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     354  0 Kommentare Scorpio Bulkers Inc. Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2016

    MONACO--(Marketwired - October 31, 2016) - Scorpio Bulkers Inc. (NYSE: SALT) ("Scorpio Bulkers," or the "Company") today reported its results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.

    Results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015

    For the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company's GAAP net loss was $21.3 million, or $0.30 loss per diluted share. For the same period in 2015 the Company's GAAP net loss was $18.1 million, or $0.66 loss per diluted share.

    There were no non-GAAP adjustments to earnings in the three months ended September 30, 2016.

    For the three months ended September 30, 2015, the Company's adjusted net loss was $16.3 million or $0.60 adjusted loss per diluted share, which excludes a write down of assets held for sale of $0.3 million and the write off of deferred financing costs on credit facilities that will no longer be used of $1.4 million, or $0.06 loss per diluted share (see Non-GAAP Financial Measures below).

    For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company had a GAAP net loss of $104.3 million, or $2.05 loss per diluted share. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company's adjusted net loss was $79.4 million, or $1.56 adjusted loss per diluted share. This excludes a loss/write off of vessels and assets held for sale of $12.4 million, the write off of deferred financing costs on credit facilities that will no longer be used of $2.5 million and a charterhire contract termination fee of $10.0 million. These adjustments total a $0.49 loss per diluted share (see Non-GAAP Financial Measures below).

    For comparison in the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company had a GAAP net loss of $208.8 million, or $10.77 loss per diluted share. The Company's adjusted net loss was $49.7 million or $2.57 adjusted loss per diluted share. This excludes a write down on assets held for sale of $151.7 million and the write off of deferred financing costs on credit facilities that will no longer be used of $7.3 million, or $8.20 loss per share (see Non-GAAP Financial Measures below).

    Recent Significant Events

    Financing Agreement Amendments

    The Company agreed with its lenders to amend the relevant loan agreements such that the interest coverage ratio, as defined in each agreement, will not be applicable until the first quarter of 2019, at which point the ratio will be 1.00 to 1.00 and will be calculated on a year-to-date basis for the first and second quarter of 2019. Thereafter, the interest coverage ratio will revert to its original covenant level of 2.50 to 1.00.

    The Company agreed, as outlined on a per facility basis below, with certain of its lenders to add three or four quarterly installment payments, depending on the vessel, to the respective balloon payments in exchange for an advance principal repayment of approximately $24.4 million. As a result of these agreements, the Company will not have to make the next six or eight scheduled quarterly installment payments, depending on the vessel, totaling $48.8 million. For the two undelivered ships under the $409 Million Credit Facility, the advance principal repayment amount is calculated on the basis of loan amount available.

    In respect of one of its credit facilities, the Company also reached an agreement with the lender to extend the maturity date of this facility from June 2019 to September 2020, subject to the Company meeting certain conditions on or before June 2019.

    In addition to the above-mentioned amendments, the Company has also agreed with certain of its lenders to amend definitions within its "leverage ratio" and "consolidated net worth" covenants to exclude $100.0 million of historical non-operating losses (which is in addition to them agreeing to exclude certain non-operating items, including impairments as announced in Q2 2016). Certain of the Company's lenders had agreed to amend the above-mentioned definitions in Q2 2016 to exclude all historical incurred losses/write downs on assets sold, all historical incurred losses on termination of shipbuilding contracts and certain future non-operating items including impairments.

    TCE Revenue Earned during the Third Quarter of 2016

    • Our Kamsarmax fleet earned $6,349 per day
    • Our Ultramax fleet earned $7,083 per day

    Voyages Fixed thus far in the Fourth Quarter of 2016

    • Kamsarmax fleet: approximately $7,064 per day for 77% of the days
    • Ultramax fleet: approximately $7,016 per day for 58% of the days

    Charter Employment Fixed since July 27, 2016 and thus far in Fourth Quarter of 2016

                     
    Vessel   Type   Duration   Earliest Redelivery Date   Rate
    SBI Bravo   Ultramax   Min 4 - Max 7 months   02/07/2017   $7,500
    SBI Zeus   Ultramax   Min 7 - Max 9 months   03/12/2017   $7,300
    MV Geneva Queen   Kamsarmax   Min 7 - Max 10 months   04/17/2017   $6,500
    SBI Bolero   Kamsarmax   Min 5 - Max 8 months   03/21/2017   $8,000
    SBI Electra   Kamsarmax   Min 5 - Max 8 months   04/28/2017   $8,000
    SBI Lyra   Ultramax   Min 5 - Max 8 months   03/27/2017   $9,500
    SBI Poseidon   Ultramax   Min 5 - Max 7 months   03/26/2017   $8,750
    SBI Antares   Ultramax   Min 5 - Max 7 months   03/28/2017   $8,900
    SBI Capoeira   Kamsarmax   Min 5 - Max 7 months   03/23/2017   $9,350
    SBI Thalia   Ultramax   Min 5 - Max 8 months   03/25/2017   $7,350
    SBI Reggae   Kamsarmax   Min 5 - Max 8 months   03/22/2017   $9,500
    SBI Athena   Ultramax   Min 4 - Max 6 months   04/01/2017   $10,000
    SBI Echo   Ultramax   Min 4 - Max 6 months   03/25/2017   $10,000
                     

    Vessel Price Reductions and the Delay of Scheduled Vessel Deliveries

    The Company reached agreements with shipyards to reduce the price to be paid under the shipbuilding contracts of four Kamsarmax vessels and two Ultramax vessels that were to be delivered between Q3 2016 and Q4 2016 by an aggregate of $13.0 million. The Company also reached agreements to delay the delivery of the same six vessels by approximately one to three months each. These vessels, previously expected to be delivered between September 2016 and November 2016 will now be, or were, delivered between October 2016 and January 2017. Pursuant to these delays, $59.1 million that was previously expected to be paid to shipyards during Q4 2016 is now expected to be paid in Q1 2017.

    Newbuilding Vessels Deliveries

    During the third quarter of 2016, the Company took delivery from shipyards of the following newbuilding vessels:

    • SBI Tethys, an Ultramax vessel, was delivered from Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co. Ltd.
    • SBI Phoebe, an Ultramax vessel, was delivered from Chengxi Shipyard Co. Ltd.
    • SBI Poseidon, an Ultramax vessel, was delivered from Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

    Between October 1, 2016 and October 28, 2016 the Company took delivery from shipyards of the following newbuilding vessels:

    • SBI Apollo, an Ultramax vessel, was delivered from Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
    • SBI Zumba, a Kamsarmax vessel, was delivered from Hudong-Zhonghua (Group) Co., Ltd.

    Management Agreement Amendments

    Effective September 29, 2016, the Company amended its Administrative Services Agreement with Scorpio Services Holding Limited ("SSH") and its Master Agreement with Scorpio Commercial Management ("SCM") and Scorpio Ship Management ("SSM"). Under the terms of the amendments, (i) the fee of $250,000 payable to SSH in shares based on the volume weighted average price of our common shares over the 30 trading day period immediately preceding the contract date upon any future vessel purchase will be eliminated; (ii) in the event of the sale of one or more vessels, provided it does not amount to a sale of substantially all vessels the notice period to terminate the commercial and technical management agreements will be reduced from two years to three months and a fee equal to three months of management fees will be payable to SCM and SSM upon termination; and (iii) effective beginning on the fifth day within any 20 trading day period that the closing price of the Company's common shares on the New York Stock Exchange is equal to or greater than $5.00, the commission payable for commercial management will be reinstated to 1.75 per cent of all monies earned by a vessel from the current 1 per cent. There is no other consideration payable by the Company for these amendments.

    Debt and Liquidity Overview

    We made the following drawdowns, gross of any simultaneous prepayments, from our credit facilities during the third quarter of 2016:

                 
        Credit facility   Drawdown amount ($ thousands)   Collateral
    1   $67.5 Million Credit Facility   $ 11,850   SBI Phoebe
    2   $409 Million Credit Facility     13,200   SBI Poseidon
    3   $409 Million Credit Facility     13,200   SBI Apollo
    4   $409 Million Credit Facility     13,200   SBI Zumba
                   

    As of October 28, 2016, the Company had approximately $170.0 million in cash and cash equivalents. As of October 28, 2016, the Company's outstanding debt balance, gross of unamortized deferred financing costs, and amount available to draw is as follows (dollars in thousands):

             
        As of September 30, 2016   As of October 28, 2016
    Credit facility   Amount outstanding   Amount outstanding   Amount available *
    Senior Notes   $ 73,625   $ 73,625   $ -
    $39.6 Million Credit Facility     22,059     22,059     -
    $409 Million Credit Facility     167,656     167,656     26,400
    $330 Million Credit Facility     201,072     201,072     63,600
    $42 Million Credit Facility     43,465     41,814     -
    $67.5 Million Credit Facility     46,475     44,471     -
    $12.5 Million Credit Facility     11,163     11,163     -
    $27.3 Million Credit Facility     20,925     20,925     -
    Total   $ 586,440   $ 582,785   $ 90,000
       
    * Reflects the maximum loan amount available on undrawn vessels.
       

    The Company's projected quarterly principal repayments through year end 2018 based on current levels of bank debt, maximum loan amount available on undrawn vessels and the above-mentioned agreements with certain of its lenders is as follows (dollars in millions):

                   
    Q4 2016   (1)   $ 23.6   (2)
    Q1 2017         3.9   (3)
    Q2 2017         2.7    
    Q3 2017         6.1    
    Q4 2017         6.1    
    Q1 2018         6.1    
    Q2 2018         6.1    
    Q3 2018         6.1    
    Q4 2018         6.3    
    Total         67.0    
         
    (1)   Relates to payments expected to be made from October 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
    (2)   Includes $23.1 million of the $24.4 million in Financing Agreement Amendments discussed above.
    (3)   Includes $1.3 million of the $24.4 million in Financing Agreement Amendments discussed above.
         

    Overview of Loan Amendments and Prepayments by Facility

    $409 Million Credit Facility

    In October 2016, the Company reached an agreement with the lenders to add three or four quarterly installment payments, depending on the vessel, to the balloon payment in exchange for an advance principal repayment of approximately $12.8 million (calculated on the basis of loan amounts available for undelivered ships), which will be made in the fourth quarter of 2016 or, where applicable, will be made upon draw down. As a result of this agreement, the Company will not have to make the next six or eight quarterly scheduled installment payments, depending on the vessel, totaling $25.6 million (calculated on the basis of loan amounts available for the undelivered ships.

    $67.5 Million Credit Facility

    In October 2016, the Company reached an agreement with the lender to add four quarterly installment payments to the balloon payment in exchange for an advance principal repayment of approximately $4.0 million, which will be made in the fourth quarter of 2016. As a result of this agreement, the Company will not have to make the next eight scheduled quarterly installment payments totaling $8.0 million.

    $42 Million Credit Facility

    In October 2016, the Company reached an agreement with the lender to add four quarterly installment payments to the balloon payment in exchange for an advance principal repayment of approximately $3.3 million, which will be made in the fourth quarter of 2016. As a result of this agreement, the Company will not have to make the next eight scheduled quarterly installment payments totaling $6.6 million.

    $39.6 Million Credit Facility

    In October 2016, the Company reached an agreement with the lender to add four quarterly installment payments to the balloon payment in exchange for an advance principal repayment of approximately $1.9 million, which will be made in the fourth quarter of 2016. As a result of this agreement, the Company will not have to make the next eight scheduled quarterly installment payments totaling $3.8 million.

    The Company also reached an agreement with the lender to extend the maturity date of this facility from June 2019 to September 2020 subject to the Company meeting certain conditions on or before June 2019.

    $27.3 Million Credit Facility

    In October 2016, the Company reached an agreement with the lender to add four quarterly installment payments to the balloon payment in exchange for an advance principal repayment of approximately $1.6 million, which will be made in the fourth quarter of 2016. As a result of this agreement, the Company will not have to make the next eight scheduled quarterly installment payments totaling $3.1 million.

    $12.5 Million Credit Facility

    In October 2016, the Company reached an agreement with the lender to add four quarterly installment payments to the balloon payment in exchange for an advance principal repayment of approximately $0.8 million, which will be made in the fourth quarter of 2016. As a result of this agreement, the Company will not have to make the next eight scheduled quarterly installment payments totaling $1.6 million.

    Newbuilding Program

    Our Newbuilding Program consists of contracts for the construction of 48 dry bulk vessels, comprised of 28 Ultramax newbuildings, and 20 Kamsarmax newbuildings. Of this total, through October 28, 2016, we have taken delivery of 15 Kamsarmax vessels and 26 Ultramax vessels. The aggregate construction price for the remaining seven dry bulk vessels is $192.4 million. Of this amount, $101.4 million remains unpaid as of October 28, 2016 and is scheduled to be paid in installments through the delivery dates of each vessel. Upon delivery of the vessels, we expect to drawdown up to $90.0 million of available debt. The future payment dates and amounts are as follows (dollars in millions) (1):

               
    Q4 2016     -   (2)
    Q1 2017     80.3    
    Q2 2017     21.1    
        $ 101.4    
               
    (1)   These are estimates only and are subject to change as construction progresses.
    (2)   Relates to payments expected to be made from October 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016. This excludes $23.2 million paid from October 1, 2016 to October 28, 2016.
         

    Financial Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015

    The Company had a GAAP net loss of $21.3 million, or $0.30 loss per diluted share for the third quarter of 2016 compared with a GAAP net loss of $18.1 million, or $0.66 loss per diluted share for the third quarter of 2015. Excluding a write down of assets held for sale of $0.3 million and the write off of deferred financing costs on credit facilities that will no longer be used of $1.4 million, adjusted net loss for the third quarter of 2015 was $16.3 million or $0.60 adjusted loss per diluted share (see Non-GAAP Financial Measures below). There were no non-GAAP adjustments to earnings in the third quarter of 2016.

    Time charter equivalent (TCE) revenue, a Non-GAAP financial measure, is vessel revenues less voyage expenses (including bunkers, port charges, broker fees and other miscellaneous expenses that we are unable to recoup under time charter and pool arrangements). TCE revenue is included herein because it is a standard shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare period-to-period changes in a shipping company's performance irrespective of changes in the mix of charter types (i.e., spot charters, time charters, and pool charters), and it provides useful information to investors and management.

    TCE revenue was $24.1 million for the third quarter of 2016 and is associated with a day weighted average of 38 vessels owned and two vessels time chartered-in compared to $15.0 million during the prior year quarter, which was associated with a day weighted average of 12 vessels owned and 11 vessels time chartered-in. TCE revenue per day was $6,791 and $7,792 for the third quarter of 2016 and 2015, respectively. While daily TCE rates are down compared to the prior year period, rates, helped by the stabilization of global steel production and an increase in Chinese coal imports, have rebounded from the recent historic lows experienced in the beginning of the year. The overall increase in TCE revenue versus the prior year period is due to the increase in revenue days associated with the growth of our fleet.

    Vessel operating costs were $18.9 million and included approximately $0.3 million of takeover costs associated with new deliveries, and $0.8 million of non-recurring expenses and related to 38 vessels owned, on average, during the period. Takeover costs will decrease as our newbuildings are delivered. Vessel operating costs for the prior year quarter were $7.3 million and related to 12 vessels owned, on average, during the period. Vessel operating costs increased from $15.6 million in the second quarter of 2016 to $18.9 million in the third quarter of 2016. This increase is due to additional vessel deliveries, annual maintenance and class certifications performed during the period, and other non-recurring expenses. Daily operating costs, excluding take over and other non-recurring costs, for the third quarter of 2016 were approximately $5,330.

    Charterhire expense decreased to $2.6 million in the third quarter of 2016 from $11.2 million in the prior year period, reflecting the reduction in the number of vessels time chartered-in from 11 vessels to two vessels, on a day weighted average, respectively. Of the two remaining time chartered-in vessels, one is expected to be redelivered in January 2017, at which point a profit and loss provision will commence for a period of two years, and the other is expected to be redelivered in July 2017.

    Depreciation increased to $10.0 million in the third quarter of 2016 from $3.5 million in the prior year period, reflecting the increase in our weighted average vessels owned to 38 from 12.

    General and administrative expense was $8.9 million in both periods and includes $5.0 million and $6.3 million of restricted stock amortization in the third quarters of 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease in restricted stock amortization is due to prior year grants vesting and being fully expensed. This decrease was offset primarily by an increase in commercial management fees, reflecting the growth of our fleet.

    During the third quarter of 2015, the Company recorded incremental write downs of certain construction contracts that were classified as held for sale at June 30, 2015. It also wrote off $1.4 million of deferred financing costs accumulated on credit facilities for which the commitments were reduced pursuant to the removal from the facilities of certain vessels that have been sold or classified as held for sale.

    Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Compared to the Nine Months September 30, 2015

    The Company had a GAAP net loss of $104.3 million, or $2.05 loss per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared with a GAAP net loss of $208.8 million, or $10.77 loss per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Excluding a loss/write off of vessels and assets held for sale of $12.4 million, a write off of deferred financing costs on credit facilities that will no longer be used of $2.5 million and a charterhire contract termination fee of $10.0 million, adjusted net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $79.4 million, or $1.56 adjusted loss per diluted share. Excluding a loss/write off of vessels and assets held for sale of $151.7 million and the write off of deferred financing costs on credit facilities that will no longer be used of $7.3 million, adjusted net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, was $49.7 million or $2.57 adjusted loss per diluted share (see Non-GAAP Financial Measures below).

    TCE revenue was $51.6 million in the first nine months of 2016 and is associated with a day weighted average of 34 average vessels owned and four vessels time chartered-in compared to $40.0 million during the prior year period, which was associated with a day weighted average of nine vessels owned and 13 vessels time chartered-in. TCE revenue per day was $5,262 and $7,060 for the first nine months of 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease in TCE revenue per day is due to the continued weakness in the dry bulk market, as reflected by the Baltic Dry Index ("BDI"). After falling to an all-time low in the first quarter of 2016, the BDI has recovered slightly due to the stabilization of global iron ore production and an increase in Chinese coal imports, but remains at depressed levels. The overall increase in TCE revenue versus the prior year period is due to the increase in revenue days associated with the growth of our fleet.

    Vessel operating costs were $49.8 million, including approximately $2.2 million of takeover costs associated with new deliveries and $1.5 million of other non-recurring expenses and related to 34 vessels owned, on average, during the period. Takeover costs will decrease as our newbuildings are delivered. Vessel operating costs for the prior year period were $14.8 million and related to nine vessels owned, on average, during the period. Daily operating costs, excluding takeover and other non-recurring expenses for the first nine months of 2016 were $4,923.

    Charterhire expense decreased to $14.8 million in the first nine months of 2016 from $40.6 million in the prior year period reflecting the reduction in the number of vessels time chartered-in. During the first nine months of 2016 we also recorded a $10.0 million charge to terminate four time charter-in contracts. Termination of these contracts reduces our future cash outflow and will have a positive impact on our future operating results as the contracts were at above current market rates. Charterhire expense decreased to $2.6 million in the third quarter of 2016 and is expected to remain at that level for the remainder of the year.

    Depreciation increased to $26.0 million in the first nine months of 2016 from $7.7 million in the prior year period reflecting the increase in our weighted average vessels owned to 34 from nine.

    General and administrative expense was $25.3 million and $25.8 million for the first nine months of 2016 and 2015, respectively, and included $14.2 million and $18.5 million of restricted stock amortization, respectively. The decrease in restricted stock amortization is due to prior year grants vesting and being fully expensed as well as the reversal of expense related to cancelled awards. This decrease was offset by an increase in commercial management fees, reflecting the growth of our fleet, compensation costs including employee separation costs, an increase in directors' fees due to the addition of two independent directors, as well as an increase in the number of board of director and committee meetings, and an increase in commitment fees on our unused bank debt.

    During the first nine months of 2016, the Company recorded a loss/write off of vessels and assets held for sale of $12.4 million of which $11.6 million related to the cancellation of a shipbuilding contract for a Kamsarmax bulk carrier and $0.8 million in additional expenses related to vessels held for sale at December 31, 2015. The loss recorded in the prior year period was associated with writing down 13 contracts to construct vessels that were classified as held for sale during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, as well as an incremental write down of certain contracts classified as held for sale at December 31, 2014.

    During the first nine months of 2016 and 2015, the Company wrote off $2.5 million and $7.3 million, respectively, of deferred financing costs accumulated on credit facilities for which the commitments were reduced pursuant to the removal from the facilities of certain vessels that have been sold or classified as held for sale. In addition, during 2016, the Company agreed to reduce the aggregate available loan amounts by $43.7 million resulting in the write off of approximately $1.3 million of deferred financing costs.

       
       
    Scorpio Bulkers Inc. and Subsidiaries  
    Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)  
    (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)  
       
        Three months ended September 30, 2016     Three months ended September 30, 2015     Nine months ended September 30, 2016     Nine months ended September 30, 2015  
    Revenue:                                
      Vessel revenue   $ 23,938     $ 15,182     $ 51,556     $ 40,504  
    Operating expenses:                                
      Voyage expenses     (143 )     159       (76 )     481  
      Vessel operating costs     18,853       7,306       49,795       14,788  
      Charterhire expense     2,612       11,189       14,787       40,596  
      Charterhire contract termination charge     -       -       10,000       -  
      Vessel depreciation     9,966       3,535       25,977       7,665  
      General and administrative expenses     8,894       8,894       25,278       25,776  
      Loss / write down on assets held for sale     -       324       12,433       151,679  
    Total operating expenses     40,182       31,407       138,194       240,985  
    Operating loss     (16,244 )     (16,225 )     (86,638 )     (200,481 )
    Other income (expense):                                
      Interest income     351       148       632       277  
      Foreign exchange (loss) gain     (28 )     (26 )     (166 )     6  
      Financial expense, net     (5,352 )     (1,949 )     (18,105 )     (8,565 )
    Total other expense     (5,029 )     (1,827 )     (17,639 )     (8,282 )
    Net loss   $ (21,273 )   $ (18,052 )   $ (104,277 )   $ (208,763 )
                                     
    Loss per common share- basic and diluted(1)   $ (0.30 )   $ (0.66 )   $ (2.05 )   $ (10.77 )
    Weighted-average shares outstanding- basic and diluted(1)     71,575       27,277       50,971       19,392  
         
    (1)   Diluted weighted average shares outstanding excludes the impact of restricted shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, as the impact would be anti-dilutive since the company is in a net loss position.
         
       
       
    Scorpio Bulkers Inc. and Subsidiaries  
    Consolidated Balance Sheets  
    (Dollars in thousands)  
       
        September 30, 2016     December 31, 2015  
        (unaudited)        
    Assets                
    Current assets                
      Cash and cash equivalents   $ 200,889     $ 200,300  
      Accounts receivable     8,030       8,197  
      Prepaid expenses and other current assets     6,978       11,247  
      Assets held for sale     -       172,888  
    Total current assets     215,897       392,632  
    Non-current assets                
      Vessels, net     1,146,276       764,454  
      Vessels under construction     171,991       288,282  
      Deferred financing costs, net     3,671       464  
      Other assets     15,299       27,261  
      Total non-current assets     1,337,237       1,080,461  
    Total assets   $ 1,553,134     $ 1,473,093  
                     
    Liabilities and shareholders' equity                
    Current liabilities                
      Bank loans   $ 8,046     $ 107,739  
      Accounts payable and accrued expenses     9,652       16,838  
    Total current liabilities     17,698       124,577  
    Non-current liabilities                
    Bank loans     490,656       342,314  
    Senior Notes     72,066       71,671  
    Total non-current liabilities     562,722       413,985  
    Total liabilities     580,420       538,562  
    Shareholders' equity                
      Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding     -       -  
      Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 112,500,000 shares; issued and outstanding 75,302,919 and 28,686,561 shares as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively     753       287  
      Paid-in capital     1,709,900       1,567,905  
      Accumulated deficit     (737,939 )     (633,661 )
    Total shareholders' equity     972,714       934,531  
    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $ 1,553,134     $ 1,473,093  
                     
           
           
    Scorpio Bulkers Inc. and Subsidiaries  
    Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)  
    (Amounts in thousands)  
           
        For the nine months ended September 30,  
        2016     2015  
    Operating activities                
    Net loss   $ (104,277 )   $ (208,763 )
    Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash used by                
      operating activities:                
      Restricted stock amortization     14,178       18,514  
      Vessel depreciation     25,977       7,665  
      Amortization of deferred financing costs     2,741       1,095  
      Write off of deferred financing costs     3,781       7,348  
      Loss / write down on assets held for sale     10,555       151,679  
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
      Increase in accounts receivable     166       2,494  
      Increase (decrease) in prepaid expenses and other current assets     3,961       (1,051 )
      (Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses     (7,188 )     3,634  
    Net cash used in operating activities     (50,106 )     (17,385 )
    Investing activities                
      Security deposit refunded (paid) on assets held for sale     -       31,277  
      Proceed from sale of assets held for sale     271,376       171,093  
      Payments on assets held for sale     (98,445 )     (52,883 )
      Payments for vessels and vessels under construction     (301,933 )     (623,903 )
    Net cash used in investing activities     (129,002 )     (474,416 )
    Financing activities                
      Proceeds from issuance of common stock     128,112       218,156  
      Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt     208,843       300,295  
      Repayments of long-term debt     (156,470 )     (5,255 )
      Debt issue costs paid     (788 )     (19,979 )
    Net cash provided by financing activities     179,697       493,217  
    Increase in cash and cash equivalents     589       1,416  
    Cash at cash equivalents, beginning of period     200,300       272,673  
    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $ 200,889     $ 274,089  
                     
     
     
    Scorpio Bulkers Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Other Operating Data (unaudited)
    (Dollars in thousands)
                         
        Three months ended September 30, 2016     Three months ended September 30, 2015   Nine months ended September 30, 2016     Nine months ended September 30, 2015
    Time charter equivalent revenue (1):                            
      Vessel revenue   $ 23,938     $ 15,182   $ 51,556     $ 40,504
      Voyage expenses     (143 )     159     (76 )     481
      Time charter equivalent revenue   $ 24,081     $ 15,023   $ 51,632     $ 40,023
    Time charter equivalent revenue attributable to:                            
      Kamsarmax   $ 8,958     $ 5,917   $ 20,975     $ 19,078
      Ultramax     15,123       6,443     30,657       16,169
      Capesize     -       2,663     -       4,776
        $ 24,081     $ 15,023   $ 51,632     $ 40,023
    Revenue days:                            
      Kamsarmax     1,411       754     4,175       2,861
      Ultramax     2,135       923     5,637       2,363
      Capesize     -       251     -       445
    Combined     3,546       1,928     9,812       5,669
    TCE per revenue day (1):                            
      Kamsarmax   $ 6,349     $ 7,847   $ 5,024     $ 6,668
      Ultramax   $ 7,083     $ 6,980   $ 5,439     $ 6,843
      Capesize   $ -     $ 10,610   $ -     $ 10,733
      Combined   $ 6,791     $ 7,792   $ 5,262     $ 7,060
                                 
    (1)   We define Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) revenue as voyage revenues less voyage expenses. Such TCE revenue, divided by the number of our available days during the period, or revenue days, is TCE per revenue day, which is consistent with industry standards. TCE per revenue day is a common shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare daily earnings generated by vessels on time charters with daily earnings generated by vessels on voyage charters, because charter hire rates for vessels on voyage charters are generally not expressed in per-day amounts while charter hire rates for vessels on time charters generally are expressed in such amounts.
         
        We report TCE revenue, a non-GAAP financial measure, because (i) we believe it provides additional meaningful information in conjunction with voyage revenues and voyage expenses, the most directly comparable U.S.-GAAP measure, (ii) it assists our management in making decisions regarding the deployment and use of our vessels and in evaluating their financial performance, (iii) it is a standard shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare period-to-period changes in a shipping company's performance irrespective of changes in the mix of charter types (i.e., spot charters, time charters and bareboat charters) under which the vessels may be employed between the periods, and (iv) we believe that it presents useful information to investors.
         

    Fleet List as of October 28, 2016

    Owned vessels delivered from shipyards

    Vessel Name   Year Built   DWT   Vessel Type
    SBI Cakewalk   2014   82,000   Kamsarmax
    SBI Charleston   2014   82,000   Kamsarmax
    SBI Samba   2015   84,000   Kamsarmax
    SBI Rumba   2015   84,000   Kamsarmax
    SBI Capoeira   2015   82,000   Kamsarmax
    SBI Electra   2015   82,000   Kamsarmax
    SBI Carioca   2015   82,000   Kamsarmax
    SBI Conga   2015   82,000   Kamsarmax
    SBI Flamenco   2015   82,000   Kamsarmax
    SBI Bolero   2015   82,000   Kamsarmax
    SBI Sousta   2016   82,000   Kamsarmax
    SBI Rock   2016   82,000   Kamsarmax
    SBI Lambada   2016   82,000   Kamsarmax
    SBI Reggae   2016   82,000   Kamsarmax
    SBI Zumba   2016   82,000   Kamsarmax
    Total Kamsarmax       1,234,000    
                 
    SBI Antares   2015   61,000   Ultramax
    SBI Athena   2015   64,000   Ultramax
    SBI Bravo   2015   61,000   Ultramax
    SBI Leo   2015   61,000   Ultramax
    SBI Echo   2015   61,000   Ultramax
    SBI Lyra   2015   61,000   Ultramax
    SBI Tango   2015   61,000   Ultramax
    SBI Maia   2015   61,000   Ultramax
    SBI Hydra   2015   61,000   Ultramax
    SBI Subaru   2015   61,000   Ultramax
    SBI Pegasus   2015   64,000   Ultramax
    SBI Ursa   2015   61,000   Ultramax
    SBI Thalia   2015   64,000   Ultramax
    SBI Cronos   2015   61,000   Ultramax
    SBI Orion   2015   64,000   Ultramax
    SBI Achilles   2016   61,000   Ultramax
    SBI Hercules   2016   64,000   Ultramax
    SBI Perseus   2016   64,000   Ultramax
    SBI Hermes   2016   61,000   Ultramax
    SBI Zeus   2016   60,200   Ultramax
    SBI Hera   2016   60,200   Ultramax
    SBI Hyperion   2016   61,000   Ultramax
    SBI Tethys   2016   61,000   Ultramax
    SBI Phoebe   2016   64,000   Ultramax
    SBI Poseidon   2016   60,200   Ultramax
    SBI Apollo   2016   60,200   Ultramax
    Total Ultramax       1,603,800    
    Total Owned Vessels DWT       2,837,800    
                 

    Vessels under construction

                 
    Kamsarmax            
        Vessel Name   Expected Delivery (1)   DWT   Shipyard
    1   Hull S1231 - TBN SBI Macarena   Q4-16   82,000   Hudong
    2   Hull S1735A - TBN SBI Parapara   Q1-17   82,000   Hudong
    3   Hull S1736A - TBN SBI Mazurka   Q1-17   82,000   Hudong
    4   Hull S1232 - TBN SBI Swing   Q1-17   82,000   Hudong
    5   Hull S1233 - TBN SBI Jive   Q2-17   82,000   Hudong
        Kamsarmax NB DWT       410,000    
                     
                 
    Ultramax            
        Vessel Name   Expected Delivery (1)   DWT   Shipyard
    1   Hull CX0655 - TBN SBI Samson   Q1-17   64,000   Chengxi
    2   Hull CX0656 - TBN SBI Phoenix   Q1-17   64,000   Chengxi
        Ultramax NB DWT       128,000    
        Total Newbuild DWT       538,000    
                     

    As used in this earnings release "Chengxi" refers to Chengxi Shipyard Co., Ltd., and "Hudong" refers to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Inc.

         
    (1)    Expected delivery date relates to the quarter during which each vessel is currently expected to be delivered from the shipyard.
         

    Time chartered-in vessels

    The Company has time chartered-in two dry bulk vessels. The terms of the time charter-in contracts are summarized as follows:

                           
    Vessel Type   Year Built   DWT   Where Built     Daily Base Rate   Earliest Expiry
    Kamsarmax   2012   82,000   South Korea   $ 15,500   30-Jul-17   (1)
    Panamax   2004   77,500   China   $ 14,000   03-Jan-17   (2)
    Total TC DWT       159,500                  
                               
    (1)   This vessel has been time chartered-in for 39 to 44 months at the Company's option at $15,500 per day. The Company has the option to extend this time charter for one year at $16,300 per day. The vessel was delivered on April 23, 2014.
    (2)   This vessel has been time chartered-in for 32 to 38 months, with such term to be determined at the Company's option at $14,000 per day. The agreement also contains a profit and loss sharing provision whereby, commencing upon the termination of the time charter-in agreement, we split all of the vessel's profits and losses with the vessel's owner for a period of two years. The vessel was delivered on May 3, 2014.
         

    Conference Call Details:

    Monday, October 31, 2016 at 9:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time/2:00 PM Central European Time.

    Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: 1(866) 316-1371 (U.S.) or 1(913) 312-0642 (International). The conference participant passcode is 8152934. The information provided on the teleconference is only accurate at the time of the conference call, and the Company will take no responsibility for providing updated information.

    Slides and Audio Webcast:

    There will also be a simultaneous live webcast over the internet, through the Scorpio Bulkers Inc. website www.scorpiobulkers.com. Participants to the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.

    Webcast URL: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/608/18052

    About Scorpio Bulkers Inc.

    Scorpio Bulkers Inc. is a provider of marine transportation of dry bulk commodities. Scorpio Bulkers Inc. currently owns 41 vessels, consisting of 15 Kamsarmax vessels and 26 Ultramax vessels. The Company also time charters-in two dry bulk vessels (consisting of one Panamax vessel and one Kamsarmax vessel) and has contracted for seven dry bulk vessels consisting of five Kamsarmax vessels and two Ultramax vessels, from shipyards in China. Upon final delivery of all of the vessels the owned fleet is expected to have a total carrying capacity of approximately 3.4 million deadweight tonnes. Additional information about the Company is available on the Company's website www.scorpiobulkers.com, which is not a part of this press release.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    This press release describes adjusted net loss and related per share amounts, which is not a measure prepared in accordance with GAAP. We believe the non-GAAP financial measure presented in this press release provides investors with a means of evaluating and understanding how the Company's management evaluates the Company's operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, as substitutes for, nor superior to financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    Adjusted net loss

    In thousands, except per share data

           
        Three months ended September 30,  
        2015  
        Amount (unaudited)     Per share (unaudited)  
    Net loss   $ (18,052 )   $ (0.66 )
    Adjustments:                
      Loss / write down on assets held for sale     324       0.01  
      Write down of deferred financing cost     1,380       0.05  
    Total adjustments     1,704       0.06  
    Adjusted net loss   $ (16,348 )   $ (0.60 )
                     
           
        Nine months ended September 30,  
        2016     2015  
        Amount (unaudited)     Per share (unaudited)     Amount (unaudited)     Per share (unaudited)  
    Net loss   $ (104,277 )   $ (2.05 )   $ (208,763 )   $ (10.77 )
    Adjustments:                                
      Loss / write down on assets held for sale     12,433       0.24       151,679       7.82  
      Write down of deferred financing cost     2,456       0.05       7,348       0.38  
      Charterhire contract termination     10,000       0.20       -       -  
    Total adjustments     24,889       0.49       159,027       8.20  
    Adjusted net loss   $ (79,388 )   $ (1.56 )   $ (49,736 )   $ (2.57 )
                                     

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "plan," "potential," "may," "should," "expect," "pending" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.

    The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, our management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.

    In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the failure of counterparties to fully perform their contracts with us, the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for dry bulk vessel capacity, changes in our operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, the market for our vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, charter counterparty performance, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in such financing arrangements, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, vessels breakdowns and instances of off-hires and other factors. Please see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties.

    Contact:
    Scorpio Bulkers Inc.
    +377-9798-5715 (Monaco)
    +1-646-432-1675 (New York)




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