EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

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CONTACT:   -OR-    TRBR INVESTOR RELATIONS COUNSEL:
Trailer Bridge, Inc.      The Equity Group Inc.
Ivy Barton Suter      www.theequitygroup.com
Chief Executive Officer      Adam Prior            (212) 836-9606
(800) 554 -1589     
www.trailerbridge.com     

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TRAILER BRIDGE REPORTS 2009 FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR END

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS

Company to Hold Conference Call on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010, at 10:00 AM ET

2009 Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights

 

   

Operating income increased 148.4% to $3.6 million

 

   

Net income improved to $1.0 million, or $0.08 per share, after $690K severance charge and $676K in legal and related expenses

 

   

EBITDA rose 72.1% to $5.2 million

 

   

Commenced weekly service to the Dominican Republic

Year-over-Year 2009 Financial Highlights

 

   

Operating income increased 82.9% to $12.7 million

 

   

Net income improved to $2.6 million, or $0.22 per share, after $690K severance charge and $1.7M of legal and related expenses

 

   

EBITDA improved 44.5% to $19.0 million

Jacksonville, FL – February 8, 2010 — Trailer Bridge, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Market: TRBR) today reported unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009 (see attached tables). The Company reported operating income of $3.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, a 148.4% increase vs. operating income of $1.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 improved by $2.1 million to $1.0 million, or $0.08 per basic and diluted share, from a net loss of $1.1 million, or $0.09 per basic and diluted share, in the prior-year period. The $1.0 million in net income included $690,000 in severance payments as part of a reduction in force and $676,000 in legal and related expenses in connection with the ongoing Department of Justice investigation. EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $5.2 million, a 72.1% improvement from $3.0 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA, as detailed in the accompanying table, was $6.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.


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The Company reported revenue of $30.7 million during the quarter, down 7.7% from the prior year period but an increase of 1.3% sequentially from the third quarter of 2009. Excluding the effect of fuel surcharges, revenue decreased by 0.8% from the prior year but increased 2.4% from the third quarter of 2009.

Ivy Suter, Trailer Bridge’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “We saw continued high capacity utilization in the quarter with the exception of the seasonally slower last week of the year. Capacity utilization and revenue compared favorably to the third quarter of 2009 on one less sailing. Our operating and EBITDA margins expanded significantly vs. prior year, and we operated profitably for the third consecutive quarter. We expect capacity utilization to remain high in the first quarter of 2010 and beyond based on what we’re seeing in January.”

Ms. Suter added, “Our continuing cash generation and strong financial position allowed us to purchase, at par, an additional $1.0 million face amount of our outstanding Senior Secured Notes in January 2010. As previously announced, our Board of Directors also authorized the repurchase of up to $1.0 million of the Company’s common stock. We are pleased that our system has performed well in a difficult economic climate, and we are seeing a continuing stream of new customers that are taking advantage of our value proposition. In that regard, and as previously announced, we expanded our sailings to and from the Dominican Republic to once a week from every two weeks as announced in January 2010. We are providing this service utilizing our existing liner-service vessels to link the ports of Jacksonville, FL, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.”

The Company’s deployed vessel capacity utilization during the fourth quarter was 92.0% southbound and 29.8% northbound, compared to 92.9% and 23.7%, respectively, during the fourth quarter of 2008, and 90.2% and 30.6%, respectively, sequentially. Overall volume southbound decreased 4.3% from the third quarter of 2009 and decreased 2.8% from the same quarter last year each on one less sailing.

Year-over-Year Comparison

The Company reported operating income of $12.7 million for 2009 compared to operating income of $7.0 million for 2008, and net income of $2.6 million, or $0.22 per basic and diluted share, for 2009 compared to net loss of $3.2 million, or $0.27 per basic and diluted share, in 2008. The $2.6 million in net income includes $690,000 in severance payments as part of a reduction in force and $1.7 million in legal and related expenses in connection with the ongoing Department of Justice investigation. EBITDA for 2009 was $19.0 million, a 44.5% improvement from $13.1 million in 2008. Adjusted EBITDA, as detailed in the accompanying table, was $22.8 million in 2009 compared to $17.4 million in 2008.

Financial Position

At December 31, 2009, the Company had cash balances of $11.0 million and working capital of $13.5 million. The Company has no outstanding amount on its $10.0 million revolving credit facility, and, based upon eligible receivables, currently has $7.8 million of availability under this facility. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2009, net cash from operating activities was $9.9 million. Trailer Bridge’s net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio improved to 4.0x at December 31, 2009, from 5.7x at December 31, 2008.


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Conference Call

The Company will discuss these results in a conference call on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at 10:00 AM ET. The dial-in numbers are (888) 737-9834 (US) and (706) 643-9215 (International). To listen to the live webcast, please go to www.trailerbridge.com and click on the conference call link, or go directly to:

http://investor.shareholder.com/media/eventdetail.cfm?mediaid=40840&c=TRBR&mediakey=845D2934064ACB087E377E5063335678&e=0.

The webcast will be archived and accessible for approximately 30 days if you are unable to listen to the live call.

Trailer Bridge provides integrated trucking and marine freight service to and from all points in the lower 48 states and Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic, bringing efficiency, service, security and environmental and safety benefits to domestic cargo in that traffic lane. This total transportation system utilizes its own trucks, drivers, trailers, containers and U.S. flag vessels to link the mainland with Puerto Rico via marine facilities in Jacksonville, San Juan and Puerto Plata. Additional information on Trailer Bridge is available at the www.trailerbridge.com website.

The audit of the Company’s financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2009, has not been completed and changes may result during the completion of the Company’s audit.

This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The matters discussed in this press release include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers with respect to the future operating performance of the Company and its asset utilization. Investors are cautioned that any such forward looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those in the forward looking statements as a result of various factors. Without limitation, these risks and uncertainties include the risks of economic recessions, the risk of an ongoing Department of Justice investigation into the pricing practices in the Puerto Rico trade, the outcome of related class action lawsuits, severe weather, changes in the price of fuel, changes in demand for transportation services offered by the Company, capacity conditions in the Puerto Rico trade lane and changes in rate levels for transportation services offered by the Company.

(Tables to Follow)

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Trailer Bridge, Inc.

February 8, 2010

  

 

TRAILER BRIDGE, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2009
(unaudited)
    2008
(unaudited)
    2009
(unaudited)
    2008  

OPERATING REVENUES

   $ 30,735,071      $ 33,308,694      $ 114,302,750      $ 133,029,672   

OPERATING EXPENSES:

        

Salaries, wages, and benefits

     4,952,670        5,310,911        18,078,564        18,345,791   

Purchased transportation and other rent

     6,754,971        8,290,174        25,464,549        33,582,188   

Fuel

     4,136,565        5,621,794        14,762,470        28,510,000   

Operating and maintenance (exclusive of depreciation & dry-docking shown separately below)

     6,344,465        7,076,416        24,675,616        26,174,043   

Dry-docking

     248,574        735,589        958,491        972,113   

Taxes and licenses

     144,275        150,929        616,143        565,470   

Insurance and claims

     791,917        887,158        3,122,047        3,221,112   

Communications and utilities

     169,917        182,609        689,965        759,589   

Depreciation and amortization

     1,554,663        1,545,336        6,222,958        6,160,384   

(Gain) loss on sale of property & equipment

     (2,730     123,048        33,144        232,397   

Other operating expenses

     2,040,772        1,936,006        6,948,168        7,546,744   
                                
     27,136,059        31,859,970        101,572,115        126,069,831   
                                

OPERATING INCOME

     3,599,012        1,448,724        12,730,635        6,959,841   

NONOPERATING (EXPENSE) INCOME:

        

Interest expense

     (2,591,833     (2,594,738     (10,388,060     (10,354,015

Gain on debt extinguishment

     —          —          132,500        —     

Interest income

     6,537        33,907        129,405        164,479   
                                

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE (PROVISION) BENEFIT FOR INCOME TAXES

     1,013,716        (1,112,107     2,604,480        (3,229,695

(PROVISION) BENEFIT FOR INCOME TAXES

     (4,942     (9,261     1,396        (9,046
                                

NET INCOME (LOSS)

   $ 1,008,774      $ (1,121,368   $ 2,605,876      $ (3,238,741
                                

PER SHARE AMOUNTS:

        

NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE BASIC

   $ 0.08      $ (0.09   $ 0.22      $ (0.27
                                

NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE DILUTED

   $ 0.08      $ (0.09   $ 0.22      $ (0.27


Trailer Bridge, Inc.

February 8, 2010

  

 

TRAILER BRIDGE, INC.

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

 

      December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 
     (unaudited)        

ASSETS

    

Current Assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 10,987,379      $ 7,216,283   

Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $441,985 and $599,017

     12,814,741        16,818,259   

Prepaid and other current assets

     2,444,336        1,883,942   

Deferred income taxes, net

     278,856        278,856   
                

Total current assets

     26,525,312        26,197,340   

Property and equipment, net

     84,891,922        89,304,822   

Reserve fund for long-term debt

     4,237,385        4,125,995   

Other assets

     2,862,911        3,704,490   
                

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 118,517,530      $ 123,332,647   
                

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

    

Current Liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 3,088,124      $ 5,259,355   

Accrued liabilities

     6,458,760        7,694,690   

Unearned revenue

     611,147        385,458   

Current portion of long-term debt

     2,874,700        2,874,700   
                

Total current liabilities

     13,032,731        16,214,203   

Other accrued liabilities

     55,556        414,910   

Long-term debt, less current portion

     104,170,528        108,545,228   
                

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     117,258,815        125,174,341   
                

Commitments and Contingencies

    

Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit):

    

Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 1,000,000, shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding

     —          —     

Common stock, $.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; 12,031,707 and 11,938,921 shares issued; 11,992,534 and 11,838,921 shares outstanding at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively

     120,317        119,389   

Treasury stock, at cost, 39,173 and 100,000 shares at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively

     (156,692     (400,000

Additional paid-in capital

     53,711,080        53,460,783   

Capital deficit

     (52,415,990     (55,021,866
                

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

     1,258,715        (1,841,694
                

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

   $ 118,517,530      $ 123,332,647   
                


Trailer Bridge, Inc.

February 8, 2010

  

 

TRAILER BRIDGE, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,

 

     2009     2008  
     (unaudited)        

Operating activities:

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 2,605,876      $ (3,238,741

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     6,222,958        6,160,384   

Amortization of loan costs

     866,930        745,439   

Non-cash stock compensation expense

     398,867        399,600   

Provision for doubtful accounts

     1,038,210        913,009   

Deferred tax (benefit) expense

     —          (93,776

Loss on sale of property and equipment

     33,144        232,397   

Decrease (increase) in:

    

Trade receivables

     2,965,307        (1,936,734

Prepaid and other current assets

     (560,396     835,580   

Other assets

     (160,884     (38,579

(Decrease) increase in:

    

Accounts payable

     (2,171,231     (1,698,434

Accrued liabilities

     (1,552,880     2,165,174   

Unearned revenue

     225,688        (61,316
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     9,911,589        4,384,003   
                

Investing activities:

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (1,883,951     (2,094,797

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     64,890        181,761   

Additions to other assets

     —          (124,058
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (1,819,061     (2,037,094
                

Financing activities:

    

Cash proceeds from note payable

     —          5,433,030   

Principal payments on notes payable

     (4,284,599     (2,080,803

Gain on extinguishment of debt

     (132,500     —     

Exercise of stock options

     (154,333     (15,388

Purchase of treasury stock

     —          (400,000

Reissuance of treasury stock

     250,000        —     
                

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (4,321,432     2,936,839   
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     3,771,096        5,283,748   

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period

     7,216,283        1,932,535   
                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period

   $ 10,987,379      $ 7,216,283   
                


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February 8, 2010

  

 

TRAILER BRIDGE, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME (LOSS), TO EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES,

DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION; AND ADJUSTED EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES,

DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION (1)

 

     Three months ended
December 31, 2009
    Three months ended
December 31, 2008
    Twelve months ended
December 31, 2009
    Twelve months ended
December 31, 2008
 

GAAP, Net income (loss)

   $ 1,008,774      $ (1,121,368   $ 2,605,876      $ (3,238,741

Net interest expense

     2,585,296        2,560,831        10,258,654        10,189,536   

Depreciation and amortization

     1,554,663        1,545,336        6,222,958        6,160,384   

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     4,942        9,261        (1,396     9,046   

Gain on extinguishment of debt

     —          —          (132,500     —     
                                

Non-GAAP, EBITDA

   $ 5,153,675      $ 2,994,060      $ 18,953,592      $ 13,120,225   
                                

Adjustments:

        

Severance, including officers

     690,000        829,820        690,000        829,820   

Anti-trust related legal expense

     676,068        340,682        1,728,448        1,464,347   

Dry-docking

     248,574        735,589        958,491        972,113   

Stock compensation

     50,485        99,900        398,867        399,601   

Strategic alternative fees

     —          —          —          390,231   

(Gain) loss on asset sales

     (2,730     123,048        33,144        232,397   
                                

Total Adjustments

     1,662,397        2,129,039        3,808,950        4,288,509   
                                

Non-GAAP, Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 6,816,072      $ 5,123,099      $ 22,762,542      $ 17,408,734   
                                

Other financial measures:

        

EBITDA margin

     16.8     9.0     16.6     9.9

Adjusted EBITDA margin

     22.2     15.4     19.9     13.1

Net debt to adjusted EBITDA

     4.0     5.7     4.0     5.7

Adjusted EBITDA to interest expense

     2.6     2.0     2.2     1.7

Use of Non-GAAP measures

 

(1) The Company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Company also believes that the presentation of certain non-GAAP measures, i.e., results excluding certain costs and expenses, provides useful information for the understanding of its ongoing operations and enables investors to focus on comparisons of operating performance from period to period without the impact of significant special items. Non-GAAP measures are reconciled in the accompanying financial table. The Company cautions that non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for the Company’s reported GAAP results.

Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adding back officer severance packages, legal expenses associated with the anti-trust litigation, dry-docking, non-cash compensation charges, loss on asset sales, and strategic alternative fees. Adjusted EBITDA was calculated on a twelve month trailing rate for purposes of calculating net debt to adjusted EBITDA.