Cronos (NASDAQ:CRNS)
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The Cronos Group (NASDAQ:CRNS) today reported that the Company’s
net income for the year ended December 31, 2006 was $9.2 million, or
$1.14 per diluted share, compared with net income of $7.8 million, or
$0.98 per diluted share, for 2005. Net income for 2006 included the
impact of expense items that, in aggregate, reduced net income by $1.6
million, or $0.20 per diluted share. These items included professional
fees relating to certain litigation against the Company and the recently
announced proposed transaction for the sale of the Company, as well as
charges recorded in connection with the implementation of restructuring
plans. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2005, included the
effect of non-operational items that reduced net income by $4.9 million,
or $0.63 per diluted share.
Total revenues for 2006 were $151.8 million compared with $148.3 million
for 2005. Gross lease revenue for 2006 of $141.9 million was 2% higher
than for 2005.
Net income for the fourth quarter of 2006 was $1.4 million or $0.17 per
diluted share. Non-operational expenses had the impact of reducing net
income by $0.6 million, or $0.07 per diluted share. The Company recorded
a net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the fourth
quarter of 2005. This included the impact of a $4.6 million, or $0.57
per diluted share, of non-operational charges including a $4.1 million
charge relating to the estimated cost of resolving certain litigation
against the Company.
Dennis J. Tietz, Chairman and CEO of Cronos, stated, “We
are pleased with our performance in 2006. These results reflect the
continued strong demand for all product types in 2006, as well as the
growth and profitability of the Joint Venture Program. The lease market
for new equipment recovered from the slowdown experienced during the
summer months, and we saw strong demand for all product types throughout
the fourth quarter.
“We added $155.1 million of new container
equipment to our fleet during 2006. Our focus on diversified equipment
has allowed us to continue the expansion of our product and customer
bases. Utilization of the Company’s combined
container fleet was 92.1% at the end of 2006, compared with 90.8% at the
beginning of the year.”
Cronos is one of the world’s leading lessors
of intermodal containers, owning and managing a fleet of over 440,000
TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units). The diversified Cronos fleet of dry
cargo, refrigerated and other specialized containers is leased to a
customer base of approximately 450 ocean carriers and transport
operators around the world. Cronos provides container-leasing services
through an integrated network of offices through state-of-the-art
information technology.
This release discusses certain forward-looking matters that involve
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary
materially from estimates. Risks and uncertainties include, among other
things, changes in international operations, exchange rate risks,
changes in market conditions for the Company’s
container lease operations and the Company’s
ability to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions. For further
discussion of the risk factors attendant to an investment in the Company’s
common shares, see the Introductory Note in the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K that was filed with the SEC on March 16, 2007.
This press release and other information concerning Cronos can be viewed
on Cronos’ website at www.cronos.com.
The Cronos Group
Consolidated statements of income
For the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
(US dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
2006
2005
2004
Gross lease revenue
$141,883
$139,024
$132,096
Equipment trading revenue
4,669
2,210
4,698
Commissions, fees and other operating income:
- Related parties
721
802
953
- Unrelated parties
4,024
4,577
2,641
Gain on settlement of litigation
-
1,333
-
Interest income
545
344
120
Total revenues and other income
151,842
148,290
140,508
Direct operating expenses
16,643
18,091
20,563
Payments to Managed Container Programs:
- Related parties
56,551
40,826
31,638
- Unrelated parties
30,374
36,177
36,323
Equipment trading expenses
4,085
1,978
4,018
Amortization of intangible assets
188
188
188
Depreciation
11,648
15,141
17,993
Selling, general and administrative expenses
20,791
21,909
18,834
Interest expense
7,358
6,186
5,178
Recovery of amount payable to Managed Container Program
-
(703)
-
Recovery of related party loan note
-
-
(1,280)
Provision against legal claims
-
4,100
-
Total expenses
147,638
143,893
133,455
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliate
4,204
4,397
7,053
Income taxes provision
(954)
(864)
(1,071)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate
5,977
4,269
2,883
Net income
9,227
7,802
8,865
Basic net income per common share
$1.22
$1.06
$1.22
Diluted net income per common share
$1.14
$0.98
$1.14
The Cronos Group
Consolidated balance sheets
December 31, 2006 and 2005
(US dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
2006
2005
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$8,498
$15,829
Restricted cash
250
4,200
Amounts due from lessees, net
30,913
28,540
Amounts receivable from Managed Container Programs
3,033
3,391
New container equipment for resale
35,131
38,142
Net investment in direct financing leases
12,222
12,678
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates
43,710
31,358
Container equipment, net
113,081
121,988
Other equipment, net
632
1,130
Goodwill
11,038
11,038
Other intangible assets, net
157
345
Income taxes
282
-
Other assets
4,252
3,093
Total assets
$263,199
$271,732
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Amounts payable to Managed Container Programs
$24,171
$25,462
Amounts payable to container manufacturers
34,809
52,790
Direct operating expense payables and accruals
4,821
5,432
Other amounts payable and accrued expenses
7,381
11,873
Debt and capital lease obligations
95,875
87,780
Income taxes
-
209
Deferred income taxes
3,650
2,965
Deferred income and deferred acquisition fees
7,005
7,684
Total liabilities
177,712
194,195
Shareholders’ equity
Common shares
15,356
15,040
Additional paid-in capital
42,489
43,807
Common shares held in treasury
(297)
(297)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
605
880
Restricted retained earnings
1,832
1,832
Unrestricted retained earnings
25,502
16,275
Total shareholders’ equity
85,487
77,537
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$263,199
$271,732