Danaos Corporation Reports Second Quarter and Half Year Results for the Period Ended June 30, 2023

ATHENS, Greece, August 07, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Danaos Corporation ("Danaos") (NYSE: DAC), one of the world’s largest independent owners of containerships, today reported unaudited results for the period ended June 30, 2023.

Highlights for the Second Quarter and Half Year Ended June 30, 2023:

• Adjusted net income¹ of $143.4 million, or $7.14 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $157.1 million, or $7.59 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $13.7 million or $0.45 per share. Adjusted net income for the three months ended June 30, 2022 had included a non-recurring $13.9 million dividend from ZIM that accounted for $0.67 per share.

• Adjusted net income of $288.7 million, or $14.28 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $392.4 million, or $18.95 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $103.7 million or $4.67 per share. Adjusted net income for the six months ended June 30, 2022 had included a non-recurring $123.9 million dividend from ZIM that accounted for $5.98 per share.

• Net income of $147.0 million, or $7.32 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $8.2 million, or $0.40 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $138.8 million, or $6.92 per share. Net income of $293.2 million, or $14.51 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $339.7 million, or $16.40 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $46.5 million, or $1.89 per share.

• Adjusted EBITDA¹ of $177.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $192.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $14.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2022 had included a non-recurring $13.9 million dividend from ZIM.

• Adjusted EBITDA of $356.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $461.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $105.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2022 had included a non-recurring $123.9 million dividend from ZIM.

• Cash and cash equivalents were $293.3 million as of June 30, 2023.

• As of June 30, 2023, Net Debt² was $131.0 million, and Net Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA was 0.18x, while 44 of our vessels are debt-free currently.

• Total liquidity was $653.3 million as of June 30, 2023, including undrawn available commitments under our Revolving Credit Facility.

• As of the date of this release, Danaos has repurchased a total of 1,080,547 shares of its common stock in the open market for $65.6 million, under its share repurchase program of up to $100 million announced in June 2022.

• During the three months ended June 30, 2023 we acquired 1,552,865 shares of common stock of Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. ("Eagle Bulk") for a total of $68.2 million that currently represents a 16.7% shareholding stake. Eagle Bulk is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Ticker: EGLE) and currently owns and operates a fleet of 52 Ultramax and Supramax bulk carriers that aggregate to approximately 3.2 million deadweight tons ("DWT").

• On June 20, 2023, we entered into contracts for the construction of two 8,258 TEU containerships. These containerships are expected to be delivered to us in 2026.

• This brings the total tally of our newbuilding order-book to 10 vessels with an aggregate capacity of 74,914 TEU, with expected deliveries of seven vessels in 2024, one vessel in 2025 and two vessels in 2026. All our newbuildings are designed with the latest eco characteristics, will be methanol fuel ready, fitted with Alternative Maritime Power Units and will all be built in accordance with the latest requirements of the International Maritime Organization in relation to Tier III emission standards and Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) Phase III.

• In July 2023, we reached an in principle agreement to acquire 5 Capesize bulk carriers built in 2010 through 2012 that aggregate to 879,306 DWT for a total of $103 million. The agreement is subject to entry into definitive documentation. These vessels are expected to be delivered to us between September and October 2023.

• During the last three months we added approximately $469 million to our contracted revenue backlog through the arrangement of new charters for 12 containerships in our fleet. The new fixtures notably include additional contracted revenues of $177 million for three 13,100 TEU vessels that were forward fixed on new 3-year charters and $227 million for five 8,530 TEU vessels that were extended forward for an additional 3.6 years.

• As a result, total contracted cash operating revenues, on the basis of concluded charter contracts through the date of this release, had increased to $2.5 billion as of June 30, 2023. The remaining average contracted charter duration was 3.3 years, weighted by aggregate contracted charter hire.

• Contracted operating days charter coverage for our containership fleet is currently 99.4% for 2023 and 86.1% for 2024.

• Danaos has declared a dividend of $0.75 per share of common stock for the second quarter of 2023, which is payable on September 1, 2023, to stockholders of record as of August 23, 2023.

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 Financial Summary - Unaudited (Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
		Three months ended		Three months ended		Six months ended		Six months ended
		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
		2023		2022		2023		2022
Operating revenues		$241,479		$250,923		$485,053		$480,824
Net income		$147,021		$8,224		$293,222		$339,689
Adjusted net income1		$143,405		$157,110		$288,660		$392,407
Earnings per share, diluted		$7.32		$0.40		$14.51		$16.40
Adjusted earnings per share, diluted1		$7.14		$7.59		$14.28		$18.95
Diluted weighted average number of shares (in thousands)		20,081		20,708		20,214		20,712
Adjusted EBITDA1		$177,326		$192,148		$356,366		$461,632

1 Adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. Refer to the reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income and net income to adjusted EBITDA provided below.

2 Net Debt is defined as total debt gross of deferred finance costs less cash and cash equivalents.

Danaos’ CEO Dr. John Coustas commented:

"The world economies stagnated in the second quarter of 2023, resulting in a gradual easing of the container market. Danaos active strategy in the current market conditions is made possible by the prudent approach we have taken to manage our balance sheet to conservative levels as well as our successful chartering strategy. The latter is reflected in our operating revenues of $241 million, which is near to previous records despite a charter market drop that is more than 50% lower than a year ago. We continue to be active in the charter market, highlighting the resilience of our business model, and secured nearly $500 million in new charter contracts during the quarter. Our total charter backlog increased to $2.5 billion as of the end of the quarter, and contracted charter coverage currently stands at 99% for 2023 and 86% for 2024.

In the second quarter of 2023, Danaos received the Gold, first place awards in the Governance and Environment categories in the inaugural ESG Shipping Awards. These accolades, which we are proud of, acknowledge the company’s exemplary efforts in promoting sustainable practices, social responsibility, and strong governance and reaffirm our position as a leader in responsible maritime operations. The timing of the awards is notable as the IMO recently reiterated and strengthened its commitment to decarbonize shipping by targeting a net zero by around 2050.

Danaos continues to advance its decarbonization strategy in multiple ways. We are constantly optimizing and retrofitting our existing fleet and have committed to upgrade around 20 vessels with new propellers, fuel saving appendages and low friction paints. We have also expanded our new building program with the order of four additional newbuilding vessels. These vessels, two of which are 6,000 TEU and two of which are 8,200 TEU, will be delivered methanol-ready, ensuring the longevity of our investment. In total, we have 10 vessels, with a total capacity of approximately 75,000 TEU, on order. All of these will be able to utilize alternative fuels. Importantly, six of these vessels are already chartered for multi-year periods beginning on their delivery dates in 2024.

We also deployed capital opportunistically, after identifying weakness in the dry bulk market, a market we are very familiar with. We believe the long-term fundamentals in the dry bulk market are very positive. In particular, the orderbook is at historically low levels, and fleet supply growth is projected to decline significantly over the next several years against a backdrop of rebounding demand. Short-term market sentiment is not as strong, and we were able to make investments at attractive prices. As has been previously reported, Danaos acquired a significant stake in Eagle Bulk Shipping, Inc., a NYSE listed dry bulk company ("Eagle"). Additionally, we acquired five Capesize bulk carriers in the secondhand market.

With respect to Eagle, we were able to purchase shares in a company we believed had best in class corporate governance practices at a significant discount to our perception of the company’s net asset value. Shortly following our investment, the Board of Eagle unilaterally implemented a poison pill and repurchased Oaktree Capital’s 28% stake in the company at nearly a 35% premium to Eagle’s 45-day average share prices and a 32% premium to our cost basis. These transactions, which were done by Eagle’s Board fundamentally alter our view of Eagle’s corporate governance. We are concerned with these developments and are seeking clarification from the Board of Directors of Eagle. As Eagle Bulk’s current largest shareholder, we have a strong vested interest in seeing the company enhance long-term shareholder value and believe that we have a duty to speak up when we think the Board and/or management may be acting outside the best interests of all shareholders. Accordingly, we are committed to working constructively with the Board to identify balanced, well-considered, and effective methods to enhance shareholder value on behalf of all shareholders.

With respect to our interest in the dry bulk market in general, Danaos has significant experience in the dry bulk market as an owner and operator. We exited the segment years ago, which was a well-timed decision in hindsight, and now we again see opportunity. Given the strength of our balance sheet, we are uniquely positioned to deploy capital in various ways to grow our revenue base and earnings. Our fleet of container vessels, which are contracted on multi-year charters, provides strong revenue and cash flow visibility. While we will continue to grow and future-proof our core fleet by adding next generation vessels to it, our ultimate goal is to generate value for our shareholders, and we will consistently pursue the best opportunities to do so.

As I have said before, our healthy balance sheet allows us to be opportunistic and deploy our capital in various ways. During the quarter, we continued our buyback program and have now spent $65.5 million from our $100 million buyback program to retire more than one million shares. Finally, we remain committed to returning capital to shareholders, as evidenced by our $0.75 per share dividend announced this morning.

We will continue to implement our strategy to ensure the long-term growth and profitability of the company and are consistently focused on creating value for our shareholders."

Three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2022

During the three months ended June 30, 2023, Danaos had an average of 68.0 containerships compared to 71.0 containerships during the three months ended June 30, 2022. Our fleet utilization for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was 98.7% compared to 99.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Our adjusted net income amounted to $143.4 million, or $7.14 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $157.1 million, or $7.59 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2022. We have adjusted our net income in the three months ended June 30, 2023 for a $6.4 million change in fair value of investments, a $2.3 million loss on debt extinguishment and a $0.6 million non-cash finance fees amortization. Please refer to the Adjusted Net Income reconciliation table, which appears later in this earnings release.

The $13.7 million decrease in adjusted net income for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2022 is primarily attributable to a $13.9 million dividend from ZIM (net of withholding taxes) recognized in the three months ended June 30, 2022. We also incurred a $0.7 million equity loss on investments in the three months ended June 30, 2023 and a $9.4 million decrease in operating revenues, which were partially offset by a $10.2 million decrease in net finance expenses and a $0.1 million decrease in total operating expenses.

On a non-adjusted basis, net income amounted to $147.0 million, or $7.32 earnings per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to net income of $8.2 million, or $0.40 earnings per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Our net income for the three months ended June 30, 2022 included a $154.7 million total loss on our investment in ZIM and a $22.9 million gain on debt extinguishment compared to a $6.4 million gain on our investments and a $2.3 million loss on debt extinguishment for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

Operating Revenues

Operating revenues decreased by 3.7%, or $9.4 million, to $241.5 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $250.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023 reflected:

• a $5.5 million increase in revenues in the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2022 mainly as a result of higher charter rates;

• a $0.3 million increase in revenues in the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2022 due to higher non-cash revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP;

• a $5.4 million decrease in revenues in the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2022 due to vessel disposals; and

• a $9.8 million decrease in revenues in the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2022 due to decreased amortization of assumed time charters.

Vessel Operating Expenses

Vessel operating expenses increased by $1.3 million to $41.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $40.6 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022, primarily as a result of an increase in the average daily operating cost for vessels on time charter to $6,970 per vessel per day for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $6,463 per vessel per day for the three months ended June 30, 2022, which was partially offset by a decrease in the average number of vessels in our fleet. The average daily operating cost increased mainly due to increased repair and maintenance expenses. Management believes that our daily operating costs remain among the most competitive in the industry.

Depreciation & Amortization

Depreciation & Amortization includes Depreciation and Amortization of Deferred Dry-docking and Special Survey Costs.

Depreciation

Depreciation expense decreased by 5.3%, or $1.8 million, to $31.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $33.7 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022 mainly due to our recent sale of three vessels.

Amortization of Deferred Dry-docking and Special Survey Costs

Amortization of deferred dry-docking and special survey costs increased by $1.3 million to $4.5 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $3.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased by $0.1 million to $7.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023, from $7.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Other Operating Expenses

Other Operating Expenses include Voyage Expenses.

Voyage Expenses

Voyage expenses decreased by $1.0 million to $8.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $9.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022 primarily as a result of a decrease in the average number of vessels in our fleet.

Interest Expense and Interest Income

Interest expense decreased by 63.4%, or $10.2 million, to $5.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $16.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease in interest expense is a result of:

• a $5.3 million decrease in interest expense due to a decrease in our average indebtedness by $694.3 million between the two periods. Average indebtedness was $459.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to average indebtedness of $1,154.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in our debt service cost by approximately 2.9% as a result of higher interest rates;

• a $3.0 million decrease in interest expense due to an increase in capitalized interest expense on our vessels under construction in the three months ended June 30, 2023;

• a $2.6 million decrease in the amortization of deferred finance costs and debt discount; and

• a $0.7 million reduction of accumulated accrued interest that had been accrued in 2018 in relation to two of our credit facilities that were fully repaid in May 2022.

As of June 30, 2023, outstanding debt, gross of deferred finance costs, was $424.3 million, which included $262.8 million principal amount of our Senior Notes. These balances compare to debt of $885.1 million, which included $300.0 million principal amount of our Senior Notes, and a leaseback obligation of $105.8 million, gross of deferred finance costs, as of June 30, 2022.

Interest income increased by $3.5 million to $3.6 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $0.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022 mainly as a result of increased interest rates in the three months ended June 30, 2023.

Gain/(loss) on investments

We recognized a $6.4 million gain on marketable securities in the three months ended June 30, 2023 on our shareholding interest in Eagle Bulk of 1,552,865 shares of common stock. This gain compares to a loss on investments of $152.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022, which consisted of the change in fair value of our shareholding interest in ZIM of $168.6 million and dividends recognized on ZIM ordinary shares of $16.2 million. In September 2022, we sold all of our remaining ordinary shares of ZIM for net proceeds of $161.3 million.

Gain/(loss) on debt extinguishment

A $2.3 million loss on early extinguishment of our leaseback obligations in the three months ended June 30, 2023 compares to a $22.9 million gain related to our early extinguishment of debt in the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Equity loss on investments

Equity loss on investments amounting to $0.7 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023 relates to our share of initial expenses of a newly established company, Carbon Termination Technologies Corporation ("CTTC"), currently engaged in the research and development of decarbonization technologies for the shipping industry.

Other finance expenses

Other finance expenses increased by $0.8 million to $1.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $0.3 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022 mainly due to commitment fees for our recently established revolving credit facility.

Loss on derivatives

Amortization of deferred realized losses on interest rate swaps remained stable at $0.9 million in each of the three months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022.

Other income/(expenses), net

Other income, net was $0.3 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to other income, net of $0.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Income taxes

Income taxes of $2.3 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022, related to the taxes withheld on dividend income earned on ZIM ordinary shares compare to no income tax in the three months ended June 30, 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 7.7%, or $14.8 million, to $177.3 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023 from $192.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022. As outlined above, the decrease is primarily attributable to a recognition of a $13.9 million dividend from ZIM in the three months ended June 30, 2022. We also incurred a $0.6 million increase in total operating expenses and a $0.7 million equity loss on investments in the three months ended June 30, 2023, which were partially offset by a $0.4 million increase in operating revenues. Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2023 is adjusted for a $6.4 million change in fair value of investments and a $2.3 million loss on debt extinguishment. Tables reconciling Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA can be found at the end of this earnings release.

Six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, Danaos had an average of 68.2 containerships compared to 71.0 containerships during the six months ended June 30, 2022. Our fleet utilization for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was 97.8% compared to 98.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2022.

Our adjusted net income amounted to $288.7 million, or $14.28 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $392.4 million, or $18.95 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2022. We have adjusted our net income in the six months ended June 30, 2023 for a $6.4 million change in fair value of investments, a $2.3 million loss on debt extinguishment, a $1.6 million gain on sale of vessel and a $1.3 million non-cash fees amortization. Please refer to the Adjusted Net Income reconciliation table, which appears later in this earnings release.

The $103.7 million decrease in adjusted net income for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022 is primarily attributable to a $123.9 million dividend from ZIM (net of withholding taxes) recognized in the six months ended June 30, 2022. We also incurred a $3.3 million equity loss on investments in the six months ended June 30, 2023 and a $1.0 million increase in total operating expenses, which were partially offset by a $4.2 million increase in operating revenues and a $20.3 million decrease in net finance expenses.

On a non-adjusted basis, our net income amounted to $293.2 million, or $14.51 earnings per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to net income of $339.7 million, or $16.40 earnings per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Our net income for the six months ended June 30, 2022 included a total gain on our investment in ZIM of $54.8 million, net of withholding taxes on dividends and a gain on debt extinguishment of $22.9 million compared to a $6.4 million gain on our investments and a $2.3 million loss on debt extinguishment for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Operating Revenues

Operating revenues increased by 0.9%, or $4.2 million, to $485.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $480.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022.

Operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 reflect:

• a $35.9 million increase in revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022 mainly as a result of higher charter rates;

• a $8.7 million decrease in revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022 due to vessel disposals;

• a $3.0 million decrease in revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022 due to lower non-cash revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP; and

• a $20.0 million decrease in revenues in the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022 due to decreased amortization of assumed time charters.

Vessel Operating Expenses

Vessel operating expenses increased by $2.8 million to $82.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $79.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022, primarily as a result of an increase in the average daily operating cost for vessels on time charter to $6,889 per vessel per day for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $6,385 per vessel per day for the six months ended June 30, 2022, which was partially offset by a decrease in the average number of vessels in our fleet. The average daily operating cost increased mainly due to increased repair and maintenance expenses. Management believes that our daily operating costs remain among the most competitive in the industry.

Depreciation & Amortization

Depreciation & Amortization includes Depreciation and Amortization of Deferred Dry-docking and Special Survey Costs.

Depreciation

Depreciation expense decreased by 5.5%, or $3.7 million, to $63.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $67.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022 due to our recent sale of three vessels.

Amortization of Deferred Dry-docking and Special Survey Costs

Amortization of deferred dry-docking and special survey costs increased by $2.4 million to $8.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $5.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses decreased by $0.5 million to $14.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, from $14.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to decreased management fees due to the recent sale of three vessels.

Other Operating Expenses

Other Operating Expenses include Voyage Expenses.

Voyage Expenses

Voyage expenses decreased by $0.3 million to $16.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $16.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022.

Gain on Sale of Vessels

In January 2023, we completed the sale of the Amalia C for net proceeds of $4.9 million resulting in a gain of $1.6 million.

Interest Expense and Interest Income

Interest expense decreased by 62.0%, or $20.6 million, to $12.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $33.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease in interest expense is a result of:

• a $10.9 million decrease in interest expense due to a decrease in our average indebtedness by $771.2 million between the two periods. Average indebtedness was $483.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to average indebtedness of $1,254.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in our debt service cost by approximately 2.9% as a result of higher interest rates;

• a $6.5 million decrease in interest expense due to an increase in capitalized interest expense on our vessels under construction in the six months ended June 30, 2023;

• a $5.3 million decrease in the amortization of deferred finance costs and debt discount; and

• a $2.1 million reduction of accumulated accrued interest that had been accrued in 2018 in relation to two of our credit facilities that were fully repaid in May 2022.

As of June 30, 2023, outstanding debt, gross of deferred finance costs, was $424.3 million, which included $262.8 million principal amount of our Senior Notes. These balances compare to debt of $885.1 million, which included $300.0 million principal amount of our Senior Notes, and a leaseback obligation of $105.8 million, gross of deferred finance costs, as of June 30, 2022.

Interest income increased by $6.2 million to $6.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $0.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022 mainly as a result of increased interest rates in the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Gain on investments

We recognized a $6.4 million gain on marketable securities in the six months ended June 30, 2023 on our shareholding interest in Eagle Bulk of 1,552,865 shares of common stock. This gain compares to a gain on investments of $69.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022, which consisted of the change in fair value of our shareholding interest in ZIM of $69.1 million and dividends recognized on ZIM ordinary shares of $138.4 million. In September 2022, we sold all of our remaining ordinary shares of ZIM for net proceeds of $161.3 million.

Gain/(loss) on debt extinguishment

A $2.3 million loss on early extinguishment of our leaseback obligations in the six months ended June 30, 2023 compares to a $22.9 million gain related to our early extinguishment of debt in the six months ended June 30, 2022.

Equity loss on investments

Equity loss on investments amounting to $3.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023 relates to our share of initial expenses of a newly established company, CTTC, currently engaged in the research and development of decarbonization technologies for the shipping industry.

Other finance expenses

Other finance expenses increased by $1.2 million to $2.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $0.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022 mainly due to commitment fees for our recently established revolving credit facility.

Loss on derivatives

Amortization of deferred realized losses on interest rate swaps remained stable at $1.8 million in each of the six months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022.

Other income/(expenses), net

Other income, net was $0.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to other income, net of $0.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022.

Income taxes

Income taxes of $14.5 million, in the six months ended June 30, 2022, related to the taxes withheld on dividend income earned on ZIM ordinary shares and compared to no income tax in the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 22.8%, or $105.3 million, to $356.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $461.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022. As outlined above, the decrease is mainly attributable to a recognition of a $123.9 million dividend from ZIM in the six months ended June 30, 2022. We also incurred a $2.3 million increase in total operating expenses and a $3.3 million equity loss on investments in the six months ended June 30, 2023, which were partially offset by a $24.2 million increase in operating revenues. Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2023 is adjusted for a $6.4 million change in fair value of investments, a $2.3 million loss on debt extinguishment and a $1.6 million gain on sale of vessel. Tables reconciling Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA can be found at the end of this earnings release.

Dividend Payment

Danaos has declared a dividend of $0.75 per share of common stock for the second quarter of 2023, which is payable on September 1, 2023 to stockholders of record as of August 23, 2023.

Recent Developments

As of the date of this release, we have repurchased a total of 1,080,547 shares of our common stock in the open market for $65.6 million, under our share repurchase program of up to $100 million announced in June 2022.

On June 20, 2023, we entered into contracts for the construction of two 8,258 TEU containerships with the latest eco design characteristics. The containerships are expected to be delivered to us in 2026.

In July 2023, we reached an in principle agreement to acquire 5 Capesize bulk carriers built in 2010 through 2012 that aggregate to 879,306 DWT for a total of $103 million. The agreement is subject to entry into definitive documentation. These vessels are expected to be delivered to us between September and October 2023.

Conference Call and Webcast

On Monday, August 7, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. ET, the Company's management will host a conference call to discuss the results.

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A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until August 14, 2023 by dialing 1 877 344 7529 (US Toll Free Dial In) or 1-412-317-0088 (Standard International Dial In) and using 6018489# as the access code.

Audio Webcast

There will also be a live and then archived webcast of the conference call on the Danaos website (www.danaos.com). Participants of the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.

Slide Presentation

A slide presentation regarding the Company and the containership industry will also be available on the Danaos website (www.danaos.com).

About Danaos Corporation

Danaos Corporation is one of the largest independent owners of modern, large-size containerships. Our current fleet of 68 containerships aggregating 421,293 TEUs and 10 under construction containerships aggregating 74,914 TEUs ranks Danaos among the largest containership charter owners in the world based on total TEU capacity. Our containerships fleet is chartered to many of the world's largest liner companies on fixed-rate charters. In addition to our containership fleet, we have recently reached an in principle agreement to acquire 5 Capesize bulk carriers aggregating 879,306 DWT. Our long track record of success is predicated on our efficient and rigorous operational standards and environmental controls. Danaos Corporation's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "DAC".

Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance and may include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon various assumptions. Although Danaos Corporation believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, Danaos Corporation cannot assure you that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include any resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts throughout the world to contain its spread, including effects on global economic activity, demand for seaborne transportation of containerized and drybulk cargo, the ability and willingness of charterers to perform their obligations to us, charter rates for containerships and drybulk carriers, shipyards constructing our contracted newbuilding vessels, performing scrubber installations, drydocking and repairs, changing vessel crews and availability of financing, the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including changes in charter hire rates and vessel values, charter counterparty performance, changes in demand that may affect attitudes of time charterers to scheduled and unscheduled dry-docking, changes in Danaos Corporation's operating expenses, including bunker prices, dry-docking and insurance costs, our ability to operate profitably in the drybulk sector, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in our financing arrangements, actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, domestic and international political conditions, including the conflict in Ukraine and related sanctions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents and political events or acts by terrorists.

Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by Danaos Corporation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Appendix

Fleet Utilization

Danaos had 2 unscheduled off-hire days in the three months ended June 30, 2023. The following table summarizes vessel utilization and the impact of the off-hire days on the Company’s revenue.

Vessel Utilization (No. of Days)		First Quarter		Second Quarter
		2023		2023		Total
Ownership Days		6,150		6,188		12,338
Less Off-hire Days:
Scheduled Off-hire Days		(150)		(80)		(230)
Other Off-hire Days		(44)		(2)		(46)
Operating Days		5,956		6,106		12,062
Vessel Utilization		96.8%		98.7%		97.8%
Operating Revenues (in '000s of US Dollars)		$243,574		$241,479		$485,053
Average Gross Daily Charter Rate		$40,896		$39,548		$40,213
Vessel Utilization (No. of Days)		First Quarter		Second Quarter
		2022		2022		Total
Ownership Days		6,390		6,461		12,851
Less Off-hire Days:
Scheduled Off-hire Days		(148)		-		(148)
Other Off-hire Days		(16)		(8)		(24)
Operating Days		6,226		6,453		12,679
Vessel Utilization		97.4%		99.9%		98.7%
Operating Revenues (in '000s of US Dollars)		$229,901		$250,923		$480,824
Average Gross Daily Charter Rate		$36,926		$38,885		$37,923

Fleet List

The following table describes in detail our fleet deployment profile of our containerships as of August 3, 2023:

Vessel Name		Vessel Size (TEU)		Year Built		Expiration of Charter(1)
Hyundai Ambition		13,100		2012		June 2024
Hyundai Speed		13,100		2012		June 2024
Hyundai Smart		13,100		2012		June 2027
Hyundai Respect		13,100		2012		April 2027
Hyundai Honour		13,100		2012		March 2027
Express Rome		10,100		2011		May 2024
Express Berlin		10,100		2011		August 2026
Express Athens		10,100		2011		May 2024
Le Havre		9,580		2006		June 2028
Pusan C		9,580		2006		May 2028
Bremen		9,012		2009		January 2028
C Hamburg		9,012		2009		January 2028
Niledutch Lion		8,626		2008		May 2026
Kota Manzanillo		8,533		2005		February 2026
Belita		8,533		2006		July 2026
CMA CGM Melisande		8,530		2012		January 2028
CMA CGM Attila		8,530		2011		May 2027
CMA CGM Tancredi		8,530		2011		July 2027
CMA CGM Bianca		8,530		2011		September 2027
CMA CGM Samson		8,530		2011		November 2027
America		8,468		2004		April 2028
Europe		8,468		2004		May 2028
Kota Santos		8,463		2005		August 2026
CMA CGM Moliere		6,500		2009		March 2027
CMA CGM Musset		6,500		2010		September 2025
CMA CGM Nerval		6,500		2010		November 2025
CMA CGM Rabelais		6,500		2010		January 2026
Racine (ex CMA CGM Racine)		6,500		2010		April 2026
YM Mandate		6,500		2010		January 2028
YM Maturity		6,500		2010		April 2028
Zim Savannah		6,402		2002		May 2024
Dimitra C		6,402		2002		January 2024
Suez Canal		5,610		2002		April 2026
Kota Lima		5,544		2002		November 2024
Wide Alpha		5,466		2014		March 2024
Stephanie C		5,466		2014		June 2025
Maersk Euphrates		5,466		2014		April 2024
Wide Hotel		5,466		2015		May 2024
Wide India		5,466		2015		November 2025
Wide Juliet		5,466		2015		October 2025
Seattle C		4,253		2007		October 2024
Vancouver		4,253		2007		November 2024
Derby D		4,253		2004		January 2027
Tongala		4,253		2004		November 2024
Rio Grande		4,253		2008		November 2024
Paolo (ex ZIM Sao Paolo)		4,253		2008		August 2025
Kingston (ex ZIM Kingston)		4,253		2008		June 2025
ZIM Monaco		4,253		2009		October 2024
Dalian		4,253		2009		March 2026
ZIM Luanda		4,253		2009		August 2025
Dimitris C		3,430		2001		November 2025
Express Black Sea		3,400		2011		January 2025
Express Spain		3,400		2011		January 2025
Express Argentina		3,400		2010		September 2023
Express Brazil		3,400		2010		June 2025
Express France		3,400		2010		September 2025
Singapore		3,314		2004		May 2024
Colombo		3,314		2004		January 2025
Zebra		2,602		2001		November 2024
Artotina		2,524		2001		May 2025
Advance		2,200		1997		January 2025
Future		2,200		1997		December 2024
Sprinter		2,200		1997		December 2024
Stride		2,200		1997		January 2025
Progress C		2,200		1998		November 2024
Bridge		2,200		1998		December 2024
Highway		2,200		1998		November 2023
Phoenix D		2,200		1997		March 2025

(1)

Earliest date charters could expire. Some charters include options for the charterer to extend their terms.

Dry bulk vessels agreed (in principle) to be acquired:
Vessel Name		Capacity (DWT)		Year Built
Bulk Achievement		175,850		2011
Bulk Genius		175,580		2012
Bulk Ingenuity		176,022		2011
Bulk Integrity		175,996		2010
Bulk Peace		175,858		2010
Containerships under construction:
Hull Number		Vessel Size (TEU)		Expected Delivery Year		Minimum Charter Duration
Hull No. C7100-7		7,165		2024		3 Years
Hull No. C7100-8		7,165		2024		3 Years
Hull No. HN4009		8,010		2024		3 Years
Hull No. HN4010		8,010		2024		3 Years
Hull No. HN4011		8,010		2024		3 Years
Hull No. HN4012		8,010		2024		3 Years
Hull No. CV5900-07		6,014		2024		-
Hull No. CV5900-08		6,014		2025		-
Hull No. YZJ2023-1556		8,258		2026		-
Hull No. YZJ2023-1557		8,258		2026		-

DANAOS CORPORATION Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - Unaudited (Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except per share amounts)
			Three months ended		Three months ended		Six months ended		Six months ended
			June 30,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
			2023		2022		2023		2022
OPERATING REVENUES			$241,479		$250,923		$485,053		$480,824
OPERATING EXPENSES
	Vessel operating expenses		(41,861)		(40,579)		(82,500)		(79,743)
	Depreciation & amortization		(36,412)		(36,955)		(71,776)		(73,034)
	General & administrative		(7,192)		(7,136)		(14,037)		(14,527)
	Other operating expenses		(8,399)		(9,443)		(16,282)		(16,632)
	Gain on sale of vessels		-		-		1,639		-
Income From Operations			147,615		156,810		302,097		296,888
OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSES)
	Interest income		3,596		120		6,319		121
	Interest expense		(5,881)		(16,079)		(12,603)		(33,193)
	Gain/(loss) on investments		6,438		(152,427)		6,438		69,290
	Gain/(loss) on debt extinguishment		(2,254)		22,939		(2,254)		22,939
	Other finance expenses		(1,146)		(336)		(2,122)		(941)
	Equity loss on investments		(738)		-		(3,326)		-
	Other income/(expenses), net		294		362		469		861
	Realized loss on derivatives		(903)		(903)		(1,796)		(1,796)
Total Other Income/(Expenses), net			(594)		(146,324)		(8,875)		57,281
Income Before Income Taxes			147,021		10,486		293,222		354,169
	Income taxes		-		(2,262)		-		(14,480)
Net Income			$147,021		$8,224		$293,222		$339,689
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share			$7.32		$0.40		$14.51		$16.42
Diluted earnings per share			$7.32		$0.40		$14.51		$16.40
Basic weighted average number of common shares (in thousands of shares)			20,081		20,689		20,214		20,693
Diluted weighted average number of common shares (in thousands of shares)			20,081		20,708		20,214		20,712

Non-GAAP Measures1 Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income – Unaudited
		Three months ended		Three months ended		Six months ended		Six months ended
		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
		2023		2022		2023		2022
Net income		$147,021		$8,224		$293,222		$339,689
Change in fair value of investments		(6,438)		168,635		(6,438)		69,096
Loss/(gain) on debt extinguishment		2,254		(22,939)		2,254		(22,939)
Gain on sale of vessels		-		-		(1,639)		-
Amortization of financing fees and debt discount		568		3,190		1,261		6,561
Adjusted Net Income		$143,405		$157,110		$288,660		$392,407
Adjusted Earnings Per Share, diluted		$7.14		$7.59		$14.28		$18.95
Diluted weighted average number of shares (in thousands of shares)		20,081		20,708		20,214		20,712

1 The Company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures used in managing the business may provide users of this financial information additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures can provide additional meaningful reflection of underlying trends of the business because they provide a comparison of historical information that excludes certain items that impact the overall comparability. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating and planning decisions and in evaluating the Company's performance. See the Table above for supplemental financial data and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

DANAOS CORPORATION Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited (Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
			As of		As of
			June 30,		December 31,
			2023		2022
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
	Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		$293,331		$267,668
	Accounts receivable, net		8,091		5,635
	Other current assets		186,361		99,218
			487,783		372,521
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
	Fixed assets, net		2,661,976		2,721,494
	Advances for vessels under construction		215,786		190,736
	Deferred charges, net		31,777		25,554
	Investments in affiliates		937		-
	Other non-current assets		86,173		89,923
			2,996,649		3,027,707
TOTAL ASSETS			$3,484,432		$3,400,228
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
	Long-term debt, current portion		$27,500		$27,500
	Long-term leaseback obligations, current portion		-		27,469
	Accounts payable, accrued liabilities & other current liabilities		157,572		173,438
			185,072		228,407
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
	Long-term debt, net		389,564		402,440
	Long-term leaseback obligations, net		-		44,542
	Other long-term liabilities		120,314		164,425
			509,878		611,407
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Common stock		197		203
	Additional paid-in capital		712,154		748,109
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(72,041)		(74,209)
	Retained earnings		2,149,172		1,886,311
			2,789,482		2,560,414
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY			$3,484,432		$3,400,228

DANAOS CORPORATION Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited (Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
			Three months ended		Three months ended		Six months ended		Six months ended
			June 30,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
			2023		2022		2023		2022
Operating Activities:
	Net income		$147,021		$8,224		$293,222		$339,689
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
	Depreciation and amortization of right-of-use assets		31,910		33,753		63,439		67,112
	Amortization of deferred drydocking & special survey costs, finance cost and debt discount		5,070		6,392		9,598		12,483
	Amortization of assumed time charters		(5,854)		(15,713)		(12,390)		(32,364)
	Prior service cost and periodic cost		394		-		886		-
	Loss/(gain) on investments		(6,438)		168,635		(6,438)		69,096
	Loss/(gain) on debt extinguishment		2,254		(22,939)		2,254		(22,939)
	Gain on sale of vessels		-		-		(1,639)		-
	Payments for drydocking/special survey		(4,818)		(471)		(14,560)		(9,726)
	Equity loss on investments		738		-		3,326		-
	Amortization of deferred realized losses on cash flow interest rate swaps		903		903		1,796		1,796
	Stock based compensation		-		124		-		248
	Accounts receivable		(517)		1,593		(2,456)		1,578
	Other assets, current and non-current		(3,612)		89,987		(12,406)		(43,430)
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		1,934		(800)		(3,151)		4,841
	Other liabilities, current and long-term		(15,973)		231,326		(40,875)		232,094
Net Cash provided by Operating Activities			153,012		501,014		280,606		620,478
Investing Activities:
	Vessel additions and advances for vessels under construction		(24,048)		(82,004)		(29,784)		(84,047)
	Proceeds and advances received from sale of vessels		-		85,333		3,914		13,000
	Proceeds from sale of investments		-		-		-		85,333
	Investments in affiliates/marketable securities		(70,144)		-		(74,407)		-
Net Cash provided by/(used in) Investing Activities			(94,192)		3,329		(100,277)		14,286
Financing Activities:
	Proceeds from long-term debt		-		127,725		-		127,725
	Debt repayment		(6,875)		(358,825)		(13,750)		(383,125)
	Payments of leaseback obligations		(66,296)		(104,394)		(72,925)		(120,687)
	Dividends paid		(15,099)		(15,535)		(30,361)		(31,070)
	Repurchase of common stock		(35,157)		(6,325)		(35,738)		(6,325)
	Payments of accumulated accrued interest		-		(1,938)		-		(3,373)
	Finance costs		(1,642)		(11,142)		(1,892)		(15,092)
Net Cash used in Financing Activities			(125,069)		(370,434)		(154,666)		(431,947)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash			(66,249)		133,909		25,663		202,817
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period			359,580		198,664		267,668		129,756
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period			$293,331		$332,573		$293,331		$332,573

DANAOS CORPORATION Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA - Unaudited (Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
		Three months ended		Three months ended		Six months ended		Six months ended
		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
		2023		2022		2023		2022
Net income		$147,021		$8,224		$293,222		$339,689
Depreciation and amortization of right-of-use assets		31,910		33,753		63,439		67,112
Amortization of deferred drydocking & special survey costs		4,502		3,202		8,337		5,922
Amortization of assumed time charters		(5,854)		(15,713)		(12,390)		(32,364)
Amortization of deferred finance costs, debt discount and commitment fees		1,311		3,190		2,762		6,561
Amortization of deferred realized losses on interest rate swaps		903		903		1,796		1,796
Interest income		(3,596)		(120)		(6,319)		(121)
Interest expense		5,313		12,889		11,342		26,632
Income taxes		-		2,262		-		14,480
Loss/(gain) on investments and dividend withholding taxes		(6,438)		166,373		(6,438)		54,616
Loss/(gain) on debt extinguishment		2,254		(22,939)		2,254		(22,939)
Gain on sale of vessels		-		-		(1,639)		-
Stock based compensation		-		124		-		248
Adjusted EBITDA(1)		$177,326		$192,148		$356,366		$461,632

1)		Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before interest income and expense, taxes other than withholding taxes on dividend, depreciation, amortization of deferred drydocking & special survey costs, amortization of assumed time charters, amortization of deferred finance costs, debt discount and commitment fees, amortization of deferred realized losses on interest rate swaps, gain/loss on investments, gain/loss on debt extinguishment, gain on sale of vessels and stock based compensation. However, Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measurement under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or "GAAP." We believe that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors because it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. We also believe that Adjusted EBITDA is useful in evaluating our operating performance compared to that of other companies in our industry because the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA generally eliminates the effects of financings, income taxes and the accounting effects of capital expenditures and acquisitions, items which may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to overall operating performance. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.
		Note: Items to consider for comparability include gains and charges. Gains positively impacting net income are reflected as deductions to net income. Charges negatively impacting net income are reflected as increases to net income.
		The Company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures used in managing the business may provide users of these financial information additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures can provide additional meaningful reflection of underlying trends of the business because they provide a comparison of historical information that excludes certain items that impact the overall comparability. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating and planning decisions and in evaluating the Company's performance. See the Tables above for supplemental financial data and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

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Contacts

For further information:

Company Contact:
Evangelos Chatzis
Chief Financial Officer
Danaos Corporation
Athens, Greece
Tel.: +30 210 419 6480
E-Mail: cfo@danaos.com

Iraklis Prokopakis
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Danaos Corporation
Athens, Greece
Tel.: +30 210 419 6400
E-Mail: coo@danaos.com

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