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Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.
 
September 10, 2007
 
Wachovia Global Transportation
and Packaging Conference
 
 
 
Forward Looking Statements
 
This presentation contains certain statements that may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the
meaning of the Securities Acts. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current views with respect to
future events and financial performance and may 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. The forward-looking statements in this presentation are based upon various
assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation,
management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available
from third parties. Although Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. believes 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, Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. cannot assure you that
it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. 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 and currencies, general market conditions, including changes in charterhire rates
and vessel values, changes in demand that may affect attitudes of time charterers to scheduled and
unscheduled drydocking, changes in our vessel operating expenses, including dry-docking and insurance costs,
or actions taken by regulatory authorities, ability of our counterparties to perform their obligations under sales
agreements and charter contracts on a timely basis, potential liability from future litigation, domestic and
international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents and political events or
acts by terrorists. Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. with
the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
1
 
 
 
 
Agenda
 
Investment Thesis
 
The Fleet
 
Industry View
 
Financial Overview
 
Conclusion
 
2
 
 
 
 
Investment Thesis
 
 
 
 
Eagle Bulk – A Clear, Focused Investment Story
 
We are one of the largest
Supramax owners in the world
 
Quality  -  Consistency  -  Transparency
 
Strong contract coverage at
today’s healthy rates
 
       — $1.2 bn in contracts
 
       — 20 profit-sharing charters
 
       — 15 open vessels
 
Best long term prospects
 
Stable and visible cash flows for
 
sustainable dividends  
 
Target $0.50 per quarter
 
$70m acquisition in 3Q-05
 
$105m acquisition in 2Q-06
 
$67m acquisition in 4Q-06
 
$205m acquisition in 1Q-07
 
$1.1 bn acquisition in 3Q-07
 
Proven growth strategy
 
        — 39 vessels
 
        — $1.5 billion worth of
acquisitions
 
4
 
 
 
 
Eagle Bulk – A Growth Story
 
Sep 07 Financial metrics pro forma for Q3-07 transactions
 
Target Quarterly Dividend of $0.50 per share
 
5
 
Sep 06
 
Sep 07
 
Increase
 
Fleet Size
 
16 Vessels
 
49 Vessels
 
+  206%
 
   - Supramax
 
12 Vessels
 
46 Vessels
 
+  283%
 
   - DWT
 
0.8 million tons
 
2.7 million tons
 
+  238%
 
Finance
 
   - Enterprise Value
 
$739 million
 
$1,618 million
 
+  119%
 
   - Market Capitalization
 
$524 million
 
$1,095 million
 
+  109%
 
   - Dividends Paid to Date
 
-
 
$4.10 per share
 
 
 
 
Acquired a fleet of 26 Supramax vessels for $1.1 billion
 
Sister-ship fleet consists of 5 vessels of 53,100 dwt each and 21 vessels
of 58,000 dwt each
 
Vessels to be delivered between 2008 and 2012
 
21 of 26 vessels secured by long term time charters
 
Charters until 2018 with average time charter duration of over 10
years from today
 
Contracted revenue of approximately $1 billion
 
Uncapped profit sharing on 17 of the charters further enhance
revenue potential
 
Eagle fleet expands to 49 vessels with contracted revenue of
approximately $1.2 billion
 
Secured options to build an additional nine 58,000 dwt Supramax sister
vessels
 
3Q-07 Transformative Acquisition
 
Eagle Fleet Increases 124% to 2.7 million dwt
 
6
 
 
 
 
The Fleet
 
 
 
 
Modern, High Quality Geared Fleet of Supramax Vessels
 
Vessel  
 
Year Built
 
Deadweight
 
Time Charter Employment Expiration
 
Base Time
 
Charter Rate
 
SUPRAMAX:
 
Cardinal
 
2004
 
55,408
 
May 2008 to August 2008
 
$28,000
 
Condor
 
2001
 
50,296
 
May 2009 to August 2009
 
$20,500
 
Falcon
 
2001
 
50,296
 
February 2008 to June 2008
 
$20,950
 
December 2009 to May 2010
 
$39,500
 
Harrier
 
2001
 
50,296
 
June 2009 to September 2009
 
$24,000
 
Hawk I
2001
50,296
April 2009 to June 2009
$22,000
Heron
2001
52,827
December 2007 to February 2008
$24,000
Jaeger
2004
52,248
July 2008 to August 2008
$27,500
Kestrel I
2004
50,326
December 2007 to April 2008
$18,750
Merlin
2001
50,296
October 2007 to December 2007
$24,000
Oct - Dec 2007 to Oct - Dec 2010
$25,000
Osprey I
2002
50,206
July 2008 to November 2008
$21,000
Peregrine
2001
50,913
December 2008 to February 2009
$20,500
Tern  
2003
50,200
December 2007 to April 2008
$19,000
Shrike  
2003
53,343
April 2009 to August 2009
$24,600
Skua  
2003
53,350
May 2009 to August 2009
$24,200
Kittiwake
2002
53,146
May 2008 to August 2008
$30,400
HANDYMAX:
Sparrow
2000
48,225
December 2007 to February 2008
$24,000
Dec 2007 - Feb 2008 to Dec 2009 - Feb 2010
$34,500
Kite
1997
47,195
August 2009 to November 2009
$21,000
Griffon
1995
46,635
March 2009 to May 2009
$20,075
SUPRAMAX NEWBUILDINGS
Crowned Eagle
2008
56,000
Expected to be delivered in November 2008
                —
Crested Eagle
2009
56,000
Expected to be delivered in February 2009
 
                —
Stellar Eagle
2009
56,000
Expected to be delivered in April 2009
                —
Golden Eagle
2010
56,000
Expected to be delivered in January 2010
                —
8
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition Fleet
 
Vessel  
 
Expected
 
Delivery
 
Time Charter Employment
 
Expiration
 
Base Time
 
Charter Rate
 
Profit Share
 
  53,100 dwt Series
 
Wren
 
Aug-08
 
Feb 2012
 
$24,750
 
n.a.
 
Feb 2012 to Dec 2018/Apr 2019
 
$18,000
 
50% over $22,000
 
Woodstar
 
Oct-08
 
Jan 2014
 
$18,300
 
n.a.
 
Jan 2014 to Dec 2018/Apr 2019
 
$18,000
 
50% over $22,000
 
Thrush
 
Sep-09
 
Charter Free
 
-
 
n.a.
 
Thrasher
$18,400
n.a.
Feb 2016 to Dec 2018/Apr 2019
$18,000
50% over $22,000
Avocet
Dec-09
Mar 2016
$18,400
n.a.
Mar 2016 to Dec 2018/Apr 2019
$18,000
50% over $22,000
  58,000 dwt Series
Bittern
Sep-09
Dec 2014
$18,850
n.a.
Dec 2014 to Dec 2018/Apr 2019
$18,000
50% over $22,000
Canary
Oct-09
Jan 2015
$18,850
n.a.
Jan 2015 to Dec 2018/Apr 2019
$18,000
50% over $22,000
Crane
Nov-09
Feb 2015
$18,850
n.a.
Feb 2015 to Dec 2018/Apr 2019
$18,000
50% over $22,000
Egret
Dec-09
Sep 2012 to Jan 2013
$17,650
50% over $20,000
Gannet
Jan-10
Oct 2012 to Feb 2013
$17,650
50% over $20,000
Grebe
Feb-10
Nov 2012 to Mar 2013
$17,650
50% over $20,000
Ibis
Mar-10
Dec 2012 to Apr 2013
$17,650
50% over $20,000
Jay
Apr-10
Sep 2015
$18,500
50% over $21,500
Sep 2015 to Dec 2018/Apr 2019
$18,000
50% over $22,000
Kingfisher
May-10
Oct 2015
$18,500
50% over $21,500
Oct 2015 to Dec 2018/Apr 2019
$18,000
50% over $22,000
Martin
Jun-10
Dec 2016 to Dec 2017
$18,400
n.a.
Nighthawk
Mar-11
Sep 2017 to Sep 2018
$18,400
n.a.
Oriole
Jul-11
Jan 2018 to Jan 2019
$18,400
n.a.
Owl
Aug-11
Feb 2018 to Feb 2019
$18,400
n.a.
Petrel
Sep-11
Jun 2014 to Oct 2014
$17,650
50% over $20,000
Puffin
Oct-11
Jul 2014 to Nov 2014
$17,650
50% over $20,000
Roadrunner
Nov-11
Aug 2014 to Dec 2014
$17,650
50% over $20,000
Sandpiper
Dec-11
Sep 2014 to Jan 2015
$17,650
50% over $20,000
Snipe
Jan-12
Charter Free
n.a.
n.a.
Swift
Feb-12
Charter Free
n.a.
n.a.
Raptor
Mar-12
Charter Free
n.a.
n.a.
Saker
Apr-12
Charter Free
n.a.
n.a.
                * Please refer to our press release of July 25, 2007
9
 
 
 
Eagle Captures Today’s Drybulk Values for Extended Periods
 
Minimum Contracted Revenue on Acquisition Fleet secured at approx. $1 billion
 
Charter revenue stream insured for three years up to July 2010 with A rated credit
risk underwriter
 
10
 
Charter renewals at today’s healthy rates extends high cashflow generation
 
Period cover extends revenue visibility and predictability and limits spot volatility
 
SecureCash Flows Provide Stable Dividends
 
*    The new charterer of the FALCON has an option to extend the charter by 11-13onths at a daily rate of $41,000 per day.
 
New Charters bring in $10.6 million in additional annual revenue:
 
Vessel
 
Current Daily
 
Charter Rate
 
Current Charter
 
Ends / New Charter
 
Commences
 
New Charter
 
Daily Rate
 
Charter Period
 
(Months)
 
% Rate
 
Increase
 
Increase
 
in Annual
 
Revenue
 
Sparrow
 
$24,000
 
Mar-Jun 2008
 
$34,500
 
24 - 26 mo.
 
43.8%
 
$3.8 m
Falcon *
$20,950
Apr-Jun 2008
$39,500
21 - 23 mo.
88.5%
$6.8 m
 
 
 
Time Charter Contracts Provide Stable and Visible Cashflows
 
Contracted gross revenues in excess of $1.2 billion
 
       No. of ships in Fleet
 
-
 
20
 
40
 
60
 
80
 
100
 
120
 
140
 
2007
 
2008
 
2009
 
2010
 
2011
 
2012
 
2013
 
2014
 
2015
 
2016
 
2017
 
2018
 
-
 
2,000
 
4,000
 
6,000
 
8,000
 
10,000
 
12,000
 
14,000
 
16,000
18,000
20,000
$ m
Owned Days
Contracted Revenues from Fixed Days
18
30
21
38
45
49
49
49
49
49
49
49
11
 
 
 
Industry View
 
 
 
 
46 of the 49 vessels in the
Company’s fleet are Supramaxes
 
Smallest segment of the drybulk
market provides opportunities
 
Aging Handymax Fleet Provides Opportunities
 
Source:    Clarksons as of August 2007
 
Aging Handymax fleet — 33% of
capacity > 20 years old
 
Negligible scrapping since 2003
could see surge of ships removed
from market in 2009-11
 
Orderbook and Fleet Age
 
13
 
World Dry Bulk Fleet
 
33%
 
23%
 
18%
 
41%
 
30%
 
63%
 
0%
 
5%
 
10%
 
15%
 
20%
 
25%
 
30%
 
35%
 
40%
 
45%
 
50%
 
55%
 
60%
 
65%
 
Handymax
 
Panamax
 
Capesize
% of Fleet > 20 years
Orderbook as % of Fleet
 
 
 
New Supramax Asset Class Services Growing Global Needs
 
Imports of sub-Panamax minor bulk cargoes
into China surge – 2007 import rate of 64m
tons double that of 34m tons in 2006.
 
China’s emergence as largest stainless steel
producer results in development of a new trade
– import of Nickel Ore which surges from
almost nothing in 2005 to an annualized 20m
tons in 2007.
 
Vessel Gear increases flexibility and broadens customer base
 
Source:  J.E. Hyde, Clarksons, Global Trade Information Services. Mining Weekly
 
Exports of cement and steel out of China
expected to maintain healthy growth rates in
excess of 20%. Chinese steel output in 2007
to increase 18% to reach 500 million tons.
 
New mining capacities coming on stream in
2007-09 to increase global iron ore output by
375 million tons per annum.
 
850m ton sub-Panamax market
 
New Trades
 
-
 
5
 
10
 
15
 
20
 
25
 
30
 
1st Half 2006
 
2nd Half 2006
 
1st Half 2007
 
Minor Bulks
 
Nickel Ore
 
m tons
 
Chinese Imports
 
14
 
 
 
 
Charterers Attracted by Versatility of Supramax Vessels
 
Eagle vessels carried 3.5 million tons of cargo in FH-07                     MISC. cargoes include Phosrock, Sugar, HBI, and Concentrates
 
45% of Eagle’s 1H-07 Cargoes were “Capesize and Panamax cargoes”
 
IRON
 
ORE
 
COAL
 
GRAINS
 
OTHER
 
ORES
 
CEMENT
 
COKE
 
STEELS
 
SCRAP
 
IRON
 
AGGREGATES
 
MISC.
 
In m tons
 
     560,702
 
     609,376
 
         392,996
 
     668,989
 
     169,930
 
     304,329
 
     206,976
 
       39,060
 
              10,000
 
         502,326
 
Cardinal
 
Condor
 
Falcon
 
Griffon
 
Harrier
Hawk I
Heron
Kite
Merlin
Osprey I
Peregrine
Shrike
Sparrow
Kestrel I
Tern
Jaeger
15
 
 
 
Financial Overview
 
 
 
 
99.5% Fleet Utilization Rate
 
Revenue Growth
 
Net revenues include billed time charter revenues, deductions
for brokerage commissions and amortization of net prepaid
and deferred charter revenue. Please refer to our financial
statements for a definition of Ownership days, Available days,
Operating days, and Fleet  Utilization.
 
Operating Expenses include Vessel Depreciation
 
Net Revenues
 
$ m
 
2007 (E)
 
2006
 
2005
 
140
 
120
 
100
 
80
 
60
 
40
 
20
 
Income Statement
 
Condensed Income Statement:
 
($ 000's)
 
Net Time Charter Revenues
 
55,247
 
47,895
 
Operating Expenses
 
30,668
 
24,173
 
      
 
Net Interest Expense
 
4,166
 
3,538
 
NET INCOME
 
20,412
 
20,184
Diluted Income per Common Share
$0.51
$0.61
Credit Agreement EBITDA
44,106
38,527
EBITDA Margin (% of revenue)
79.8%
80.4%
Jun. 30, 2007
Jun. 30, 2006
Six-months ended
17
 
 
 
Daily cash breakeven cost of $7,540 per day per vessel (2007E)
 
No principal repayments until 2012
 
Low Breakeven Cost Strategy
 
Vessel expenses include crew wages and related costs, the cost of insurance including credit risk insurance, expenses relating
to repairs and maintenance, the cost of spares and consumable stores and related inventory, tonnage taxes, pre-operating
costs associated with the delivery of acquired vessels including providing the newly acquired vessels with initial provisions and
stores, and other miscellaneous expenses. The Company is anticipating higher crewing costs, higher costs for oil based
supplies including lubes and paints, and increasing drydocking costs due to constraints in global drydocking yard capacity.
 
18
 
 
 
 
Strong Balance Sheet
 
1 Acquisition funding and Initial Construction Progress Payments for the Acquisition vessels.
 
2 Construction finance costs (interest, deferred finance charges, supervision, etc.) are capitalized    
    eliminating any impact on current cash flows and income statement.
 
 
3 Net Debt is pro forma after taking into effect 2Q-07 Dividend payment of $19.6 million.
 
Quarterly Dividend Cash Flow Maintained
 
19
 
BALANCE SHEET DATA
 
Jun. 30, 2007
 
Transactions
 
1
 
Pro forma         
 
Jun.30, 2007
 
 
(in $ 000's)
 
(unaudited)
 
Cash
 
$22,879
 
3,000
 
              
 
$25,879
 
Other Current Assets
 
3,984
 
              
 
-
 
                  
 
3,984
 
              
 
Vessels, net
 
618,572
 
         
 
-
                  
618,572
         
Advances for Vessel Construction
2
64,785
            
316,900
         
381,685
         
Restricted Cash
7,325
              
-
                  
7,325
              
Other Assets
9,109
              
-
                  
9,109
              
TOTAL ASSETS
726,654
         
1,046,554
      
Current Liabilities
8,843
              
-
                  
8,843
              
Long-term Debt
302,377
         
319,900
         
622,277
         
Other Liabilities
4,693
              
-
                  
4,693
              
Stockholders' Equity
410,741
         
-
                  
410,741
         
Book Capitalization
1,033,018
      
Net Debt
3
/ Capitalization
58.9%
 
 
 
20
 
Liquidity for Growth
 
* Thereafter semi-annual reduction in availability to Balloon
 
10-year Revolver Underwritten by The Royal Bank of Scotland
 
New Facility to Replace Exisiting Facility
 
$1.6 Billion Commitment at Favorable Terms
 
Revolver Amount
 
$1.6 billion
 
Maturity
 
July 2017
 
Interest Only until (at least)
 
July 2012
 
Interest Margin
 
Libor + 80/90
 
basis points
 
Commitment Fees on
 
undrawn revolver
 
25 basis points
 
Availability in full until *
 
July 2012
 
Balloon (fully drawn)
 
$850 million
 
 
 
 
Conclusion
 
 
 
 
Conclusion - Accretive Growth Strategy
 
Eagle Bulk – a solid, clear, focused investment story
 
CLEAR BENEFITS TO SHAREHOLDERS
 
Secure dividend over long term.  
 
Pay down debt
 
Paid Dividends of $4.10 per share to date.Intent to grow dividend over time
 
AFFIRMS EAGLE BULK AS CONSOLIDATOR IN DRYBULK INDUSTRY
 
Grows fleet to 49 vessels
 
Increases cargo carrying capacity to 2.7 million dwt
 
Lowers average age to 2 years
 
Improves operating efficiencies with 41 sister vessels
 
HEALTHY DRYBULK MARKET FUNDAMENTALS CONTINUE
 
Increase contracted revenues with 15 open vessels available to charter
through 2008 and 20 profit sharing charters
 
22
 
 
 
 
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.