DEBT | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 |
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7 - DEBT |
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2010 Credit Facility |
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On April 16, 2010, the Company entered into a $100,000 senior secured revolving credit facility with Nordea Bank Finland plc, acting through its New York branch (as amended, the “2010 Credit Facility”). An amendment to the 2010 Credit Facility was entered into by the Company effective November 30, 2010. Among other things, this amendment increased the commitment amount of the 2010 Credit Facility from $100,000 to $150,000. An additional amendment to the 2010 Credit Facility was entered into by the Company effective August 29, 2013 (the “August 2013 Amendment”). Among other things, the August 2013 Amendment implements the following modifications to the 2010 Credit Facility: |
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· The requirement that certain additional vessels acquired by the Company be mortgaged as collateral under the 2010 Credit Facility was eliminated. |
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· Restrictions on the incurrence of indebtedness by the Company and its subsidiaries were amended to apply only to those subsidiaries acting as guarantors under the 2010 Credit Facility. |
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· The total commitment under this facility was reduced to $110,000 and will be further reduced in three consecutive semi-annual reductions of $5,000 commencing on May 30, 2015. |
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· Borrowings bear interest at an applicable margin over LIBOR of 3.00% per annum if the ratio of the maximum facility amount of the aggregate appraised value of vessels mortgaged under the facility is 55% or less, measured quarterly; otherwise, the applicable margin is 3.35% per annum. |
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· Financial covenants corresponding to the liquidity and leverage under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility (as defined below) have been incorporated into the 2010 Credit Facility. |
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As of March 31, 2014, $7,750 remained available under the 2010 Credit Facility as the total commitment was reduced to $110,000 on August 29, 2013. The total available working capital borrowings of $25,000 are subject to the total remaining availability under the 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility; therefore, only $7,750 is available for working capital purposes as of March 31, 2014. |
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As of March 31, 2014, the Company believes it is in compliance with all of the financial covenants under the 2010 Credit Facility, as amended. |
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The following table sets forth the repayment of the outstanding debt of $102,250 at March 31, 2014 under the 2010 Credit Facility: |
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Period Ending December 31, | | Total | | |
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2014 (April 1, 2014 — December 31, 2014) | | $ | — | | |
2015 | | 2,250 | | |
2016 | | 100,000 | | |
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Total debt | | $ | 102,250 | | |
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$22 Million Term Loan Facility |
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On August 30, 2013, Baltic Hare Limited and Baltic Fox Limited, wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, entered into a secured loan agreement with DVB Bank SE for a term loan facility of up to $22,000 (the “$22 Million Term Loan Facility”). Amounts borrowed and repaid under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility may not be reborrowed. This facility has a maturity date of the sixth anniversary of the drawdown date for borrowings for the second vessel to be purchased, or September 4, 2019. Borrowings under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility bear interest at the three-month LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin of 3.35% per annum. A commitment fee of 1.00% per annum is payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility, which began accruing on August 30, 2013 and ended on September 4, 2013, the date which the entire $22,000 was borrowed. Borrowings are to be repaid in 23 quarterly installments of $375 each commencing three months after the last vessel delivery date, or December 4, 2013, and a final payment of $13,375 due on the maturity date. |
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Borrowings under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility are secured by liens on the Company’s vessels purchased with borrowings under the facility, namely the Baltic Fox and the Baltic Hare, and other related assets. Under a Guarantee and Indemnity entered into concurrently with the $22 Million Term Loan Facility, the Company agreed to guarantee the obligations of its subsidiaries under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility. |
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On September 4, 2013, Baltic Hare Limited and Baltic Fox Limited made drawdowns of $10,730 and $11,270 for the Baltic Hare and the Baltic Fox, respectively. As of March 31, 2014, the Company has utilized its maximum borrowing capacity of $22,000 and there was no further availability. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the total outstanding debt balance was $21,250 and $21,625, respectively, as required repayments began on December 4, 2013. |
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As of March 31, 2014 the Company believes it is in compliance with all of the financial covenants under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility. |
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The following table sets forth the repayment of the outstanding debt of $21,250 at March 31, 2014 under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility: |
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Period Ending December 31, | | Total | | |
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2014 (April 1, 2014 — December 31, 2014) | | $ | 1,125 | | |
2015 | | 1,500 | | |
2016 | | 1,500 | | |
2017 | | 1,500 | | |
2018 | | 1,500 | | |
Thereafter | | 14,125 | | |
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Total debt | | $ | 21,250 | | |
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$44 Million Term Loan Facility |
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On December 3, 2013, Baltic Tiger Limited and Baltic Lion Limited, wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, entered into a secured loan agreement with DVB Bank SE for a term loan facility of up to $44,000 (the “$44 Million Term Loan Facility”). Amounts borrowed and repaid under the $44 Million Term Loan Facility may not be reborrowed. The $44 Million Term Loan Facility has a maturity date of the sixth anniversary of the drawdown date for borrowings for the second vessel to be purchased, or December 23, 2019. Borrowings under the $44 Million Term Loan Facility bear interest at the three-month LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin of 3.35% per annum. A commitment fee of 0.75% per annum is payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility, which began accruing on December 3, 2013 and ended on December 23, 2013, the date which the entire $44,000 was borrowed. Borrowings are to be repaid in 23 quarterly installments of $688 each commencing three months after the last drawdown date, or March 24, 2014, and a final payment of $28,188 due on the maturity date. |
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Borrowings under the $44 Million Term Loan Facility are to be secured by liens on the Company’s vessels to be financed or refinanced with borrowings under the facility, namely the Baltic Tiger and the Baltic Lion, and other related assets. Upon the prepayment of $18,000 plus any additional amounts necessary to maintain compliance with the collateral maintenance covenant, the Company may have the lien on the Baltic Tiger released. Under a Guarantee and Indemnity entered into concurrently with the $44 Million Term Loan Facility, the Company agreed to guarantee the obligations of its subsidiaries under the $44 Million Term Loan Facility. |
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On December 23, 2013, Baltic Tiger Limited and Baltic Lion Limited made two drawdowns of $21,400 and $22,600 for the Baltic Tiger and Baltic Lion, respectively. As of March 31, 2014, the Company has utilized its maximum borrowing capacity of $44,000 and there was no further availability. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the total outstanding debt balance was $43,313 and $44,000, respectively, as required repayments began on March 24, 2014. |
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As of March 31, 2014, the Company believes it is in compliance with all of the financial covenants under the $44 Million Term Loan Facility. |
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The following table sets forth the repayment of the outstanding debt of $43,313 at March 31, 2014 under the $44 Million Term Loan Facility: |
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Period Ending December 31, | | Total | | |
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2014 (April 1, 2014 — December 31, 2014) | | $ | 2,063 | | |
2015 | | 2,750 | | |
2016 | | 2,750 | | |
2017 | | 2,750 | | |
2018 | | 2,750 | | |
Thereafter | | 30,250 | | |
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Total debt | | $ | 43,313 | | |
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Change of Control |
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If Genco’s ownership in the Company were to decrease to less than 10% of the aggregate number of shares of common stock and Class B Stock, the outstanding Class B Stock held by Genco would automatically convert into common stock, and the voting power held by Genco in the Company would decrease to less than 30%. This would result in a change of control as defined under the Company’s 2010 Credit Facility, $22 Million Term Loan Facility and $44 Million Term Loan Facility, and would therefore constitute an event of default. Additionally, a change of control constituting an event of default under the Company’s credit facilities would also occur if any party or group other than Genco or certain other permitted holders beneficially owns more than 30% of the Company’s outstanding voting or economic equity interests, which may occur if a party or group were deemed to control Genco. Refer to Note 1 — General Information for discussion of Genco’s current economic status. In addition, the Company has the right to terminate the Management Agreement upon the occurrence of certain events, including a Manager Change of Control (as defined in the Management Agreement), without making a termination payment. Some of these may occur as a result of the transactions contemplated by the Prepack Plan, including the consummation of any transaction that results in (i) any “person” (as such term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), other than Peter Georgiopoulos or any of his affiliates, becoming the beneficial owner of 25% of the Company’s voting securities or (ii) the Company’s stock ceasing to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange or any other internationally recognized stock exchange. Therefore, the Company may have the right to terminate the Management Agreement, although the Company may be prevented or delayed from doing so because of the effect of applicable bankruptcy law, including the automatic stay provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code. |
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Interest rates |
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The following table sets forth the effective interest rate associated with the interest expense for the 2010 Credit Facility, $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the $44 Million Term Loan Facility, excluding the cost associated with unused commitment fees. Additionally, it includes the range of interest rates on the debt, excluding the impact of unused commitment fees: |
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
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Effective Interest Rate (excluding impact of unused commitment fees) | | 3.33 | % | 3.21 | % |
Range of Interest Rates (excluding impact of unused commitment fees) | | 3.15% to 3.60 | % | 3.20% to 3.21 | % |