7. LONG-TERM DEBT

The Company’s borrowings as of December 31 were as follows (in thousands):



	2018			2017
3.0% Convertible Senior Notes⁽¹⁾	$	107,284		$	230,000
2.5% Convertible Senior Notes	64,455			64,455
3.25% Convertible Senior Notes⁽²⁾	117,782			—
7.375% Senior Notes⁽³⁾	—			153,090
SEA-Vista Credit Facility⁽⁴⁾	87,977			135,714
ISH Credit Facility⁽⁵⁾	—			12,200
Other⁽⁶⁾	8,561			10,633
	386,059			606,092
Portion due within one year	(8,497		)	(77,842		)
Debt discount included in long-term debt	(28,334		)	(23,152		)
Debt issuance costs included in long-term debt	(3,100		)	(3,593		)
	$	346,128		$	501,505

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(1)	Excludes unamortized discount and unamortized issue costs of $7.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2018 and $22.9 million and $2.3 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2017.


(2)	Excludes unamortized discount and unamortized issue costs of $21.1 million and $1.9 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2018.


(3)	Excludes unamortized discount and unamortized issue costs of $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2017.


(4)	Excludes unamortized issue costs of $0.4 million and $0.7 million as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.


(5)	Excludes unamortized issue costs of $0.1 million as of December 31, 2017.


(6)	Excludes unamortized issue costs of $0.1 million and $0.1 million as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

The Company’s contractual long-term debt maturities for the years ended December 31 are as follows (in thousands):



2019	$	8,497
2020	80,672
2021	500
2022	503
2023	368
Years subsequent to 2023	295,519
	$	386,059

3.0% Convertible Senior Notes. On November 13, 2013, SEACOR issued $230.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.0% Convertible Senior Notes due November 15, 2028 (the “3.0% Convertible Senior Notes”). Interest on the 3.0% Convertible Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15 of each year. Beginning November 15, 2020, contingent interest is payable during any subsequent semi-annual interest period if the average trading price of the 3.0% Convertible Senior Notes for a defined period is greater than or equal to $1,200 per bond ($1,000 face value). The amount of contingent interest payable for any such period will be equal to 0.45% per annum of such average trading price of the 3.0% Convertible Senior Notes. Prior to August 15, 2028, the 3.0% Convertible Senior Notes are convertible into shares of SEACOR common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), at a conversion rate (“Conversion Rate”) of 12.5892 shares per bond ($1,000 face value) only if certain conditions are met, as more fully described in the indenture. After August 15, 2028, holders may elect to convert at any time. The Company has reserved the maximum number of shares of Common Stock needed upon conversion, or 1,350,620 shares as of December 31, 2018. On or after November 19, 2018, the 3.0% Convertible Senior Notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. On November 19, 2020, November 20, 2023 or if the Company undergoes a fundamental change, as more fully described in the indenture, the holders of the 3.0% Convertible Senior Notes may require SEACOR to purchase for cash all or part of the notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase.

The Company accounts separately for the liability and equity components of the 3.0% Convertible Senior Notes and the associated underwriting fees in a manner that reflects the Company’s non-convertible borrowing rate. The resulting debt discount and offering costs associated with the liability component are amortized as additional non-cash interest expense over the seven year period for which the debt is expected to be outstanding (November 19, 2020) for an overall effective annual interest rate of 7.4%.

On May 15, 2018, the Company exchanged $117.8 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 3.0% Convertible Senior Notes for a like principal amount of new 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes (see discussion below). In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company purchased $4.9 million in principal amount of its 3.0% Convertible Senior Notes for total consideration of $4.7 million. These transactions resulted in debt extinguishment losses of $5.4 million included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income (loss).

2.5% Convertible Senior Notes. On December 11, 2012, SEACOR issued $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes due December 15, 2027 (the “2.5% Convertible Senior Notes”). Interest on the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on June 15 and December 15 of each year. Beginning December 15, 2017, contingent interest is payable during any subsequent semi-annual interest period if the average trading price of the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes for a defined period is greater than or equal to $1,200 per bond ($1,000 face value). The amount of contingent interest payable for any such period will be equal to 0.25% per annum of such average trading price of the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes. Prior to September 15, 2027, the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes are convertible into shares of Common Stock at a conversion rate of 19.0381 shares per bond ($1,000 face value) only if certain conditions are met, as more fully described in the indenture. After September 15, 2027, holders may elect to convert at any time. The Company has reserved the maximum number of shares of Common Stock needed upon conversion, or 1,227,101 shares as of December 31, 2018. On December 12, 2017, the Company entered into a supplemental indenture, which amended the indenture to provide holders with an additional put right for their Notes on May 31, 2018. In addition, the Company surrendered and waived its right to redeem the Notes until May 31, 2018. Subsequent to May 31, 2018, the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. On December 19, 2022, or if the Company undergoes a fundamental change, as more fully described in the indenture as amended by the first supplemental indenture dated as of December 12, 2017, the holders of the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes may require SEACOR to purchase for cash all or part of the notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase.

The Company accounts separately for the liability and equity components of the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes and the associated underwriting fees in a manner that reflects the Company’s non-convertible borrowing rate. The resulting debt discount and offering costs associated with the liability component is amortized as additional non-cash interest expense over the five year period for which the debt was expected to be outstanding (December 19, 2017) for an overall effective annual interest rate of 6.5%. Beginning December 19, 2017, the effective annual interest rate is equal to the stated coupon rate of 2.5%.

During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company purchased $61.7 million in principal amount of its 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes for total consideration of $61.9 million. Consideration of $60.5 million was allocated to the settlement of the long-term debt resulting in gains on debt extinguishment of $0.1 million included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income (loss). Consideration of $1.4 million was allocated to the purchase of the conversion option embedded in the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes as included in the accompanying consolidated statements of changes in equity. Pursuant to the put option set forth in the indenture and governing the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes, the Company completed a tender offer for the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes in which, on December 19, 2017, the Company purchased $31.0 million in principal amount of its 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes that were validly surrendered for purchase for total consideration of $31.0 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company purchased $127.4 million in principal amount of its 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes for total consideration of $124.7 million. Consideration of $117.3 million was allocated to the settlement of the long-term debt resulting in gains on debt extinguishment of $3.3 million included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income (loss). Consideration of $7.4 million was allocated to the purchase of the conversion option embedded in the 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes as included in the accompanying consolidated statements of changes in equity.

3.25% Convertible Senior Notes. On May 15, 2018, SEACOR issued $117.8 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due May 15, 2030 (the “3.25% Convertible Senior Notes”). Interest on the 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15 of each year. Beginning May 15, 2025, contingent interest is payable during any subsequent semi-annual interest period if the average trading price of the 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes for a defined period is greater than or equal to $1,200 per bond ($1,000 face value). The amount of contingent interest payable for any such period will be equal to 0.45% per annum of such average trading price of the 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes. Prior to February 15, 2030, the 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes are convertible into shares of Common Stock, at a Conversion Rate of 13.1920 shares per bond ($1,000 face value) only if certain conditions are met, as more fully described in the indenture. After February 15, 2030, holders may elect to convert at any time. The Company has reserved the maximum number of shares of Common Stock needed upon conversion, or 1,553,780 shares as of December 31, 2018. On or after May 15, 2022, the 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. On May 15, 2025, or if the Company undergoes a fundamental change, as more fully described in the indenture, the holders of the 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes may require SEACOR to purchase for cash all or part of the notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase.

The Company accounts separately for the liability and equity components of the 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes and the associated underwriting fees in a manner that reflects the Company’s non-convertible borrowing rate. Of the total issued amount of $117.8 million and offering costs of $2.5 million, the Company allocated $95.1 million and $2.0 million, respectively, to the liability component and $22.7 million and $0.5 million, respectively, to the equity component. The resulting debt discount and offering costs associated with the liability component are amortized as additional non-cash interest expense over the seven year period for which the debt is expected to be outstanding (May 15, 2025) for an overall effective annual interest rate of 7.2%.

7.375% Senior Notes. On September 24, 2009, SEACOR issued $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.375% Senior Notes due October 1, 2019 (the “7.375% Senior Notes”). The 7.375% Senior Notes were issued under a supplemental indenture dated as of September 24, 2009 (the “2009 Supplemental Indenture”) to the base indenture relating to SEACOR’s senior debt securities, dated as of January 10, 2001, between SEACOR and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. Interest on the 7.375% Senior Notes was payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year. The 7.375% Senior Notes were redeemed at a price equal to the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption, plus a specified “make-whole” premium. The 2009 Supplemental Indenture contained covenants including, among others, limitations on liens and sale and leasebacks of certain Principal Properties, as defined, and certain restrictions on SEACOR consolidating with or merging into any other Person, as more fully described in the indenture.

During the year ended December 31, 2018, and prior to their redemption, the Company purchased $5.7 million in principal amount of its 7.375% Senior Notes for $5.9 million. On October 31, 2018, the Company redeemed the remaining $147.4 million in principal amount of its 7.375% Senior Notes for $153.0 million including a make-whole premium of $5.6 million calculated in accordance with the terms of the indenture. These transactions resulted in losses on debt extinguishment of $6.1 million included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income (loss).

During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company purchased $7.6 million in principal amount of its 7.375% Senior Notes for $7.7 million resulting in losses on debt extinguishment of $0.2 million included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income (loss).

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company purchased $35.2 million in principal amount of its 7.375% Senior Notes for $33.1 million resulting in gains on debt extinguishment of $1.9 million included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income (loss).

SEA-Vista Credit Facility. On April 15, 2015, SEA-Vista entered into a $300.0 million credit agreement with a syndicate of lenders that matures in 2020 (the “SEA-Vista Credit Facility”) and is secured by substantially all of SEA-Vista’s tangible and intangible assets, including its fleet of U.S.-flag petroleum and chemical carriers (See Note 1), with no recourse to SEACOR or its other subsidiaries. The SEA-Vista Credit Facility is comprised of three tranches: (i) a $100.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Loan”); (ii) an $80.0 million term loan (the “Term A-1 Loan”); and (iii) a $120.0 million delayed draw term loan (the “Term A-2 Loan”). The proceeds from the SEA-Vista Credit Facility were and will be used to fund SEA-Vista’s working capital, general corporate purposes, capital commitments and the redemption of its Title XI Bonds. All three loans bear interest at a variable rate determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus a margin of between 2.00% and 2.75% as determined in accordance with the SEA-Vista Credit Facility or, at the election of SEA-Vista, a Base Rate plus a margin of between 1.25% and 1.75% as determined in accordance with the SEA-Vista Credit Facility. A quarterly fee is payable on the unused commitments of all three tranches. SEA-Vista incurred $3.1 million of issuance costs related to the SEA-Vista Credit Facility.

Each of the loans under the SEA-Vista Credit Facility will mature on April 15, 2020 (the “Maturity Date”), which may be accelerated in certain circumstances. The principal of the Term A-1 Loan is repayable commencing in June 2015 in quarterly installments of 1.25% of the aggregate principal amount of the Term A-1 Loan through June 30, 2017. Commencing on September 30, 2017, the principal of each of the Term A-1 Loan and the Term A-2 Loan is repayable in quarterly installments of 2.50% of the aggregate principal amount of such loans, with the outstanding principal balance, interest and all other amounts outstanding for all loans, including the Revolving Loan, due and payable on the Maturity Date. In addition, SEA-Vista has the right to make optional prepayments on each of the loans without penalty in minimum amounts of $1.0 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2018, SEA-Vista repaid $39.0 million on the Revolving Loan, $3.3 million on the Term A-1 Loan and $5.5 million on the Term A-2 Loan. In addition, as of December 31, 2018, SEA-Vista had $94.0 million of borrowing capacity under the SEA-Vista Credit Facility.

During the year ended December 31, 2017, SEA-Vista drew $44.9 million and repaid $85.9 million on the Revolving Loan, $39.4 million on the Term A-1 Loan and $63.1 million on the Term A-2 Loan resulting in debt extinguishment losses of $0.7 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, SEA-Vista drew $87.0 million and repaid $14.0 million on the Revolving Loan, and made scheduled repayments of $3.8 million on the Term A-1 Loan.

The SEA-Vista Credit Facility contains various financial maintenance and restrictive covenants including: funded debt to adjusted EBITDA; adjusted EBITDA to interest expense plus amortization; aggregate collateral vessel value to the sum of funded debt and unused and unexpired commitments; and minimum liquidity. In addition, the SEA-Vista Credit Facility restricts the payment of dividends and distributions as defined in the SEA-Vista Credit Facility.

ISH Credit Facility. On July 3, 2017, ISH emerged from bankruptcy pursuant to the Plan (see Note 2). In conjunction with the emergence under the Plan, ISH assumed debt of $25.0 million under a credit facility with a maturity date of July 2020. The facility consisted of two tranches: (i) a $5.0 million revolving credit facility (the “ISH Revolving Loan”) and (ii) a $20.0 million term loan (the “ISH Term Loan”) (collectively the “ISH Credit Facility”). ISH incurred $0.1 million of issuance costs in connection with the ISH Credit Facility. The proceeds from this facility were used for general working capital purposes and payments to ISH’s creditors in accordance with the Plan.

Interest on both loans were based on a variable rate of either LIBOR multiplied by the Statutory Reserve Rate or Prime Rate plus an applicable margin, as defined in the ISH Credit Facility. A quarterly fee of 0.5% was payable on the unused commitment of the ISH Revolving Loan. Beginning September 30, 2017, ISH was required to make quarterly prepayments on the ISH Term Loan of $0.7 million. Commencing with the calendar year ending December 31, 2018, ISH was required to make annual prepayments on the ISH Term Loan in an amount equal to 50% of excess cash flow as defined in the credit agreement.

The ISH Credit Facility contained various financial and restrictive covenants applicable to ISH and its subsidiaries including indebtedness to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to interest expense maintenance, as defined in the ISH Credit Facility. The ISH Credit Facility was non-recourse to SEACOR and its subsidiaries other than ISH. The ISH Credit Facility was secured by substantially all of ISH’s assets, including its fleet of U.S.-flag bulk carriers (See Notes 1 and 2).

During the year ended December 31, 2018, ISH repaid the outstanding balance of $12.2 million on the ISH Term Loan and terminated the credit facility resulting in debt extinguishment losses of $0.1 million included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income (loss). During the year ended December 31, 2017, ISH repaid $7.8 million on the ISH Term Loan and $5.0 million on the ISH Revolving Loan.

Other. During 2017, the Company acquired $3.9 million of other debt related to the ISH acquisition (see Note 2). This debt bore interest at 7.0% and was collateralized by certain acquired assets. As of December 31, 2018, this debt had been fully repaid. In addition, the Company has various other obligations including equipment and facility mortgages. As of December 31, 2018, these obligations have maturities ranging from 2020 through 2026, have interest rates ranging from to 3.4% to 4.3% and require periodic payments of interest and principal. During the year ended December 31, 2016, proceeds from the issuance of other debt, net of issue costs was $7.4 million. During the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, repayments on other debt was $2.1 million (including the repayment and termination of the debt related to the ISH acquisition), $3.0 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

Letters of Credit. As of December 31, 2018, the Company had outstanding letters of credit totaling $9.5 million with various expiration dates through 2027.

Guarantees. The Company has guaranteed the payments of amounts owned under certain sale-leaseback transactions, equipment financing and multi-employer pension obligations on behalf of SEACOR Marine. As of December 31, 2018, these guarantees on behalf of SEACOR Marine totaled $41.9 million and the amount declines as payments are made on the outstanding obligations through 2023. The Company earns a fee from SEACOR Marine of 50 basis points per annum on these guarantees. For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company earned fees of $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively, related to these arrangements.

Repurchase Authority. SEACOR’s Board of Directors previously approved a securities repurchase plan that authorizes the Company to acquire Common Stock, 7.375% Senior Notes, 3.0% Convertible Senior Notes, 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes, 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes (collectively the “Securities”), which may be acquired through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, depending on market conditions. As of December 31, 2018, SEACOR had remaining authorization for Securities repurchases of $66.7 million.