NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars - except for unit data)
additions to vessels, net of cash acquired” in the condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. During each of the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021, certain extraordinary fees and costs related to Covid-19 measures, including crew related expenses, amounted to $3,468 are presented under the caption of “Direct vessel expenses” in the condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. During each of the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021, certain extraordinary fees and costs related to Covid-19 measures for prior periods, including crew related expenses, amounted to $2,034 are presented under the caption of “Other expense, net” in the condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Vessel operating expenses for each of the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021, amounted to $53,952 and $118,685, respectively. Vessel operating expenses for each of the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, amounted to $24,289 and $68,424, respectively.
General and administrative expenses: Pursuant to certain Administrative Services Agreements, the Managers also provide administrative services to Navios Partners, which include bookkeeping, audit and accounting services, legal and insurance services, administrative and clerical services, banking and financial services, advisory services, client and investor relations and other. The Managers are reimbursed for reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of these services. Navios Partners extended the duration of its existing Administrative Services Agreement with the Manager, until December 31, 2022. In August 2019, Navios Partners extended the duration of its existing administrative services agreement with the Manager until January 1, 2025, which provide for allocable general and administrative costs. In August 2019, Navios Acquisition extended the duration of its existing administrative services agreement with Tankers Manager until January 1, 2025, to be automatically renewed for another five years. The agreements also provide for payment of a termination fee, equal to the fees charged for the full calendar year preceding the termination date, by Navios Partners and Navios Acquisition in the event the administrative services Co-agreements are terminated on or before December 31, 2024.
Total general and administrative expenses charged by the Managers for each of the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021, amounted to $7,605 and $17,403, respectively. Total general and administrative expenses charged by the Managers for each of the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, amounted to $3,589 and $9,994, respectively.
Balance due from related parties, short term: Balance due from related parties as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 amounted to $0 and $5,000, respectively, that consisted of the receivable from the Navios Holdings Guarantee, which was fully repaid in April 2021.
Balance due to related parties, short-term: Amounts due to related parties, short-term as of each of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were $41,253 and $35,979, respectively, and mainly consisted of payables to the Managers.
Impairment of receivable in affiliated company: Navios Holdings, Navios Acquisition and Navios Partners have made available to Navios Europe II revolving loans of up to $43,500 to fund working capital requirements (collectively, the “Navios Revolving Loans II”). In March 2017, the availability under the Navios Revolving Loans II was increased by $14,000 (see Note 15 - Investment in Affiliates).
On April 21, 2020, Navios Europe II agreed with the lender to fully release the liabilities under the junior participating loan facility for $5,000. Navios Europe II owned seven container vessels and seven dry bulk vessels. Navios Partners had a net receivable of approximately $17,276 from Navios Europe II.
As of March 31, 2020, the decline in the fair value of the investment was considered as other-than-temporary and, therefore, an aggregate loss of $6,900 was recognized and included in the accompanying condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine month period ended September 30, 2020, as “Impairment of receivable in affiliated company”. The fair value of the Company’s investment was determined based on the liquidation value of Navios Europe II, including the individual fair values assigned to the assets and liabilities of Navios Europe II.
On May 14, 2020, an agreement was reached to liquidate Navios Europe II before its original expiration date. The transaction was completed on June 29, 2020.
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