Frontline plc 6-K, filed Nov 30, 2020
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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 UNDER THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of November 2020
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 offices)
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): ________.
Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security
holders.
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 hereto as Exhibit 1 is a copy of the press release issued by Frontline Ltd. (the “Company”) on November 25, 2020, reporting the Company’s results for the third quarter and nine months ended
September 30, 2020.
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.
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FRONTLINE LTD.
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Dated: November 30, 2020
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By:
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/s/ Inger M. Klemp
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Name: Inger M. Klemp
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Title: Principal Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT 1
INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FRONTLINE LTD.
THIRD QUARTER 2020
25 November 2020
FRONTLINE LTD. REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Frontline Ltd. (the “Company” or “Frontline”), today reported unaudited results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020:
Highlights
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Net income of $57.1 million, or $0.29 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2020
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Adjusted net income of $56.4 million, or $0.29 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2020
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Reported total operating revenues of $247.4 million for the third quarter of 2020
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Reported spot TCEs for VLCCs, Suezmax tankers and LR2 tankers in the third quarter of 2020 were $49,200, $25,100 and $12,800 per day, respectively
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For the fourth quarter of 2020, we estimate spot TCE on a load-to discharge basis of $22,600 contracted for 74% of vessel days for VLCCs, $12,600 contracted for 61% of vessel days for Suezmax tankers and
$13,800 contracted for 65% of vessel days for LR2 tankers. We expect the spot TCEs for the full fourth quarter of 2020 to be lower than the TCEs currently contracted, due to the impact of ballast days at the end of the fourth quarter as
well as current freight rates
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Entered into three senior secured term loan facilities in November 2020 in an amount of up to $250.7 million, $100.8 million and $133.7 million, respectively, to refinance two existing term loan
facilities maturing in the second quarter of 2021 and to partially finance the LR2 tankers under construction
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Divested our 71.38% ownership interest in ship management company SeaTeam Management Pte Ltd.
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Lars H. Barstad, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Frontline Management AS commented:
“Frontline's strong results in the third quarter of 2020 came amid an extremely volatile quarter for the industry. Oil demand slowly began to recover in the third quarter of 2020, and the record levels of global
oil inventories have been gradually declining. While demand remains significantly lower than prior to the pandemic, it is forecast to rebound in 2021. Demand growth coupled with the potential for OPEC+ production cuts to be reversed would quickly
boost tanker demand. There continues to be uncertainty about the impact of newly-mandated lockdowns, particularly in the western hemisphere, as well as the timing of the potential reversal of OPEC+ production cuts. In the longer term, the tanker
fleet fundamentals remain favorable with the lowest orderbook in 20 years across all asset classes. Frontline is very confident in the long-term prospects due to its modern fuel-efficient fleet, cost efficient organization and robust financial
position, and we expect to deliver increasingly strong performance as the global recovery continues.”
Inger M. Klemp, Chief Financial Officer of Frontline Management AS, added:
"Following the recently concluded refinancing of two term loan facilities with total balloon payments of $324.4 million due in April 2021 and in June 2021, Frontline has no material maturities until 2023. The
Company’s newbuilding program is also fully funded with a new term loan facility in an amount of up to $133.7 million. Importantly, our recent financings were done at attractive terms, maintaining our
competitive cost structure and reinforcing Frontline’s strong standing within the lending community.”
Average daily time charter equivalents ("TCEs")1
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Spot TCE
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Spot TCE estimates
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% covered
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Estimated average daily BE rates
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Q3 2020
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Q2 2020
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Q1 2020
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Q4 2019
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2019
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Q4 2020
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Q4 2020
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VLCC
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49,200
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75,800
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74,800
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58,000
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35,900
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22,600
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74%
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21,900
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SMAX
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25,100
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51,100
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57,800
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38,200
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25,800
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12,600
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61%
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20,400
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LR2
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12,800
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36,900
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31,200
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29,800
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22,000
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13,800
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65%
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15,700
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The estimated average daily cash breakeven rates are the daily TCE rates the vessels must earn in order to cover operating expenses including dry docks, repayments of loans, interest on loans, bareboat hire, time
charter hire and net general and administrative expenses for the remainder of the year.
Spot estimates are provided on a load-to-discharge basis, whereby the company recognizes revenues over time ratably from commencement of cargo loading until completion of discharge of cargo. The rates reported are
for all days up until the last contracted discharge of cargo for each vessel in the quarter. The actual rates to be earned in the fourth quarter of 2020 will depend on the number of additional days that we can contract, and more importantly the
number of additional days that each vessel is laden. Therefore, a high number of ballast days at the end of the quarter will limit the amount of additional revenues to be booked on a load-to-discharge basis. Ballast days are days when a vessel is
sailing without cargo and therefore unable to recognize revenues. Furthermore, when a vessel remains uncontracted at the end of the quarter, the Company will recognize certain costs during the uncontracted days up until the period end, whereas if
a vessel is contracted, then certain costs can be deferred and recognized over the load-to-discharge period.
The reporting of revenues on a load-to-discharge basis results in revenues being recognized over fewer days, but at a higher rate for those days. Over the life of a voyage there is no difference in the total
revenues and costs to be recognized.
When expressing TCE per day for the third quarter of 2020, the Company uses the total available days for the quarter and not just the number of days the vessel is laden.
Third Quarter 2020 Results
The Company reports net income attributable to the Company of $57.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 compared with net income of $199.7 million in the previous quarter. The adjusted net income
attributable to the Company2 was $56.4 million for the third quarter of 2020. The adjustments consist of $1.3 million amortization of acquired time charters, a $0.6 million gain on
derivatives, a $0.1 million unrealized gain on marketable securities and a $1.4 million share of losses of associated companies. The decrease was driven primarily by a decrease in our time charter equivalent earnings from $296.3 million in the
previous quarter to $170.2 million due to lower TCE rates achieved across our fleet, a $13.9 million increase in ship operating expenses as a result of dry docking costs and additional crew costs due to COVID-19, along with a reduction of $12.4
million as a result of the sale of one VLCC in the previous quarter.
1 This press release describes Time Charter Equivalent earnings and related per day amounts, which are not measures
prepared in accordance with US GAAP (“non-GAAP”). See Appendix 1 for a full description of the measures and reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measure.
2 This press release describes adjusted net income and related per share amounts, which are not measures prepared in accordance with US GAAP
(“non-GAAP”). See Appendix 1 for a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measure.
The Fleet
As of September 30, 2020, the Company’s fleet consisted of 68 vessels, with an aggregate capacity of approximately 12.5 million DWT:
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60 vessels owned by the Company (15 VLCCs, 27 Suezmax tankers, 18 LR2/Aframax tankers);
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two VLCCs that are under finance leases;
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two vessels chartered in from an unrelated third party; and
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four vessels that are under the Company’s commercial management (two Suezmax tankers and two Aframax tankers)
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As of September 30, 2020, the Company had entered into fixed rate time charter-out contracts for five Suezmax tankers to a subsidiary of Trafigura Group Pte Ltd ("Trafigura") on three year time charters commencing
in August 2019, at a daily base rate of $28,400 with a 50% profit share above the base rate. As of September 30, 2020 the charters have remaining contractual periods of approximately two years.
In the second quarter of 2020, the Company entered into fixed time charter-out contracts for two VLCCs for average duration of 9.5 months at an average daily gross rate of $82,400 and one LR2 tanker for 12 months
at a daily gross rate of $40,000. The Company also entered into fixed time charter-out contracts for periods just below six months for three VLCCs at an average daily gross rate of $91,700 and one Suezmax tanker at a daily gross rate of $52,900.
These short-term charters are included in the actual and forecast spot TCE rates.
Newbuilding Program
As of September 30, 2020, the Company’s newbuilding program consisted of four LR2 tankers; two are expected to be delivered in March 2021 and April 2021, respectively, and two are expected to be delivered in August
2021.
As of September 30, 2020, total instalments of $46.8 million had been paid in connection with the Company’s newbuilding program, and remaining commitments amounted to $142.3 million, all of which is expected to be
paid in 2021.
In November 2020, the Company entered into a senior secured term loan facility in an amount of up to $133.7 million with CEXIM and Sinosure to partially finance the remaining cost of $142.3 million for the four LR2
tankers under construction.
Corporate Update
In October 2020, the Company completed the sale of its 71.38% ownership interest in SeaTeam Management Pte Ltd, its in-house ship management company (“SeaTeam”) to OSM Maritime Group (“OSM”). Golden Ocean Group
Limited, a related party, and the other owners of SeaTeam also sold their interests in SeaTeam to OSM. In connection with this transaction, the total consideration allocated to the Company amounted to $10.7 million, $5.4 million of which was
received on October 20, 2020 upon the completion of the sale. The outstanding amount will be paid in two equal payments of $2.7 million on April 1, 2021 and on December 1, 2021. A gain from the sale of approximately $7.0 million will be recorded
in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Despite the Company’s strong results, the Board of Directors has decided to use its discretion and not pay a cash dividend for the third quarter of 2020 due to the uncertain and evolving nature of near-term
expectations. The Board of Directors remains committed to returning value to its shareholders through dividends, and the amount and timing of any future dividend payments will be based on both the Company’s results and its market expectations.
The Company had 197,692,321 ordinary shares outstanding as of September 30, 2020. The weighted average number of shares outstanding for the purpose of calculating basic earnings per share for the third quarter of
2020 was 197,692,321.
Financing Update
In July 2020, the Company entered into a senior secured term loan facility with a number of banks in an amount of up to $328.6 million to refinance an existing loan facility maturing in December 2020. The new
facility matures in February 2023, carries an interest rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 190 basis points and has an amortization profile of 18 years counting as from delivery date from yard. The facility was fully drawn down in July 2020.
In November 2020, the Company entered into a senior secured term loan facility with a number of banks in an amount of up to $250.7 million, to refinance an existing loan facility maturing in April 2021. The new
facility matures in May 2025, carries an interest rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 190 basis points and has an amortization profile of 18 years counting as from delivery date from yard. The facility was fully drawn down in November 2020 and $236.8
million of the refinanced facility has been recorded as long-term debt as at September 30, 2020.
In November 2020, the Company entered into a senior secured term loan facility with ING and Credit Suisse in an amount of up to $100.8 million, to refinance an existing loan facility maturing in June 2021. The new
facility matures in November 2025, carries an interest rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 190 basis points and has an amortization profile of 17 years counting as from delivery date from yard. The facility was fully drawn down in November 2020 and
$78.6 million of the refinanced facility has been recorded as long-term debt as at September 30, 2020.
In November 2020, the Company entered into a senior secured term loan facility with CEXIM and Sinosure in an amount of up to $133.7 million to partially finance the remaining cost of $142.3 million for four LR2
tankers under construction. The facility will have a tenor of 12 years, carries an interest rate of LIBOR plus a margin in line with the Company's other loan facilities and will have an amortization profile of 17 years counting as from delivery
from the yard.
COVID-19 Update
Frontline has maintained specific guidelines for its ship managers in addition to a robust emergency management plan adopted in early January in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to ensure the health and
safety of our employees while maintaining business operations as efficiently as possible. All crewing managers continue to follow the guidance issued by the World Health Organization and the International Chamber of Shipping to ensure that the
proper protocols are in place on board our vessels. Our technical department has set up a task force and is hosting regular meetings with all crewing managers across all business segments to discuss and handle any issues, in particular challenges
facing our crew and safe operations, as they arise. To date, concerns have primarily related to crew transfers and preventing COVID-19 infections onboard, which would affect our ability to operate effectively.
After global lockdowns prevented crew transfers in the second quarter of 2020, our focus has been to support crewing managers to safely relieve overdue crew. A reduction in the availability of commercial flights
and local restrictions in many ports, along with our internal quarantine requirements, have increased costs related to crew change in the third quarter of 2020. Approximately 720 seafarers will be repatriated in the fourth quarter of 2020 at an
estimated cost of $1.5 million.
ESG Update
Efficient, Safe and Transparent operations have been Frontline core values for years. At Frontline, an ESG Strategy means to structure our communication on how our core values are embedded in our day-to-day
operations, through the lens of capturing ESG relevant markers. As a significant force in the shipping industry, directly and indirectly through our business model, we have great influence on the standards we expect to be met.
Frontline's Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") report, which can be found on the Company’s website, has been prepared to provide investors and stakeholders easy, transparent access to our ESG reporting.
Our ESG report has been prepared in accordance with the Marine Transportation framework established by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ("SASB"). The SASB standard allows us to identify, manage and report on material ESG topics with
industry specific performance metrics.
Additionally, we have incorporated the principles of the UN Global Compact into our ESG framework.
Tanker Market Update
Global crude oil supply has decreased by 9 million barrels per day in the third quarter of 2020 compared with the third quarter of 2019 according to the EIA. Oil supply continues to be constrained under the OPEC+
agreement, but Libya has introduced a significant amount of export volumes after the JMC ceasefire agreement in October this year. The EIA forecasts that global consumption of petroleum and liquid fuels will average 92.9 mdb for all of 2020, down
by 8.6 mbd from 2019, before increasing by 5.9 mbd in 2021. This will not make up for the demand lost this year, but it speaks to a continued belief in the recovery of demand.
At the end of the third quarter of 2020, the year-over-year growth of the overall tanker fleet was 3.7%, which is detrimental for the near-term tanker market. Floating storage, both of crude and refined products,
kept vessel utilization relatively high into the third quarter of 2020, but as global oil demand began to recover, oil stored on tankers was gradually released, returning vessels to the market and further increasing effective fleet supply.
In the meantime, the global tanker fleet continues to age. In 2020 5.5% of the VLCC fleet and 7.0% of the Suezmax and Aframax fleets are either above or passing their 20-year anniversary. Despite conditions that
would typically lead to vessel recycling, very few vessels have been reported sold for recycling. This may be due to wide reaching interruptions in docking activity, special survey exemptions and the deferral of the costs associated with both.
Additionally, recycling plants have also been impacted by the pandemic, bringing activity to a near halt. As logistical factors abate, recycling may pick up as normal maintenance activities resume. The tanker industry is facing yet another major
shift as it moves to reduce emissions with new vessel propulsion systems. This has kept new ordering moderate despite recent decreases in newbuilding prices.
Frontline has also been impacted by health and safety restrictions and lockdowns, which is reflected in the widespread suspension of crew changes throughout the second quarter of 2020. We are very pleased that,
together with our technical managers, we have been able to restore close to normal crew change cycles in the third quarter of 2020. We are also well underway in clearing delays of scheduled dry-docking, and Frontline is using the opportunity
created by current market conditions to perform maintenance on its fleet.
The tanker market would normally follow seasonal patterns and improve throughout the fourth quarter of the year as the northern hemisphere prepares for winter demand. This year may be the exception, although there
are promising signs of demand recovery in specific regions, most notably in Asia. The increase in regional lockdowns in Europe and the United States are not encouraging, but fuel consumption patterns related to transportation of both people and
goods surprised on the upside during the lockdowns earlier this year, partially offsetting demand shortfall related to air transportation.
We expect the recovery in global oil demand to continue going forward, with the risk of periodic setbacks, allowing global production to increase. The tanker market is entering an exciting period, firstly as a
result of the tremendous levels of monetary stimulus being applied globally, and secondly due to the eventual approval and distributions of COVID-19 vaccine candidates over the next six months.
Conference Call and Webcast
On November 25, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. ET (3:00 P.M. CET), the Company's management will host a conference call to discuss the results.
Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers:
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Norway
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+47 210 33922
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Norway Toll Free
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800 10393
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UK
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+44 (0) 203 009 5709
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UK Toll Free
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0 800 694 1461
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USA
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+1 646 787 1226
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USA Toll Free
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866 280 1157
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Conference ID
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8429809
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Presentation materials and a webcast of the conference call may be accessed on the Company’s website, www.frontline.bm, under the ‘Webcast’ link.
A replay of the conference call will be available for seven days following the live call. The following numbers may be used to access the telephonic replay:
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UK LocalCall
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0 844 571 8951
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UK FreeCall
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0 808 238 0667
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+44 (0) 333 300 9785
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Norway
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21 03 42 35
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USA
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+1 (917) 677-7532
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USA Toll Free
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+1 (866) 331-1332
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Conference ID
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8429809
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Participant information required: Full name & company
Forward-Looking Statements
Matters discussed in this report may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements, which 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.
Frontline Ltd. and its subsidiaries, or the Company, desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in
connection with this safe harbor legislation. This report and any other written or oral statements made by us or on our behalf may include forward-looking statements, which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial
performance and are not intended to give any assurance as to future results. When used in this document, the words "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "plan," "potential," "will," "may," "should," "expect" and
similar expressions, terms or phrases may identify forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements in this report are based upon various assumptions, including without limitation, management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and data
available from third parties. Although we believe 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, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise.
In addition to these important factors and matters discussed elsewhere herein, 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, fluctuations in currencies and interest rates, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter hire rates and vessel values, changes in the supply and demand for vessels comparable
to ours, changes in world wide oil production and consumption and storage, changes in the Company's operating expenses, including bunker prices, dry docking and insurance costs, the market for the Company's vessels, availability of financing and
refinancing, our ability to obtain financing and comply with the restrictions and other covenants in our financing arrangements, availability of skilled workers and the related labor costs, compliance with governmental, tax, environmental and
safety regulation, any non-compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (FCPA) or other applicable regulations relating to bribery, general economic conditions and conditions in the oil industry, effects of new products and new
technology in our industry, the failure of counter parties to fully perform their contracts with us, our dependence on key personnel, adequacy of insurance coverage, our ability to obtain indemnities from customers, changes in laws, treaties or
regulations, the volatility of the price of our ordinary shares; our incorporation under the laws of Bermuda and the different rights to relief that may be available compared to other countries, including the United States, 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, political events or acts by terrorists, and other important factors described from time to time in the reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission or Commission.
We caution readers of this report not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. These forward-looking statements are no guarantee of our future performance,
and actual results and future developments may vary materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
The Board of Directors
Frontline Ltd.
Hamilton, Bermuda
November 24, 2020
John Fredriksen - Chairman, President and Director
Ola Lorentzon - Director
Tor Svelland - Director
James O'Shaughnessy - Director
Questions should be directed to:
Lars H. Barstad: Interim Chief Executive Officer, Frontline Management AS
+47 23 11 40 37
Inger M. Klemp: Chief Financial Officer, Frontline Management AS
+47 23 11 40 76
INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION
THIRD QUARTER 2020
Index
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
SELECTED NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FRONTLINE LTD. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
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2019
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187,640
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247,410
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Total operating revenues
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1,046,314
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619,323
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957,322
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3,841
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(1,313
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Other operating gain (loss)
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22,906
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4,810
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3,422
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93,480
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69,595
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Voyage expenses and commission
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278,858
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281,656
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395,482
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(1,255
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3,827
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Contingent rental (income) expense
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12,097
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(3,810
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44,233
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52,775
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Ship operating expenses
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132,606
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114,658
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157,007
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2,063
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2,556
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Charterhire expenses
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7,010
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6,307
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8,471
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11,016
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10,456
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Administrative expenses
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31,060
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31,896
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45,019
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29,829
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35,931
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Depreciation
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102,656
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85,548
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117,850
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179,366
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175,140
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Total operating expenses
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564,287
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516,255
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721,222
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12,115
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70,957
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Net operating income
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504,933
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107,878
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239,522
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342
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58
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Interest income
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655
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1,016
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1,506
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(23,082
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(16,104
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Interest expense
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(56,963
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(69,767
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(94,461
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677
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137
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Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities
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(4,406
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979
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1,737
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1,968
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(1,380
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Share of results of associated companies
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(2,808
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2,810
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1,681
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623
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2,827
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Foreign currency exchange gain (loss)
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1,699
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450
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(26
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(2,615
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628
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Gain (loss) on derivatives
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(21,117
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(12,297
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(10,069
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(11
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)
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Other non-operating items
|
128
|
114
|
403
|
|||||||||||||
|
(9,950
|
)
|
57,112
|
Net income (loss) before income taxes and non-controlling interest
|
422,121
|
31,183
|
140,293
|
|||||||||||||
|
(18
|
)
|
14
|
Income tax benefit (expense)
|
61
|
(35
|
)
|
(307
|
)
|
|||||||||||
|
(9,968
|
)
|
57,126
|
Net income (loss)
|
422,182
|
31,148
|
139,986
|
|||||||||||||
|
6
|
(58
|
)
|
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest
|
(121
|
)
|
3
|
(14
|
)
|
|||||||||||
|
(9,962
|
)
|
57,068
|
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company
|
422,061
|
31,151
|
139,972
|
|||||||||||||
|
(0.06
|
)
|
0.29
|
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to the Company ($)
|
2.17
|
0.18
|
0.81
|
|||||||||||||
|
(0.06
|
)
|
0.29
|
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to the Company ($)
|
2.13
|
0.18
|
0.78
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||
|
2019
Jul-Sep |
2020
Jul-Sep |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands of $)
|
2020
Jan-Sep |
2019
Jan-Sep |
2019
Jan-Dec |
||||||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||
|
(9,968
|
)
|
57,126
|
Net income (loss)
|
422,182
|
31,148
|
139,986
|
|||||||||||||
|
(6
|
)
|
(9
|
)
|
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
|
(45
|
)
|
64
|
106
|
|||||||||||
|
(6
|
)
|
(9
|
)
|
Other comprehensive income (loss)
|
(45
|
)
|
64
|
106
|
|||||||||||
|
(9,974
|
)
|
57,117
|
Comprehensive income (loss)
|
422,137
|
31,212
|
140,092
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||
|
(6
|
)
|
58
|
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
|
121
|
(3
|
)
|
14
|
||||||||||||
|
(9,968
|
)
|
57,059
|
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company
|
422,016
|
31,215
|
140,078
|
|||||||||||||
|
(9,974
|
)
|
57,117
|
Comprehensive income (loss)
|
422,137
|
31,212
|
140,092
|
|||||||||||||
FRONTLINE LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
|
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands of $)
|
Sep 30 2020
|
Dec 31 2019
|
||||||
|
ASSETS
|
||||||||
|
Current assets
|
||||||||
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
194,110
|
174,223
|
||||||
|
Restricted cash
|
16,519
|
3,153
|
||||||
|
Marketable securities
|
1,746
|
3,642
|
||||||
|
Marketable securities pledged to creditors
|
4,815
|
7,323
|
||||||
|
Other current assets
|
187,233
|
260,147
|
||||||
|
Total current assets
|
404,423
|
448,488
|
||||||
|
|
||||||||
|
Non-current assets
|
||||||||
|
Newbuildings
|
48,082
|
46,068
|
||||||
|
Vessels and equipment, net
|
3,325,114
|
2,579,905
|
||||||
|
Vessels under finance lease, net
|
55,695
|
418,390
|
||||||
|
Right of use assets under operating leases
|
14,418
|
12,058
|
||||||
|
Investment in finance lease
|
—
|
10,822
|
||||||
|
Investment in associated company
|
2,896
|
4,927
|
||||||
|
Goodwill
|
112,452
|
112,452
|
||||||
|
Loan notes receivable
|
1,388
|
—
|
||||||
|
Prepaid consideration
|
—
|
55,287
|
||||||
|
Other long-term assets
|
19,281
|
9,421
|
||||||
|
Total non-current assets
|
3,579,326
|
3,249,330
|
||||||
|
Total assets
|
3,983,749
|
3,697,818
|
||||||
|
|
||||||||
|
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
|
||||||||
|
Current liabilities
|
||||||||
|
Short term debt and current portion of long term debt
|
220,890
|
438,962
|
||||||
|
Current portion of obligations under finance lease
|
7,668
|
283,463
|
||||||
|
Current portion of obligations under operating lease
|
7,777
|
4,916
|
||||||
|
Other current liabilities
|
127,052
|
120,782
|
||||||
|
Total current liabilities
|
363,387
|
848,123
|
||||||
|
|
||||||||
|
Non-current liabilities
|
||||||||
|
Long term debt
|
1,936,097
|
1,254,417
|
||||||
|
Obligations under finance lease
|
50,474
|
76,447
|
||||||
|
Obligations under operating lease
|
7,062
|
7,561
|
||||||
|
Other long-term liabilities
|
5,080
|
1,062
|
||||||
|
Total non-current liabilities
|
1,998,713
|
1,339,487
|
||||||
|
|
||||||||
|
Commitments and contingencies
|
||||||||
|
Equity
|
||||||||
|
Frontline Ltd. equity
|
1,621,296
|
1,509,976
|
||||||
|
Non-controlling interest
|
353
|
232
|
||||||
|
Total equity
|
1,621,649
|
1,510,208
|
||||||
|
Total liabilities and equity
|
3,983,749
|
3,697,818
|
||||||
FRONTLINE LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
|
2019
Jul-Sep |
2020
Jul-Sep |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands of $)
|
2020
Jan-Sep |
2019
Jan-Sep |
2019
Jan-Dec |
||||||||||||||
|
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
|
|||||||||||||||||||
|
(9,968
|
)
|
57,126
|
Net income
|
422,182
|
31,148
|
139,986
|
|||||||||||||
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
|
|||||||||||||||||||
|
31,001
|
37,281
|
Depreciation and amortization of deferred charges
|
106,882
|
87,942
|
122,496
|
||||||||||||||
|
(1,255
|
)
|
3,827
|
Contingent rental (income) expense
|
12,097
|
(3,811
|
)
|
(2,607
|
)
|
|||||||||||
|
(677
|
)
|
(137
|
)
|
Unrealized (gain) loss on marketable securities
|
4,405
|
(979
|
)
|
(1,737
|
)
|
||||||||||
|
—
|
—
|
Gain on sale of vessel
|
(12,354
|
)
|
—
|
||||||||||||||
|
—
|
—
|
Dividend received from associated companies
|
87
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||||||||
|
(1,968
|
)
|
1,380
|
Share of results of associated company
|
2,807
|
(2,810
|
)
|
(1,681
|
)
|
|||||||||||
|
10,331
|
—
|
Finance lease payments received
|
438
|
12,541
|
15,149
|
||||||||||||||
|
—
|
(1,272
|
)
|
Amortization of acquired time charters
|
(2,751
|
)
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||||||
|
2,974
|
(2,205
|
)
|
Loss on derivatives
|
19,329
|
13,848
|
11,757
|
|||||||||||||
|
—
|
—
|
Gain on lease termination
|
(7,410
|
)
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||||||
|
(161
|
)
|
(3,862
|
)
|
Other, net
|
(5,071
|
)
|
493
|
756
|
|||||||||||
|
(2,032
|
)
|
39,950
|
Change in operating assets and liabilities
|
36,955
|
32,919
|
(3,932
|
)
|
||||||||||||
|
28,245
|
132,088
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
577,596
|
171,291
|
280,187
|
||||||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||
|
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
|
|||||||||||||||||||
|
(18,637
|
)
|
(29,044
|
)
|
Additions to newbuildings, vessels and equipment
|
(181,890
|
)
|
(166,216
|
)
|
(195,972
|
)
|
|||||||||
|
—
|
—
|
Investment in associated company
|
(750
|
)
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||||||
|
—
|
(1,818
|
)
|
Net proceeds from sale of vessels
|
24,738
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||||||
|
—
|
—
|
Cash inflow on repayment of loan from associated company
|
—
|
3,000
|
3,000
|
||||||||||||||
|
—
|
—
|
Cash outflow on issuance of loan to associated company
|
(1,500
|
)
|
—
|
||||||||||||||
|
—
|
—
|
Trafigura asset acquisition
|
(533,748
|
)
|
—
|
2,401
|
|||||||||||||
|
(18,637
|
)
|
(30,862
|
)
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
(693,150
|
)
|
(163,216
|
)
|
(190,571
|
)
|
|||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||
|
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
|
|||||||||||||||||||
|
1,242
|
2,621
|
Proceeds from debt
|
652,894
|
146,007
|
146,007
|
||||||||||||||
|
(30,196
|
)
|
(29,878
|
)
|
Repayment of debt
|
(179,610
|
)
|
(154,642
|
)
|
(185,262
|
)
|
|||||||||
|
(2,108
|
)
|
(1,364
|
)
|
Repayment of finance leases
|
(9,348
|
)
|
(5,463
|
)
|
(15,228
|
)
|
|||||||||
|
41,699
|
—
|
Net proceeds from issuance of shares
|
5,825
|
51,015
|
98,415
|
||||||||||||||
|
—
|
—
|
Purchase of shares from non-controlling interest
|
—
|
(269
|
)
|
(269
|
)
|
||||||||||||
|
—
|
—
|
Lease termination compensation receipt
|
3,186
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||||||||
|
(3,419
|
)
|
(5,677
|
)
|
Debt fees paid
|
(11,751
|
)
|
(3,754
|
)
|
(4,119
|
)
|
|||||||||
|
—
|
(97,358
|
)
|
Dividends paid
|
(312,389
|
)
|
—
|
(19,688
|
)
|
|||||||||||
|
7,218
|
(131,656
|
)
|
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
|
148,807
|
32,894
|
19,856
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||
|
16,826
|
(30,430
|
)
|
Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
|
33,253
|
40,969
|
109,472
|
|||||||||||||
|
92,047
|
241,059
|
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at start of period
|
177,376
|
67,904
|
67,904
|
||||||||||||||
|
108,873
|
210,629
|
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
|
210,629
|
108,873
|
177,376
|
||||||||||||||
FRONTLINE LTD. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
|
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(in thousands of $ except number of shares)
|
2020 Jan-Sep
|
2019 Jan-Sep
|
2019
Jan-Dec |
|||||||||
|
|
||||||||||||
|
NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
|
||||||||||||
|
Balance at beginning of period
|
196,894,321
|
169,821,192
|
169,821,192
|
|||||||||
|
Shares issued
|
798,000
|
22,794,840
|
27,073,129
|
|||||||||
|
Balance at end of period
|
197,692,321
|
192,616,032
|
196,894,321
|
|||||||||
|
|
||||||||||||
|
SHARE CAPITAL
|
||||||||||||
|
Balance at beginning of period
|
196,894
|
169,821
|
169,821
|
|||||||||
|
Shares issued
|
798
|
22,795
|
27,073
|
|||||||||
|
Balance at end of period
|
197,692
|
192,616
|
196,894
|
|||||||||
|
|
||||||||||||
|
ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL
|
||||||||||||
|
Balance at beginning of period
|
397,210
|
198,497
|
198,497
|
|||||||||
|
Stock compensation expense
|
(216
|
)
|
438
|
438
|
||||||||
|
Adjustment on repurchase of non-controlling interest
|
—
|
(70
|
)
|
(70
|
)
|
|||||||
|
Shares issued
|
5,027
|
161,506
|
198,345
|
|||||||||
|
Balance at end of period
|
402,021
|
360,371
|
397,210
|
|||||||||
|
|
||||||||||||
|
CONTRIBUTED CAPITAL SURPLUS
|
||||||||||||
|
Balance at beginning of period
|
1,070,688
|
1,090,376
|
1,090,376
|
|||||||||
|
Cash dividends
|
(66,594
|
)
|
—
|
(19,688
|
)
|
|||||||
|
Balance at end of period
|
1,004,094
|
1,090,376
|
1,070,688
|
|||||||||
|
|
||||||||||||
|
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
|
||||||||||||
|
Balance at beginning of period
|
330
|
224
|
224
|
|||||||||
|
Other comprehensive income (loss)
|
(45
|
)
|
64
|
106
|
||||||||
|
Balance at end of period
|
285
|
288
|
330
|
|||||||||
|
|
||||||||||||
|
RETAINED EARNINGS (DEFICIT)
|
||||||||||||
|
Balance at beginning of period
|
(155,146
|
)
|
(295,118
|
)
|
(295,118
|
)
|
||||||
|
Net income attributable to the Company
|
422,061
|
31,151
|
139,972
|
|||||||||
|
Cash dividends
|
(249,711
|
)
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||
|
Balance at end of period
|
17,204
|
(263,967
|
)
|
(155,146
|
)
|
|||||||
|
|
||||||||||||
|
EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY
|
1,621,296
|
1,379,684
|
1,509,976
|
|||||||||
|
|
||||||||||||
|
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
|
||||||||||||
|
Balance at beginning of period
|
232
|
417
|
417
|
|||||||||
|
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
|
121
|
(3
|
)
|
14
|
||||||||
|
Adjustment on repurchase of non-controlling interest
|
—
|
(199
|
)
|
(199
|
)
|
|||||||
|
Balance at end of period
|
353
|
215
|
232
|
|||||||||
|
TOTAL EQUITY
|
1,621,649
|
1,379,899
|
1,510,208
|
|||||||||
FRONTLINE LTD.
SELECTED NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. GENERAL
Frontline Ltd. (the "Company" or "Frontline") is a Bermuda based shipping company engaged primarily in the ownership and operation of oil tankers and product tankers. The Company’s ordinary shares are listed on the
New York Stock Exchange and the Oslo Stock Exchange.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of accounting
The condensed consolidated financial statements are stated 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 and interim consolidated financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s annual financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December
31, 2019, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2020.
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 financial statements for the year
ended December 31, 2019, with the exception of certain changes noted below.
ASU 2016-13 (ASC 326 (Financial Instruments - Credit losses)
The Company has adopted this update effective January 1, 2020 using the modified retrospective transition approach. The new standard introduces an approach, based on expected losses, to estimate credit losses on
certain types of financial instruments and modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities. In April 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-04, Codification improvements to Financial instruments-Credit Losses, (Topic 326), which
includes amendments related to the estimate of equity method losses. In November 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-19, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses, which clarifies that receivables arising from
operating leases are not within the scope of Subtopic 326-20. Instead, impairment of receivables arising from operating leases should be accounted for in accordance with Topic 842, Leases. Based on the Company's evaluation, these standard updates
have not materially impacted its condensed consolidated financial statements on adoption or as of September 30, 2020.
ASU 2017-04 (ASC 350 Intangibles - Goodwill)
The Company has adopted this update effective January 1, 2020, which simplifies the test for goodwill impairment. The accounting update eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. In computing the implied
fair value of goodwill under Step 2, an entity had to perform procedures to determine the fair value at the impairment testing date of its assets and liabilities (including unrecognized assets and liabilities) following the procedure that would
be required in determining the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Instead, an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit
with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value, however the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to
the reporting unit. The Company will apply the one step approach in our quantitative impairment assessments henceforth which may result in the recognition of impairment losses sooner as compared to the two-step impairment test. There has been no
impact of this accounting standard on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements on adoption or as of September 30, 2020.
ASU 2018-13 (ASC 820 Fair Value Measurement)
The Company has adopted this update effective January 1, 2020, which removes, modifies and adds specific disclosure requirements in relation to fair value measurement with the aim of improving the effectiveness of
disclosures to the financial statements. The standard update did not materially impact the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements on adoption or as of September 30, 2020.
ASU 2018-18 (ASC 808 Collaborative Arrangements)
The Company has adopted this update effective January 1, 2020, which provides clarity on when transactions between entities in a collaborative arrangement should be accounted for under the new revenue standard, ASC
606. In determining whether transactions in collaborative arrangements should be accounted under the revenue standard, the update specifies that entities shall apply unit of account guidance to identify distinct goods or services and whether such
goods and services are separately identifiable from other promises in the contract. The accounting update also precludes entities from presenting transactions with a collaborative partner which are not in scope of the new revenue standard
together with revenue from contracts with customers. The standard update did not materially impact the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements on adoption or as of September 30, 2020.
3. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The components of the numerator and the denominator in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:
|
(in thousands of $)
|
2020 Jan-Sep
|
2019 Jan-Sep
|
2019
Jan-Dec |
|||||||||
|
Net income attributable to the Company
|
422,061
|
31,151
|
139,972
|
|||||||||
|
|
||||||||||||
|
(in thousands)
|
||||||||||||
|
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
|
194,947
|
171,056
|
173,576
|
|||||||||
|
Dilutive effect of contingently returnable shares
|
2,727
|
2,240
|
5,598
|
|||||||||
|
Dilutive effect of share options
|
150
|
—
|
141
|
|||||||||
|
Denominator for diluted earnings per share
|
197,824
|
173,296
|
179,315
|
|||||||||
The shares issued as part of the acquisition of ten Suezmax tankers (see note 4 for further details) were treated as contingently returnable shares for the purpose of calculating earnings per share as they were
held in escrow until such date after November 30, 2019 that Trafigura wished to dispose of such shares, in which case they could be removed from escrow and sold, with the proceeds being placed in a cash escrow account until closing of the
Acquisition. Shares not disposed of prior to closing of the Acquisition remained in the escrow account until the closing of the Acquisition which took place on March 16, 2020. In the nine months ended September 30, 2020, 2,727,361 shares were
treated as contingently returnable and have been excluded from the denominator in the calculation of basic earnings per share and included in the denominator in the calculation of diluted earnings per share until the closing date. Following the
closing of the Acquisition on March 16, 2020, all shares have been released from the escrow account and are included in the weighted average number of ordinary shares from the date of release from that account as they are no longer contingently
returnable.
4. TRAFIGURA TRANSACTION
In August 2019, the Company entered into the SPA with Trafigura Maritime Logistics ("TML") to acquire 10 Suezmax tankers built in 2019 through the acquisition of a special purpose vehicle, which held the vessels
(the "Acquisition") on closing of the acquisition. The Acquisition has been accounted for as an asset acquisition rather than business combination as substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets
acquired on closing of the Acquisition is concentrated in the value of the vessels, being a group of similar identifiable assets.
The Acquisition consideration consists of (i) 16,035,856 ordinary shares of Frontline at an agreed price per the SPA of $8.00 per share issuable upon signing; and (ii) a cash amount of $538.2 million, payable upon
the closing of the Acquisition, which took place on March 16, 2020. Frontline agreed to time charter-in all the 10 vessels from Trafigura until the closing of the Acquisition at a daily rate of approximately $23,000. In addition, Frontline has
agreed to charter-out five of the vessels to Trafigura for a period of three years at a daily base rate of $28,400 plus a 50% profit share.
Upon commencement of the charters for the five vessels that the Company did not charter back to Trafigura, the Company concluded that the charter-in constituted a finance lease, due to the obligation to purchase
the underlying asset, and recognized a right-of-use asset and finance lease obligation until closing of the Acquisition. The lease obligation for these vessels on signing of the agreement includes the scheduled charter payments and the cash
amount to be paid on closing of $269.2 million, discounted using the rate implicit in the lease. On issuance of the shares on August 23, 2019, the Company initially recorded a prepaid expense of $63.5 million, based on the grant date fair value
of the shares of $7.92 per share, which was subsequently adjusted to the right-of-use asset on commencement of the leases. The Company recognized a right-of-use asset of $336.0 million and a finance lease obligation of $272.0 million in respect
of these vessels as of December 31, 2019. Depreciation of $6.3 million and finance lease interest expense of $6.1 million has been recognized up until March 16, 2020 in relation to these vessels. The weighted average discount rate for these
finance leases is 4.36%. On closing of the Acquisition, the lease and purchase obligations were settled, and the right-of-use assets were transferred to vessels and equipment.
For the five vessels chartered back to Trafigura, the Company determined that the charter-in of the vessels did not commence until closing of the Acquisition, as control of the right-of-use asset did not transfer
to Frontline until then as a result of the lease back to Trafigura. The Company allocated 8,017,928 of the shares issued to the purchase consideration for these vessels, which was recognized as prepaid acquisition cost. The grant date fair value
of these shares was $63.5 million, based on a share price of $7.92. In addition, the Company committed to pay a cash amount of $269.0 million on closing of the Acquisition. The net difference between the cash amounts paid and received on the
charter-in and charter-out of these vessels has been treated as a reduction of the transaction price for all of the vessels. Accordingly, $17.0 million of profit on the charter-in and charter-out, including profit share due under the charter-out
with Trafigura, has not been recognized in net income and has been treated as a reduction of the acquisition cost of all of the vessels. Of this amount, $13.9 million ($5.7 million in 2020) has been offset against prepaid consideration and $3.1
million ($1.4 million in 2020) has been recorded under the finance lease obligations. On closing of the Acquisition, the purchase obligations were settled and the vessels were recognized on the balance sheet. In addition, the Company assessed
that part of the consideration should be allocated to the time charters attached to the vessels as a result of the movement in the market value of these charters since signing of the SPA and up until the date of closing.
On closing of the Acquisition, the total fair value of the consideration comprised primarily of (i) the 16,035,856 shares issued on signing of the SPA and measured at the
grant date fair value of $127.0 million, (ii) the cash amount payable upon closing of $538.2 million and (iii) a reduction in purchase consideration of $13.9 million related to the net difference between the cash amounts paid and received on the
charter-in and charter out of the vessels to Trafigura, along with associated profit share. The Company has allocated the fair value of the consideration proportionately to the vessels and the time charters that have been treated as acquired on
the date of closing. As such $11.9 million of the combined fair value of the consideration was recognized within other current and long-term liabilities in relation to the time charters on closing of the acquisition, and the vessels have been
recorded at a combined fair value of $663.7 million.
5. OTHER OPERATING GAINS AND LOSSES
In February 2020, the Company agreed with SFL Corporation Ltd. ("SFL") to terminate the long-term charter for the 2002-built VLCC Front Hakata upon the sale and delivery of the vessel by SFL to an unrelated third
party. Frontline received a compensation payment of $3.2 million from SFL for the termination of the current charter. The Company recognized a gain on termination, including the compensation payment, of $7.4 million in the first quarter of 2020.
The charter with SFL terminated in February 2020.
In April 2020, the Company sold one VLCC that was previously recorded as an investment in finance lease for gross proceeds of $25.5 million. The vessel was delivered to its buyers in June and the Company recorded a
gain on sale of $12.4 million in the second quarter of 2020.
6. NEWBUILDINGS
In May 2020, the Company took delivery of the Suezmax, Front Cruiser, from HSHI.
In June 2020, the Company took delivery of the VLCC, Front Dynamic, from HSHI.
As of September 30, 2020, the Company’s newbuilding program consisted of four LR2 tankers; two are expected to be delivered in March 2021 and April 2021, respectively, and two are expected to be delivered in August
2021.
As of September 30, 2020, total instalments of $46.8 million had been paid in connection with the Company’s current newbuilding program, and remaining commitments amounted to $142.3 million all of which we expect
to be paid in 2021.
7. DEBT
In March 2020, the Company signed a sale-and-leaseback agreement in an amount of $544.0 million with ICBCL to finance the cash amount payable upon closing of the Acquisition, which took place on March 16, 2020. The
lease financing has a tenor of seven years, carries an interest rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 230 basis points, has an amortization profile of 17.8 years and includes purchase options for Frontline throughout the term with a purchase obligation
at the end of the term.
The Company is precluded from accounting for the sale of the vessel due to the purchase obligation at the end of the term, which prevents the lessor from obtaining control of the vessels and as such the lease has
been accounted for as a secured borrowing, with the vessels recorded under "Vessels and equipment, net".
In April 2020, the Company repaid $60.0 million of its $275.0 million senior unsecured facility agreement with an affiliate of Hemen. Up to $215.0 million remains available under the facility following this
repayment.
In May 2020, the Company signed a restated and amended senior secured term loan facility with Nordea in an amount of up to $50.0 million to refinance an existing loan facility maturing in March 2021. The new
facility matures in March 2023, carries an interest rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 190 basis points and has an amortization profile of 20 years. The facility was fully drawn down in July 2020.
In May 2020, the Company drew down $42.9 million under its senior secured term loan facility with Credit Suisse entered into in November 2019 to partially finance the delivery of the Suezmax tanker Front Cruiser
from HSHI. The facility matures five years after the vessel's delivery date, carries an interest rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 190 basis points and has an amortization profile of 18 years.
In June 2020, the Company drew down $62.5 million under its senior secured term loan facility with Crédit Agricole entered into in May 2020 to partially finance the delivery of the VLCC Front Dynamic from HSHI. The
facility matures five years after the vessel's delivery date, carries an interest rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 190 basis points and has an amortization profile of 18 years.
In July 2020, the Company entered into a senior secured term loan facility with a number of banks in an amount of up to $328.6 million to refinance an existing loan facility maturing in December 2020. The new
facility matures in February 2023, carries an interest rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 190 basis points and has an amortization profile of 18 years counting as from delivery date from yard. The facility was fully drawn down in July 2020.
8. MARKETABLE SECURITIES
In June 2020, the Company sold 1.3 million shares in Golden Ocean Group Limited (GOGL) for proceeds of $5.3 million. At the same time, the Company entered into a forward contract to repurchase 1.3 million shares in
GOGL in September 2020 for $5.3 million. As partial settlement of the contract in September 2020, the Company entered into a new forward contract to repurchase the shares in December 2020 for $4.4 million and as such made net cash settlement of
$0.9 million after adjustment for foreign exchange differences. This has been treated as a settlement of debt.
9. INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATED COMPANIES
In October 2019, the Company announced that FMSI and Clean Marine AS had entered into a term sheet pursuant to which the entities would effect a business combination to create a leading provider of exhaust gas
cleaning systems ("EGCS"). In order to facilitate the merger a new holding company, FMS Holdco, was established into which the former shareholders of FMSI contributed their shareholdings in FMSI in exchange for shares in FMS Holdco. As a result
of this transaction, the Company owned 28.9% of the issued share capital of FMS Holdco. FMSI was subsequently sold to Clean Marine AS by FMS Holdco in exchange for 50% of the issued share capital of Clean Marine AS. The merger completed on
January 23, 2020. Furthermore, the Company acquired an additional stake in FMS Holdco from another shareholder for $0.8 million. Following these transactions, Frontline holds an effective 17.34% interest in Clean Marine AS through its 34.7%
equity interest in FMS Holdco, which is accounted for under the equity method.
A share of losses of FMS Holdco of $3.5 million was recognized in the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
In January 2020, the joint venture agreement with GOGL and companies in the Trafigura Group to establish a leading global supplier of marine fuels was completed. As a result, Frontline took a 15% interest in the
joint venture company, TFG Marine, and made a $1.5 million shareholder loan to TFG Marine. In the nine months ended September 30, 2020, $0.1 million of the shareholder loan was converted to equity. There was no change in ownership interest as a
result of this transaction as each shareholder converted a portion of shareholder debt to equity in reference to their respective ownership interest. Frontline concluded that it is able to exercise significant influence over TFG Marine as a
result of its equity shareholding and board representation and therefore its investment is accounted for under the equity method.
A share of results of TFG Marine of $0.7 million was recognized in the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
10. SHARE CAPITAL
The Company had an issued share capital at September 30, 2020 of $197,692,321 divided into 197,692,321 ordinary shares (December 31, 2019: $196,894,321 divided into 196,894,321 ordinary shares) of $1.00 par value
each.
In January 2020, the Company issued 798,000 ordinary shares under its share option scheme, the Frontline Scheme, to Robert Hvide Macleod at a strike price of $7.30 per share.
11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As of September 30, 2020, the Company leased two of its vessels from SFL, a company under the significant influence of the Company’s largest shareholder. The Company pays SFL profit share based on the earnings of
these vessels. Profit share arising in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $15.2 million, which was $12.1 million more than the amount accrued in the lease obligations payable when the leases were recorded at fair value at the time of
the Company's merger with Frontline 2012.
In February 2020, the Company agreed with SFL to terminate the long-term charter for the 2002-built VLCC Front Hakata upon the sale and delivery of the vessel by SFL to an unrelated third party. Frontline received
a compensation payment of approximately $3.2 million from SFL for the termination of the current charter. The Company recognized a gain on termination, including the compensation payment, of $7.4 million in the first quarter of 2020. The charter
with SFL terminated in February 2020. In conjunction with the termination of the lease, the Company settled the outstanding balances due under the notes payable in relation to the termination of the leases for Front Circassia, Front Page, Front
Serenade, Front Stratus and Front Ariake of approximately $20.0 million.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company chartered seven of its vessels to an affiliate of Hemen. The Company recognized revenue of $36.6 million in relation to these charters in the nine months
ended September 30, 2020.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company paid or accrued amounts totalling $8.4 million due to Clean Marine AS in relation to the installation of EGCS on its owned vessels.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company completed the acquisition of 15% of the share capital of TFG Marine, which is accounted for under the equity method. As a result of this transaction the
Company advanced a shareholder loan of $1.5 million to TFG Marine. The Company subsequently converted $0.1 million of the shareholder loan to equity. The Company also entered into a bunker supply arrangement with TFG Marine, under which it has
paid $47.0 million to TFG Marine in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and $5.4 million remains due as at September 30, 2020. The Company has also agreed to provide a $50.0 million guarantee to TFG Marine in connection with the performance
of its subsidiaries, and two subsidiaries of an affiliate of Hemen, under a bunker supply arrangement with TFG Marine. As at September 30, 2020, there are no amounts payable under this guarantee. In addition, should TFG Marine be required to
provide a parent company guarantee to its bunker suppliers or finance providers then for any guarantee that is provided by the Trafigura Group and becomes payable Frontline shall pay a pro-rata amount based on its share of the equity in TFG
Marine. The maximum liability under this guarantee is $6.0 million and there are no amounts payable under this guarantee as at September 30, 2020.
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.
12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
As of September 30, 2020, the Company’s newbuilding program consisted of four LR2 tankers; two are expected to be delivered in March 2021 and April 2021, respectively, and two are expected to be delivered in August
2021.
As of September 30, 2020, total instalments of $46.8 million had been paid in connection with the Company’s current newbuilding program, and remaining commitments amounted to $142.3 million all of which we expect
to be paid in 2021.
As of September 30, 2020, the Company had entered into forward bunker purchase arrangements for the delivery of 5,000 MT of bunker fuel per month for delivery between October 2020 to December 2021. The contracts
oblige the Company to purchase and take delivery of the physical fuel at prices between $325 per MT and $365 per MT. In addition, the Company has entered into a further arrangement for the delivery of 5,000 MT of bunker fuel per month for
delivery between January 2021 to December 2021. The contract obliges the Company to purchase and take delivery of the physical fuel at $232 per MT.
As of September 30, 2020, the Company has no further remaining commitments for the installation of EGCS.
As of September 30, 2020, the Company has remaining commitments for the installation of Ballast Water Treatment Systems on six vessels, with a remaining commitment of $0.8 million excluding installation costs, due
in 2020.
As of September 30, 2020, the Company has agreed to provide a $50.0 million guarantee in respect of the performance of its subsidiaries, and two subsidiaries of an affiliate of Hemen, under a bunker supply
arrangement with TFG Marine. As at September 30, 2020 there are no amounts payable under this guarantee. In addition, should TFG Marine be required to provide a parent company guarantee to its bunker suppliers or finance providers then for any
guarantee that is provided by the Trafigura Group and becomes payable Frontline shall pay a pro rata amount based on its share of the equity in TFG Marine. The maximum liability under this guarantee is $6.0 million and there are no amounts
payable under this guarantee as at September 30, 2020.
13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In October, 2020, the Company completed the sale of its 71.38% ownership interest in SeaTeam Management Pte. Ltd. (“SeaTeam”) to OSM. Total consideration allocated to the Company amounted to $10.7 million, out of
which $5.4 million has been received on October 20, 2020 upon completion of sale. The remaining outstanding amount is paid in equal parts of $2.7 million on April 1, 2021 and on December 1, 2021. A gain from the sale of approximately $7.0 million
will be recorded in the fourth quarter of 2020.
In November 2020, the Company entered into a senior a secured term loan facility with a number of banks in an amount of up to $250.7 million, to refinance an existing loan facility maturing in April 2021. The new
facility matures in May 2025, carries an interest rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 190 basis points and has an amortization profile of 18 years counting as from delivery date from yard. The facility was fully drawn down in November 2020 and $236.8
million of the refinanced facility has been recorded as long-term debt as at September 30, 2020.
In November 2020, the Company entered into a senior a secured term loan facility with ING and Credit Suisse in an amount of up to $100.8 million, to refinance an existing loan facility maturing in June 2021. The
new facility matures in November 2025, carries an interest rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 190 basis points and has an amortization profile of 17 years counting as from delivery date from yard. The facility was fully drawn down in November 2020
and $78.6 million of the refinanced facility has been recorded as long-term debt as at September 30, 2020.
In November 2020, the Company entered into a senior secured term loan facility with CEXIM and Sinosure in an amount of up to $133.7 million to partially finance the remaining cost of $142.3 million for four LR2
tankers under construction. The facility will have a tenor of 12 years, carries an interest rate of LIBOR plus a margin in line with the Company's other loan facilities and will have an amortization profile of 17 years counting from delivery date
from the yard.
APPENDIX I - Non-GAAP measures
Reconciliation of adjusted net income (loss) attributable to the Company
This press release describes adjusted net income attributable to the Company and related per share amounts, which are not measures prepared in accordance with US GAAP (“non-GAAP”). We believe
the non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with a means of analyzing and understanding the Company's ongoing operating performance. The non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, as substitutes for, or superior
to financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
|
(in thousands of $)
|
YTD 2020
|
Q3 2020
|
Q2 2020
|
Q1 2020
|
YTD 2019
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Adjusted net income attributable to the Company
|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
Net income attributable to the Company
|
422,061
|
57,068
|
199,661
|
165,331
|
31,151
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Add back:
|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
Unrealised loss on marketable securities
|
5,397
|
—
|
5,397
|
1,381
|
||||||||||||||||
|
Share of losses of associated companies
|
4,041
|
1,380
|
2,661
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Loss on derivatives
|
21,746
|
—
|
5,900
|
15,846
|
12,297
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Less:
|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
Gain on derivatives
|
(628
|
)
|
(628
|
)
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||||||
|
Unrealised gain on marketable securities
|
(992
|
)
|
(137
|
)
|
(855
|
)
|
—
|
(2,360
|
)
|
|||||||||||
|
Share of results of associated company
|
(1,234
|
)
|
—
|
—
|
(1,234
|
)
|
(2,810
|
)
|
||||||||||||
|
Amortization of acquired time charters
|
(2,530
|
)
|
(1,272
|
)
|
(1,258
|
)
|
—
|
—
|
||||||||||||
|
Gain on settlement of claim
|
(1,800
|
)
|
—
|
—
|
(1,800
|
)
|
—
|
|||||||||||||
|
Gain on termination of lease
|
(4,234
|
)
|
—
|
—
|
(4,234
|
)
|
—
|
|||||||||||||
|
Adjusted net income attributable to the Company
|
441,827
|
56,411
|
206,109
|
179,306
|
39,659
|
|||||||||||||||
|
(in thousands)
|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
|
194,947
|
197,692
|
197,692
|
189,428
|
171,056
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Denominator for diluted earnings per share
|
197,824
|
197,796
|
197,810
|
197,764
|
173,296
|
|||||||||||||||
|
(in $)
|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
Basic earnings per share
|
2.17
|
0.29
|
1.01
|
0.87
|
0.18
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Adjusted basic earnings per share
|
2.27
|
0.29
|
1.04
|
0.95
|
0.23
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Diluted earnings per share
|
2.13
|
0.29
|
1.01
|
0.84
|
0.18
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
|
2.23
|
0.29
|
1.04
|
0.91
|
0.23
|
|||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of Total operating revenues to Time Charter Equivalent and Time Charter Equivalent per day
Consistent with general practice in the shipping industry, we use TCE as a measure to compare revenue generated from a voyage charter to revenue generated from a time charter. We define TCE as operating revenues
less voyage expenses and commission, administrative, finance lease interest income and other non-vessel related income. Under time charter agreements, voyage costs, such as bunker fuel, canal and port charges and commissions are borne and paid by
the charterer whereas under voyage charter agreements, voyage costs are borne and paid by the owner. TCE is a common shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare period-to-period changes in a shipping company’s performance
despite changes in the mix of charter types (i.e., spot charters and time charters) under which the vessels may be employed between the periods. Time charter equivalent, a non-U.S. GAAP measure, provides additional meaningful information in
conjunction with operating revenues, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure, because it assists management in making decisions regarding the deployment and use of our vessels and in evaluating their financial performance, regardless of
whether a vessel has been employed on a time charter or a voyage charter.
|
(in thousands of $)
|
YTD 2020
|
Q3 2020
|
Q2 2020
|
Q1 2020
|
YTD 2019
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Total operating revenues
|
1,046,314
|
247,410
|
387,083
|
411,821
|
619,323
|
|||||||||||||||
|
less
|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
Finance lease interest income
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
(681
|
)
|
||||||||||||||
|
Voyage expenses and commission
|
(278,858
|
)
|
(69,595
|
)
|
(85,963
|
)
|
(123,300
|
)
|
(281,656
|
)
|
||||||||||
|
Other non-vessel items
|
(21,605
|
)
|
(7,608
|
)
|
(4,860
|
)
|
(9,137
|
)
|
(23,885
|
)
|
||||||||||
|
Total TCE
|
745,851
|
170,207
|
296,260
|
279,384
|
313,101
|
|||||||||||||||
Time charter equivalent per day
Time charter equivalent per day ("TCE rate" or "TCE per day") represents the weighted average daily TCE income of vessels of different sizes in our fleet
TCE per day is a measure of the average daily income performance. Our method of calculating TCE per day is determined by dividing TCE by onhire days during a reporting period. Onhire days are calculated on a vessel
by vessel basis and represent the net of available days and offhire days for each vessel (owned or chartered in) in our possession during a reporting period. Available days for a vessel during a reporting period is the number of days the vessel
(owned or chartered in) is in our possession during the period. By definition, available days for an owned vessel equal the calendar days during a reporting period, unless the vessel is delivered by the yard during the relevant period whereas
available days for a chartered-in vessel equal the tenure in days of the underlying time charter agreement, pro-rated to the relevant reporting period if such tenure overlaps more than one reporting period. Offhire days for a vessel during a
reporting period is the number of days the vessel is in our possession during the period but is not operational as a result of unscheduled repairs, scheduled dry docking or special or intermediate surveys and lay-ups, if any.
|
YTD 2020
|
Q3 2020
|
Q2 2020
|
Q1 2020
|
YTD 2019
|
||||||||||||||||
|
Time charter TCE (in thousands of $)
|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
VLCC
|
25,762
|
14,480
|
11,282
|
—
|
—
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Suezmax
|
37,658
|
13,722
|
19,336
|
4,600
|
4,397
|
|||||||||||||||
|
LR2
|
9,494
|
3,622
|
4,120
|
1,752
|
4,315
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Total Timecharter TCE
|
72,914
|
31,824
|
34,738
|
6,352
|
8,712
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Spot TCE (in thousands of $)
|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
VLCC
|
307,720
|
71,459
|
112,466
|
123,795
|
132,104
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Suezmax
|
244,404
|
48,142
|
93,679
|
102,583
|
84,548
|
|||||||||||||||
|
LR2
|
120,813
|
18,782
|
55,377
|
46,654
|
87,737
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Total Spot TCE
|
672,937
|
138,383
|
261,522
|
273,032
|
304,389
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Total TCE
|
745,851
|
170,207
|
296,260
|
279,384
|
313,101
|
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Spot days (available days less offhire days)
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VLCC
|
4,589
|
1,451
|
1,483
|
1,655
|
4,707
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Suezmax
|
5,528
|
1,918
|
1,834
|
1,776
|
4,164
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LR2
|
4,457
|
1,463
|
1,499
|
1,495
|
4,537
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Spot TCE per day (in $ per day)
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VLCC
|
67,100
|
49,200
|
75,800
|
74,800
|
28,100
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Suezmax
|
44,200
|
25,100
|
51,100
|
57,800
|
20,300
|
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|
LR2
|
27,100
|
12,800
|
36,900
|
31,200
|
19,300
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Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this document may not add up precisely to the totals provided and per day amounts may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.