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Horizon Lines Reports Third-Quarter Financial Results

- Volumes Down 5.7%; Rates Flat From Year Ago, Net of Fuel
- Adjusted EBITDA Totals $36.9 Million
- Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $23.8 million

  • Press Release
  • Source: Horizon Lines, Inc.
  • On 8:35 am EDT, Friday October 23, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE: HRZ - News), today reported results for its fiscal third quarter ended September 20, 2009.

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On a GAAP basis, net income totaled $8.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, on revenue of $308.0 million. This compares with net income of $11.1 million, or $0.37 per diluted share on revenue of $352.6 million for the same period a year ago. Adjusted third-quarter 2009 net income totaled $11.4 million, or $0.37per diluted share, after excluding antitrust-related legal expenses and vessel impairment charges totaling $3.0 million, or $0.10 per share after tax. Adjusted net income for the 2008 third quarter totaled $14.7 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, which excludes antitrust-related legal fees totaling $3.6 million, or $0.11 per share after tax.

             Comparison of GAAP and Non-GAAP Earnings (in millions, except
              per share data)*
             -------------------------------------------------------------
                                    Quarters Ended           Nine Months Ended
                                    --------------           -----------------
                                 9/20/09      9/21/08     9/20/09      9/21/08
                                 -------      -------     -------      -------
    GAAP:
    -----
      Operating revenue          $308.0      $352.6       $858.8       $989.5
      -----------------          ------      ------       ------       ------
      Net income
      (loss)(1)                    $8.4       $11.1       $(32.6)       $17.7
      ---------------              ----       -----       ------        -----
      Net income
      (loss) per diluted
       share(1)                   $0.27       $0.37       $(1.07)       $0.57
      ------------------          -----       -----       ------        -----

    Non-GAAP:
    ---------
      EBITDA                      $33.8       $37.6        $51.2        $97.6
      ------                      -----       -----        -----        -----
      Adjusted EBITDA*            $36.9       $42.2        $84.6       $105.4
      ---------------             -----       -----        -----       ------
      Adjusted net
       income*                    $11.4       $14.7        $10.8        $23.9
      ------------                -----       -----        -----        -----
      Adjusted net income
       per diluted
       share*                     $0.37       $0.48        $0.35        $0.78
      -------------------         -----       -----        -----        -----
        *  See attached schedules for reconciliation of third-quarter
           2009 and 2008 reported GAAP results to Non-GAAP results.
       (1) Net income for the 2008 third-quarter and nine-month
           period is adjusted for retrospective application of changes in
           accounting for convertible notes, and restricted stock
           share-based payment awards as participating securities.
      -----------------------------------------------------------------

"During the third quarter, we continued to successfully battle the economic turbulence that gripped our markets, focusing on cost containment, customer service and schedule integrity," said Chuck Raymond, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "The 5.7% volume decline from the third quarter of 2008 was an improvement over the past three quarters. We maintained stable margins relative to a year ago, although revenue-per-container rates were flat. More than half of the 12.6% revenue decline was due to reduced fuel surcharges, as fuel prices were significantly lower than 2008.

"Cash flow was relatively strong, and we voluntarily made debt payments of $10 million during the quarter." Mr. Raymond said. "We completed the quarter well-positioned to withstand an ongoing weak environment, and to capitalize quickly on even a mild recovery.

"In our liner business, our third-quarter cargo volumes continued to compare very favorably with other transportation segments, reflecting our focus on U.S. domestic ocean markets, where we play a primary role in delivering cargo that is vital to the basic needs of our tradelanes," Mr. Raymond said. "Our logistics business continued to face the challenges of building a business through organic growth in the worst recession since the Great Depression. We expect our logistics business to continue to operate below breakeven levels for the foreseeable future, but we continue to believe that it remains an engine for the long-term growth of our company."

Third-Quarter 2009 Financial Highlights

  • Operating Revenue - Operating revenue declined 12.6% to $308.0 million from $352.6 million a year ago. The largest factors in the $44.6 million revenue decline were a $23.4 million reduction in fuel surcharges, followed by $13.4 million decrease from a 5.7% reduction in volume. The volume decline was due to a continuing weak macroeconomic environment that impacted discretionary consumer spending across all tradelanes; specifically, flattening economic growth and cautious consumer sentiment in Alaska, a decline in visitors and construction in Hawaii, and the ongoing recession in Puerto Rico.

  • Operating Income - GAAP operating income for the third quarter totaled $19.0 million, compared with $21.8 million for the third quarter of 2008. The 2009 GAAP operating income includes expenses of $3.1 million consisting of $1.9 million in antitrust-related legal expenses and $1.2 million in impairment charges for vessels. The 2008 GAAP operating income includes $4.6 million in antitrust-related legal expenses. Excluding these items, adjusted operating income totaled $22.1 million for the third quarter of 2009, and $26.4 million for the prior year's third quarter. The decline from last year was largely due to reduced volumes, lower non-transportation revenue, and reduced logistics revenue, which were partially offset by non-union workforce reduction savings.

  • EBITDA - EBITDA totaled $33.8 million for the 2009 third quarter, compared with $37.6 million for the same period a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA for the 2009 third quarter was $36.9 million, compared with $42.2 million for 2008. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA for the 2009 and 2008 third quarters were impacted by the same factors affecting operating income.

  • Shares Outstanding - The company had a weighted daily average of 30.9 million diluted shares outstanding for the third quarter of 2009, compared with 30.4 million for the third quarter of 2008.

  • Nine-Month Results - For the nine months ended September 20, 2009, operating revenue decreased 13.2% to $858.8 million from $989.5 million for the same period in 2008. EBITDA totaled $51.2 million compared with $97.6 million a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $84.6 million compared with $105.4 million a year ago. The net loss for the nine-month period totaled $(32.6) million, or $(1.07) per share, while adjusted net income totaled $10.8 million, or $0.35 per diluted share. In the same period a year ago, net income totaled $17.7 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, while adjusted net income was $23.9 million, or $0.78 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income for the 2009 nine-month period exclude a $20.0 million charge related to the previously disclosed class-action legal settlement in Puerto Rico, a $10.5 million tax valuation allowance, $10.4 million in antitrust-related legal expenses, $1.9 million in impairment charges, $1.0 million in restructuring costs and a $0.1 million loss on the previously disclosed modification of the company's credit agreement. Adjusted EBITDA and net income for the 2008 nine-month period exclude $7.0 million in antitrust-related legal expenses and $0.8 million related to early retirement for certain union employees.

Please see attached schedules for reconciliation of third-quarter and nine-month 2009 and 2008 reported GAAP results and Non-GAAP adjusted results.

Outlook

"We face a challenging fourth quarter, which we expect to be characterized by lingering economic weakness that will continue to impact volumes to varying degrees across all of our tradelanes, as well as in our logistics business," Mr. Raymond said. "While our third-quarter volume performance indicates we might be coming off the bottom, we expect the recovery to be slow, muted and disparate.

"Horizon Lines remains well positioned in this environment," Mr. Raymond continued. "We are intensely focused on both customer service and cost containment, and are targeting selective revenue growth opportunities even in these challenging times. We recently added a Tampa call on our Houston-to-San Juan sailing, an addition that provides new options for our customers, and new revenue potential for Horizon Lines at little incremental cost.

"Despite the ongoing economic challenges, our outlook for 2009 remains consistent with our second-quarter observations," Mr. Raymond said. "We anticipate that 2009 adjusted EBITDA will be below the $130.0 million reported last year, but remain above levels that would jeopardize compliance with the financial covenants in our credit agreement. We also currently expect adjusted free cash flow for the year to approximate the level of $59.9 million reached last year, despite a decline in EBITDA. As we move through the fourth quarter and into 2010, we believe Horizon Lines possesses the financial resources and operational strength to endure a protracted economic recovery and to quickly capitalize on even modest recoveries in our tradelane economies."

Webcast & Conference Call Information

Company executives will provide additional perspective on the company's earnings during a conference call beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time today. Those interested in participating in the call may do so by dialing 1-866-394-6819, and providing the operator with conference number 34382121. A copy of the presentation materials may be printed from the Horizon Lines website, http://www.horizonlines.com, shortly before the start of the call. Alternatively, a live audio webcast of the call may be accessed at http://www.horizonlines.com. In order to access the live audio webcast, please allow at least 15 minutes before the start of the call to visit Horizon Lines' website and download and install any necessary audio/video software for the webcast.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

Horizon Lines reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The company also believes that the presentation of certain non-GAAP measures, i.e., results excluding certain costs and expenses, provides useful information for the understanding of its ongoing operations and enables investors to focus on period-over-period operating performance without the impact of significant special items, and thereby enhances the user's overall understanding of the company's current financial performance relative to past performance and provides a better baseline for modeling future earnings expectations. Non-GAAP measures are reconciled in the financial tables accompanying this news release. The company cautions that non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the company's reported GAAP results.

About Horizon Lines

Horizon Lines, Inc. is the nation's leading domestic ocean shipping and integrated logistics company comprised of two primary operating subsidiaries. Horizon Lines, LLC, owns or leases a fleet of 21 U.S.-flag containerships, one of which is classified as held for sale, and operates five port terminals linking the continental United States with Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia and Puerto Rico. Horizon Logistics, LLC, offers customized logistics solutions to shippers from a suite of transportation and distribution management services, information technology developed by Horizon Services Group and intermodal trucking and warehousing services provided by Sea-Logix. Horizon Lines, Inc. is based in Charlotte, NC, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HRZ.

Forward Looking Statements

The information contained in this press release should be read in conjunction with our filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are those that do not relate solely to historical fact. They include, but are not limited to, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance, achievements or events. Words such as, but not limited to, "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "target," "projects," "likely," "will," "would," "could," and similar expressions or phrases identify forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties. In light of these risks and uncertainties, expected results or other anticipated events or circumstances discussed in this press release might not occur. We undertake no obligation, and specifically decline any obligation, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. See the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 5, 2009, for a more complete discussion of these risks and uncertainties and for other risks and uncertainties. Those factors and the other risk factors described therein are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause actual results or developments to differ materially from those expressed in any of our forward-looking statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could harm our results. Consequently, there can be no assurance that actual results or developments anticipated by us will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences.

(Tables Follow)

                                        Horizon Lines, Inc.
                          Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                               (in thousands, except per share data)

                                                        December 21,
                                     September 20,          2008
                                         2009         (As Adjusted) (1)
                                     ------------      ---------------
    Assets
      Current assets
          Cash                          $4,390             $5,487
          Accounts receivable, net of
           allowance of $7,788 and
           $8,217 at September 20,
           2009 and December 21,
           2008, respectively          137,850            135,020

          Prepaid vessel rent            5,940              4,471
          Materials and supplies        27,940             23,644
          Deferred tax asset             4,366              7,450
          Other current assets          12,620             10,703
                                        ------             ------

            Total current assets       193,106            186,775
      Property and equipment, net      195,198            208,453
      Goodwill                         317,068            317,068
      Intangible assets, net           111,409            125,542
      Deferred tax asset                     -             10,669
      Other long-term assets            22,809             24,122
                                        ------             ------

            Total assets              $839,590           $872,629
                                      ========           ========

    Liabilities and Stockholders'
     Equity
      Current liabilities
          Accounts payable             $34,897            $41,947
          Current portion of
           long-term debt               15,939              6,552
          Accrued vessel rent                -              5,421
          Other accrued liabilities    106,194             97,720
                                       -------             ------

            Total current liabilities  157,030            151,640
      Long-term debt, net of current   534,387            526,259
      Deferred rent                     23,703             27,058
      Deferred tax liability             5,458                  -
      Other long-term liabilities       20,694             30,836
                                        ------             ------

            Total liabilities          741,272            735,793
                                       -------            -------

      Stockholders' equity
          Preferred stock, $.01 par
           value, 30,500 shares
           authorized; no shares
           issued or outstanding             -                  -
          Common stock, $.01 par value,
           100,000 shares authorized,
           34,029 shares issued and
           30,229 shares outstanding
           as of September 20,2009
           and 33,808 shares issued
           and 30,008 shares
           outstanding as of
           December 21, 2008               340                338
          Treasury stock, 3,800
           shares at cost              (78,538)           (78,538)
          Additional paid in capital   199,454            199,644
          (Accumulated deficit)
           retained earnings           (17,198)            22,094
          Accumulated other
           comprehensive loss           (5,740)            (6,702)
                                        ------             ------

            Total stockholders' equity  98,318            136,836
                                        ------            -------

            Total liabilities and
             stockholders' equity     $839,590           $872,629
                                      ========           ========

    (1)  Results are adjusted for retrospective application of changes in
    accounting for convertible notes and restricted stock share-based payment
    awards as participating securities.



                                    Horizon Lines, Inc.
                   Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
                            (in thousands, except per share data)

                           Quarters Ended             Nine Months Ended
                           --------------             -----------------
                                   September 21,                September 21,
                    September 20,     2008       September 20,      2008
                       2009      (As Adjusted)(1)    2009     (As Adjusted)(1)
                    ---------------------------------------------------------

    Operating
     revenue          $307,972       $352,638      $858,807       $989,544
    Operating
     expense:
       Cost of
        services
        (excluding
        depreciation
        expense)       248,364        287,400       704,362        809,069
       Depreciation
        and
        amortization    11,285         11,449        33,425         34,325
       Amortization of
        vessel
        dry-docking      3,530          4,393        10,936         13,168
       Selling, general
        and
        administrative  23,739         26,513        79,512         80,517
       Settlement of
        class action
        lawsuit              -              -        20,000              -
       Restructuring
        charge               -              -         1,001              -
       Impairment
        charge           1,208              -         1,867              -
       Miscellaneous
        expense, net       890          1,095           773          2,392
                           ---          -----           ---          -----

          Total
           operating
           expense     289,016        330,850       851,876        939,471

    Operating
     income             18,956         21,788         6,931         50,073
    Other expense:
       Interest expense,
        net             10,563         10,016        29,249         31,528
       Loss on
        modification
        of debt              -              -            50              -
       Other expense
        (income), net        1             (4)           11             (2)
                            --             --            --             --

    Income (loss) before
     income tax
     expense             8,392         11,776       (22,379)        18,547
    Income tax (benefit)
     expense               (46)           673        10,219            885
                           ---            ---        ------            ---

    Net income (loss)   $8,438        $11,103      $(32,598)       $17,662
                        ======        =======      ========        =======


    Net income (loss)
     per share:
       Basic             $0.28          $0.37        $(1.07)         $0.58
       Diluted           $0.27          $0.37        $(1.07)         $0.57

    Number of shares
     used in
     calculation:
       Basic            30,430         30,304        30,431         30,330
       Diluted          30,914         30,393        30,431         30,583

    Dividends declared
     per common share    $0.11          $0.11         $0.33          $0.33
                         =====          =====         =====          =====


    (1)  Results are adjusted for retrospective application of changes in
         accounting for convertible notes and restricted stock share-based
         payment awards as participating securities.



                                   Horizon Lines, Inc.
                 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                                      (in thousands)

                                                   Nine Months
                                                   -----------
                                                             September 21,
                                          September 20,           2008
                                              2009          (As Adjusted)(1)
                                          ------------       --------------

    Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net (loss) income                        $(32,598)           $17,662
    Adjustments to reconcile net
     income (loss) to net cash
     provided by operating activities:
         Depreciation                          17,950             18,339
         Amortization of other
          intangible assets                    15,475             15,986
         Amortization of vessel
          dry-docking                          10,936             13,168
         Restructuring charge                   1,001                  -
         Impairment charge                      1,867                  -
         Loss on modification of debt              50                  -
         Amortization of deferred
          financing costs                       2,081              2,022
         Deferred income taxes                 10,312               (732)
         Gain on equipment disposals              (45)                (7)
         Stock-based compensation               2,464              3,532
         Accretion of interest on 4.25%
          convertible notes                     7,428              6,601
     Changes in operating assets
      and liabilities:
         Accounts receivable                   (2,551)           (28,521)
         Materials and supplies                (4,425)            (1,655)
         Other current assets                  (2,349)              (593)
         Accounts payable                      (7,050)           (13,054)
         Accrued liabilities                   10,466             17,590
         Vessel rent                           (9,650)            (9,657)
         Vessel dry-docking payments          (11,269)            (9,291)
         Other assets/liabilities                (664)             1,613
                                                 ----              -----

           Net cash provided by operating
            activities                          9,429             33,003
                                                -----             ------

    Cash flows from investing activities:
        Purchases of property and equipment    (8,181)           (26,351)
        Purchase of business                        -               (198)
        Proceeds from the sale of property
         and equipment                          1,009                350
                                                -----                ---

           Net cash used in investing
            activities                         (7,172)           (26,199)
                                               ------            -------

    Cash flows from financing activities:
      Borrowing under revolving credit
       facility                                64,000             73,000
      Payments on revolving credit facility   (49,000)           (37,500)
      Payments on long-term debt               (4,913)            (4,902)
      Dividends to stockholders               (10,041)            (9,985)
      Payments of financing costs              (3,475)              (139)
      Common stock issued under employee
       stock purchase plan                         75                 38
      Proceeds from exercise of stock options       -                 13
      Purchase of treasury stock                    -            (29,330)
      Payments on capital lease obligation          -                (81)
                                                 ----               ----

           Net cash provided by financing
            activities                         (3,354)            (8,886)
                                               ------             ------

    Net decrease in cash                       (1,097)            (2,082)
    Cash at beginning of period                 5,487              6,276
                                                -----              -----
    Cash at end of period                      $4,390             $4,194
                                               ======             ======


    (1)  Results are adjusted for retrospective application of changes in
         accounting for convertible notes and restricted stock share-based
         payment awards as participating securities.



                              Horizon Lines, Inc.
                           Adjusted Operating Income
                                 ($ in Millions)

                        Quarter     Quarter     Nine Months    Nine Months
                         Ended       Ended         Ended          Ended
                       September   September     September      September
                       20, 2009     21, 2008      20, 2009       21, 2008
                       ---------   ---------    ------------   -----------
    Operating Income     $19.0        $21.8         $6.9           $50.1

    Adjustments:
    ------------
    Legal Settlement         -            -         20.0               -
    Anti-Trust Legal
     Expenses              1.9          4.6         10.4             7.0
    Impairment Charge      1.2            -          1.9               -
    Restructuring Charge     -            -          1.0               -
    OPEIU Severance          -            -            -             0.8
                          ----         ----         ----            ----
    Total Adjustments      3.1          4.6         33.3             7.8

    Adjusted Operating
     Income              $22.1        $26.4        $40.2           $57.9
                         =====        =====        =====           =====



                                   Horizon Lines, Inc.
                                   Adjusted Net Income
                                     ($ in Millions)

                        Quarter     Quarter     Nine Months    Nine Months
                         Ended       Ended         Ended          Ended
                       September   September     September      September
                       20, 2009     21, 2008      20, 2009       21, 2008
                       ---------   ---------    ------------   -----------
    Net Income (Loss)(1)  $8.4        $11.1       $(32.6)          $17.7

    Adjustments:
    ------------
    Legal Settlement                      -         20.0               -
    Anti-Trust Legal
     Expenses              1.9          4.6         10.4             7.0
    Impairment Charge      1.2            -          1.9               -
    Restructuring Charge     -            -          1.0               -
    Loss on Modification
     of Debt                 -            -          0.1               -
    OPEIU Severance          -            -            -             0.8
    Tax Valuation
     Allowance               -            -         10.5               -
    Tax Impact of
     Adjustments          (0.1)        (1.0)        (0.5)           (1.6)
                          ----         ----         ----            ----
    Total Adjustments      3.0          3.6         43.4             6.2

    Adjusted Net Income  $11.4        $14.7        $10.8           $23.9
                         =====        =====        =====           =====

    (1)  2008 results are adjusted for retrospective application of changes in
         accounting for convertible notes and restricted stock share-based
         payment awards as participating securities.



                                Horizon Lines, Inc.
                       Adjusted Net Income Per Diluted Share

                              Quarter   Quarter    Nine Months   Nine Months
                               Ended     Ended        Ended         Ended
                            September   September   September     September
                             20, 2009   21, 2008     20, 2009     21, 2008
                            ---------   ---------  -----------   -----------
    Net Income (Loss) Per
     Diluted Share (1)        $0.27       $0.37      $(1.07)        $0.57

    Adjustments Per Share:
    ----------------------
    Legal Settlement              -           -        0.66             -
    Anti-Trust Legal
     Expenses                  0.06        0.14        0.34          0.23
    Impairment Charge          0.04           -        0.06             -
    Restructuring Charge          -           -        0.03             -
    OPEIU Severance               -           -           -          0.02
    Tax Valuation Allowance       -           -        0.35             -
    Tax Impact of Adjustments     -       (0.03)      (0.02)        (0.04)
                               ----       -----       -----         -----
    Total Adjustments          0.10        0.11        1.42          0.21

    Adjusted Net Income       $0.37       $0.48       $0.35         $0.78
                              =====       =====       =====         =====


    (1)  2008 results are adjusted for retrospective application of changes in
         accounting for convertible notes and restricted stock share-based
         payment awards as participating securities.



                            Horizon Lines, Inc.
        Net Income (Loss) / EBITDA / Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
                              ($ in Millions)

                         Quarter    Quarter   Nine Months   Nine Months
                          Ended      Ended      Ended          Ended
                        September  September   September     September
                         20, 2009  21, 2008    20, 2009      21, 2008
                        ---------  ---------  -----------   -----------
    Net Income (Loss)(1)   $8.4     $11.1       $(32.6)        $17.7

    Interest Expense, Net  10.6      10.0         29.2          31.5
    Tax Expense               -       0.7         10.2           0.9
    Depreciation and
     Amortization          14.8      15.8         44.4          47.5
                           ----      ----         ----          ----
    EBITDA                 33.8      37.6         51.2          97.6
    Legal Settlement          -         -         20.0             -
    Anti-Trust Legal Fees   1.9       4.6         10.4           7.0
    Impairment Charge       1.2         -          1.9             -
    Restructuring Charge      -         -          1.0             -
    Loss on Modification
     of Debt                  -         -          0.1             -
    OPEIU Severance           -         -            -           0.8
                           ----      ----         ----          ----
    Adjusted EBITDA       $36.9     $42.2        $84.6        $105.4
                          =====     =====        =====        ======

    (1)  2008 results are adjusted for retrospective application of changes in
         accounting for convertible notes and restricted stock share-based
         payment awards as participating securities.


    Note:  EBITDA is defined as net income plus net interest expense, income
    taxes, depreciation and amortization.  We believe that EBITDA is a
    meaningful measure for investors as (i) EBITDA is a component of the
    measure used by our board of directors and management team to evaluate our
    operating performance, (ii) the senior credit facility contains covenants
    that require the Company to maintain certain interest expense coverage and
    leverage ratios, which contain EBITDA, and (iii) EBITDA is a measure used
    by our management team to make day-to-day operating decisions.  Adjusted
    EBITDA excludes certain charges in order to evaluate our operating
    performance, for making day-to-day operating decisions and when
    determining the payment of discretionary bonuses.



                          Horizon Lines, Inc.
          Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA Segment
                             Reconciliation
                            ($ in Millions)

                          Third Quarter 2009

                                     Liner Logistics  Consolidated
                                     ----- ---------  ------------
    Operating Income (Loss)          $21.2     $(2.2)        $19.0
    Depreciation and Amortization     11.1       0.2          11.3
    Amortization of Vessel
     Dry-docking                       3.5         -           3.5
                                      ----      ----          ----
    EBITDA                            35.8      (2.0)         33.8
    Anti-Trust Legal Expenses          1.9         -           1.9
    Impairment Charge                  1.2         -           1.2
                                      ----      ----          ----
    Adjusted EBITDA                  $38.9     $(2.0)        $36.9
                                     =====     =====         =====



                          Horizon Lines, Inc.
          Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA Segment
                             Reconciliation
                            ($ in Millions)

                           Nine Months 2009

                                     Liner Logistics  Consolidated
                                     ----- ---------  ------------
    Operating Income (Loss)          $14.0     $(7.1)         $6.9
    Depreciation and Amortization     33.0       0.4          33.4
    Amortization of Vessel
     Dry-docking                      10.9         -          10.9
                                      ----      ----          ----
    EBITDA                            57.9      (6.7)         51.2
    Legal Settlement                  20.0         -          20.0
    Anti-Trust Legal Expenses         10.4         -          10.4
    Impairment Charge                  1.9         -           1.9
    Restructuring Charge               0.8       0.2           1.0
    Loss on Modification of Debt       0.1         -           0.1
                                      ----      ----          ----
    Adjusted EBITDA                  $91.1     $(6.5)        $84.6
                                     =====     =====         =====



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