frontline will in case of a continued challenging market situation focus on having financial flexibility and a healthy balance sheet to be better positioned than peers to tolerate a prolonged weak trend in the tanker market and be able to react to attractive market opportunities that may occur.
Based on the Company's trading results achieved so far in the second quarter, the Board expects the weak trend in the first quarter results to be extended into the second quarter.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward looking statements. These statements are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including Frontline management's examination of historical operating trends. Although Frontline believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond its control, Frontline cannot give assurance that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or intentions.
Important factors that, in the Company's view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in this press release include the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions including fluctuations in charter hire rates and vessel values, changes in demand in the tanker market as a result of changes in OPEC's petroleum production levels and world wide oil consumption and storage, changes in the Company's operating expenses including bunker prices, dry-docking and insurance costs, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, and other important factors described from time to time in the reports filed by the Company with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Board of Directors
Frontline Ltd.
Hamilton, Bermuda
May 24, 2011
Questions should be directed to:
Jens Martin Jensen: Chief Executive Officer, Frontline Management AS
+47 23 11 40 99
Inger M. Klemp: Chief Financial Officer, Frontline Management AS
+47 23 11 40 76
FRONTLINE LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (in thousands of $) — Total operating revenues | 2011 Jan-Mar — 234,809 | 331,823 | 1,165,215 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gain on sale of assets and amortization of deferred gains | 13,230 | 9,817 | 30,935 | |||
| Voyage expenses and commission | 75,705 | 67,934 | 282,708 | |||
| Profit share expense | 2,250 | 11,315 | 30,566 | |||
| Ship operating expenses | 51,099 | 45,371 | 195,679 | |||
| Charterhire expenses | 16,585 | 43,900 | 134,551 | |||
| Administrative expenses | 8,080 | 7,876 | 31,883 | |||
| Depreciation | 51,508 | 53,053 | 212,851 | |||
| Total operating expenses | 205,227 | 229,449 | 888,238 | |||
| Net operating income | 42,812 | 112,191 | 307,912 | |||
| Interest income | 2,161 | 4,076 | 13,432 | |||
| Interest expense | (36,089 | ) | (35,511 | ) | (149,918 | ) |
| Share of losses from associated companies | (231 | ) | (173 | ) | (515 | ) |
| Foreign currency exchange gain | 171 | 14 | 622 | |||
| Other non-operating gains (losses) | 8,137 | 208 | (7,311 | ) | ||
| Net income before taxes and noncontrolling interest | 16,961 | 80,805 | 164,222 | |||
| Taxes | (63 | ) | (49 | ) | (218 | ) |
| Net income | 16,898 | 80,756 | 164,004 | |||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (1,433 | ) | (1,068 | ) | (2,597 | ) |
| Net income attributable to Frontline Ltd. | 15,465 | 79,688 | 161,407 | |||
| Basic earnings per share ($) | $ 0.20 | $ | 1.02 | $ | 2.07 |
| Income on timecharter basis ($ per day per ship)* — VLCC | 28,600 | 45,300 | 35,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suezmax | 17,300 | 31,800 | 25,800 |
| Suezmax OBO | 36,300 | 47,900 | 47,400 |
- Basis = Calendar days minus off-hire. Figures after deduction of broker commission.
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (in thousands of $) — Net income | 16,898 | 80,756 | 164,004 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrealized loss from marketable securities | (58 | ) | (6,347 | ) | (2,013 | ) |
| Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | 98 | (60 | ) | (137 | ) | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | 40 | (6,407 | ) | (2,150 | ) | |
| Comprehensive income | 16,938 | 74,349 | 161,854 | |||
| Comprehensive income attributable to Frontline Ltd. | 15,505 | 73,281 | 159,257 | |||
| Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 1,433 | 1,068 | 2,597 | |||
| 16,938 | 74,349 | 161,854 |
See accompanying notes that are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
FRONTLINE LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands of $) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Short term | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 182,976 | 85,526 | 176,639 |
| Restricted cash | 184,293 | 161,777 | 182,091 |
| Other current assets | 197,839 | 399,615 | 229,032 |
| Long term | |||
| Restricted cash | 60,000 | 129,716 | 62,000 |
| Newbuildings | 227,423 | 350,834 | 224,319 |
| Vessels and equipment, net | 1,343,411 | 851,311 | 1,430,124 |
| Vessels under capital lease, net | 1,393,322 | 1,594,644 | 1,427,526 |
| Investment in finance lease | 54,930 | 56,535 | 55,355 |
| Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies | 3,177 | 3,750 | 3,408 |
| Other long-term assets | 8,010 | 24,471 | 7,426 |
| Total assets | 3,655,381 | 3,658,179 | 3,797,920 |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||
| Short term liabilities | |||
| Short term debt and current portion of long term debt | 114,441 | 131,334 | 173,595 |
| Current portion of obligations under capital lease | 235,771 | 201,884 | 193,379 |
| Other current liabilities | 100,184 | 221,179 | 136,603 |
| Long term liabilities | |||
| Long term debt | 1,158,719 | 782,244 | 1,190,763 |
| Obligations under capital lease | 1,264,242 | 1,496,826 | 1,336,908 |
| Other long term liabilities | 13,560 | 18,514 | 7,635 |
| Commitments and contingencies | |||
| Equity | |||
| Equity attributable to Frontline Ltd. | 755,127 | 795,722 | 747,133 |
| Noncontrolling interest | 13,337 | 10,476 | 11,904 |
| Total equity | 768,464 | 806,198 | 759,037 |
| Total liabilities and equity | 3,655,381 | 3,658,179 | 3,797,920 |
See accompanying notes that are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
FRONTLINE LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands of $) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||
| Net income | 16,898 | 80,756 | 164,004 | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 52,100 | 53,369 | 214,287 | |||
| Unrealized foreign currency exchange loss (gain) | 29 | (107 | ) | (138 | ) | |
| Gain on sale of assets and amortization of deferred gains | (13,230 | ) | (9,817 | ) | (30,935 | ) |
| Equity losses of associated companies | 231 | 173 | 515 | |||
| Other, net | (5,437 | ) | 234 | 4,579 | ||
| Change in operating assets and liabilities | (57,683 | ) | (124,632 | ) | (34,669 | ) |
| Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | (7,092 | ) | (24 | ) | 317,643 | |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||
| Change in restricted cash | 11,324 | 202,206 | 256,535 | |||
| Additions to newbuildings, vessels and equipment | (3,127 | ) | (99,409 | ) | (548,946 | ) |
| Finance lease payments received | 355 | 281 | 1,277 | |||
| Proceeds from sale of vessels and equipment | 91,235 | - | 11,061 | |||
| Proceeds from sale of investments | 46,547 | - | 19,839 | |||
| Proceeds from sale of shares in subsidiary | - | - | 100 | |||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 146,334 | 103,078 | (260,134 | ) | ||
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||
| Proceeds from long-term debt, net of fees paid | (1,176 | ) | 63,239 | 645,537 | ||
| Repayment of long-term debt | (91,198 | ) | (34,242 | ) | (169,953 | ) |
| Fees paid on early redemption of debt | - | - | (2,732 | ) | ||
| Repayment of capital leases | (32,745 | ) | (109,635 | ) | (280,579 | ) |
| Dividends paid | (7,786 | ) | (19,465 | ) | (155,718 | ) |
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (132,905 | ) | (100,103 | ) | 36,555 | |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 6,337 | 2,951 | 94,064 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents at start of period | 176,639 | 82,575 | 82,575 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 182,976 | 85,526 | 176,639 |
See accompanying notes that are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
FRONTLINE LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (in thousands of $ except number of shares) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING | ||||||
| Balance at beginning and end of period | 77,858,502 | 77,858,502 | 77,858,502 | |||
| SHARE CAPITAL | ||||||
| Balance at beginning and end of period | 194,646 | 194,646 | 194,646 | |||
| ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL | ||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | 224,245 | 221,991 | 221,991 | |||
| Stock option expense | 275 | 566 | 2,053 | |||
| Gain on sale of shares in subsidiary | - | - | 201 | |||
| Balance at end of period | 224,520 | 222,557 | 224,245 | |||
| CONTRIBUTED SURPLUS | ||||||
| Balance at beginning and end of period | 248,360 | 248,360 | 248,360 | |||
| ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | ||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | (3,836 | ) | (1,686 | ) | (1,686 | ) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | 40 | (6,407 | ) | (2,150 | ) | |
| Balance at end of period | (3,796 | ) | (8,093 | ) | (3,836 | ) |
| RETAINED EARNINGS | ||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | 83,718 | 78,029 | 78,029 | |||
| Net income | 15,465 | 79,688 | 161,407 | |||
| Cash dividends | (7,786 | ) | (19,465 | ) | (155,718 | ) |
| Balance at end of period | 91,397 | 138,252 | 83,718 | |||
| TOTAL EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO FRONTLINE LTD. | 755,127 | 795,722 | 747,133 | |||
| NONCONTROLLING INTEREST | ||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | 11,904 | 9,408 | 9,408 | |||
| Net liabilities assumed on purchase of noncontrolling interest | - | - | (101 | ) | ||
| Net income | 1,433 | 1,068 | 2,597 | |||
| Balance at end of period | 13,337 | 10,476 | 11,904 | |||
| TOTAL EQUITY | 768,464 | 806,198 | 759,037 |
See accompanying notes that are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
FRONTLINE LTD.
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- GENERAL
Frontline Ltd. (the "Company" or "Frontline") is a Bermuda based shipping company engaged primarily in the ownership and operation of oil tankers. The Company's ordinary shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the Oslo Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange.
- ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of accounting
The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the disclosures required in the annual consolidated financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the Company's annual financial statements as at December 31, 2010.
The presentation of restricted cash in the balance sheet at March 31, 2010 has been changed in order to conform to the current presentation and $62.0 million has been reclassified from short term to long term assets.
Significant accounting policies
The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Company's annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010.
- NEWBUILDINGS
The Company capitalized newbuilding costs of $0.4 million and interest of $2.7 million in quarter ended March 31, 2011.
- FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Marketable securities of $1.5 million at March, 31, 2011 (December 31, 2010: $51.5 million) are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The fair value of marketable securities is based on the quoted market prices. This fair value falls within the "Level 1" category of ASC 820-10 being "measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities".
- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company's most significant related party transactions are with Ship Finance International Limited ("Ship Finance"), a company under the significant influence of our principal shareholder, as the Company leases the majority of its vessels from Ship Finance and pays Ship Finance a profit share based on the earnings of these vessels.
Amounts earned from other related parties comprise office rental income, technical and commercial management fees, newbuilding supervision fees, freights, corporate and administrative services income and interest income. Amounts paid to related parties comprise primarily rental for office space and guarantee fees.
In February 2011, the Company agreed with Ship Finance to terminate the long term charter parties between the companies for the single hull VLCCs Ticen Sun and Front Ace and Ship Finance simultaneously sold the vessels to unrelated third parties. The termination of the charters took place in February and March 2011, respectively. Ship Finance made a compensation payment to the Company of $5.3 million for the early termination of the charters, which was recorded in the first quarter of 2011.
- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
As of March 31, 2011, the Company was committed to make newbuilding installments of $451.5 million as follows;
| (in millions of $) | |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 106.9 |
| 2012 | 168.9 |
| 2013 | 175.7 |
| 451.5 |
There have been no significant changes in contingencies since December 31, 2010.
- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 4, 2011, the Company announced that it had agreed with Ship Finance to terminate the long term charter party between the companies for the OBO carrier Front Leader and that Ship Finance had simultaneously sold the vessel. The termination of the charter took place on April 12, 2011. The Company made a compensation payment to Ship Finance of $7.7 million for the early termination of the charter and the Company expects to record a loss of approximately $9.3 million in the second quarter of 2011.
On April 11, 2011, the Company announced that it had approved a grant of 145,000 share options under the terms of the existing share option scheme. The share options will have a five-year term and will vest equally one third each year over a three-year vesting period. The strike price for the options has been set to NOK 131.10 per share.
On May 18, 2011, the Company announced that it had agreed with Ship Finance to terminate the long term charter party between the companies for the OBO carrier Front Breaker and that Ship Finance had simultaneously sold the vessel. The termination of the charter is expected to take place in May 2011 and Frontline will make a compensation payment to Ship Finance of approximately $6.6 million for the early termination of the charter. The Company expects to record a loss of approximately $8.0 million in the second quarter of 2011.
On May 24, 2011, the Company declared a dividend of $0.10 per share. The record date for the dividend is June 8, 2011, the ex dividend date is June 6, 2011 and the dividend will be paid on or about June 28, 2011.