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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

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Dated: June 12, 2019

Commission File No. 333-179250

 

 

NAVIOS SOUTH AMERICAN LOGISTICS INC.

 

 

Aguada Park Free Zone

Paraguay 2141, Of. 1603

Montevideo, Uruguay

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

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Operating and Financial Review and Prospects

The following is a discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of Navios South American Logistics Inc. (“Navios Logistics” or the “Company”) for each of the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. All of these financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). You should read this section together with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included in Navios Logistics’ 2018 annual report filed on Form 20-F with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “2018 Form 20-F”) and the condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included in this Form 6-K.

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. All statements herein other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding business and industry prospects or future results of operations or financial position, and future dividends or distributions, should be considered forward-looking. Words such as “may,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “hopes,” “estimates,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward looking statements are based on the information available to, and the expectations and assumptions deemed reasonable by, Navios Logistics at the time this filing was made. Although Navios Logistics believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of Navios Logistics. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Included among the factors that, in management’s view, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this report are changes in any of the following: (i) demand and/or charter and contract rates for our vessels and port facilities; (ii) production or demand for the types of dry and liquid products that are transported by our vessels or stored in our ports; (iii) operating costs including, but not limited to, changes in crew salaries, insurance, provisions, repairs, maintenance and overhead expenses; (iv) changes in interest rates; and other factors listed from time to time in the Navios Logistics’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 20-Fs and Form 6-Ks. Navios Logistics expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Navios Logistics’ expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

Recent Developments

In Q1 2019, Vale International transhipped 99,847 tons of minerals through the Nueva Palmira port facility.

Vale International recently advised the Company that it intends to increase throughput of minerals to approximately 396,000 tons (+296% over Q1 2019) and 540,000 tons (+440% over Q1 2019) for Q2 2019 and Q3 2019, respectively.

In 2018, Value transshipped 1.06 million tons of iron ore through the Nueva Palmira port facility, with the highest throughput in Q1 of 357,434 tons.

Corporacion Navios Sociedad Anonima (“CNSA”), which is 100% owned by Navios Logistics, intends to enter into a transaction with Mineral Logistics, a Cayman Islands STAR trust, statutory trust, established for a non-charitable purpose only, without any beneficiaries with equitable interests in it, (the “Issuer”), whereby the Issuer shall offer senior secured notes (the “notes”) in a private placement (the “Offering”), with the proceeds of such issuance to be used by the Issuer to make a senior secured loan (the “loan”) to CNSA. CNSA plans to use the proceeds from the loan to pay the fees and expenses of the Offering and the related transactions, with the remainder for general corporate purposes, including making a distribution to Navios Logistics. Navios Logistics intends to use such distribution proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repayment of the 7.25% senior notes due May 1, 2022 and term loan B facility due November 1, 2022. The loan will be secured by, among other things, all of CNSA’s right, title, interest and benefits in all of its collection rights under the unloading, storing, weighing and loading services contract, dated September 27, 2013, between CNSA and Vale International S.A. (“Vale”), and a pledge by Navios Logistics of all of the issued and outstanding shares of CNSA owned by Navios Logistics. The notes will be guaranteed by CNSA, and will be secured by, among other things, the Issuer’s rights to the collateral securing the loan. No assurance can be made that the offering will materialize.

On April 25, 2019, Navios Logistics entered into an agreement with Navios Holdings, pursuant to which we have provided Navios Holdings with a secured credit facility of up to $50.0 million to be used for general corporate purposes, including the repurchase of 7.375% First Priority Ship Mortgage Notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”). This credit facility is secured by (i) any 2022 Notes purchased by Navios Holdings with these funds and (ii) equity interests in five companies that have entered into certain bareboat contracts. Each such bareboat contract has a 10-year term for a newbuilding bulk carrier and an option to acquire the related vessel. The credit facility is available in multiple drawings, has an arrangement fee of $0.5 million, a fixed interest rate of 12.75% for the first year and a fixed interest rate of 14.75% for the second year, payable annually. The secured credit facility includes negative covenants substantially similar to the 2022 Notes and customary events of default. The credit facility matures in April 2021. During March 2019 and as of April 15, 2019, Navios Logistics purchased $35.5 million of the 2022 Notes from unaffiliated third parties in open market transactions for $17.6 million plus accrued interest. As of May 28, 2019, $26.0 million was drawn under this facility of which $18.7 million was used to acquire the 2022 Notes from Navios Logistics.

 

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Overview

General

Navios Logistics was incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands on December 17, 2007. Navios Logistics believes it is one of the largest logistics companies in the Hidrovia region river system, the main navigable river system in the region, and in the cabotage trades along the eastern coast of South America. Navios Logistics serves its customers in the Hidrovia region through its three port storage and transfer facilities, one for agricultural and forest related exports located in Uruguay, one for mineral-related exports located in Uruguay and one for refined petroleum products located in Paraguay. Navios Logistics complements its port terminals with a diverse fleet of 332 barges and pushboats that operate in its barge business, and eight vessels, including six oceangoing tankers, one bunker vessel and one river and estuary tanker, which operate in its cabotage business. Navios Logistics provides transportation for dry cargo (cereals, cotton pellets, soybeans, wheat, limestone (clinker), mineral iron, and rolling stones), liquid cargo (hydrocarbons such as crude oil, gas oil, naphtha, fuel oil and vegetable oils) and liquefied cargo (liquefied petroleum gas or “LPG”).

Ports

Navios Logistics owns three port storage and transfer facilities, one for agricultural and forest-related exports, one for mineral-related exports both located in Nueva Palmira Free Zone, Uruguay, and one for refined petroleum products in San Antonio, Paraguay. Navios Logistics’ port facilities in Nueva Palmira have a total storage capacity for grains of 460,000 metric tons, and a stockpile capacity of 700,000 tons for mineral ores. Its port facility in San Antonio has a total storage capacity of 45,660 cubic meters.

On April 25, 2018, as a part of an internal reorganization, CNSA entered into an asset transfer agreement with Corporación Navios Granos S.A. (“Granos”), an entity under common control, amended on November 9, 2018, to effect the reorganization separating the agricultural and forest-related exports port terminal from the mineral-related exports port terminal and to transfer the agricultural and forest-related operations to its affiliate, Granos.

Fleet

Navios Logistics’ current core fleet consists of a total of 340 owned vessels, barges and pushboats.

The following is the current core fleet as of June 12, 2019:

Navios Logistics Fleet Summary (owned)

 

Pushboats/ Barges/ Inland Oil
Tankers Fleet

   Number of
Vessels
     Capacity/BHP      Description  

Pushboat fleet

     27        95,920 BHP        Various Sizes and Horsepower  

Dry Barges

     268        474,050 DWT        Dry Cargo  

Tank Barges

     34        110,187 m3        Liquid Cargo  

LPG Barges

     3        4,752 m3        LPG  
  

 

 

       

Total

     332        
  

 

 

       

 

Product Tanker Fleet

   Year Built      DWT      Description  

Estefania H

     2008        12,000        Double-hulled Product Tanker  

Malva H

     2008        8,974        Double-hulled Product Tanker  

Makenita H

     2009        17,508        Double-hulled Product Tanker  

Sara H

     2009        9,000        Double-hulled Product Tanker  

San San H

     2010        16,871        Double-hulled Product Tanker  

Ferni H

     2010        16,871        Double-hulled Product Tanker  

Heman H

     2012        1,693        Double-hulled Bunker Vessel  

Elena H

     2018        4,999        Double-hulled Product Tanker  
     

 

 

    

Total

        87,916     
     

 

 

    

Chartering Arrangements

Navios Logistics continually monitors developments in the shipping industry and makes decisions based on an individual vessel and segment basis, as well as on its view of overall market conditions, in order to implement its overall business strategy. In the barge business, Navios Logistics typically operates under a mix of time charters and contracts of affreightment (“CoAs”) with durations of one to five years (some of which have minimum guaranteed volumes) and spot contracts. In the cabotage business, Navios Logistics typically operates under time charters with durations in excess of one year. Some of Navios Logistics’ charters provide fixed pricing, minimum volume requirements and labor cost and fuel price adjustment formulas.

 

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Factors Affecting Navios Logistics’ Results of Operations

Contract Rates

The shipping and logistics industry has been highly volatile in the recent past. In order to have full utilization of its fleet and storage capacity, the Company must be able to renew the contracts on its fleet and ports upon the expiration or termination of current contracts. This ability depends upon economic conditions in the sectors in which the vessels, barges and pushboats operate, changes in the supply and demand for vessels, barges and pushboats and changes in the supply and demand for the transportation and storage of commodities.

Weather Conditions

As Navios Logistics specializes in the transportation and storage of liquid cargoes and dry bulk cargoes along the Hidrovia, any changes adversely affecting the region, such as low water levels, could reduce or limit Navios Logistics’ ability to effectively transport cargo.

Droughts and other adverse weather conditions, including any possible effects of climate change, could result in a decline in production of the agricultural products Navios Logistics transports and stores, and this could result in a reduction in demand for its services.

Foreign Currency Transactions

Navios Logistics’ operating results, which are reported in U.S. dollars, may be affected by fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and other currencies. Navios Logistics uses the U.S. dollar as its functional and reporting currency. Therefore, revenue and expense accounts are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the date of each transaction. The balance sheets of Navios Logistics’ foreign operations are translated using the exchange rate at the balance sheet date except for property and equipment and equity, which are translated at historical rates.

Navios Logistics’ subsidiaries in Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay transact some of their operations in Uruguayan pesos, Argentinean pesos, Brazilian reales and Paraguayan guaranies, respectively; however, all of the subsidiaries’ primary cash flows are U.S. dollar-denominated. Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency are translated at the exchange rate in effect at the date of each transaction. Differences in exchange rates during the period between the date a transaction denominated in a foreign currency is consummated and the date on which it is either settled or translated are recognized in the statement of operations.

Inflation and Fuel Price Increases

The impact of inflation and the resulting pressure on prices in the South American countries in which Navios Logistics operates may not be fully neutralized by equivalent adjustments in the rate of exchange between the local currencies and the U.S. dollar. Specifically, for Navios Logistics’ vessel, barge and pushboat business, Navios Logistics has negotiated, and will continue to negotiate, crew cost adjustment and fuel price adjustment clauses; however, in some cases, the prices that Navios Logistics pays for fuel and crew costs are temporarily not aligned with the adjustments that Navios Logistics obtains under its freight contracts.

Seasonality

Certain of the Navios Logistics’ businesses have seasonality aspects, and seasonality affects the results of Navios Logistics’ operations and revenues, particularly in the first and last quarters of each year. Generally, the high season for the barge business is the period between February and July as a result of the South American harvest and higher river levels. Any growth in production and transportation of commodities may offset part of this seasonality. During the South American late spring and summer, mainly from November to January, the low level of water in the northern Hidrovia could adversely affect Navios Logistics’ operations because the water level is not high enough to accommodate the draft of a heavily laden vessel. Such low levels also adversely impact Navios Logistics’ ability to employ convoys as the water level towards the banks of the river may be too low to permit vessel traffic even if the middle of the river is deep enough to permit passage. With respect to dry port terminal operations in Uruguay, the high season is mainly from April to September, linked with the arrival of the first barges down the river and with the oceangoing vessels’ logistics operations. Navios Logistics’ liquid port terminal operations in Paraguay and its cabotage business are not significantly affected by seasonality as the operations of the liquid port and cabotage business are primarily linked to refined petroleum products.

 

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Statement of Operations Breakdown by Segments

Navios Logistics reports its operations based on three reportable segments: the port terminal business, the barge business and the cabotage business. The port terminal business segment includes the dry and liquid port terminal operations, the barge business segment includes Navios Logistics’ river fleet and the cabotage business segment includes the product tankers.

Period over Period Comparisons

The following table presents consolidated revenue and expense information for the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. This information was derived from the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the respective periods.

 

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)    Three Month
Period ended
March 31,
2019
(unaudited)
     Three Month
Period ended
March 31,
2018
(unaudited)
 

Time charter, voyage and port terminal revenues

   $ 49,707      $ 43,843  

Sales of products

     6,059        8,425  

Time charter, voyage and port terminal expenses

     (9,476      (7,826

Direct vessel expenses

     (12,614      (14,790

Cost of products sold

     (5,908      (8,512

Depreciation and amortization

     (7,346      (7,228

General and administrative expenses

     (3,763      (3,924

Interest expense and finance cost, net

     (9,838      (9,245

Gain on sale of assets

     —          28  

Other expense, net

     (1,169      (2,328
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income/ (loss) before income taxes

   $ 5,652      $ (1,557

Income tax (expense)/ benefit

     (347      510  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income/ (loss)

   $ 5,305      $ (1,047
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Operating Data

     

Grain Port-tons of cargo moved

     557,440        306,836  

Iron ore Port-tons of cargo moved

     99,847        357,434  

Liquid Port—cubic meters of stored liquid cargos

     120,434        71,393  

Liquid Port—cubic meters of sales of products

     10,432        11,610  

Barge—cubic meters of liquid cargos

     106,723        45,941  

Barge—dry cargo tons

     463,942        400,425  

Cabotage—cubic meters of liquid cargos

     343,864        242,720  

Cabotage—available days

     695        621  

Cabotage—operating days

     526        416  

Revenues per Segment

     

Port Business

   $ 25,383      $ 24,793  

Revenue—grain port

   $ 5,929      $ 3,150  

Revenue—iron ore port

   $ 12,169      $ 12,220  

Revenue—liquid port

   $ 1,226      $ 998  

Sales of products—liquid port

   $ 6,059      $ 8,425  

Barge Business

   $ 18,696      $ 16,997  

Cabotage Business

   $ 11,687      $ 10,478  

For the three month period ended March 31, 2019 compared to the three month period ended March 31, 2018

Time Charter, Voyage and Port Terminal Revenues: For the three month period ended March 31, 2019, Navios Logistics’ time charter, voyage and port terminal revenues increased by $5.9 million or 13.4% to $49.7 million, as compared to $43.8 million for the same period during 2018. Revenue from the port terminal business increased by $2.9 million or 18.1% to $19.3 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $16.4 million for the same period during 2018. The increase was mainly attributable to higher volumes transshipped in the grain port terminal. Revenue from the barge business increased by $1.8 million or 10.0% to $18.7 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $16.9 million for the same period during 2018, mainly due to the increased dry and liquid cargo transported. Revenue from the cabotage business increased by $1.2 million or 11.5% to $11.7 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $10.5 million for the same period during 2018, mainly due to an increase in operating days.

 

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Sales of Products: For the three month period ended March 31, 2019, Navios Logistics’ sales of products decreased by $2.3 million or 28.1% to $6.1 million, as compared to $8.4 million for the same period during 2018. This decrease was attributable to the decrease in the Paraguayan liquid port’s price and volume of products sold.

Time Charter, Voyage and Port Terminal Expenses: For the three month period ended March 31, 2019, time charter, voyage and port terminal expenses increased by $1.7 million or 21.1% to $9.5 million as compared to $7.8 million for the same period during 2018. Time charter and voyage expenses of the barge business for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 increased by $0.8 million or 20.4% to $4.6 million, as compared to $3.8 million for the same period during 2018, mainly due to more liquid cargo transported. Time charter and voyage expenses of the cabotage business increased by $0.7 million or 212.7% to $1.0 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 as compared to $0.3 million for the same period in 2018, mainly due to more spot voyages performed. Time charter, voyage expenses and port terminal expenses of the port terminal business increased by $0.2 million or 4.8% to $3.9 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 as compared to $3.7 million for the same period in 2018.

Direct Vessel Expenses: Direct vessel expenses decreased by $2.2 million or 14.7% to $12.6 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $14.8 million for the same period in 2018. Direct vessel expenses of barge business decreased by $2.0 million or 24.9% to $5.8 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $7.8 million for the same period in 2018. This decrease was mainly attributable to reduced crew costs. Direct vessel expenses of the cabotage business decreased by $0.2 million or 3.4% to $6.8 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $7.0 million for the same period in 2018. This decrease was mainly attributable to reduced crew costs. Direct vessel expenses include crew costs, victualling costs, dockage expenses, lubricants, stores, insurance, maintenance and repairs.

Cost of Products Sold: For the three month period ended March 31, 2019, Navios Logistics’ cost of products sold decreased by $2.6 million or 30.6% to $5.9 million, as compared to $8.5 million for the same period during 2018. This decrease was mainly attributable to the decrease in the Paraguayan liquid port’s price of products purchased.

Depreciation and Amortization: Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $0.1 million or 1.6% to 7.3 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $7.2 million for the same period in 2018. The depreciation of tangible assets and the amortization of intangible assets for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 amounted to $6.6 million and $0.7 million, respectively, as compared to the depreciation of tangible assets and the amortization of intangible assets for the same period in 2018 which amounted to $6.6 million and $0.6 million, respectively. Depreciation and amortization in the cabotage business increased by $0.2 million or 26.9% to $0.9 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $0.7 million for the same period during 2018, mainly due to the delivery of a river and estuary tanker during the third quarter of 2018. Depreciation and amortization in the barge business increased by $0.1 million or 2.0% to $4.4 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $4.3 million for the same period during 2018. Depreciation and amortization in the port terminal business decreased by $0.2 million or 7.0% to $2.0 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $2.2 million for the same period during 2018.

General and Administrative Expenses: General and administrative expenses decreased by $0.1 million or 4.1% to $3.8 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $3.9 million for the same period during 2018.

Interest Expense and Finance Cost, Net: Interest expense and finance cost, net increased by $0.6 million or 6.4% to $9.8 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $9.2 million for the same period of 2018, mainly due to reduced capitalized interest following the deliveries of the three new pushboats and the river and estuary tanker. For the three month period ended March 31, 2019, interest expense amounted to $9.6 million, other finance costs amounted to $0.6 million and interest income amounted to $0.4 million. For the three month period ended March 31, 2018, interest expense amounted to $8.6 million, other finance costs amounted to $0.7 million and interest income amounted to $0.1 million.

Other Expense, Net: Other expense, net decreased by $1.1 million or 49.8% to $1.2 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $2.3 million for the same period of 2018. Other expense, net in the barge business decreased by $1.0 million to $0.6 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $1.6 million for the same period during 2018. This decrease was mainly due to reduced provisions for losses on accounts receivable. Other income, net in the port terminal business increased by $0.1 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019. Other expense, net in the cabotage business remained stable at $0.6 million for both three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Income Tax (expense)/ benefit: Income tax expense increased by $0.8 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $0.5 million income tax benefit for the same period of 2018. Income tax expense of the barge business increased by $0.5 million to $0.1 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 as compared to $0.4 million income tax benefit for the same period in 2018. Income tax expense of the cabotage business increased by $0.3 million to $0.2 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 as compared to $0.1 million income tax benefit for the same period in 2018.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

We have historically financed our capital requirements with cash flows from operations, equity contributions from stockholders, borrowings under our credit facilities and issuance of other debt. Main uses of funds have been capital expenditures for the acquisition of new vessels, new construction and upgrades at the port terminals, expenditures incurred in connection with ensuring that the owned vessels comply with international and regulatory standards, repayments of debt and payments of dividends. We may also use funds to repurchase our outstanding indebtedness from time to time. Repurchases may be made in the open market, or through privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, at prices and on terms we deem appropriate and subject to our cash requirements for other purposes, compliance with the covenants under our debt agreements, and other factors management deems relevant. In addition, we regularly review opportunities for acquisitions of businesses and additional vessels, development of new facilities and infrastructure, joint ventures and other corporate transactions that may be material to us. In connection with any such transactions, we may need to raise significant amounts of capital, including debt. We do not have any material contractual arrangements for such transactions at this time. See “— Working Capital”, “— Capital Expenditures” and “— Long-term Debt Obligations and Credit Arrangements” for further discussion of our working capital position.

The following table presents cash flow information derived from the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows of Navios Logistics for the three month periods ended March 31, 2019, and 2018.

 

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)

   Three Month
Period Ended
March 31, 2019
(unaudited)
     Three Month
Period Ended
March 31, 2018
(unaudited)
 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 14,472      $ 8,297  

Net cash used in investing activities

     (16,154      (3,651

Net cash used in financing activities

     (3,947      (2,484
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(Decrease)/ increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (5,629      2,162  

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of the period

     76,472        79,888  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

   $ 70,843      $ 82,050  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash provided by operating activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 as compared to cash provided by operating activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2018:

Net cash from operating activities increased by $6.2 million to $14.5 million of cash provided by operating activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $8.3 million of cash provided by operating activities for the same period in 2018. In determining net cash from operating activities, net income is adjusted for the effect of certain non-cash items including depreciation and amortization and income taxes, which are analyzed in detail as follows:

 

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)    Three Month
Period Ended
March 31, 2019
(unaudited)
     Three Month
Period Ended
March 31, 2018
(unaudited)
 

Net income/ (loss)

   $ 5,305      $ (1,047

Depreciation of vessels, port terminals and other fixed assets

     6,653        6,598  

Amortization of intangible assets and liabilities

     693        630  

Accretion of Notes Payable / unwinding of discount

     (84      3  

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     609        569  

Amortization of deferred drydock costs

     1,326        1,890  

Amortization of operating lease asset

     154        —    

Provision for losses on accounts receivable

     226        433  

Mark-to-market debt security investment

     (908      —    

Gain on sale of assets

     —          (28

Income tax expense/ (benefit)

     347        (510
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income adjusted for non-cash items

   $ 14,321      $ 8,538  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income is also adjusted for changes in operating assets and liabilities in order to determine net cash provided by operating activities.

 

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The positive change in operating assets and liabilities of $0.2 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 resulted from a $6.1 million increase in accrued expenses, a $2.3 million increase in accounts payable and a $1.4 million increase in deferred income. The positive change in operating assets and liabilities was partially offset by a $6.9 million increase in accounts receivable, $1.3 million of payments for drydock and special survey costs, a $0.8 million increase in long term assets, a $0.3 million increase in inventories, a $0.2 million decrease in operating lease liability and a $0.1 million increase in amounts due from affiliate companies.

The negative change in operating assets and liabilities of $0.2 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2018 resulted from a $2.1 million increase in prepaid expenses, a $1.9 million increase in accounts receivable, a $1.0 million decrease in deferred income, $0.8 million of payments for drydock and special survey costs, a $0.4 million decrease in amounts due to affiliate companies, a $0.1 million increase in inventories and a $0.1 million decrease in income tax payable. The negative change in operating assets and liabilities was partially offset by a $3.9 million increase in accrued expenses, a $2.2 million increase in accounts payable, and a $0.1 million increase in long term liabilities.

Cash used in investing activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 as compared to cash used in investing activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2018:

Net cash used in investing activities increased by $12.5 million to $16.2 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, from $3.7 million for the same period in 2018.

Cash used in investing activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 was mainly the result of (a) $15.5 million in investment in debt securities of our parent and (b) $0.8 million in payments for the purchase of fixed assets, partially mitigated by $0.1 million in collections of the Note receivable.

Cash used in investing activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2018 was mainly the result of (a) $1.3 million in payments for the construction of the Company’s three new pushboats, (b) $1.3 million in payments for the construction of a river and estuary tanker, (c) $0.5 million in payments for the purchase of other fixed assets, (d) $0.5 million in payments for the purchase of covers for dry barges and (e) $0.2 million in payments for the expansion of the Company’s dry port terminal, partially mitigated by $0.1 million in collections of the Note receivable.

Cash used in financing activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 as compared to cash used in financing activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2018:

Net cash used in financing activities increased by $1.4 million to $3.9 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $2.5 million for the same period of 2018.

Cash used in financing activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 was due to (a) $2.8 million of payments made in connection with the Company’s outstanding indebtedness and (b) $1.1 million in payments for the repayment of the Notes Payable (as defined below).

Cash used in financing activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2018 was due to (a) $1.5 million in payments for the repayment of long-term debt and (b) $1.0 million in payments for the repayment of the Notes Payable (as defined below).

EBITDA Reconciliation to Net income/ (loss)

EBITDA represents net income/(loss) plus interest and finance costs plus depreciation and amortization and income taxes. EBITDA is presented because it is used by certain investors to measure a company’s operating performance.

EBITDA is a “non-GAAP financial measure” and should not be considered a substitute for net income, cash flow from operating activities and other operations or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP or as a measure of profitability or liquidity. While EBITDA is frequently used as a measure of operating performance, the definition of EBITDA used here may not be comparable to that used by other companies due to differences in methods of calculation.

 

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Three Month Period Ended March 31, 2019

 

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)

   Port
Terminal
Business
(unaudited)
     Cabotage
Business
(unaudited)
     Barge
Business
(unaudited)
     Total  

Net income/(loss)

   $ 8,309      $ 233      $ (3,237    $ 5,305  

Depreciation and amortization

     2,036        873        4,437        7,346  

Amortization of deferred drydock costs

     —          852        474        1,326  

Interest expense and finance costs, net

     4,364        1,288        4,186        9,838  

Income tax expense

     —          221        126        347  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

EBITDA

   $ 14,709      $ 3,467      $ 5,986      $ 24,162  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Three Month Period Ended March 31, 2018

 

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)

   Port
Terminal
Business
(unaudited)
     Cabotage
Business
(unaudited)
     Barge
Business
(unaudited)
     Total  

Net income/(loss)

   $ 5,662      $ 146      $ (6,855    $ (1,047

Depreciation and amortization

     2,190        688        4,350        7,228  

Amortization of deferred drydock costs

     —          1,167        723        1,890  

Interest expense and finance costs, net

     3,751        1,183        4,311        9,245  

Income tax benefit

     —          (126      (384      (510
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

EBITDA

   $ 11,603      $ 3,058      $ 2,145      $ 16,806  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

EBITDA increased by $7.4 million to $24.2 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $16.8 million for the same period of 2018. This increase was mainly due to (a) a $5.9 million increase in time charter, voyage and port terminal revenues of which $2.9 million was attributable to the port terminal business, $1.8 million was attributable to the barge business and $1.2 million was attributable to the cabotage business, (b) a $2.6 million decrease in cost of products sold in the port terminal business, (c) a $1.6 million decrease in direct vessels expenses (excluding the amortization of deferred drydock and special survey costs) of which, $1.7 million was attributable in the barge business, partially mitigated by a $0.1 million increase in the cabotage business, (d) a $1.2 million decrease in other expense, of which $1.1 million was attributable to the barge business and $0.1 million was attributable to the port terminal business and (e) a $0.1 million decrease in general and administrative expenses attributable to the barge business. This increase was partially mitigated by (a) a $2.3 million decrease in sales of products in the port terminal business and (b) a $1.7 million increase in time charter, voyage and port terminal expenses of which $0.8 million was attributable to the barge business, $0.7 million was attributable to the cabotage business and $0.2 million was attributable to the port terminal business.

Long-term Debt Obligations and Credit Arrangements

Senior Notes

On April 22, 2014, Navios Logistics and its wholly-owned subsidiary Navios Logistics Finance (US) Inc. (“Logistics Finance” and, together with Navios Logistics, the “Co-Issuers”) issued $375.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due on May 1, 2022 (the “2022 Senior Notes”), at a fixed rate of 7.25%. The 2022 Senior Notes are unregistered and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by all of Navios Logistics’ direct and indirect subsidiaries except for Horamar do Brasil Navegação Ltda (“Horamar do Brasil”), Naviera Alto Parana S.A. (“Naviera Alto Parana”) and Terra Norte Group S.A. (“Terra Norte”), which are deemed to be immaterial, and Logistics Finance, which is the co-issuer of the 2022 Senior Notes. The subsidiary guarantees are “full and unconditional,” except that the indenture provides for an individual subsidiary’s guarantee to be automatically released in certain customary circumstances, such as in connection with a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the subsidiary, in connection with the sale of a majority of the capital stock of the subsidiary, if the subsidiary is designated as an “unrestricted subsidiary” in accordance with the indenture, upon liquidation or dissolution of the subsidiary or upon legal or covenant defeasance or satisfaction and discharge of the 2022 Senior Notes.

The Co-Issuers have the option to redeem the 2022 Senior Notes in whole or in part, at their option, at any time on or after May 1, 2017, at a fixed price of 105.438%, which price declines ratably until it reaches par in 2020. Upon the occurrence of certain change of control events, the holders of the 2022 Senior Notes will have the right to require the Co-Issuers to repurchase some or all of the 2022 Senior Notes at 101% of their face amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the repurchase date.

 

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As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, deferred financing costs associated with the 2022 Senior Notes amounted to $4.3 million and $4.6 million, respectively. Interest expense associated with the senior notes amounted to $6.8 million, and $6.8 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

The indenture governing the 2022 Senior Notes contains covenants which, among other things, limit the incurrence of additional indebtedness, issuance of certain preferred stock, the payment of dividends, redemption or repurchase of capital stock or making restricted payments and investments, creation of certain liens, transfer or sale of assets, entering into transactions with affiliates, merging or consolidating or selling all or substantially all of Navios Logistics’ properties and assets and creation or designation of restricted subsidiaries.

The indenture governing the 2022 Senior Notes includes customary events of default.

In addition, there are no significant restrictions on (i) the ability of the parent company, any issuer (or co-issuer) or any guarantor subsidiaries of the 2022 Senior Notes to obtain funds by dividend or loan from any of their subsidiaries or (ii) the ability of any subsidiaries to transfer funds to the issuer (or co-issuer) or any guarantor subsidiaries.

Term Loan B Facility

On November 3, 2017, Navios Logistics and Logistics Finance, as co-borrowers, completed the issuance of a $100.0 million Term Loan B Facility (the “Term Loan B Facility”). The Term Loan B Facility bears an interest rate of LIBOR plus 475 basis points and has a four-year term with 1.0% amortization per annum. The Term Loan B Facility is fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by all of Navios Logistics’ direct and indirect subsidiaries except for Horamar do Brasil, Naviera Alto Parana and Terra Norte, which are deemed to be immaterial, and Logistics Finance, which is the co-borrower of the Term Loan B Facility. The subsidiary guarantees are “full and unconditional,” except that the credit agreement governing the Term Loan B Facility provides for an individual subsidiary’s guarantee to be automatically released in certain circumstances. The Term Loan B Facility is secured by first priority mortgages on five tanker vessels servicing Navios Logistics cabotage business, as well as by assignments of the revenues arising from certain time charter contracts, and an iron ore port contract.

The Term Loan B Facility contains restrictive covenants including restrictions on indebtedness, liens, acquisitions and investments, restricted payments and dispositions. The Term Loan B Facility also provides for customary events of default, including change of control.

As of March 31, 2019, a balance of $98.8 million was outstanding under the Term Loan B Facility.

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the Term Loan B Facility amounted to $2.9 million and $3.2 million, respectively. Interest expense associated with the Term Loan B Facility amounted to $1.8 million and $1.5 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Notes Payable

In connection with the purchase of mechanical equipment for the expansion of its dry port terminal, the Company entered into an unsecured export financing line of credit for a total amount of $42.0 million, including all related fixed financing costs of $5.9 million, available in multiple drawings upon the completion of certain milestones (“Drawdown Events”). The Company incurs the obligation for the respective amount drawn by signing promissory notes (“Notes Payable”). Each drawdown is repayable in 16 consecutive semi-annual installments, starting six months after the completion of each Drawdown Event. Together with each Note Payable, the Company shall pay interest equal to six-month LIBOR. The unsecured export financing line is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Ponte Rio S.A. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had drawn the total available amount and the outstanding balance of Notes Payable was $25.6 million.

Interest expense associated with the Notes Payable amounted to $0.4 million and $0.4 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Other Indebtedness

On December 15, 2016, the Company entered into a $25.0 million facility with Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Uruguay S.A. (“BBVA”), for general corporate purposes. The loan bears interest at a rate of LIBOR (180 days) plus 325 basis points. The loan is repayable in twenty quarterly installments, the first payment of which was due on June 19, 2017, and secured by assignments of certain receivables. As of March 31, 2019, the outstanding amount of the loan was $18.1 million.

 

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On May 18, 2017, the Company entered into a $14.0 million term loan facility (the “Term Bank Loan”) in order to finance the acquisition of two product tankers. The Term Bank Loan bears interest at a rate of LIBOR (90 days) plus 315 basis points and is repayable in twenty quarterly installments with a final balloon payment of $7.0 million on the last repayment date. As of March 31, 2019, the outstanding amount of the Term Bank Loan was $11.6 million. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the Term Bank Loan amounted to $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

On August 17, 2018, the Company entered into a $7.0 million (€6.2 million) credit agreement in order to finance the 50% of the purchase price of a river and estuary tanker. The credit agreement bears interest at a fixed rate of 675 basis points and is repayable in 24 monthly installments with the final repayment in August 17, 2020. As of March 31, 2019, the outstanding amount of the credit agreement was $4.9 million. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the credit agreement amounted to $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

In connection with the acquisition of Hidronave S.A. on October 29, 2009, the Company assumed a $0.8 million loan facility that was entered into by Hidronave S.A. in 2001, in order to finance the construction of the pushboat Nazira. As of March 31, 2019, the outstanding loan balance was $0.2 million. The loan facility bears interest at a fixed rate of 600 basis points. The loan is repayable in monthly installments and the final repayment must occur prior to August 10, 2021.

In connection with the loan and other long term liabilities, the Company is subject to certain covenants, commitments, limitations and restrictions.

The Company was in compliance with all the covenants as of March 31, 2019.

The annualized weighted average interest rates of the Company’s total borrowings were 7.08% and 6.88% for the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

The maturity table below reflects the principal payments for the next five years and thereafter on all credit facilities outstanding as of March 31, 2019, based on the repayment schedule of the respective loan facilities (as described above).

 

Year

   As of
March 31, 2019
(Amounts in millions
of U.S. dollars)
 

March 31, 2020

   $ 16.0  

March 31, 2021

     14.6  

March 31, 2022

     109.6  

March 31, 2023

     387.4  

March 31, 2024

     5.0  

March 31, 2025 and thereafter

     1.5  
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 534.1  
  

 

 

 

Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of March 31, 2019:

 

Contractual Obligations (Amounts in millions of U.S. dollars)

   Less than
1 year
     1-3 years      3-5 years      More than
5 years
     Total  

Long-term debt obligations(1)

   $ 16.0      $ 124.2      $ 392.4      $ 1.5      $ 534.1  

Rent obligations(2)

     0.7        0.8        0.1        —          1.6  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 16.7      $ 125.0      $ 392.5      $ 1.5      $ 535.7  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Represents principal payments on amounts drawn on our outstanding credit facilities, the Senior Notes, the Term loan B Facility and the Notes Payable, which bear interest at fixed or floating rates. The amounts in the table exclude expected interest payments of $38.0 million (less than 1 year), $70.2 million (1-3 years), $14.5 million (3-5 years) and nil (more than 5 years). Expected interest payments are based on the terms of the outstanding debt obligations and currently effective interest rates, where applicable.

(2)

We have several lease agreements with respect to our various operating offices. For a detailed discussion of Navios Logistics’ lease agreements, refer to “Item 4.D. Property, Plants and Equipment,” included in the Company’s 2018 Form 20-F.

 

 

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Working Capital Position

On March 31, 2019, Navios Logistics’ current assets totaled $145.0 million, while current liabilities totaled $63.9 million, resulting in a positive working capital position of $81.1 million. Navios Logistics’ cash forecast indicates that Navios Logistics will generate sufficient cash for at least the next 12 months to make the required principal and interest payments on Navios Logistics’ indebtedness, provide for the normal working capital requirements of the business and remain in a positive cash position.

Capital Expenditures

On November 12, 2018, Navios Logistics acquired approximately 3.5 hectares of undeveloped land located in Port Murtinho region, Brazil. Navios Logistics plans to develop this land for its port operations. As of March 31, 2019, Navios Logistics had paid $1.2 million for the land acquisition.

Dividend Policy

The payment of dividends is at the discretion of Navios Logistics’ board of directors. Any determination as to dividend policy will be made by Navios Logistics’ board of directors and will depend on a number of factors, including the requirements of Marshall Islands law, Navios Logistics’ future earnings, capital requirements, financial condition and future prospects and such other factors as Navios Logistics’ board of directors may deem relevant. Marshall Islands law generally prohibits the payment of dividends other than from surplus, when a company is insolvent or if the payment of the dividend would render the company insolvent.

Navios Logistics’ ability to pay dividends is also restricted by the terms of the indenture governing its 2022 Senior Notes and the Term Loan B Facility.

Because Navios Logistics is a holding company with no material assets other than the stock of its subsidiaries, its ability to pay dividends is dependent upon the earnings and cash flow of its subsidiaries and their ability to pay dividends to Navios Logistics. If there is a substantial decline in any of the markets in which Navios Logistics participates, its earnings will be negatively affected, thereby limiting its ability to pay dividends.

On November 3, 2017, Navios Logistics paid a dividend in the aggregate amount of $70.0 million, out of which $44.7 was paid to Navios Holdings.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Accounts Receivable

Concentration of credit risk with respect to accounts receivables is limited due to the fact that Navios Logistics’ customers are established international operators and have an appropriate credit history, therefore, management believes that no additional credit risk beyond amounts provided for collection losses is inherent in the Company’s trade receivables. For the three month period ended March 31, 2019, Vale accounted for 35.5% of Navios Logistics’ revenues, respectively. For the three month period ended March 31, 2018, two customers, Vale and Axion Energy Argenitna S.A. (“Axion”) accounted for 35.0% and 11.3% of Navios Logistics’ revenues, respectively.

If one or more of our customers does not perform under one or more contracts with us and we are not able to find a replacement contract, or if a customer exercises certain rights to terminate the contract, we could suffer a loss of revenues that could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We could lose a customer or the benefits of a contract if, among other things:

 

   

the customer fails to make payments because of its financial inability, the curtailment or cessation of its operations, its disagreements with us or otherwise;

 

   

the customer terminates the contract because we fail to meet their contracted storage needs;

 

   

the customer terminates the contract because we fail to deliver the vessel within a fixed period of time, the vessel is lost or damaged beyond repair, there are serious deficiencies in the vessel or prolonged off-hire, default under the contract; or

 

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the customer terminates the contract because the vessel has been subject to seizure for more than a specified number of days.

See below, under “Legal Proceedings”, discussion about the dispute between the Company and Vale, relating to the service contract for the iron ore port facility in Nueva Palmira, Uruguay.

Cash Deposits with Financial Institutions

Cash deposits in excess of amounts covered by government-provided insurance are exposed to loss in the event of nonperformance by financial institutions. Although Navios Logistics maintains cash deposits in excess of government-provided insurance limits, Navios Logistics minimizes its exposure to credit risk by dealing with a diversified group of major financial institutions.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

On July 22, 2016, the Company guaranteed the compliance of certain obligations related to Edolmix S.A. and Energías Renovables del Sur S.A. (entities wholly owned by the Company) under their respective direct user agreements with the Free Zone of Nueva Palmira, for the amounts of $0.8 million and $0.5 million, respectively.

The Company issued a guarantee and indemnity letter that guarantees the performance by Petrolera San Antonio S.A. of all its obligations to Vitol S.A. up to $12.0 million. This guarantee expires on March 1, 2020.

Legal Proceedings

The Company is subject to legal proceedings, claims and contingencies arising in the ordinary course of business. When such amounts can be estimated and the contingency is probable, management accrues the corresponding liability. While the ultimate outcome of lawsuits or other proceedings against the Company cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not believe the costs, individually or in aggregate, of such actions will have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

On August 16, 2018, there was a fire incident at the iron ore port terminal in Nueva Palmira, Uruguay for which the Company maintains property and loss of earnings insurance coverage for such types of events (subject to applicable deductibles and other customary limitations). As of March 31, 2019, an insurance claim receivable of $11.2 million was recorded in the Company’s prepaid expenses and other current assets. As of June 12, 2019 an amount of $9.7 million has been collected in relation to this insurance claim.

Related Party Transactions

Balance due from affiliates as of March 31, 2019 amounted to $0.3 million (December 31, 2018: $0.2 million due from affiliates) which includes the current amounts due from Navios Holdings.

The Navios Holdings Loan Agreement: For a detailed discussion, refer to “Recent Developments” included elsewhere in this document.

General and administrative expenses: On April 12, 2011, Navios Logistics entered into an administrative services agreement for a term of five years, with Navios Holdings, pursuant to which Navios Holdings provides certain administrative management services to Navios Logistics. Navios Holdings is reimbursed for reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of these services. In April 2016, we extended the duration of the Administrative Services Agreement until December 31, 2021. Total general and administrative fees charged for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 amounted to $0.3 million ($0.3 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2018).

Lodging and travel services: Navios Logistics obtains lodging and travel services from Empresa Hotelera Argentina S.A./(NH Lancaster) and Pit Jet S.A., both owned by members of the Lopez family, including Claudio Pablo Lopez, Navios Logistics’ Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman and Carlos Augusto Lopez, Navios Logistics’ Chief Commercial Officer—Shipping Division, each of whom has no controlling interest in those companies. Total charges for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 were less than $0.1 million and amounts payable were less than $0.1 million both as of March 31, 2019 and as of December 31, 2018.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks

Navios Logistics is exposed to certain risks related to interest rates, foreign currency and time charter hire rate fluctuation. Risk management is carried out under policies approved by executive management.

 

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Interest Rate Risk:

Debt Instruments—As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, Navios Logistics had a total of $534.1 million and $538.2 million, respectively, in long-term indebtedness. The debt is dollar denominated.

Interest rates on the loan facility of Hidronave S.A., the credit facility for the acquisition of a river and estuary tanker and the 2022 Senior Notes are fixed and, therefore, changes in interest rates affect their fair value which as of March 31, 2019 was $0.2 million, $4.9 million and $370.7 million, respectively, but do not affect the related interest expense. The interest on the Term Loan B Facility, the Notes Payable, the BBVA loan and the Term Bank Loan is at a floating rate and, therefore, changes in interest rates would affect their interest rate and related interest expense. As of March 31, 2019, the outstanding amount of the Company’s floating rate loan facilities was $154.0 million. A change in the LIBOR rate of 100 basis points would increase interest expense for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 by $1.5 million.

For a detailed discussion of Navios Logistics’ debt instruments refer to section “Long-term Debt Obligations and Credit Arrangements” included elsewhere in this document.

Foreign Currency Transactions:

For the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 approximately 47.8% and 51.1%, respectively, of Navios Logistics’ expenses were incurred in currencies other than U.S dollars. A change in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and each of the foreign currencies listed above by 1.00% would change Navios Logistics’ net income for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 by $0.1 million. See also “Factors Affecting Navios Logistics’ Results of Operations.”

Inflation and Fuel Price Increases

See “Factors Affecting Navios Logistics’ Results of Operations.”

Critical Accounting Policies

The Navios Logistics’ interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires Navios Logistics to make estimates in the application of its accounting policies based on the best assumptions, judgments and opinions of management.

The Company’s most critical accounting policies and estimates are those that involve subjective decisions or assessments and are included in the Company’s 2018 Form 20-F.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The Company’s recent accounting pronouncements are included in the accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report.

 

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NAVIOS SOUTH AMERICAN LOGISTICS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars—except share data)

 

     Notes      March 31,
2019
(unaudited)
     December 31,
2018
 

ASSETS

        

Current assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

      $ 70,843      $ 76,472  

Accounts receivable, net

        34,860        28,225  

Due from affiliate companies

     7        285        150  

Note receivable, current portion

     3        97        174  

Debt security investment

     7        16,440        —    

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     5        17,558        17,512  

Inventories

        4,884        4,575  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

        144,967        127,108  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Vessels, port terminals and other fixed assets, net

     3        553,669        559,587  

Intangible assets other than goodwill, net

     4        56,591        57,284  

Goodwill

        104,096        104,096  

Deferred drydock and special survey costs, net

        11,142        11,156  

Note receivable, net of current portion

     3        397        428  

Operating lease assets

     11        1,465        —    

Other long-term assets

        4,416        3,644  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total noncurrent assets

        731,776        736,195  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

      $ 876,743      $ 863,303  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

        

Current liabilities

        

Accounts payable

      $ 19,404      $ 17,086  

Accrued expenses

        22,917        16,982  

Deferred income

        6,143        4,763  

Operating lease liabilities, current portion

     11        634        —    

Notes payable — current portion

     5        4,808        4,781  

Current portion of long-term debt

     5        9,961        9,797  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

        63,867        53,409  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Senior notes, net

     5        370,726        370,424  

Notes payable, net of current portion

     5        20,830        22,094  

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     5        120,444        123,090  

Income tax payable

        172        205  

Deferred tax liability

        7,678        7,177  

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

     11        831        —    

Other long-term liabilities

        753        767  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total noncurrent liabilities

        521,434        523,757  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

        585,301        577,166  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

     6        —          —    

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

        

Common stock — $1.00 par value: 50,000,000 authorized shares; 20,000 shares issued and outstanding for both, March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018

     8        20        20  

Additional paid-in capital

        233,441        233,441  

Retained earnings

        57,981        52,676  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

        291,442        286,137  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

      $ 876,743      $ 863,303  
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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NAVIOS SOUTH AMERICAN LOGISTICS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars—except share and per share data)

 

     Notes      Three Month
Period Ended
March 31, 2019
(unaudited)
    Three Month
Period Ended
March 31, 2018
(unaudited)
 

Time charter, voyage and port terminal revenues

      $ 49,707     $ 43,843  

Sales of products

        6,059       8,425  

Time charter, voyage and port terminal expenses

        (9,476     (7,826

Direct vessel expenses

        (12,614     (14,790

Cost of products sold

        (5,908     (8,512

Depreciation and amortization

     3,4        (7,346     (7,228

General and administrative expenses

        (3,763     (3,924

Interest expense and finance cost, net

        (9,838     (9,245

Gain on sale of assets

        —         28  

Other expense, net

        (1,169     (2,328
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income/ (loss) before income taxes

      $ 5,652     $ (1,557

Income tax (expense)/ benefit

        (347     510  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income/ (loss)

      $ 5,305     $ (1,047
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic and diluted net income/ (loss) per share

      $ 0.27     $ (0.05 ) 
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares, basic and diluted

     8        20,000       20,000  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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NAVIOS SOUTH AMERICAN LOGISTICS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Notes      Three Month
Period Ended
March 31,
2019
(unaudited)
    Three Month
Period Ended
March 31,
2018
(unaudited)
 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

       

Net income/ (loss)

      $ 5,305     $ (1,047

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

       

Non-cash adjustments

        9,016       9,585  

Increase in operating assets

        (8,122     (4,117

Increase in operating liabilities

        9,585       4,660  

Payments for drydock and special survey costs

        (1,312     (784
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

        14,472       8,297  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

       

Acquisition of vessels, port terminals and other fixed assets

     3        (735     (1,112

Deposits for vessels, port terminals and other fixed assets

        —         (2,657

Investments in debt securities (related party)

     7        (15,532     —    

Proceeds from Notes Receivable

        113       118  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

        (16,154     (3,651
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

       

Repayments of long-term debt

     5        (2,790     (1,467

Repayment of Notes Payable

     5        (1,157     (1,017
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

        (3,947     (2,484
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (decrease)/ increase in cash and cash equivalents

        (5,629 )      2,162  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

        76,472       79,888  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

      $ 70,843     $ 82,050  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

       

Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest

      $ 2,875     $ 1,834  

Non cash investing and financing activities:

       

Transfers from deposits for vessels, port terminals and other fixed assets

      $ —     $ 32,032  

Acquisition of vessels, port terminals and other fixed assets, net

      $ —     $ (714

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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NAVIOS SOUTH AMERICAN LOGISTICS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars—except share data)

 

     Number
of shares
     Common
Stock
     Additional
Paid-In
Capital
     Retained
Earnings
    Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 

Balance December 31, 2017

     20,000      $ 20      $ 233,441      $ 45,814     $ 279,275  

Net loss

     —          —          —          (1,047     (1,047
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance March 31, 2018 (unaudited)

     20,000      $ 20      $ 233,441      $ 44,767     $ 278,228  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance December 31, 2018

     20,000      $ 20      $ 233,441      $ 52,676     $ 286,137  

Net income

     —          —          —          5,305       5,305  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance March 31, 2019 (unaudited)

     20,000      $ 20      $ 233,441      $ 57,981     $ 291,442  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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NAVIOS SOUTH AMERICAN LOGISTICS INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONDENSED

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars—except share data)

NOTE 1: DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Navios South American Logistics Inc. (“Navios Logistics” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands on December 17, 2007. Navios Logistics believes it is one of the largest logistics companies in the Hidrovia region of South America, focusing on the Hidrovia river system, the main navigable river system in the region, and on cabotage trades along the eastern coast of South America. Navios Logistics is focused on providing its customers integrated transportation, storage and related services through its port facilities, its large, versatile fleet of dry and liquid cargo barges and its product tankers. Navios Logistics serves the needs of a number of growing South American industries, including mineral and grain commodity providers as well as users of refined petroleum products. As of March 31, 2019, Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. (“Navios Holdings”) owned 63.8% of Navios Logistics’ stock.

NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

(a) Basis of Presentation:

The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited, but, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments for a fair statement of Navios Logistics’ consolidated statements of financial position, statements of changes in equity, statements of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Adjustments consist of normal, recurring entries. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. The footnotes are condensed as permitted by the requirements for interim financial statements and, accordingly, do not include certain information and disclosures required under United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in Navios Logistics’ 2018 annual report filed on Form 20-F with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Adoption of new accounting pronouncements:

ASU 2016-02 Leases, ASC 842

On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted the requirements of ASU 2016-02, “Leases,” as amended (“ASC 842” or the “new lease standard”). ASC 842 increases transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring a lessee to record right-of-use assets and related lease liabilities on its balance sheet when it commences an operating lease. The Company adopted ASC 842 using the modified retrospective transition method. Under this method, the cumulative effect of applying the new lease standard is recorded with no restatement of any comparative prior periods presented. As provided by ASC 842, the Company elected to record the required cumulative effect adjustments to the opening balance sheet in the period of adoption rather than in the earliest comparative period presented. As a result, prior periods as reported by the Company have not been impacted by the adoption of ASU 2016-02. As required by ASC 842, the Company’s disclosures around its leasing activities have been significantly expanded to enable users of our condensed consolidated financial statements to assess the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from lease arrangements (See Note 11).

(b) Principles of Consolidation:

The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Navios Logistics and its subsidiaries, both majority and wholly-owned. All significant intercompany balances and transactions between these entities have been eliminated in the consolidated statements.

Subsidiaries:

Subsidiaries are those entities in which the Company has an interest of more than one half of the voting rights or otherwise has power to govern the financial and operating policies. The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the fair value of the assets given up, shares issued or liabilities undertaken at the date of acquisition. The excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. All subsidiaries included in the consolidated financial statements are 100% owned.

(c) Revenue Recognition:

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted the provisions of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606). The guidance provides a unified model to determine how revenue is recognized. In doing so, the Company makes judgments including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price, and allocating the transaction price to each performance obligation. Revenue is recognized when (or as) the

 

 

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NAVIOS SOUTH AMERICAN LOGISTICS INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONDENSED

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars—except share data)

 

Company transfers promised goods or services to its customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services, which occurs when (or as) the Company satisfies its contractual obligations and transfers control of the promised goods or services to its customers. Revenues are recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In determining the appropriate amount of revenue to be recognized as it fulfills its obligations under its agreements, the Company performs the following steps: (i) identification of the promised goods or services in the contract; (ii) determination of whether the promised goods or services are performance obligations, including whether they are distinct in the context of the contract; (iii) measurement of the transaction price, including the constraint on variable consideration; (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations based on estimated selling prices; and (v) recognition of revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies each performance obligation.

The Company’s contract revenues from time chartering are governed by ASC 842 “Leases”. Upon adoption of ASC 606, the timing and recognition of earnings from time charter contracts to which the Company is party did not change from previous practice. The Company recognizes lease revenue as a combined single lease component for all time charters (operating leases) as the related lease component and non lease component will have the same timing and pattern of the revenue recognition of the combined single lease component. The performance obligations in a time charter contract are satisfied over term of the contract beginning when the vessel is delivered to the charterer until it is redelivered back to the Company. As a result of the adoption of these standards, there was no effect on the Company’s opening retained earnings, consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss)/income.

Revenue is recorded when (i) services are rendered, (ii) the Company has signed a charter agreement or other evidence of an arrangement, (iii) the price is fixed or determinable and (iv) collection is reasonably assured. The Company generates revenue from contracts of affreightment/voyage contracts, time charters, bareboat charters, demurrages and contracts covering dry or liquid port terminal operations.

Revenue from contracts of affreightment (“COA”)/voyage contracts relating to our barges is recognized ratably over the estimated relative transit time of each voyage. A voyage is deemed to commence upon the barge’s arrival at the loading port, as applicable under the contract, and is deemed to end upon the completion of discharge under the current voyage. The percentage of transit time is based on the days traveled as of the balance sheet date divided by the total days expected for the voyage. The position of the barge at the balance sheet date is determined by the days traveled as of the balance sheet date over the total voyage of the pushboat having the barge in tow. Revenue arising from contracts that provide our customers with continuous access to convoy capacity is recognized ratably over the period of the contracts.

Since the adoption of Account Standard Codification (“ASC”) 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, the Company recognizes revenue ratably from the vessel’s/barge’s arrival at the loading port, as applicable under the contract, to when the charterer’s cargo is discharged as well as defer costs that meet the definition of “costs to fulfill a contract” and relate directly to the contract. The adoption of this standard had no material effect on the Company’s opening retained earnings, consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of operations.

Revenues from time chartering and bareboat chartering of vessels and barges are accounted for as operating leases and are thus recognized on a straight line basis as the average revenue over the rental periods of such charter agreements as service is performed, except for loss generating time charters, in which case the loss is recognized in the period when such loss is determined. A time charter involves placing a vessel or barge at the charterer’s disposal for a period of time during which the charterer uses the vessel in return for the payment of a specified daily hire rate. Short period charters for less than three months are referred to as spot-charters. Charters extending three months to a year are generally referred to as medium-term charters. All other charters are considered long-term.

Revenues from dry port terminals operations consist of an agreed flat fee per ton and cover the services performed to unload barges (or trucks), transfer the product into silos or stockpiles for temporary storage and then loading the ocean-going vessels. Revenues are recognized upon completion of loading the ocean-going vessels. Revenue arising from contracts that provide our customers with continuous access to port terminal storage and transshipment capacity is recognized ratably over the period of the contracts. Additionally, fees are charged for vessel dockage and for storage time in excess of contractually specified terms. Dockage revenues are recognized ratably up to completion of loading as the performance obligation is met evenly over the loading period. Storage fees are assessed and recognized at the point when the product remains in the silo storage beyond the contractually agreed time allowed. Storage fee revenue is recognized ratably over the storage period and ends when the product is loaded onto the ocean-going vessel.

 

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NAVIOS SOUTH AMERICAN LOGISTICS INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONDENSED

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars—except share data)

 

Revenues from the liquid port terminal consist mainly of sales of petroleum products in the Paraguayan market and revenues from liquid port operations. Revenues from liquid port terminal operations consist of an agreed flat fee per cubic meter or a fixed rate over a specific period to cover the services performed to unload barges, transfer the products into the tanks for temporary storage and then load the trucks. Revenues from sales of products are recognized upon completion of loading the trucks. Revenues from liquid port terminal operations are recognized ratably over the storage period and ends when the product is loaded onto the trucks.

The following tables reflects the revenue earned per category for the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018:

 

     Three Month Period
Ended
March 31, 2019
     Three Month Period
Ended
March 31, 2018
 

COA/Voyage revenues

   $ 12,428      $ 8,929  

Time chartering revenues

     17,954        18,546  

Dry port terminal revenues

     16,974        14,390  

Storage fees (dry port) revenues

     459        267  

Dockage revenues

     520        607  

Sale of products revenues

     6,059        8,425  

Liquid port terminal revenues

     1,227        998  

(d) Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

In October 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2018-17, Consolidation (Topic 810): “Targeted Improvements to Related Party Guidance for Variable Interest Entities” (“ASU 2018-17”). ASU 2018-17 provides that indirect interests held through related parties in common control arrangements should be considered on a proportional basis for determining whether fees paid to decision makers and service providers are variable interests. This is consistent with how indirect interests held through related parties under common control are considered for determining whether a reporting entity must consolidate a VIE. For public business entities the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on its disclosures to the consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, “Compensation-Retirement Benefits-Defined Benefit Plans (Topic 715-20): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans” (“ASU 2018-14”). This update modifies the disclosure requirements for defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement plans. ASU 2018-14 is effective for public business entities that are SEC filers beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, and earlier adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on its disclosures to the consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement” (“ASU 2018-13”). This update modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and earlier adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on its disclosures to the consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350)”. This update addresses concerns expressed about the cost and complexity of the goodwill impairment test and simplifies how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. The amendments in this ASU are required for public business entities and other entities that have goodwill reported in their financial statements and have not elected the private company alternative for the subsequent measurement of goodwill. The amendments are effective for public business entities that are SEC filers for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (“ASU 2016-13”). This standard requires entities to measure all expected credit losses of financial assets held at a reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable

 

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NAVIOS SOUTH AMERICAN LOGISTICS INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONDENSED

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars—except share data)

 

forecasts in order to record credit losses in a more timely manner. ASU 2016-13 also amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. The standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, although early adoption is permitted for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 3: VESSELS, PORT TERMINALS AND OTHER FIXED ASSETS, NET

Vessels, port terminals and other fixed assets, net consisted of the following:

 

Tanker Vessels, Barges and Pushboats

   Cost      Accumulated
Depreciation
     Net Book
Value
 

Balance December 31, 2018

   $ 525,714      $ (182,586    $ 343,128  

Additions

     332        (4,777      (4,445
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance March 31, 2019

   $ 526,046        (187,363      338,683  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dry Port Terminal

   Cost      Accumulated
Depreciation
     Net Book
Value
 

Balance December 31, 2018

   $ 224,170      $ (27,318    $ 196,852  

Additions

     193        (1,708      (1,515
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance March 31, 2019

   $ 224,363        (29,026      195,337  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Oil Storage Plant and Port Facilities for Liquid Cargoes

   Cost      Accumulated
Depreciation
     Net Book
Value
 

Balance December 31, 2018

   $ 29,190      $ (12,457    $ 16,733  

Additions

     —          (1      (1
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance March 31, 2019

   $ 29,190        (12,458      16,732  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Fixed Assets

   Cost      Accumulated
Depreciation
     Net Book
Value
 

Balance December 31, 2018

   $ 7,396      $ (4,522    $ 2,874  

Additions

     210        (167      43  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance March 31, 2019

   $ 7,606        (4,689      2,917  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   Cost      Accumulated
Depreciation
     Net Book
Value
 

Balance December 31, 2018

   $ 786,470      $ (226,883    $ 559,587  

Additions

     735        (6,653      (5,918
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance March 31, 2019

   $ 787,205        (233,536      553,669  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Certain assets of the Company have been pledged as collateral for loan facilities. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the net book value of such assets was $108,859 and $109,456, respectively.

 

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NAVIOS SOUTH AMERICAN LOGISTICS INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONDENSED

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars—except share data)

 

On November 12, 2018, Navios Logistics acquired approximately 3.5 hectares of undeveloped land located in Port Murtinho region, Brazil. Navios Logistics plans to develop this land for its port operations. As of March 31, 2019, Navios Logistics had paid $1,174 for the land acquisition.

In February 2017, two self-propelled barges of our fleet, Formosa and San Lorenzo, were sold for a total amount of $1,109, to be paid in cash. Sale price will be received in installments in the form of lease payments through 2023. The barges may be transferred at the lessee’s option at no cost at the end of the lease period.

Future minimum collections of Note receivable as of March 31, 2019, are as follows:

 

Collections Due by Period

   March 31,
2019
 

March 31, 2020

   $ 115  

March 31, 2021

     111  

March 31, 2022

     167  

March 31, 2023

     38  

March 31, 2024

     132  
  

 

 

 

Total future minimum note receivable collections

     563  

Less: amount representing interest

     (69
  

 

 

 

Present value of future minimum Note receivable collections (1)

   $ 494  
  

 

 

 

 

(1)

Reflected in the balance sheet as Note receivable current and non-current.

NOTE 4: INTANGIBLE ASSETS OTHER THAN GOODWILL, NET

Intangible assets as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consisted of the following:

 

March 31, 2019

   Acquisition
Cost
     Accumulated
Amortization
     Net Book Value
March 31, 2018
 

Port terminal operating rights

     53,152        (12,088      41,064  

Customer relationships

     36,120        (20,593      15,527  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total intangible assets

   $ 89,272      $ (32,681    $ 56,591  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2018

   Acquisition
Cost
     Accumulated
Amortization
     Net Book Value
December 31, 2018
 

Port terminal operating rights

     53,152        (11,838      41,314  

Customer relationships

     36,120        (20,150      15,970  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total intangible assets

   $ 89,272      $ (31,988    $ 57,284  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Amortization expense for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 amounted to $693, ($630 for the three month period ended March 31, 2018).

The aggregate amortization of intangibles will be as follows:

 

Description

   Within
One
Year
     Year
Two
     Year
Three
     Year
Four
     Year
Five
     Thereafter      Total  

Port terminal operating rights

     995        995        995        995        995        36,089        41,064  

Customer relationships

     1,775        1,775        1,775        1,775        1,775        6,652        15,527  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 2,770      $ 2,770      $ 2,770      $ 2,770      $ 2,770      $ 42,741      $ 56,591  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NAVIOS SOUTH AMERICAN LOGISTICS INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONDENSED

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars—except share data)

 

NOTE 5: BORROWINGS

Borrowings consisted of the following:

 

     March 31,
2019
     December 31,
2018
 

Senior Notes

   $ 375,000      $ 375,000  

Term Loan B Facility

   $ 98,750      $ 99,000  

Notes Payable

   $ 25,638      $ 26,875  

BBVA loan

   $ 18,100      $ 19,300  

Term Bank loan

   $ 11,550      $ 11,900  

Credit agreement for a river and estuary tanker

   $ 4,934      $ 5,909  

Loan for Nazira

   $ 166      $ 184  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total borrowings

     534,138        538,168  

Less: current portion

     (14,769      (14,578

Less: deferred financing costs, net

     (7,369      (7,982
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total long-term borrowings

   $ 512,000      $ 515,608  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Senior Notes

On April 22, 2014, Navios Logistics and its wholly-owned subsidiary Navios Logistics Finance (US) Inc. (“Logistics Finance” and, together with Navios Logistics, the “Co-Issuers”) issued $375,000 in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due on May 1, 2022 (the “2022 Senior Notes”), at a fixed rate of 7.25%. The 2022 Senior Notes are unregistered and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by all of Navios Logistics’ direct and indirect subsidiaries except for Horamar do Brasil Navegação Ltda (“Horamar do Brasil”), Naviera Alto Parana S.A. (“Naviera Alto Parana”) and Terra Norte Group S.A. (“Terra Norte”), which are deemed to be immaterial, and Logistics Finance, which is the co-issuer of the 2022 Senior Notes. The subsidiary guarantees are “full and unconditional,” except that the indenture provides for an individual subsidiary’s guarantee to be automatically released in certain customary circumstances, such as in connection with a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the subsidiary, in connection with the sale of a majority of the capital stock of the subsidiary, if the subsidiary is designated as an “unrestricted subsidiary” in accordance with the indenture, upon liquidation or dissolution of the subsidiary or upon legal or covenant defeasance or satisfaction and discharge of the 2022 Senior Notes.

The Co-Issuers have the option to redeem the 2022 Senior Notes in whole or in part, at their option, at any time on or after May 1, 2019, at a fixed price of 101.813%, which price declines ratably until it reaches par in 2020. Upon the occurrence of certain change of control events, the holders of the 2022 Senior Notes will have the right to require the Co-Issuers to repurchase some or all of the 2022 Senior Notes at 101% of their face amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the repurchase date.

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, deferred financing costs associated with the 2022 Senior Notes amounted to $4,274 and $4,576, respectively. Interest expense associated with the senior notes amounted to $6,797, and $6,797 for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

The indenture governing the 2022 Senior Notes contains covenants which, among other things, limit the incurrence of additional indebtedness, issuance of certain preferred stock, the payment of dividends, redemption or repurchase of capital stock or making restricted payments and investments, creation of certain liens, transfer or sale of assets, entering into transactions with affiliates, merging or consolidating or selling all or substantially all of Navios Logistics’ properties and assets and creation or designation of restricted subsidiaries.

The indenture governing the 2022 Senior Notes includes customary events of default.

In addition, there are no significant restrictions on (i) the ability of the parent company, any issuer (or co-issuer) or any guarantor subsidiaries of the 2022 Senior Notes to obtain funds by dividend or loan from any of their subsidiaries or (ii) the ability of any subsidiaries to transfer funds to the issuer (or co-issuer) or any guarantor subsidiaries.

 

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Term Loan B Facility

On November 3, 2017, Navios Logistics and Logistics Finance, as co-borrowers, completed the issuance of a $100,000 Term Loan B Facility (the “Term Loan B Facility”). The Term Loan B Facility bears an interest rate of LIBOR plus 475 basis points and has a four-year term with 1.0% amortization per annum. The Term Loan B Facility is fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by all of Navios Logistics’ direct and indirect subsidiaries except for Horamar do Brasil, Naviera Alto Parana and Terra Norte, which are deemed to be immaterial, and Logistics Finance, which is the co-borrower of the Term Loan B Facility. The subsidiary guarantees are “full and unconditional,” except that the credit agreement governing the Term Loan B Facility provides for an individual subsidiary’s guarantee to be automatically released in certain circumstances. The Term Loan B Facility is secured by first priority mortgages on five tanker vessels servicing Navios Logistics cabotage business, as well as by assignments of the revenues arising from certain time charter contracts, and an iron ore port contract.

The Term Loan B Facility contains restrictive covenants including restrictions on indebtedness, liens, acquisitions and investments, restricted payments and dispositions. The Term Loan B Facility also provides for customary events of default, including change of control.

As of March 31, 2019, a balance of $98,750 was outstanding under the Term Loan B Facility.

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the Term Loan B Facility amounted to $2,908 and $3,188, respectively. Interest expense associated with the Term Loan B Facility amounted to $1,838 and $1,530 for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Notes Payable

In connection with the purchase of mechanical equipment for the expansion of its dry port terminal, the Company entered into an unsecured export financing line of credit for a total amount of $41,964, including all related fixed financing costs of $5,949, available in multiple drawings upon the completion of certain milestones (“Drawdown Events”). The Company incurs the obligation for the respective amount drawn by signing promissory notes (“Notes Payable”). Each drawdown is repayable in 16 consecutive semi-annual installments, starting six months after the completion of each Drawdown Event. Together with each Note Payable, the Company shall pay interest equal to six-month LIBOR. The unsecured export financing line is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Ponte Rio S.A. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had drawn the total available amount and the outstanding balance of Notes Payable was $25,638.

Interest expense associated with the Notes Payable amounted to $391 and $419 for the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Other Indebtedness

On December 15, 2016, the Company entered into a $25,000 facility with Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Uruguay S.A. (“BBVA”), for general corporate purposes. The loan bears interest at a rate of LIBOR (180 days) plus 325 basis points. The loan is repayable in twenty quarterly installments, the first payment of which was due on June 19, 2017, and secured by assignments of certain receivables. As of March 31, 2019, the outstanding amount of the loan was $18,100.

On May 18, 2017, the Company entered into a $14,000 term loan facility (the “Term Bank Loan”) in order to finance the acquisition of two product tankers. The Term Bank Loan bears interest at a rate of LIBOR (90 days) plus 315 basis points and is repayable in twenty quarterly installments with a final balloon payment of $7,000 on the last repayment date. As of March 31, 2019, the outstanding amount of the Term Bank Loan was $11,550. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the Term Bank Loan amounted to $66 and $73, respectively.

On August 17, 2018, the Company entered into a $6,966 (€6,200) credit agreement in order to finance the 50% of the purchase price of a river and estuary tanker. The credit agreement bears interest at a fixed rate of 675 basis points and is repayable in 24 monthly installments with the final repayment in August 17, 2020. As of March 31, 2019, the outstanding amount of the credit agreement was $4,934. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the credit agreement amounted to $121 and $145, respectively.

In connection with the acquisition of Hidronave S.A. on October 29, 2009, the Company assumed a $817 loan facility that was entered into by Hidronave S.A. in 2001, in order to finance the construction of the pushboat Nazira. As of March 31, 2019, the outstanding loan balance was $166. The loan facility bears interest at a fixed rate of 600 basis points. The loan is repayable in monthly installments of $6 each and the final repayment must occur prior to August 10, 2021.

 

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In connection with the loan and other long term liabilities, the Company is subject to certain covenants, commitments, limitations and restrictions.

The Company was in compliance with all the covenants as of March 31, 2019.

The annualized weighted average interest rates of the Company’s total borrowings were 7.08% and 6.88% for the three month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

The maturity table below reflects future payments of the long-term debt outstanding as of March 31, 2019, for the next five years and thereafter.

 

Year

   Amount in
thousands of
U.S. dollars
 

March 31, 2020

   $ 16,010  

March 31, 2021

     14,633  

March 31, 2022

     109,554  

March 31, 2023

     387,353  

March 31, 2024

     5,047  

March 31, 2025 and thereafter

     1,541  
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 534,138  
  

 

 

 

NOTE 6: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Navios Logistics has issued a guarantee and indemnity letter that guarantees the performance by Petrolera San Antonio S.A. (a consolidated subsidiary) of all its obligations to Vitol S.A. up to $12,000. This guarantee expires on March 1, 2020.

On July 22, 2016, the Company guaranteed the compliance of certain obligations related to Edolmix S.A. and Energías Renovables del Sur S.A. (entities wholly owned by the Company) under their respective direct user agreements with the Free Zone of Nueva Palmira, for the amounts of $847 and $519, respectively.

The Company is subject to legal proceedings, claims and contingencies arising in the ordinary course of business. When such amounts can be estimated and the contingency is probable, management accrues the corresponding liability. While the ultimate outcome of lawsuits or other proceedings against the Company cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not believe the costs, individually or in aggregate of such actions will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

On August 16, 2018, there was a fire incident at the iron ore port terminal in Nueva Palmira, Uruguay for which the Company maintains property and loss of earnings insurance coverage for such types of events (subject to applicable deductibles and other customary limitations). As of March 31, 2019, an insurance claim receivable of $11,200 was recorded in the Company’s prepaid expenses and other current assets. As of June 12, 2019 an amount of $9,682 has been collected in relation to this insurance claim.

NOTE 7: TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the amounts due from affiliate companies were as follows:

 

     March 31,
2019
     December 31,
2018
 

Navios Holdings

   $ 285      $ 150  

Amounts due from affiliate companies do not accrue interest and do not have a specific due date for their settlement.

The Navios Holdings Loan Agreement: On April 25, 2019, Navios Logistics entered into an agreement with Navios Holdings, pursuant to which, the Company have provided Navios Holdings with a secured credit facility of up to $50,000 to be used for general corporate purposes, including the repurchase of 7.375% First Priority Ship Mortgage Notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”). This credit facility is secured by (i) any 2022 Notes purchased by Navios Holdings with these funds and (ii) equity interests in five companies that have entered into certain bareboat contracts. Each such bareboat contract has a 10-year term for a newbuilding bulk carrier and an option to acquire the related vessel. The credit facility is available in multiple drawings, has an

 

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arrangement fee of $500, a fixed interest rate of 12.75% for the first year and a fixed interest rate of 14.75% for the second year, payable annually. The secured credit facility includes negative covenants substantially similar to the 2022 Notes and customary events of default. The credit facility matures in April 2021. During March 2019 and as of April 15, 2019, Navios Logistics purchased $35,500 of the 2022 Notes from unaffiliated third parties in open market transactions for $17,642 plus accrued interest. As of March 31, 2019, the carrying amount of the debt security investment related to the 2022 Notes was $16,440 and was recorded under “Debt security investment” in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. During the three month period ended March 31, 2019, the unrealized holding gain related to this debt security investment included in “Other expense, net” of the statements of operations was $908. As of May 28, 2019, $26,000 was drawn under this facility of which $18,726 was used to acquire the 2022 Notes from Navios Logistics.

General and administrative expenses: On April 12, 2011, Navios Logistics entered into an administrative services agreement for a term of five years, with Navios Holdings, pursuant to which Navios Holdings provides certain administrative management services to Navios Logistics. Navios Holdings is reimbursed for reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of these services. In April 2016, the Company extended the duration of the Administrative Services Agreement until December 31, 2021. Total general and administrative fees charged for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 amounted to $286 ($250 for the three month period ended March 31, 2018).

Lodging and travel services: Navios Logistics obtains lodging and travel services from Empresa Hotelera Argentina S.A./(NH Lancaster) and Pit Jet S.A., both owned by members of the Lopez family, including Claudio Pablo Lopez, Navios Logistics’ Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman and Carlos Augusto Lopez, Navios Logistics’ Chief Commercial Officer—Shipping Division, each of whom has no controlling interest in those companies. Total charges were $8 for the three month period ended March 31, 2019, ($3 for the three month period ended March 31, 2018), and amounts payable amounted to $2 as of March 31, 2019 and $4 as of December 31, 2018.

NOTE 8: SHARE CAPITAL

Common shares and shareholders

On August 4, 2010, the Company amended its articles of incorporation increasing its authorized share capital to 50,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.01 per share.

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company has issued 20,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $1.00.

Holders of each share of common stock have one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders. Dividends on shares of common stock may be declared and paid from funds available to the Company.

NOTE 9: SEGMENT INFORMATION

Current accounting guidance establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires reporting of selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports issued to shareholders. Operating segments are components of a company of which separate financial information is available that is regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision makers in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. Chief operating decision makers use net income to evaluate operating performance of each segment. The guidance also establishes standards for related disclosures about a company’s products and services, geographical areas and major customers. The Company has determined that its reportable segments are those that are based on the Company’s method of internal reporting. Navios Logistics has three reportable segments: Port Terminal Business, Barge Business and Cabotage Business. The Port Terminal Business includes the dry port terminal operations and the liquid port terminal operations. A general description of each segment follows:

The Port Terminal Business segment

This segment includes the operating results of Navios Logistics’ dry port terminal and liquid port terminal operations.

(i) Dry port terminal operations

Navios Logistics owns and operates the largest independent bulk transfer and storage port terminal facilities in Uruguay based on throughputs. Its dry port terminal operations is comprised of two port terminals, one for agricultural and forest-related exports and one for mineral-related exports which are located in an international tax-free trade zone in the port of Nueva Palmira, Uruguay, at the convergence of the Parana and Uruguay rivers.

 

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(ii) Liquid port terminal operations

Navios Logistics owns and operates an up-river port terminal with tank storage for refined petroleum products, oil and gas in San Antonio, Paraguay, approximately 17 miles by river from the capital of Asuncion. Its port terminal is one of the largest independent storage facilities for crude and petroleum products in Paraguay based on storage capacity.

The Barge Business segment

Navios Logistics services the Argentine, Bolivian, Brazilian, Paraguayan and Uruguayan river transportation markets through its fleet. Navios Logistics operates different types of pushboats and wet and dry barges for delivering a wide range of dry and liquid products between ports in the Parana, Paraguay and Uruguay River systems in South America (the Hidrovia or the “waterway”). Navios Logistics contracts its vessels either on a time charter basis or on a CoA basis.

The Cabotage Business segment

Navios Logistics owns and operates oceangoing vessels to support the transportation needs of its customers in the South American coastal trade business. Its fleet consists of six oceangoing product tanker vessels, a river and estuary tanker vessel and a bunker vessel. Navios Logistics contracts its vessels either on a time charter basis or on a CoA basis.

Inter-segment transactions, if any, are accounted for at current market prices.

The following table describes the results of operations of the three segments, the Port Terminal Business segment, the Barge Business segment and the Cabotage Business segment for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 and 2018:

 

     Port Terminal
Business Segment
for the Three Month
Period Ended
March 31, 2019
     Cabotage
Business Segment
for the Three Month
Period Ended
March 31, 2019
     Barge
Business Segment
for the Three Month
Period Ended
March 31, 2019
     Total  

Time charter, voyage and port terminal revenues

   $ 19,324      $ 11,687      $ 18,696      $ 49,707  

Sales of products

     6,059        —          —          6,059  

Time charter, voyage and port terminal expenses

     (3,917      (1,038      (4,521      (9,476

Direct vessel expenses

     —          (6,751      (5,863      (12,614

Cost of products sold

     (5,908      —          —          (5,908

Depreciation and amortization

     (2,036      (873      (4,437      (7,346

General and administrative expenses

     (903      (602      (2,258      (3,763

Interest expense and finance cost, net

     (4,364      (1,288      (4,186      (9,838

Other expense, net

     54        (681      (542      (1,169
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income/(loss) before income taxes

     8,309        454        (3,111      5,652  

Income tax expense

     —          (221      (126      (347
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income/(loss)

   $ 8,309      $ 233      $ (3,237    $ 5,305  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     Port Terminal
Business Segment
for the Three Month
Period Ended
March 31, 2018
     Cabotage
Business Segment
for the Three Month
Period Ended
March 31, 2018
     Barge
Business Segment
for the Three Month
Period Ended
March 31, 2018
     Total  

Time charter, voyage and port terminal revenues

   $ 16,368      $ 10,478      $ 16,997      $ 43,843  

Sales of products

     8,425        —          —          8,425  

Time charter, voyage and port terminal expenses

     (3,739      (332      (3,755      (7,826

Direct vessel expenses

     —          (6,986      (7,804      (14,790

Cost of products sold

     (8,512      —          —          (8,512

Depreciation and amortization

     (2,190      (688      (4,350      (7,228

General and administrative expenses

     (921      (557      (2,446      (3,924

Interest expense and finance cost, net

     (3,751      (1,183      (4,311      (9,245

Gain on sale of assets

     28        —          —          28  

Other expense, net

     (46      (712      (1,570      (2,328
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income/(loss) before income taxes

     5,662        20        (7,239      (1,557

Income tax benefit

     —          126        384        510  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income/(loss)

   $ 5,662      $ 146      $ (6,855    $ (1,047
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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For the Barge Business segment and for the Cabotage Business segment, the Company’s vessels operate on a regional basis and are not restricted to specific locations. Accordingly, it is not practicable to allocate the assets of these operations to specific locations. The total net book value of long-lived assets for vessels amounted to $338,683 and $343,128 as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

All of the assets related to the Port Terminal Business segment are located in Uruguay and in Paraguay. The total net book value of long-lived assets for the Port Terminal Business segment amounted to $212,069 and $213,585 as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

In addition, the net book value of intangible assets other than goodwill allocated to the Barge Business segment and to the Cabotage Business segment, collectively, amounted to $15,527 and $15,970 as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, while the net book value of intangible assets allocated to the Port Terminal segment amounted to $41,064 and $41,314 as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, goodwill totaling to $22,142, $40,868 and $41,086 has been allocated to the three segments, the Port Terminal Business, the Barge Business and the Cabotage Business, respectively.

NOTE 10: FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:

Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for interest bearing deposits approximate their fair value because of the short maturity of these investments.

Debt security investment: The debt security investment is classified as a trading security and therefore is reflected at fair value, which was determined based on quoted market prices.

Borrowings: The book value has been adjusted to reflect the net presentation of deferred financing costs. The outstanding balance of the floating rate loans continues to approximate their fair value, excluding the effect of any deferred finance costs. The 2022 Senior Notes, the credit agreement for the acquisition of a river and estuary tanker and the loan for the acquisition of Hidronave S.A. are fixed rate borrowings and their fair value was determined based on quoted market prices.

Note receivable: The carrying amount of the Note receivable approximates its fair value.

Notes Payable: The Notes Payable are floating rate obligations and their carrying amounts approximate their fair value as indicated in the table below.

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:

 

     March 31, 2019      December 31, 2018  
     Book Value      Fair Value      Book Value      Fair Value  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 70,843      $ 70,843      $ 76,472      $ 76,472  

Note receivable, including current portion

   $ 494      $ 494      $ 602      $ 602  

Debt security investment

   $ 16,440      $ 16,440      $ —      $ —  

Senior notes

   $ (370,726    $ (344,141    $ (370,424    $ (343,373

Term Loan B Facility

   $ (95,842    $ (98,009    $ (95,812    $ (98,505

Notes payable, including current portion

   $ (25,638    $ (25,638    $ (26,875    $ (26,875

Long-term debt, including current portion

   $ (34,563    $ (34,563    $ (37,075    $ (37,075

 

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The following table sets forth our assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis categorized by fair value hierarchy level. As required by the fair value guidance, assets are categorized in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. There were no assets and/or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2018.

 

     Fair Value Measurements as of March 31, 2019  
     Total      Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level I)
     Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level II)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level III)
 

Debt security investment

   $ 16,440      $ 16,440      $ —        $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 16,440      $ 16,440      $ —      $ —  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements

The estimated fair value of our financial instruments that are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis, categorized based upon the fair value hierarchy, are as follows:

Level I: Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that we have the ability to access. Valuation of these items does not entail a significant amount of judgment.

Level II: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level I that are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with market data at the measurement date.

Level III: Inputs that are unobservable.

 

     Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2019  
     Total      Level I      Level II      Level III  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 70,843      $ 70,843      $ —      $ —  

Note receivable, including current portion

   $ 494      $ 494      $ —      $ —  

Senior Notes

   $ (344,141    $ (344,141    $ —      $ —  

Term Loan B Facility

   $ (98,009    $ —      $ (98,009    $ —  

Notes payable, including current portion(1)

   $ (25,638    $ —      $ (25,638    $ —  

Long-term debt(1)

   $ (34,563    $ —      $ (34,563    $ —  

 

     Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2018  
     Total      Level I      Level II      Level III  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 76,472      $ 76,472      $ —      $ —  

Note receivable, including current portion

   $ 602      $ 602      $ —      $ —  

Senior Notes

   $ (343,373    $ (343,373    $ —      $ —  

Term Loan B Facility

   $ (98,505    $ —      $ (98,505    $ —  

Notes payable, including current portion(1)

   $ (26,875    $ —      $ (26,875    $ —  

Long-term debt(1)

   $ (37,075    $ —      $ (37,075    $ —  

 

1)

The fair value of the Company’s debt is estimated based on currently available debt with similar contract terms, interest rates and remaining maturities as well as taking into account our creditworthiness.

 

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NOTE 11: LEASES

On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASC 842. ASC 842 revises the accounting for leases. Under the new lease standard, lessees are required to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for substantially all leases. The new lease standard will continue to classify leases as either financing or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition. The accounting applied by a lessor under the new guidance will be substantially equivalent to current lease accounting guidance.

The following are the type of contracts that fall under ASC 842:

Office lease agreements

As of March 31, 2019, Navios Logistics had office lease agreements whose remaining lease terms range from 0.2 years to 4.6 years.

The Company adopted ASC 842 on January 1, 2019, which resulted in the recognition of operating liabilities of $1,619 for its office rent agreements based on the net present value of the remaining minimum rental payments for existing operating leases. Additionally, on January 1, 2019 the Company recognized for its office rent agreements, right of use assets of $1,619.

In connection with its adoption of ASC 842, the Company elected the “package of 3” practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance based on which the Company is allowed to not (i) reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are considered or contain leases; (ii) reassess the lease classification for any expired or existing leases; and (iii) reassess initial direct costs for any existing leases.

Additionally, the Company elected the practical expedient allowed under the transition guidance of ASC 842 to not separate the lease and non-lease components related to a lease contract and to account for them as a single lease component for the purposes of the recognition and measurement requirements of ASC 842.

Prior to January 1, 2019, the Company recognized lease expense in accordance with then-existing U.S. GAAP (“prior GAAP”). Because both ASC 842 and prior GAAP generally recognize operating lease expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease arrangement and the Company only has operating lease arrangements, there were no differences between the timing and amount of lease expense recognized under the two accounting methodologies.

 

     March 31,
2019
     January 1,
2019
 

Operating lease assets*

     

Office lease agreements

     1,465        1,619  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,465      $ 1,619  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating lease liabilities, current portion

     

Office lease agreements

     634        584  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 634      $ 584  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

     

Office lease agreements

     831        1,035  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 831      $ 1,035  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

At lease commencement, the Company determines a discount rate to calculate the present value of the lease payments in determining the lease classification and measurement of the lease liability. In determining the discount rate to be used at lease commencement, the Company used its incremental borrowing rate as there was no rate implicit in the office lease agreements that was readily determinable. The incremental borrowing rate is the rate that reflects the interest a lessee would have to pay to borrow funds on a collateralized basis over a similar term. The Company then applied the respective incremental borrowing rates to each lease based on the remaining lease term of the specific lease. The incremental borrowing rate upon adoption was 7.25%.

The table below presents the components of the Company’s lease expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018:

 

    
Period Ended
March 31, 2019
    
Period Ended
March 31, 2018
 

Lease expense for office lease agreements

     174        174  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 174      $ 174  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NAVIOS SOUTH AMERICAN LOGISTICS INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONDENSED

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars—except share data)

 

Lease expenses from office lease agreements are included in the condensed consolidated statement of operations within the caption “General and administrative expenses”.

The table below provides the total amount of lease payments on an undiscounted basis on our office lease agreements as of March 31, 2019:

 

     Office space  

March 31, 2020

   $ 671  

March 31, 2021

     601  

March 31, 2022

     192  

March 31, 2023

     99  

March 31, 2024

     57  

March 31, 2025 and thereafter

     —    

Total

   $ 1,620  
  

 

 

 

Operating lease liabilities including current portion

     1,465  
  

 

 

 

Discount based on incremental borrowing rate

     155  
  

 

 

 

The table below provides the total amount of lease payments on an undiscounted basis on our office lease agreements as of December 31, 2018:

 

     Office space  

December 31, 2019

   $ 697  

December 31, 2020

     631  

December 31, 2021

     297  

December 31, 2022

     107  

December 31, 2023

     81  
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,813  
  

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2019, the weighted average remaining lease terms of our office lease agreements are 2.7 years.

NOTE 12: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Corporacion Navios Sociedad Anonima (“CNSA”), which is 100% owned by Navios Logistics, intends to enter into a transaction with Mineral Logistics, a Cayman Islands STAR trust, statutory trust, established for a non-charitable purpose only without any beneficiaries with equitable interests in it, (the “Issuer”), whereby the Issuer shall offer senior secured notes (the “notes”) in a private placement (the “Offering”), with the proceeds of such issuance to be used by the Issuer to make a senior secured loan (the “loan”) to CNSA. CNSA plans to use the proceeds from the loan to pay the fees and expenses of the Offering and the related transactions, with the remainder for general corporate purposes, including making a distribution to Navios Logistics. Navios Logistics intends to use such distribution proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repayment of the 7.25% senior notes due May 1, 2022 and term loan B facility due November 1, 2022. The loan will be secured by, among other things, all of CNSA’s right, title, interest and benefits in all of its collection rights under the unloading, storing, weighing and loading services contract, dated September 27, 2013, between CNSA and Vale International S.A., and a pledge by Navios Logistics of all of the issued and outstanding shares of CNSA owned by Navios Logistics. The notes will be guaranteed by CNSA, and will be secured by, among other things, the Issuer’s rights to the collateral securing the loan. No assurance can be made that the offering will materialize.

 

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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.

 

Date: June 12, 2019     NAVIOS SOUTH AMERICAN LOGISTICS INC.
    By:  

/s/ Claudio Pablo Lopez

      Claudio Pablo Lopez
      Chief Executive Officer