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| EX-99.1 - EX-99.1 - TBS International plc | a10-18758_1ex99d1.htm |
| EX-10.2 - EX-10.2 - TBS International plc | a10-18758_1ex10d2.htm |
| EX-10.6 - EX-10.6 - TBS International plc | a10-18758_1ex10d6.htm |
| EX-10.1 - EX-10.1 - TBS International plc | a10-18758_1ex10d1.htm |
| EX-10.4 - EX-10.4 - TBS International plc | a10-18758_1ex10d4.htm |
| EX-10.5 - EX-10.5 - TBS International plc | a10-18758_1ex10d5.htm |
| EX-10.3 - EX-10.3 - TBS International plc | a10-18758_1ex10d3.htm |
| EX-10.8 - EX-10.8 - TBS International plc | a10-18758_1ex10d8.htm |
| EX-10.7 - EX-10.7 - TBS International plc | a10-18758_1ex10d7.htm |
| EX-10.9 - EX-10.9 - TBS International plc | a10-18758_1ex10d9.htm |
| EX-10.11 - EX-10.11 - TBS International plc | a10-18758_1ex10d11.htm |
| EX-10.12 - EX-10.12 - TBS International plc | a10-18758_1ex10d12.htm |
| EX-10.10 - EX-10.10 - TBS International plc | a10-18758_1ex10d10.htm |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to
Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): September 30, 2010
TBS INTERNATIONAL PLC
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Ireland |
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001-34599 |
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98-0646151 |
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(State or other
jurisdiction |
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(Commission file number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
Arthur Cox Building
Earlsfort Terrace
Dublin 2, Ireland
(Address of principal executive offices)
+1 353(0) 1 618 0000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On October 1, 2010, TBS International plc (the “Company”) announced that, with the agreement of the requisite lenders under its various financing facilities, it is not making the principal payments due on such financing facilities for the period from September 30, 2010 through November 14, 2010. On September 30, 2010, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into forbearance agreements (the “Forbearance Agreements”) with its lender groups providing that the lenders under its financing facilities will forbear during this 45-day period from exercising their rights and remedies which arise from the Company’s failure to make principal payments when due. The Forbearance Agreements are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.1 to 10.12, are incorporated herein by reference and are as follows:
· Forbearance Agreement with respect to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 26, 2008, as amended, among Albemarle Maritime Corp. and each of the other entities identified on the signature pages thereof as Borrowers, TBS International plc and TBS International Limited, as guarantors, TBS Shipping Services Inc., as Administrative Borrower, each of the financial institutions party thereto as lenders, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Citibank, N.A. and DVB Group Merchant Bank (Asia) Ltd., as co-Syndication Agents, TD Banknorth, N.A., as Documentation Agent and Banc of America Securities LLC, as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager. (Exhibit 10.1).
· Letter Agreement with respect to Loan Agreement dated 29 March 2007, as amended by a side letter dated 24 July 2007, a supplemental letter agreement dated 26 March 2008, a supplemental agreement dated 27 March 2009, a side letter dated 27 May 2009, a side letter dated 3 September 2009, a side letter dated 31 December 2009, a supplemental agreement dated 7 January 2010, a side letter dated 28 February 2010, a side letter dated 31 March 2010, an amending and restating agreement dated 6 May 2010 and a supplemental letter agreement dated 16 August 2010, each made between Argyle Maritime Corp., Caton Maritime Corp., Dorchester Maritime Corp., Longwoods Maritime Corp., McHenry Maritime Corp. and Sunswyck Maritime Corp., as joint and several Borrowers, the banks and financial institutions listed therein as Lenders, the Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Mandated Lead Arranger, and the Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Bookrunner, Agent, Security Trustee and Swap Bank. (Exhibit 10.2).
· Letter Agreement with respect to Facility Agreement dated 29 March 2007, as amended from time to time, and made between Argyle Maritime Corp., Caton Maritime Corp., Dorchester Maritime Corp., Longwoods Maritime Corp., McHenry Maritime Corp. and Sunswyck Maritime Corp. as joint and several Obligors, The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Issuer relating to a guarantee facility. (Exhibit 10.3).
· Letter Agreement with respect to the Loan Agreement dated as of January 16, 2008 (as amended) among, inter alia, the parties named therein as Borrowers, the parties named therein as Guarantors, the banks and financial institutions named therein as Lenders, the banks and financial institutions named therein as Swap Banks, and DVB Group Merchant Bank (Asia) Ltd. as Facility Agent and Security Trustee. (Exhibit 10.4).
· Letter Agreement with respect to Specified Events of Default under that certain Loan Agreement dated February 29, 2008 by and among AIG Commercial Equipment Finance, Inc., Amoros Maritime Corp., Lancaster Maritime Corp., Chatham Maritime Corp. and the guarantors party thereto, as amended. (Exhibit 10.5).
· Forbearance of Events of Default under Credit Suisse AG Facility and the Master Agreement dated December 7, 2007. (Exhibit 10.6).
· Letter Agreement with respect to Events of Default under Loan Agreement between Grainger Maritime Corp. and Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG and Facility dated as of June 19, 2008. (Exhibit 10.7).
· Forbearance and Waiver of Events of Default with respect to Loan Agreement dated 28 May 2008 made between Dyker Maritime Corp., as Borrower, and Commerzbank AG, as Lender. (Exhibit 10.8).
· Letter Agreement with respect to Bareboat Charter Party dated as of January 24, 2007 (as amended and supplemented) among Adirondack Shipping LLC, as Owner, Fairfax Shipping Corp., as Charterer, and the Guarantors named therein. (Exhibit 10.9).
· Letter Agreement with respect to Bareboat Charter Party dated as of January 24, 2007 (as amended and supplemented) among Rushmore Shipping LLC, as Owner, Beekman Shipping Corp., as Charterer, and the Guarantors named therein. (Exhibit 10.10).
· Forbearance Agreement with respect to (a) certain extensions of credit made pursuant to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 26, 2008 (as amended), among Albemarle Maritime Corp. and each of the other entities identified on the signature pages thereof as Borrowers, TBS International plc and TBS International Limited, as guarantors, TBS Shipping Services Inc., as Administrative Borrower, each of the financial institutions party thereto as lenders, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Citibank, N.A. and DVB Group Merchant Bank (Asia) Ltd., as co-Syndication Agents, TD Banknorth, N.A., as Documentation Agent and Banc of America Securities LLC, as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager and (b) certain interest rate swap transactions entered into in connection with and pursuant to that certain Master Agreement dated as of June 28, 2005 among the Borrowers, TBS International Limited and Bank of America, N.A. (Exhibit 10.11).
· Letter Agreement with respect to ISDA Master Agreement dated as of 29 March 2009, as amended, made between Argyle Maritime Corp., Caton Maritime Corp., Dorchester Maritime Corp., Longwoods Maritime Corp., McHenry Maritime Corp. and Sunswyck Maritime Corp., acting jointly and severally, and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc. (Exhibit 10.12).
Item 7.01. Regulation FD
TBS International plc issued a press release announcing the Forbearance Agreements and announcing a conference call to discuss these developments. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Description |
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10.1 |
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Forbearance Agreement with respect to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 26, 2008, as amended, among Albemarle Maritime Corp. and each of the other entities identified on the signature pages thereof as Borrowers, TBS International plc and TBS International Limited, as guarantors, TBS Shipping Services Inc., as Administrative Borrower, each of the financial institutions party thereto as lenders, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Citibank, N.A. and DVB Group Merchant Bank (Asia) Ltd., as co-Syndication Agents, TD Banknorth, N.A., as Documentation Agent and Banc of America Securities LLC, as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager. |
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10.2 |
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Letter Agreement with respect to Loan Agreement dated 29 March 2007, as amended by a side letter dated 24 July 2007, a supplemental letter agreement dated 26 March 2008, a supplemental agreement dated 27 March 2009, a side letter dated 27 May 2009, a side letter dated 3 September 2009, a side letter dated 31 December 2009, a supplemental agreement dated 7 January 2010, a side letter dated 28 February 2010, a side letter dated 31 March 2010, an amending and restating agreement dated 6 May 2010 and a supplemental letter agreement dated 16 August 2010, each made between Argyle Maritime Corp., Caton Maritime Corp., Dorchester Maritime Corp., Longwoods Maritime Corp., McHenry Maritime Corp. and Sunswyck Maritime Corp., as joint and several Borrowers, the banks and financial institutions listed therein as Lenders, the Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Mandated Lead Arranger, and the Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Bookrunner, Agent, Security Trustee and Swap Bank. |
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10.3 |
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Letter Agreement with respect to Facility Agreement dated 29 March 2007, as amended from time to time, and made between Argyle Maritime Corp., Caton Maritime Corp., Dorchester Maritime Corp., Longwoods Maritime Corp., McHenry Maritime Corp. and Sunswyck Maritime Corp. as joint and several Obligors, The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Issuer relating to a guarantee facility. |
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10.4 |
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Letter Agreement with respect to the Loan Agreement dated as of January 16, 2008 (as amended) among, inter alia, the parties named therein as Borrowers, the parties named therein as Guarantors, the banks and financial institutions named therein as Lenders, the banks and financial institutions named therein as Swap Banks, and DVB Group Merchant Bank (Asia) Ltd. as Facility Agent and Security Trustee. |
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10.5 |
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Letter Agreement with respect to Specified Events of Default under that certain Loan Agreement dated February 29, 2008 by and among AIG Commercial Equipment Finance, Inc., Amoros Maritime Corp., Lancaster Maritime Corp., Chatham Maritime Corp. and the guarantors party thereto, as amended. |
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10.6 |
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Forbearance of Events of Default under Credit Suisse AG Facility and the Master Agreement dated December 7, 2007. |
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10.7 |
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Letter Agreement with respect to Events of Default under Loan Agreement between Grainger Maritime Corp. and Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG and Facility dated as of June 19, 2008. |
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10.8 |
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Forbearance and Waiver of Events of Default with respect to Loan Agreement dated 28 May 2008 made between Dyker Maritime Corp., as Borrower, and Commerzbank AG, as Lender. |
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10.9 |
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Letter Agreement with respect to Bareboat Charter Party dated as of January 24, 2007 (as amended and supplemented) among Adirondack Shipping LLC, as Owner, Fairfax Shipping Corp., as Charterer, and the Guarantors named therein. |
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10.10 |
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Letter Agreement with respect to Bareboat Charter Party dated as of January 24, 2007 (as amended and supplemented) among Rushmore Shipping LLC, as Owner, Beekman Shipping Corp., as Charterer, and the Guarantors named therein. |
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10.11 |
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Forbearance Agreement with respect to (a) certain extensions of credit made pursuant to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 26, 2008 (as amended), among Albemarle Maritime Corp. and each of the other entities identified on the signature pages thereof as Borrowers, TBS International plc and TBS International Limited, as guarantors, TBS Shipping Services Inc., as Administrative Borrower, each of the financial institutions party thereto as lenders, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Citibank, N.A. and DVB Group Merchant Bank (Asia) Ltd., as co-Syndication Agents, TD Banknorth, N.A., as Documentation Agent and Banc of America Securities LLC, as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager and (b) certain interest rate swap transactions entered into in connection with and pursuant to that certain Master Agreement dated as of June 28, 2005 among the Borrowers, TBS International Limited and Bank of America, N.A. |
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10.12 |
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Letter Agreement with respect to ISDA Master Agreement dated as of 29 March 2009, as amended, made between Argyle Maritime Corp., Caton Maritime Corp., Dorchester Maritime Corp., Longwoods Maritime Corp., McHenry Maritime Corp. and Sunswyck Maritime Corp., acting jointly and severally, and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc. |
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated October 1, 2010. |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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TBS INTERNATIONAL PLC |
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Date: October 1, 2010 |
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/s/ Ferdinand V. Lepere |
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Name: |
Ferdinand V. Lepere |
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Title: |
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description |
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10.1 |
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Forbearance Agreement with respect to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 26, 2008, as amended, among Albemarle Maritime Corp. and each of the other entities identified on the signature pages thereof as Borrowers, TBS International plc and TBS International Limited, as guarantors, TBS Shipping Services Inc., as Administrative Borrower, each of the financial institutions party thereto as lenders, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Citibank, N.A. and DVB Group Merchant Bank (Asia) Ltd., as co-Syndication Agents, TD Banknorth, N.A., as Documentation Agent and Banc of America Securities LLC, as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager. |
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10.2 |
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Letter Agreement with respect to Loan Agreement dated 29 March 2007, as amended by a side letter dated 24 July 2007, a supplemental letter agreement dated 26 March 2008, a supplemental agreement dated 27 March 2009, a side letter dated 27 May 2009, a side letter dated 3 September 2009, a side letter dated 31 December 2009, a supplemental agreement dated 7 January 2010, a side letter dated 28 February 2010, a side letter dated 31 March 2010, an amending and restating agreement dated 6 May 2010 and a supplemental letter agreement dated 16 August 2010, each made between Argyle Maritime Corp., Caton Maritime Corp., Dorchester Maritime Corp., Longwoods Maritime Corp., McHenry Maritime Corp. and Sunswyck Maritime Corp., as joint and several Borrowers, the banks and financial institutions listed therein as Lenders, the Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Mandated Lead Arranger, and the Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Bookrunner, Agent, Security Trustee and Swap Bank. |
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10.3 |
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Letter Agreement with respect to Facility Agreement dated 29 March 2007, as amended from time to time, and made between Argyle Maritime Corp., Caton Maritime Corp., Dorchester Maritime Corp., Longwoods Maritime Corp., McHenry Maritime Corp. and Sunswyck Maritime Corp. as joint and several Obligors, The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Issuer relating to a guarantee facility. |
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Letter Agreement with respect to the Loan Agreement dated as of January 16, 2008 (as amended) among, inter alia, the parties named therein as Borrowers, the parties named therein as Guarantors, the banks and financial institutions named therein as Lenders, the banks and financial institutions named therein as Swap Banks, and DVB Group Merchant Bank (Asia) Ltd. as Facility Agent and Security Trustee. |
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Letter Agreement with respect to Specified Events of Default under that certain Loan Agreement dated February 29, 2008 by and among AIG Commercial Equipment Finance, Inc., Amoros Maritime Corp., Lancaster Maritime Corp., Chatham Maritime Corp. and the guarantors party thereto, as amended. |
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10.6 |
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Forbearance of Events of Default under Credit Suisse AG Facility and the Master Agreement dated December 7, 2007. |
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Letter Agreement with respect to Events of Default under Loan Agreement between Grainger Maritime Corp. and Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG and Facility dated as of June 19, 2008. |
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Forbearance and Waiver of Events of Default with respect to Loan Agreement dated 28 May 2008 made between Dyker Maritime Corp., as Borrower, and Commerzbank AG, as Lender. |
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Letter Agreement with respect to Bareboat Charter Party dated as of January 24, 2007 (as amended and supplemented) among Adirondack Shipping LLC, as Owner, Fairfax Shipping Corp., as Charterer, and the Guarantors named therein. |
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10.10 |
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Letter Agreement with respect to Bareboat Charter Party dated as of January 24, 2007 (as amended and supplemented) among Rushmore Shipping LLC, as Owner, Beekman Shipping Corp., as Charterer, and the Guarantors named therein. |
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Forbearance Agreement with respect to (a) certain extensions of credit made pursuant to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 26, 2008 (as amended), among Albemarle Maritime Corp. and each of the other entities identified on the signature pages thereof as Borrowers, TBS International plc and TBS International Limited, as guarantors, TBS Shipping Services Inc., as Administrative Borrower, each of the financial institutions party thereto as lenders, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Citibank, N.A. and DVB Group Merchant Bank (Asia) Ltd., as co-Syndication Agents, TD Banknorth, N.A., as Documentation Agent and Banc of America Securities LLC, as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager and (b) certain interest rate swap transactions entered into in connection with and pursuant to that certain Master Agreement dated as of June 28, 2005 among the Borrowers, TBS International Limited and Bank of America, N.A. |
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Letter Agreement with respect to ISDA Master Agreement dated as of 29 March 2009, as amended, made between Argyle Maritime Corp., Caton Maritime Corp., Dorchester Maritime Corp., Longwoods Maritime Corp., McHenry Maritime Corp. and Sunswyck Maritime Corp., acting jointly and severally, and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc. |
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated October 1, 2010. |