Press ReleaseSource: Danaos Corporation

Danaos Corporation Reports Second Quarter and Half Year Results for the Period Ended June 30, 2008
Monday July 28, 2008 4:05 pm ET

ATHENS, GREECE--(MARKET WIRE)--Jul 28, 2008 -- Danaos Corporation ("Danaos") (DAC - News), a leading international owner of containerships, today reported unaudited results for the period ended June 30, 2008.

Highlights for the Second Quarter and Half Year Ended June 30, 2008:

 
--  Net earnings from continuing operations of $33.7 million or $0.62 per
    share and $65.3 million or $1.20 per share for the quarter and the half
    year ended June 30, 2008, respectively, compared to $29.0 million or $0.53
    per share and $53.0 million or $0.97 per share for the respective periods
    of 2007.
--  Operating revenues from continuing operations of $73.9 million and
    $143.8 million for the quarter and the half year ended June 30, 2008,
    respectively, compared to $62.8 million and $124.9 million for the
    respective periods of 2007.
--  EBITDA from continuing operations of $54.8 million and $105.9 million
    for the quarter and the half year ended June 30, 2008, respectively,
    compared to $43.2 million and $82.5 million for the respective periods of
    2007.
--  Paid dividends of $0.465 per share on May 14, 2008, for the first
    quarter of 2008 and declared dividends of $0.465 per share for the second
    quarter of 2008, payable on August 20, 2008, for all shareholders on record
    as of August 6, 2008.

Danaos' CEO Dr. John Coustas commented: "We are very pleased with our second quarter and half year 2008 results. During the first half of 2008, we continued to successfully implement our growth strategy, adding additional vessel capacity and further diversifying our customer base.

During the second quarter, the Montreal Senator commenced its new 2 year charter out. There are no other charter renewals required in 2008. In May, we sold the 30 year-old Maersk Constantia for a net profit of $9.3 million. During the second quarter, we have more intensely focussed on our efforts to control costs and further boost the quality of our operations and the overall performance of our fleet. We have also undertaken all necessary actions to provide for the successful integration of our 34 vessel new-building program.

In the second quarter, markets in the main Transpacific and Europe Far-East trades deteriorated. The Transpacific trades declined by approximately 2% to 3% and the growth in Europe Far-East trades dropped from 20% in the first half of 2007 to 10% in the first half of 2008. Peripheral routes in the Middle East, South America, India and intra-Asia, however, have continued to evidence resilience and strong growth patterns. This fact, together with slow steaming that many liner companies began to adopt, will mitigate any adverse effects stemming from reduction in overall demand.

Charter market rates reflected a weakening in the sub 3,000 TEU sizes, giving up the gains of 2007 and returning to 2006 levels. Larger size vessels continue to trade at their highs despite some subletting activity.

A difficult to quantify, but yet important factor to the analysis of trends is the effect on the overall volume of Asia related trades due to the Beijing Olympics. Factories close to the Olympic venues have reduced or even stopped production in an effort to alleviate pollution and this effect is taking its toll on China's export activity.

Trends in demand should become clearer during the 3rd quarter as the impact of the crisis in financial markets, rising commodity prices and inflationary pressures are reflected in revisions to economic growth projections.

The long term fixed rate charters under which the Company's vessels are deployed protect us from current charter market volatility. Consistent with past practice, we will continue to closely monitor the market for any opportunities that may arise. Our strong balance sheet and solid income base give us the confidence to consider any such accretive opportunities.

On July 25, 2008, our Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.465 per share for the second quarter, which will be paid on August 20, 2008. The dividend reflects our dedication to support shareholder value through enhanced distributable cash flows, resulting from the successful implementation of our growth strategy."




Three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007

During the quarter ended June 30, 2008, Danaos had an average of 37.5 containerships as opposed to 30.9 containerships for the same period of 2007. On May 20, 2008 we sold a thirty year old vessel, the Maersk Constantia.

Given the sale of our entire dry bulk fleet in the beginning of 2007, management has determined that the dry bulk business constituted discontinued operations. The management and discussion analysis solely reflects results from continuing operations (containerships), unless otherwise noted.

Our net income was $33.7 million or $0.62 per share for the second quarter of 2008 compared to $29.0 million or $0.53 per share for the second quarter of 2007, an increase in net income of 16.2% or $4.7 million. Earnings per share, excluding the gain on sale of vessels of $9.3 million, was $0.45 for the second quarter of 2008. Distributable cash flow, defined as net income before depreciation & amortization, less payments for drydocking and special survey costs was $44.8 million for the second quarter of 2008. Our declared dividend of $25.4 million for the second quarter of 2008 represents 56.7% of our distributable cash flow.

Operating Revenue

Operating revenue increased 17.7%, or $11.1 million, to $73.9 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2008 from $62.8 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2007. The increase was primarily attributed to the addition to our fleet of 11 vessels, as follows:

 
Vessel Name             Vessel Size (TEU)  Date Delivered
-------------------     -----------------  -------------------
YM Singapore            4,300              October 9, 2007
YM Seattle              4,253              September 10, 2007
YM Vancouver            4,253              November 27, 2007
Hyundai Vladivostok     2,200              July 23, 2007
Hyundai Advance         2,200              August 20, 2007
Hyundai Stride          2,200              September 5, 2007
Hyundai Future          2,200              October 2, 2007
Hyundai Sprinter        2,200              October 15, 2007
Hyundai Progress        2,200              February 11, 2008
Hyundai Highway         2,200              March 18, 2008
Hyundai Bridge          2,200              March 20, 2008

These additions to our fleet contributed revenues of $18.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2008. In addition, the Company sold five vessels as follows:

 
Vessel Name             Vessel Size (TEU)  Date Sold
-------------------     -----------------  -------------------
APL Scotland            5,506              June 22, 2007
APL Holland             5,506              August 3, 2007
APL Belgium             5,506              January 15, 2008
Winterberg              3,101              January 25, 2008
Maersk Constantia       3,101              May 20, 2008

The vessel sales reduced operating revenue by $7.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the same period in the prior year. The balance of $0.4 million is attributed to more scheduled off-hire days, decreased by higher charter rates achieved due to the re-chartering of certain vessels. As a result, our fleet utilization reached 97.7% in the second quarter of 2008.

Vessel Operating Expenses

Vessel operating expenses increased 43.0% or $6.8 million, to $22.6 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2008, from $15.8 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2007. The increase was mainly due to the increase in the average number of our vessels in our fleet and a general increase in costs experienced by the overall industry during the quarter ended June 30, 2008 compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2007.

Depreciation & Amortization

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

Depreciation

Depreciation expense increased 26.5%, or $2.6 million, to $12.4 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2008, from $9.8 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2007. The increase in depreciation expense was due to the increased average number of vessels in our fleet during the quarter ended June 30, 2008 compared to the same period of 2007.

Amortization of Deferred Dry-docking and Special Survey Costs

Amortization of deferred dry-docking and special survey costs increased 28.6%, or $0.4 million, to $1.8 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2008, from $1.4 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2007. The increase reflects higher drydocking costs incurred, which were subject to amortization during the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the same period of 2007.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased 15.4%, or $0.4 million, to $3.0 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2008, from $2.6 million in the same quarter of 2007. The increase was a result of increased fees of $0.4 million paid to our Manager in the second quarter of 2008 compared to the same period of 2007 based on an increase in the average number of our vessels in our fleet.

Gain / (loss) on sale of vessels

The gain on sale of vessels for the period ended June 30, 2008, reflects the sale of the Maersk Constantia for $15.8 million resulting in a net gain of $9.3 million.

Other Operating Expenses

Other Operating Expenses include Voyage Expenses

Voyage Expenses

Voyage expenses increased 62.5% or $1.0 million, to $2.6 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2008, from $1.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. The increase was mainly a result of increased bunker costs of $0.7 million, attributed to the repositioning of two of our vessels in the second quarter of 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Our vessels are not otherwise subject to fuel costs, which are picked up by our charterers.

Interest Expense and Interest Income

Interest expense increased 83.3%, or $3.5 million, to $7.7 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2008, from $4.2 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2007. The change in interest expense was due to the increase in our average debt by $882.0 million to $1,569.5 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2008 from $687.5 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2007, partially offset by the financing of our extensive new-building program which resulted in interest capitalization of $11.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 as opposed to $4.3 million of capitalized interest for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. Interest income decreased by $0.4 million, to $0.9 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2008, from $1.3 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2007. The decrease in interest income is mainly attributed to lower interest rates, which is partially offset by higher average bank deposits during the three months ended June 30, 2008 as opposed to the three months ended June 30, 2007.

EBITDA

EBITDA from continuing operations increased by $11.6 million, or 26.8%, to $54.8 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2008, from $43.2 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2007. A table reconciling EBITDA to net income can be found at the end of this earnings release.

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

During the second quarter of 2008, we recorded an expense of $1.5 million following an adverse outcome of a legal case regarding the operation of one of our dry bulk vessels sold in May 2007.

Six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007

During the six months ended June 30, 2008, Danaos had an average of 36.9 containerships as opposed to 30.9 containerships for the same period of 2007. During the first half of 2008, we acquired three vessels, the Hyundai Progress on February 11, 2008, the Hyundai Highway on March 18, 2008 and the Hyundai Bridge on March 20, 2008. In addition, we sold three vessels, the APL Belgium on January 15, 2008, the Winterberg on January 25, 2008 and the Maersk Constantia on May 20, 2008.

Given the sale of our entire dry bulk fleet in the beginning of 2007, management has determined that the dry bulk business constituted discontinued operations. The management and discussion analysis solely reflects results from continuing operations (containerships), unless otherwise noted.

Our net income was $65.3 million or $1.20 per share for the first half of 2008 compared to $53.0 million or $0.97 per share for the first half of 2007, an increase in net income of 23.2% or $12.3 million. Earnings per share, excluding the gain on sale of vessels of $14.9 million, was $0.92 for the first six months of 2008. Distributable cash flow, defined as net income before depreciation & amortization, less payments for drydocking and special survey costs, was $86.5 million for the first half of 2008. We paid a dividend of $25.4 million for the first quarter of 2008 and we declared a dividend of $25.4 million for the second quarter of 2008, which in aggregate represent 58.7% of our distributable cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2008.

Operating Revenue

Operating revenue increased 15.1%, or $18.9 million, to $143.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2008 from $124.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase was primarily attributed to the addition to our fleet of 11 vessels, as follows:

 
Vessel Name             Vessel Size (TEU)  Date Delivered
-------------------     ----------------   -------------------
YM Singapore            4,300              October 9, 2007
YM Seattle              4,253              September 10, 2007
YM Vancouver            4,253              November 27, 2007
Hyundai Vladivostok     2,200              July 23, 2007
Hyundai Advance         2,200              August 20, 2007
Hyundai Stride          2,200              September 5, 2007
Hyundai Future          2,200              October 2, 2007
Hyundai Sprinter        2,200              October 15, 2007
Hyundai Progress        2,200              February 11, 2008
Hyundai Highway         2,200              March 18, 2008
Hyundai Bridge          2,200              March 20, 2008

These additions to our fleet contributed revenues of $34.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2008. Moreover, a 4,300 TEU containership, the YM Colombo which was added to our fleet on March 12, 2007, contributed incremental revenues of $1.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. In addition, the Company sold six vessels as follows:

 
Vessel Name             Vessel Size (TEU)  Date Sold
-------------------     ----------------   -------------------
APL England             5,506              March 7, 2007
APL Scotland            5,506              June 22, 2007
APL Holland             5,506              August 3, 2007
APL Belgium             5,506              January 15, 2008
Winterberg              3,101              January 25, 2008
Maersk Constantia       3,101              May 20, 2008

These sales reduced operating revenue by $16.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the same period in the prior year. The balance of $0.9 million is attributable to more scheduled off-hire days, partially offset by higher charter rates achieved due to the re-chartering of certain of our vessels.

Vessel Operating Expenses

Vessel operating expenses increased 36.3% or $11.3 million, to $42.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2008, from $31.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase was mainly due to the increase in the average number of our vessels in our fleet and a general increase in costs experienced by the overall industry during the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007.

Depreciation & Amortization

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

Depreciation

Depreciation expense increased 23.6%, or $4.6 million, to $24.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2008, from $19.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in depreciation expense was due to the increased average number of vessels in our fleet during the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared to the same period of 2007.

Amortization of Deferred Dry-docking and Special Survey Costs

Amortization of deferred dry-docking and special survey costs increased 21.4%, or $0.6 million, to $3.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2008, from $2.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase reflects higher dry-docking costs incurred, which were subject to amortization during the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the same period of 2007.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased 20.8%, or $1.0 million, to $5.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2008, from $4.8 million in the same period of 2007. The increase was mainly a result of increased fees of $0.7 million paid to our Manager in the first half of 2008 compared to the same period of 2007 based on an increase in the average number of our vessels in our fleet. Moreover, various administrative expenses were higher by $0.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared with the six months ended June 30, 2007.

Gain / (loss) on sale of vessels

The gain on sale of vessels for the six months ended June 30, 2008, reflects the sale of the APL Belgium, the Winterberg and the Maersk Constantia for $44.5 million, $11.2 million and $15.8 million, respectively, resulting in an aggregate net gain of $14.9 million.

Other Operating Expenses

Other Operating Expenses include Voyage Expenses

Voyage Expenses

Voyage expenses increased 23.5% or $0.8 million, to $4.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2008, from $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase was mainly a result of increased bunker costs of $0.7 million, attributed to the repositioning of two of our vessels in the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Our vessels are not otherwise subject to fuel costs, which are picked up by our charterers.

Interest Expense and Interest Income

Interest expense increased 55.7%, or $5.4 million, to $15.1 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2008, from $9.7 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2007. The change in interest expense was due to the increase in our average debt by $809.2 million to $1,475.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2008 from $666.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2007, partially offset by the financing of our extensive new-building program which resulted in capitalized interest of $22.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 as opposed to $7.0 million of capitalized interest for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. Interest income decreased by $0.7 million, to $1.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2008, from $2.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease in interest income is mainly attributed to lower interest rates, partially offset by higher average bank deposits during the six months ended June 30, 2008 as opposed to the six months ended June 30, 2007.

Other income/(expenses), net

Other income (expenses) decreased by $2.9 million, to $(0.1) million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, from $(3.0) million in the six months ended June 30, 2007.

EBITDA

EBITDA from continuing operations increased by $23.4 million, or 28.4%, to $105.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2008, from $82.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2007. A table reconciling EBITDA to net income can be found at the end of this earnings release.

Dividend Payment

On April 18, 2008, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.465 per common share for the first quarter of 2008 paid on May 14, 2008 to all shareholders of record as of April 30, 2008. On July 25, 2008, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.465 per common share for the second quarter of 2008 for all shareholders of record as of August 6, 2008, payable on August 20, 2008.

Recent News

On July 4, 2008, the Company took delivery of the new-building 4,253 TEU vessel, the Zim Rio Grande. The vessel is time chartered out for 12 years to one of the world's major liner companies.

Conference Call and Webcast

On Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. EDT, the Company's management will host a conference call to discuss the results.

Conference Call details: Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: 1 866 819 7111 (US Toll Free Dial In), 0800 953 0329 (UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44 (0)1452 542 301 (Standard International Dial In). Please quote "Danaos" to the operator.

In case of any problems with the above numbers, please dial 1 866 223 0615 (US Toll Free Dial In). 0800 694 1503 (UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44 (0)1452 586 513 (Standard International Dial In). Please quote "Danaos" to the operator.

A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until August 5, 2008 by dialing 1 866 247 4222 (US Toll Free Dial In), 0800 953 1533 (UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44 (0)1452 550 000 (Standard International Dial In). Access Code: 1186615#

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

About Danaos Corporation

Danaos Corporation is an international owner of containerships, chartering its vessels to many of the world's largest liner companies. Our current fleet of 38 containerships aggregating 150,870 TEUs ranks Danaos among the largest containership charter owners in the world based on total TEU capacity. Danaos is the largest US listed containership company based on fleet size. Furthermore, the company has a contracted fleet of 33 additional containerships aggregating 239,215 TEU with scheduled deliveries up to 2011. The company's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "DAC."

Forward-Looking Statement

Matters discussed in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safeharbor 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, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. 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 the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including changes in charter hire rates and vessel values, shipyard performance, changes in demand that may affect attitudes of time charterers to scheduled and unscheduled drydocking, changes in Danaos Corporation's operating expenses, including bunker prices, dry-docking and insurance costs, actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, domestic and international political conditions, 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 78 off-hire days in total in the second quarter of 2008. The following table summarizes vessel utilization and the impact of the off-hire days on the company's revenue relating to the last four quarters.

 
                       Third      Fourth     First      Second
                      Quarter    Quarter    Quarter    Quarter
                       2007       2007       2008       2008       Total
                     ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
                      No. of     No. of     No. of     No. of     No. of
Vessel utilization     Days       Days       Days       Days       Days
                     ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------

Ownership days           2,861      3,324      3,301      3,417     12,903
Less Off-hire Days:
  Scheduled
   Drydocking              (49)       (81)      (159)       (78)      (367)
  Other off-hire Days       --        (24)        (1)        --        (25)
                     ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Operating Days           2,812      3,219      3,141      3,339     12,511
Vessel Utilization        98.3%      96.8%      95.2%      97.7%      97.0%


Revenue - Impact of Off-hire (in '000s of US dollars)

                     ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
100% fleet
 utilization         $  63,698  $  72,006  $  70,689  $  74,482  $ 280,875
Less Off-hire Days:
Scheduled Drydocking    (1,055)       (46)      (796)      (573)    (2,470)
Other off-hire Days         --       (625)       (16)        --       (641)
                     ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Actual Revenue
 Earned              $  62,643  $  71,335  $  69,877  $  73,909  $ 277,764
                     =========  =========  =========  =========  =========

Fleet List

The following table describes in detail our fleet deployment profile as of July 28, 2008.

 
                               Vessel     Year     Expiration of
Vessel Name                  Size (TEU)   Built      Charter(1)
                             ----------   ------   --------------
Containerships

CSCL Le Havre                     9,580     2006   September 2018
CSCL Pusan                        9,580     2006   July 2018
MSC Baltic                        8,468     2004   September 2016
CSCL Europe                       8,468     2004   June 2016
Maersk Marathon                   4,814     1991   September 2011
Maersk Messologi                  4,814     1991   September 2011
Maersk Mytilini                   4,814     1991   September 2011
MOL Affinity(2)                   4,651     1992   March 2011
Hyundai Duke                      4,651     1992   February 2011
APL Confidence(3)                 4,651     1994   September 2012
YM Colombo                        4,300     2004   March 2019
YM Singapore                      4,300     2004   October 2019
YM Seattle                        4,253     2007   July 2019
YM Vancouver                      4,253     2007   September 2019
Maersk Derby                      4,253     2004   February 2009
Maersk Deva                       4,253     2004   January 2009
ZIM Rio Grande                    4,253     2008   May 2020
Al Rayyan                         3,908     1989   January 2011
YM Yantian                        3,908     1989   July 2011
YM Milano                         3,129     1988   May 2011
SA Helderberg                     3,101     1977   November 2008
Sederberg                         3,101     1978   January 2009
CMA CGM Lotus                     3,098     1988   July 2010
CMA CGM Vanille                   3,045     1986   July 2010
CMA CGM Passiflore                3,039     1986   May 2010
CMA CGM Elbe                      2,917     1991   June 2010
CMA CGM Kalamata                  2,917     1991   June 2010
CMA CGM Komodo                    2,917     1991   June 2010
Hyundai Advance                   2,200     1997   June 2017
Hyundai Future                    2,200     1997   August 2017
Hyundai Sprinter                  2,200     1997   August 2017
Hyundai Stride                    2,200     1997   July 2017
Hyundai Progress                  2,200     1998   December 2017
Hyundai Bridge                    2,200     1998   January 2018
Hyundai Highway                   2,200     1998   January 2018
Hyundai Vladivostok               2,200     1997   May 2017
Montreal Senator(4)               2,130     1984   March 2010
MSC Eagle                         1,704     1978   January 2010

(1) Earliest date charters could expire. Some charters include options to
    extend their term.
(2) On April 15, 2008, the Hyundai Commodore was renamed to MOL Affinity at
    the request of the charterer of this vessel.
(3) On June 2, 2008, the MOL Confidence was renamed to APL Confidence at
    the request of the charterer of this vessel.
(4) On April 8, 2008, the Pacific Bridge was renamed to Montreal Senator at
    the request of the charterer of this vessel.

New Deliveries

The following table describes the expected additions to our fleet as a result of our new building containership program.

 

                           Vessel       Expected      Time Charter
Vessel Name              Size (TEU)     Delivery         Term
                         ----------   --------------   ----------
HN1671                        4,253   September 2008     12 years
HN1672                        4,253   November 2008      12 years
HN1673                        4,253   December 2008      12 years
HN1698                        4,253   March 2009         12 years
HNS4001(1)                    6,500   April 2009         12 years
HN1699                        4,253   June 2009          12 years
HNS4002(1)                    6,500   June 2009          12 years
HNS4003(1)                    6,500   August 2009        12 years
HNS4004(1)                    6,500   October 2009       12 years
HN N-214                      6,500   November 2009      18 years
HN N-219                      3,400   November 2009      10 years
HNS4005(1)                    6,500   December 2009      12 years
HN N-220                      3,400   January 2010       10 years
HN N-215                      6,500   January 2010       18 years
HN N-221                      3,400   February 2010      10 years
HN N-216                      6,500   March 2010         15 years
HN N-222                      3,400   April 2010         10 years
HN N-223                      3,400   May 2010           10 years
HN N-217                      6,500   May 2010           15 years
HN Z00001                     8,530   May 2010           12 years
HN Z00002                     8,530   May 2010           12 years
HN Z00003                     8,530   July 2010          12 years
HN Z00004                     8,530   July 2010          12 years
HN N-218                      6,500   July 2010          15 years
HULL 1022A                    8,530   September 2010     12 years
Hull No S-461                10,100   January 2011       12 years
Hull No S-456                12,600   January 2011       12 years
Hull No S-462                10,100   February 2011      12 years
Hull No S-463                10,100   March 2011         12 years
Hull No S-457                12,600   March 2011         12 years
Hull No S-458                12,600   May 2011           12 years
Hull No S-459                12,600   June 2011          12 years
Hull No S-460                12,600   August 2011        12 years

(1) Vessel subject to charterer's option to purchase vessel after first
    eight years of time charter term for $78.0 million.






                            DANAOS CORPORATION
                           Statements of Income
  (Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share and per
                              share amounts)


                          Three months Three months Six months  Six months
                              ended       ended       ended       ended
                             June 30,    June 30,    June 30,    June 30,
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
                               2008        2007        2008        2007
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
                           (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)

OPERATING REVENUES          $   73,909  $   62,839  $  143,786  $  124,867

OPERATING EXPENSES
   Vessel operating
    expenses                   (22,554)    (15,784)    (42,364)    (31,088)
   Depreciation &
    amortization               (14,123)    (11,214)    (27,492)    (22,385)
   General & administrative     (3,020)     (2,616)     (5,833)     (4,810)
   Gain / (loss) on sale of
    vessels                      9,346         (29)     14,928        (235)
   Other operating expenses     (2,704)     (1,609)     (4,340)     (3,363)
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Income From Operations          40,854      31,587      78,685      62,986
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------

OTHER EARNINGS (EXPENSES)
   Interest income                 854       1,295       1,940       2,559
   Interest expense             (7,739)     (4,204)    (15,079)     (9,677)
   Other finance cost, net        (851)       (336)     (1,276)       (897)
   Other income /
    (expenses), net                211        (132)        (82)     (2,959)
   Gain / (loss) on
    derivatives                    413         838       1,071         942
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Total Other Income
 (Expenses), net                (7,112)     (2,539)    (13,426)    (10,032)
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------

Net income from continuing
 operations                 $   33,742  $   29,048  $   65,259  $   52,954
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Net (loss) income from
 discontinued operations        (1,527)     15,717      (1,522)     92,177
                            ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Net Income                  $   32,215  $   44,765  $   63,737  $  145,131
                            ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========

EARNINGS PER SHARE (from
 continuing operations)
Basic and diluted net
 income per share           $     0.62  $     0.53  $     1.20  $     0.97
                            ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========

EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic and diluted net
 income per share           $     0.59  $     0.82  $     1.17  $     2.66
                            ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========
Basic and diluted weighted
 average number of shares
 (in thousands of shares)       54,558      54,558      54,558      54,558
                            ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========






                            DANAOS CORPORATION
                              Balance Sheets
            (Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)


                                                  As of          As of
                                                 June 30,     December 31,
                                              -------------  -------------
                                                  2008           2007
                                              -------------  -------------
                                               (unaudited)    (unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
   Cash and cash equivalents                  $     101,663  $      63,495
   Restricted cash                                   45,462         46,179
   Accounts receivable, net                           2,277          4,321
   Other current assets                              19,841         18,993
                                              -------------  -------------
                                                    169,243        132,988
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
   Fixed assets, net                          $   1,180,961  $   1,182,505
   Advances for vessel acquisitions and
    vessels under construction                      991,404        745,534
   Deferred charges, net                             14,246         10,431
   Other non-current assets                             165            333
                                              -------------  -------------
                                                  2,186,776      1,938,803

                                              -------------  -------------
TOTAL ASSETS                                      2,356,019      2,071,791
                                              =============  =============

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
   Long-term debt, current portion                   32,219         25,619
   Accounts payable, accrued liabilities &
    other current liabilities                        31,797         24,092
   Fair value of financial instruments,
    current portion                                     630          1,402
                                              -------------  -------------
                                                     64,646         51,113
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
   Long-term debt, net of current portion         1,595,706      1,330,927
   Fair value of financial instruments, net
    of current portion                               57,809         56,537
   Other long-term liabilities                        7,220          8,310
                                              -------------  -------------
                                                  1,660,735      1,395,774

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
   Common stock                                         546            546
   Additional paid-in capital                       288,553        288,530
   Accumulated other comprehensive income           (62,173)       (54,886)
   Retained earnings                                403,712        390,714
                                              -------------  -------------
                                                    630,638        624,904

                                              -------------  -------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity    $   2,356,019  $   2,071,791
                                              =============  =============





                            DANAOS CORPORATION
                         Statements of Cash Flows
            (Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)



                                  Three      Three       Six        Six
                                  months     months     months     months
                                  ended      ended      ended      ended
                                June 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
                                  2008       2007       2008       2007
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
                               (unaudited)(unaudited)(unaudited)(unaudited)

Cash Flows provided by / (used in):
Operating Activities:
   Net income                   $  32,215  $  44,765  $  63,737  $ 145,131
   Adjustments to reconcile net
    income to net cash provided
    by operating activities:
   Depreciation                    12,366      9,849     24,125     20,018
   Amortization of deferred
    charges                         1,791      1,477      3,434      3,024
   Written off amount of
    deferred charges                  128         --        309        284
   Stock based compensation            23         --         23         --
   Payments for drydocking /
    special survey                 (3,072)    (2,768)    (6,256)    (4,626)
   Change in fair value of debt
    and financial instruments      (5,321)    (3,468)    (7,102)    (1,059)
   (Gain) / Loss on sale of
    vessels                        (9,346)   (15,704)   (14,928)   (88,400)
   Accounts receivable                690      1,174      2,044        483
   Other assets, current and
    non-current                     2,097        689       (630)    (6,236)
   Accounts payable and accrued
    liabilities                     4,334      2,241      7,245     (1,180)
   Other liabilities, current
    and non-current                  (597)    17,768       (630)    15,751
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Cash provided by Operating
 Activities                        35,308     56,023     71,371     83,190
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------

Investing Activities:
   Vessel acquisitions
    including advances               (240)        16    (76,480)   (55,735)
   Vessels under construction    (108,590)  (104,288)  (245,870)  (161,868)
   Proceeds from sale of
    vessels                        14,646     69,800     69,103    231,287
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Cash (used in) / provided by
 Investing Activities             (94,184)   (34,472)  (253,247)    13,684
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------

Financing Activities:
   Debt draw downs                130,440    114,677    315,453    236,177
   Debt repayment                  (3,592)   (49,269)   (43,809)  (231,627)
   Dividends paid                 (25,370)   (24,006)   (50,739)   (48,011)
   Deferred costs                    (399)      (370)    (1,578)      (870)
   Increase in restricted cash     (4,255)   (41,674)       717    (39,203)
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Cash provided by / (used in)
 Financing Activities              96,824       (642)   220,044    (83,534)
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------

Net change in cash and cash
 equivalents                       37,948     20,909     38,168     13,340
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Cash and cash equivalents,
 beginning of period               63,715     35,506     63,495     43,075
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Cash and cash equivalents, end
 of period                      $ 101,663  $  56,415  $ 101,663  $  56,415
                                =========  =========  =========  =========





Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA

                                  Three      Three       Six        Six
                                  months     months     months     months
                                  ended      ended      ended      ended
                                 June 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
                                  2008       2007       2008       2007
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
                                                (unaudited)
Net income                      $  33,742  $  29,048  $  65,259  $  52,954
Depreciation                       12,366      9,796     24,125     19,547
Amortization of deferred
 charges                            1,757      1,418      3,367      2,838
Interest income                      (854)    (1,295)    (1,940)    (2,559)
Interest expense                    7,739      4,204     15,079      9,677
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
EBITDA (1)  from continuing
 operations                     $  54,750  $  43,171  $ 105,890  $  82,457
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
EBITDA (1)  from discontinued
 operations                        (1,527)    15,789     (1,522)    93,125
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
EBITDA (1)                      $  53,223  $  58,960  $ 104,368  $ 175,582
                                =========  =========  =========  =========


(1) EBITDA represents net income before interest, income tax expense,
    depreciation and amortization. However, EBITDA is not a recognized
    measurement under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or
    "GAAP." We believe that the presentation of 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 EBITDA is useful in evaluating
    our ability to service additional debt and make capital expenditures.
    In addition, we believe that EBITDA is useful in evaluating our
    operating performance and liquidity position compared to that of other
    companies in our industry because the calculation of 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 and liquidity.


Contact:
     For further information please contact:
     Company Contact:
      
     Dimitri J. Andritsoyiannis
     Chief Financial Officer
     Danaos Corporation
     Athens, Greece
     Tel.: +30 210 419 6481
     E-Mail: cfo@danaos.com
      
     Iraklis Prokopakis
     Chief Operating Officer
     Danaos Corporation
     Athens, Greece
     Tel.: +30 210 419 6400
     E-Mail: coo@danaos.com
      
     Investor Relations and Financial Media
     Nicolas Bornozis
     President
     Capital Link, Inc.
     New York
     Tel. 212-661-7566
     E-Mail: danaos@capitallink.com
      

Source: Danaos Corporation


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