SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Highlights
•For the fourth quarter, adjusted net income increased 44% year-over-year to $13.4 million, or $0.66 per diluted common share. Fourth quarter net income increased 19% year-over-year to $12.3 million.
•Full year adjusted net income increased 27% year-over-year to $44.1 million, or $2.19 per diluted common share. Full year net income increased 33% year-over-year to $39.4 million.
•Declared a dividend of $0.26 per share, an increase of 8.3% from the prior quarter.
•Total revenue increased 30% year-over-year to $46.7 million for the fourth quarter, and 23% to $169.5 million for the full year.
•Average utilization was 98.1% for the fourth quarter and 98.3% for the full year.
•Invested approximately $561.1 million in equipment in 2011.
•In 2012, committed to purchase approximately $80.8 million in equipment for delivery through April 2012; 88% has been committed to long-term leases.
PARK RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 29, 2012-- SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd (SeaCube) (NYSE: BOX), one of the world’s largest lessors of intermodal freight containers, today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011.
Adjusted net income(1) was $13.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to $9.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, an increase of 44%. For the fourth quarter of 2011, adjusted net income per diluted common share was $0.66. The Company focuses on adjusted net income because it excludes the impact of non-cash interest expense and non-recurring items that are unrelated to the operating performance of the business.
Total revenue was $46.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to $35.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, an increase of 30%. Utilization continued to be strong with average fourth quarter utilization of 98.1%. Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $64.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to $53.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2010.
The Company reported net income of $12.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to $10.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2010. Net income per diluted common share was $0.61 for the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to $0.55 for the fourth quarter of 2010.
Joseph Kwok, Chief Executive Officer of SeaCube, commented, “During 2011, we have more than doubled our container investments, enabling the Company to significantly improve its revenue, earnings and cash flow. In addition, we have invested another $80.8 million during the first two months in 2012; of which, 88% has been committed to long term leases. As we progress through 2012, we will continue to benefit from our new investments. With a significant revenue stream from our long-term contracts, SeaCube remains well positioned for growth opportunities.”
Mr. Kwok concluded, “We are pleased that our Board has approved a dividend of $0.26 per share, an increase of 8.3% from the previous quarter. This will be our sixth consecutive dividend and third increase since going public in November 2010. Including this increase, we have now declared cumulative dividends of $1.38 per share. We plan on continuing to create shareholder value by distributing dividends as well as by growing our revenues, earnings and cash flow as we continue to execute our investment strategy.”
Adjusted net income(1) was $44.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to $34.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. For the year ended December 31, 2011, adjusted net income per diluted common share was $2.19.
Total revenue was $169.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to $137.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $239.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to $211.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2010.
The Company reported net income of $39.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to $29.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. Net income per diluted common share was $1.96 for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to $1.75 for the year ended December 31, 2010.
Dividend
On February 29, 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors approved and declared a $0.26 per share cash dividend on its issued and outstanding common shares, payable on March 20, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 13, 2012.
Investors' Conference Call
In connection with this earnings release, management will host an earnings conference call and webcast on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. The live conference call may be accessed by dialing 1-866-347-8894 (from within the U.S.) or 1-706-643-5328 (from outside of the U.S.) ten minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call; please reference "SeaCube Fourth Quarter Earnings Call." A simultaneous webcast of the conference call with an accompanying slide presentation will be available to the public at www.seacubecontainers.com. A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2012 by dialing 1-855-859-2056 (from within the U.S.) or 1-404-537-3406 (from outside of the U.S.); please reference access code "49303212."
About SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd.
SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd. is one of the world’s largest container leasing companies based on total assets. Containers are the primary means by which products are shipped internationally because they facilitate the secure and efficient movement of goods via multiple transportation modes, including ships, rail and trucks. The principal activities of our business include the acquisition, leasing, re-leasing and subsequent sale of refrigerated and dry containers and generator sets. We lease our containers primarily under long-term contracts to a diverse group of the world’s leading shipping lines. As of December 31, 2011, we employed 75 people in seven offices worldwide and had total assets of $1.5 billion. We own or manage a fleet of 594,071 units, representing 933,499 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers and generator sets.
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