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Exhibit 99.1

INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2012 RESULTS

 
DECLARES FIRST QUARTER DIVIDEND OF $0.25 PER SHARE
 
 
Mobile, Alabama, April 25, 2012 – International Shipholding Corporation (NYSE: ISH) today announced the financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.

First Quarter 2012 Highlights
 
·  
Reported net income of $7.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012
 
·  
Generated a reportable gain of $3.8 million from transaction involving the sales of two International Flag Pure Car Truck Carriers
 
·  
The International Flag Pure Car Truck Carrier sales and a sale and leaseback of a United States Flag Pure Car Truck Carrier generated cash proceeds of $132.1 million enabling the company to pay down $90.6 million in debt
 
·  
Declared a first quarter dividend of $0.25 per share payable on June 1, 2012 to shareholders of record as of May 16, 2012
 
Net Income
The Company reported net income of $7.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012, which included a gain on the sale of two International Flag Pure Car Truck Carriers of $3.8 million.  For the comparable three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company reported net income of $24.1 million, which included a gain of $18.7 million on the Dry Bulk transaction.  Excluding the non-recurring transactions, net income for the first quarter of 2012 was $4.1 million as compared to $5.4 million for the comparable quarter in 2011.
 
Mr. Niels M. Johnsen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated: “During a time in which our fleet of diversified vessels continued to generate contract revenue, we enhanced our financial position by monetizing our investments in three Pure Car Truck Carriers.  Importantly, one of these monetization transactions was a sale leaseback with early buy-out options that enables the Company to maintain commercial control of the vessel.  Proceeds from these transactions provide us with significant capital to pay down debt and pursue accretive growth opportunities.”
 
“In addition, we continue to focus on providing attractive returns to our shareholders through a quarterly dividend.  Consistent with our policy, our Board of Directors declared a first quarter dividend of $0.25 per share, increasing the cumulative declared payment to $6.25 per share since reinstituting our dividend policy in the fourth quarter of 2008.”
 


Operating Income
Operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2012, was $6.3 million.  Excluding the gains from the sale of assets, operating income was $2.5 million in this first quarter of 2012 as compared to $4.1 for the comparable period in 2011.  The Company’s gross voyage profit, which represents the operating results of its five reporting segments was $14.4 million compared to $15.3 million in the 2011 three month period.  The comparable results by reporting segment are shown below:
 
      International                                 Rail Ferry
U.S. Flag                         Flag                 COA                 Service                     Other                  Totals
(all amounts in millions)
2012
Gross Voyage Profit                        $7.926                     $6.159                 $(.892)                     $.833                   $.352                 $14.378

 
Depreciation                                     (2.565)                     (3.092)                     --                        (.698)                   (.002)                  (6.357)
Gross  Profit                                     $5.361                      $3.067                 $(.892)                    $.135                    $.350                   $8.021
(After Depreciation)

2011
Gross Voyage Profit                       $9.018                     $4.324                 $(.079)                    $1.423                   $.658                 $15.344

Depreciation                                    (2.509)                     (1.990)                     --                         (.872)                   (.003)                  (5.374)
Gross  Profit                                    $6.509                     $2.334                 $(.079)                       $.551                   $.655                   $9.970
(After Depreciation)

Gross profit for the U. S Flag Time Charter segment was lower due to the expiration of the three operating contracts with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) during the quarter and lower supplemental cargo volumes.  These were partially offset by the results of the multi-purpose ice strengthened vessel placed under contract to the MSC in late 2011.  The International Flag Time Charter segment reported improved results primarily from the operation of its Dry Bulk vessels.  The Contract of Affreightment segment reported a greater loss from lower tonnage carried in the quarter. The Rail Ferry segment results were negatively impacted by higher operating costs in the quarter.  These costs are expected to come in line with prior year operating cost levels over the remainder of the year.  The Company’s Other segment results, consisting mainly of chartering brokerage and agency services, were adversely impacted by work stoppage in Indonesia affecting a large chartering customer.  As these operations return to normal, charter levels are expected to return to 2011 levels for the remainder of 2012.

Interest and Other
Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2012, increased from the comparable period in 2011.  This was a result of financing collateralized by the Handysize vessels acquired during the first quarter of 2011 and the Handymax vessel delivered in the first quarter of 2012.  During the three month period ended March 31, 2012, the Japanese Yen depreciated in relation to the U.S. Dollar from 76.92 to 82.82.  This produced the $3.6 million foreign exchange gain reported in the quarter.

Unconsolidated Entities
The results from the Company’s investments in 50% or less owned ventures decreased in the three months ended March 31, 2012, when compared to the same period in 2011.  The 2011 results reflect the investment in Dry Bulk which was purchased late in the first quarter of 2011.

Balance Sheet
The Company’s working capital at March 31, 2012, was approximately $24.4 million, an increase of $5.1 million from December 31, 2011.  Cash and cash equivalents was approximately $34.2 million with the Company’s $30 million Line of Credit undrawn.  During the quarter, the Company finalized its equity investment in the Handymax vessel with a payment of approximately $9 million.  Additionally, the Company repaid its temporary line of credit draw of $9.5 million.

Dividend Declaration
The Company’s Board of Directors authorized the payment of a $0.25 dividend payable on June 1, 2012, for each share of common stock owned on the record date of May 16, 2012.  All future dividend declarations and amounts remain subject to the discretion of International Shipholding Corporation’s Board of Directors.

Conference Call
In connection with this earnings release, management will host an earnings conference call on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM ET. To participate in the conference call, please dial (888) 596-2569 (domestic) or (913) 312-0855 (international). Participants can reference the International Shipholding Corporation First Quarter 2012 Earnings Call or passcode 3269834. Please dial in approximately 5 minutes prior to the call.

The conference call will also be available via a live listen-only webcast and can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, www.intship.com. Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the Company’s website and download any software that may be needed to listen to the webcast.

A replay of the conference call will be available through May 3, 2012, at (877) 870-5176 (domestic) or (858) 384-5517 (international). The passcode for the replay is 3269834.

About International Shipholding
International Shipholding Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates a diversified fleet of U.S. and International flag vessels that provide worldwide and domestic maritime transportation services to commercial and governmental customers primarily under medium to long-term charters and contracts. www.intship.com

 
Caution concerning forward-looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and opinions concerning a variety of known and unknown risks. Please refer to ISH’s Annual Report on form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 as well as its future filings and reports filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission for a description of the business environment in which ISH operates and the important factors, risks and uncertainties that may affect its business and financial results. If any assumptions or opinions prove materially incorrect, any forward-looking statements made on that basis may also prove to be materially incorrect. ISH is not under any obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligations to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
 
Contact:
 
The IGB Group
David Burke
(646) 673-9701
dburke@igbir.com

Leon Berman
(212) 477-8438
lberman@igbir.com

International Shipholding Corporation
Niels M. Johnsen, Chairman (212) 943-4141
Erik L. Johnsen, President (251) 243-9221
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
(All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Data)
 
(Unaudited)
 
   
   
Three Months ended March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Revenues
  $ 65,204     $ 64,334  
                 
Operating Expenses:
               
         Voyage Expenses
    50,826       48,990  
         Vessel Depreciation
    6,357       5,374  
         Administrative and General Expenses
    5,508       5,829  
         Gain on Dry Bulk Transaction
    -       (18,714 )
         Gain on Sale of Other Assets
    (3,799 )     -  
                 
Total Operating Expenses
    58,892       41,479  
                 
Operating Income
    6,312       22,855  
                 
Interest and Other:
               
          Interest Expense
    2,727       2,290  
          Derivative Income
    (149 )     (121 )
          Gain on Sale of Investment
    (42 )     -  
          Other Income from Vessel Financing
    (622 )     (688 )
          Investment Income
    (128 )     (200 )
          Foreign Exchange Gain
    (3,648 )     (1,489 )
      (1,862 )     (208 )
                 
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes and
               
      Equity in Net (Loss) Income of Unconsolidated Entities
    8,174       23,063  
                 
Provision for Income Taxes:
               
         Current
    168       207  
         State
    -       1  
      168       208  
Equity in Net (Loss) Income of Unconsolidated
               
    Entities (Net of Applicable Taxes)
    (70 )     1,225  
                 
Net Income
  $ 7,936     $ 24,080  
                 
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:
               
Basic Earnings Per Common Share:
  $ 1.11     $ 3.33  
                 
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:
  $ 1.11     $ 3.32  
                 
Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding:
               
         Basic
    7,170,611       7,232,834  
         Diluted
    7,170,611       7,256,129  
                 
Dividends Per Share
  $ 0.250     $ 0.375  



INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(All Amounts in Thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
 
   
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
ASSETS
 
2012
   
2011
 
             
Current Assets:
           
         Cash and Cash Equivalents
  $ 34,190     $ 21,437  
         Restricted Cash
    -       8,907  
         Marketable Securities
    13,086       12,827  
         Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
               
             of $100 and $100 in 2012 and 2011:
    24,190       20,553  
         Federal Income Taxes Receivable
    2       242  
         Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases
    3,201       6,278  
         Other Current Assets
    4,612       4,037  
         Notes Receivable
    4,537       4,450  
         Material and Supplies Inventory
    3,838       5,034  
Total Current Assets
    87,656       83,765  
                 
Investment in Unconsolidated Entities
    13,571       12,800  
                 
Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases
    16,160       43,837  
                 
Vessels, Property, and Other Equipment, at Cost:
               
         Vessels
    538,226       581,705  
         Leasehold Improvements
    26,128       26,128  
         Construction in Progress
    413       20,729  
         Furniture and Equipment
    9,430       9,372  
      574,197       637,934  
Less -  Accumulated Depreciation
    (172,929 )     (171,820 )
      401,268       466,114  
                 
Other Assets:
               
         Deferred Charges, Net of Accumulated Amortization
    15,083       16,546  
              of $18,495 and $17,429 in 2012 and 2011, Respectively
               
         Intangible Assets, Net
    2,576       3,219  
         Due from Related Parties
    1,747       1,571  
         Notes Receivable
    36,529       37,714  
         Other
    4,755       13  
      60,690       59,063  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 579,345     $ 665,579  
                 

 
             
   
   
INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(All Amounts in Thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
 
   
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
 
 
2012
   
2011
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
   
 
 
             
Current Liabilities:
           
         Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt
  $ 27,991     $ 36,079  
         Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
    35,247       28,343  
Total Current Liabilities
    63,238       64,422  
                 
Long-Term Debt, Less Current Maturities
    187,336       286,014  
                 
Other Long-Term Liabilities:
               
         Lease Incentive Obligation
    6,606       6,640  
         Other
    66,779       59,148  
                 
 TOTAL LIABILITIES
    323,959       416,224  
                 
Stockholders' Equity:
               
     Common Stock
    8,590       8,606  
     Additional Paid-In Capital
    85,506       85,830  
     Retained Earnings
    209,041       204,109  
     Treasury Stock
    (25,403 )     (25,403 )
     Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
    (22,348 )     (23,787 )
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    255,386       249,355  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  $ 579,345     $ 665,579  
                 
   


 
 

 

 

INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(All Amounts in Thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
           
    Net Income
  $ 7,936     $ 24,080  
    Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by
               
       Operating Activities:
               
              Depreciation
    6,521       5,621  
              Amortization of Deferred Charges and Other Assets
    2,432       1,571  
              Gain on Dry Bulk Transaction
    -       (18,714 )
              Non-Cash Stock Based Compensation
    332       577  
              Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Entities
    70       (1,225 )
              Distributions from Unconsolidated Entities
    -       750  
              Gain on Sale of Assets
    (3,799 )     -  
              Loss (Gain) on Sale of Investments
    (42 )     -  
              Non-Cash Gain on Foreign Currency Exchange
    (3,648 )     (1,489 )
      Changes in:
               
              Deferred Drydocking Charges
    (1,924 )     (3,338 )
              Accounts Receivable
    (3,637 )     (9,265 )
              Inventories and Other Current Assets
    121       867  
              Other Assets
    1,714       71  
              Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
    437       5,563  
              Other Long-Term Liabilities
    (3,627 )     1,905  
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    2,886       6,974  
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
               
              Principal payments received under Direct Financing Leases
    1,518       1,330  
              Capital Improvements to Vessels and Other Assets
    (22,885 )     (12,800 )
              Proceeds from Sale of Assets
    130,315       -  
              Purchase of Marketable Securities
    5       (1,120 )
              Proceeds from Sale of Marketable Securities
    (135 )     1,150  
              Investment in Unconsolidated Entities
    (750 )     (1,646 )
              Acquisition of Unconsolidated Entity
    -       16,861  
              Net Increase in Restricted Cash Account
    6,907       -  
              Proceeds from Note Receivables
    1,185       1,002  
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities
    116,160       4,777  
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
               
              Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
    31,175       34,029  
              Repayment of Debt
    (134,292 )     (14,936 )
              Additions to Deferred Financing Charges
    (172 )     (69 )
              Common Stock Dividends Paid
    (3,004 )     (2,947 )
Net Cash (Used In) Provided by Financing Activities
    (106,293 )     16,077  
                 
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    12,753       27,828  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    21,437       24,158  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 34,190     $ 51,986