Navios Maritime Partners L.P. Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2023

Navios Maritime Partners L.P. Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2023

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· *Revenue:
*

· *$309.5 million for Q1 2023*
· *  30.8% increase compared to Q1 2022
*

· *Net Income:
*

· *$99.2 million for Q1 2023*
· *  15.8% increase compared to Q1 2022*

· *Earnings per common unit: *

· *$3.22 for Q1 2023*
· *  15.8% increase compared to Q1 2022*

· *Net cash from operating activities: *

· *$94.5 million for Q1 2023*

· *EBITDA: *

· *$188.8 million for Q1 2023 *
· *  49.7% increase compared to Q1 2022*

· *$3.4 billion in contracted revenue through 2036 *

· *$161 million from long-term charters contracted YTD *

· *$242.2 million gross sale proceeds from sale of 13 vessels *

· *$160.3 million completed in Q1 2023*
· *$  81.9 million expected to close in Q2 2023 *

· *$0.05 per unit cash distribution for Q1 2023*

MONACO, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (“Navios Partners”) (NYSE: NMM), an international owner and operator of dry cargo and tanker vessels, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

Angeliki Frangou, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of Navios Partners stated, “I am pleased with the results for the first quarter of 2023, in which we reported revenue and net income of $309.5 million and $99.2 million, respectively. We are also pleased to report net earnings per common unit of $3.22 for the first quarter of 2023.”

Angeliki Frangou continued, “We are focused on reducing our leverage rate. We are modernizing our fleet by selling old vessels and acquiring new vessels and managed our net LTV down to about 42% in the first quarter of 2023 from about 45% in the fourth quarter of 2022, measured for vessels in the water. Our stated goal is to continue to reduce leverage so that our net LTV falls within the range of 20% to 25%.” 

*Fleet update *

· *$242.2 million gross sale proceeds from sale of 13 vessels

*

· *Completed the sale of eight vessels for $160.3 million in Q1 2023*

During the first quarter of 2023, Navios Partners sold the Nave Cosmos, the Nave Dorado, the Nave Polaris, the Star N, the Navios Amaryllis, the Jupiter N, the Navios Prosperity I and the Nave Photon, to various unrelated third parties, for an aggregate sale price of $160.3 million.

· · *Sale of five vessels for $81.9 million expected to close in Q2 2023*

On May 10, 2023, Navios Partners agreed to sell the Lumen N, a 2008-built LR1 Product Tanker vessel of 63,599 dwt, to an unrelated third party, for a sales price of $22.3 million. The sale is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2023.

On April 12, 2023, Navios Partners agreed to sell the Navios Anthos, a 2004-built Panamax vessel of 75,798 dwt, to an unrelated third party, for a sales price of $11.0 million. The sale was completed on May 3, 2023.

On March 17, 2023, Navios Partners agreed to sell the Navios Libertas, a 2007-built Panamax vessel of 75,511 dwt, to an unrelated third party, for a sales price of $13.8 million. The sale was completed on May 4, 2023.

On February 6, 2023, Navios Partners agreed to sell the Serenitas N, a 2011-built Ultra-Handymax vessel of 56,644 dwt, to an unrelated third party, for a sales price of $12.3 million. The sale was completed on May 16, 2023.

On January 3, 2023, Navios Partners agreed to sell the Aurora N, a 2008-built LR1 Product Tanker vessel of 63,495 dwt, to an unrelated third party, for a sales price of $22.5 million. The sale was completed on April 5, 2023.

· *Delivery of two Newbuilding Capesize vessels *

On April 27, 2023 and on March 29, 2023, Navios Partners took delivery of two 2023-built Capesize vessels, the Navios Sakura of 182,169 dwt and the Navios Altair of 182,115 dwt, respectively.

· *$161 million revenue contracted YTD - $3.4 billion total contracted revenue*

Navios Partners entered into long-term charters which are expected to generate revenue of $161 million.

· One LR1 Product Tanker vessel has been chartered-out for an average period of 2.3 years, at an average rate of $32,094 net per day.
· One MR2 Product Tanker vessel has been chartered-out for an average period of 3.0 years, at an average rate of $23,196 net per day.
· Six 4,250 TEU vessels have been chartered-out for an average period of 1.8 years, at an average rate of $21,955 net per day.
· One 3,450 TEU vessel has been chartered-out for an average period of 2.9 years, at an average rate of $18,818 net per day.

Including the above long-term charters, Navios Partners currently has $3.4 billion contracted revenue through 2036.

*Financing update *

In May 2023, Navios Partners completed a $178.0 million sale and leaseback transaction with an unrelated third party, in order to finance the acquisition of two newbuilding 5,300 TEU containerships and two newbuilding Aframax/LR2 tanker vessels. The sale and leaseback transaction: (i) matures ten years after the drawdown date; and (ii) bears interest at Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 210 bps per annum.

In May 2023, Navios Partners entered into a new credit facility with a commercial bank for up to $30.0 million in order to refinance existing indebtedness of three product tanker vessels. The credit facility: (i) matures five years after the drawdown date; and (ii) bears interest at Term SOFR plus 100 bps per annum for any part of the loan (up to 70%) secured by cash collateral and 225 bps per annum for the remaining loan amount.

In April 2023, Navios Partners entered into an export credit agency-backed facility for a total amount of up to $165.6 million in order to finance the acquisition of two newbuilding 7,700 TEU containerships. The facility: (i) matures 12 years after the drawdown date; and (ii) bears interest at SOFR plus 150 bps per annum.

In April 2023, Navios Partners entered into a new credit facility with a commercial bank for up to $65.0 million in order to refinance existing indebtedness of five product tanker vessels. The credit facility: (i) matures five years after the drawdown date; and (ii) bears interest at SOFR plus 200 bps per annum.

*Cash distribution *

The Board of Directors of Navios Partners declared a cash distribution for the first quarter of 2023 of $0.05 per unit. The cash distribution was paid on May 12, 2023 to unitholders of record as of May 9, 2023. The declaration and payment of any further dividends remain subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on, among other things, Navios Partners’ cash requirements as measured by market opportunities and restrictions under its credit agreements and other debt obligations and such other factors as the Board of Directors may deem advisable.

*Operating Highlights*

Navios Partners owns and operates a fleet comprised of 81 drybulk vessels, 47 containerships and 45 tanker vessels, including one newbuilding Capesize chartered-in vessel under bareboat contract expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2023, six newbuilding Aframax/LR2 vessels expected to be delivered in 2024 and the first half of 2025, two newbuilding MR2 Product Tanker chartered-in vessels under bareboat contracts expected to be delivered in the second half of 2025 and the first half of 2026 and 12 newbuilding Containerships expected to be delivered by the second half of 2023, in 2024 and by the first half of 2025. The fleet excludes one LR1 Product Tanker vessel agreed to be sold.

Navios Partners has entered into short, medium and long-term time charter-out, bareboat-out and freight agreements for its vessels with a remaining average term of 1.9 years. Navios Partners has currently fixed 63.1% and 41.4% of its available days for the remaining nine months of 2023 and for 2024, respectively. Navios Partners expects to generate contracted revenue of $732.4 million and $720.3 million for the remaining nine months of 2023 and for 2024, respectively. The average expected daily charter-out rate for the fleet is $27,688 and $30,335 for the remaining nine months of 2023 and for 2024, respectively.

*EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS*

For the following results and the selected financial data presented herein, Navios Partners has compiled condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022. The quarterly information was derived from the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the respective periods. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings per Common Unit basic and diluted and Adjusted Net Income are non-GAAP financial measures and should not be used in isolation or substitution for Navios Partners’ results calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”).

*(in $‘000 except per unit data)* *Three Month Period Ended*
*March 31, 2023
(unaudited)
*   *Three Month Period Ended*
*March 31, 2022*
*(unaudited)**
*  
Revenue $ 309,522   $ 236,617  
Net Income $ 99,165   $ 85,665  
Adjusted Net Income $ 65,715 ^(1) $ 85,665  
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 94,516   $ 5,153  
EBITDA $ 188,836   $ 126,118  
Adjusted EBITDA $ 155,386 ^(1) $ 126,118  
Earnings per Common Unit basic $ 3.22   $ 2.78  
Earnings per Common Unit diluted $ 3.22   $ 2.78  
Adjusted Earnings per Common Unit basic $ 2.13 ^(1) $ 2.78  
Adjusted Earnings per Common Unit diluted $ 2.13 ^(1) $ 2.78  

(1) Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings per Common Unit basic and diluted for the three month period ended March 31, 2023 have been adjusted to exclude a $33.5 million net gain related to the sale of nine of our vessels.
*Three month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022*

Time charter and voyage revenues for the three month period ended March 31, 2023 increased by $72.9 million, or 30.8%, to $309.5 million, as compared to $236.6 million for the same period in 2022. The increase in revenue was mainly attributable to the increase in the size of our fleet and to the increase in Time Charter Equivalent (“TCE”) rate. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, the time charter and voyage revenues were affected by $13.0 million and $4.8 million, respectively, relating to the straight line effect of the containerships and tankers charters with de-escalating rates. The TCE rate increased by 2.1% to $20,811 per day, as compared to $20,386 per day for the same period in 2022. The available days of the fleet increased by 23.9% to 13,908 days for the three month period ended March 31, 2023, as compared to 11,228 days for the same period in 2022 mainly due to the acquisition of the 36-vessel drybulk fleet from Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. and the deliveries of newbuilding and secondhand vessels, partially mitigated by the sale of vessels.

EBITDA of Navios Partners for the three month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was affected by the items described in the table above. Excluding these items, Adjusted EBITDA increased by $29.3 million to $155.4 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2023, as compared to $126.1 million for the same period in 2022. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to a $72.9 million increase in time charter and voyage revenues, partially mitigated by a: (i) $22.7 million increase in time charter and voyage expenses, mainly due to the increase in (a) bunker expenses arising from the increased number of freight voyages in the first quarter of 2023 and (b) bareboat and charter-in hire expense of the tanker and drybulk fleet; (ii) $10.0 million increase in vessel operating expenses in accordance with our management agreements, mainly due to the expansion of our fleet; (iii) $5.6 million increase in general and administrative expenses in accordance with our administrative services agreement, mainly due to the expansion of our fleet; (iv) $5.1 million increase in other expenses, net; and (v) $0.2 million increase in direct vessel expenses (excluding the amortization of deferred drydock, special survey costs and other capitalized items).

Net Income for the three month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was affected by the items described in the table above. Excluding these items, Adjusted Net Income decreased by $20.0 million to $65.7 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2023, as compared to $85.7 million for the same period in 2022. The decrease in Adjusted Net Income was primarily due to: (i) a $22.3 million increase in interest expense and finance cost, net; (ii) a $14.2 million decrease in the amortization of the unfavorable lease terms; (iii) an $11.3 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense; and (iv) a $3.1 million increase in amortization of deferred drydock, special survey costs and other capitalized items, partially mitigated by a: (i) $29.3 million increase in Adjusted EBITDA; and (ii) $1.6 million increase in interest income.

*Fleet Employment Profile*

The following table reflects certain key indicators of Navios Partners’ core fleet performance for the three month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.         
*Three Month Period Ended March 31, 2023*   *Three Month Period Ended March 31, 2022* *(unaudited)*   *(unaudited)*
Available Days^(1)   13,908       11,228  
Operating Days^(2)   13,749       11,072  
Fleet Utilization^(3)   98.9 %     98.6 %
TCE rate Combined (per day)^(4) $ 20,811     $ 20,386  
TCE rate Drybulk (per day)^(4) $ 10,998     $ 19,848  
TCE rate Containers (per day)^(4) $ 34,987     $ 27,214  
TCE rate Tankers (per day)^(4) $ 28,477     $ 15,345  
Vessels operating at period end   156       128  

(1)   Available days for the fleet represent total calendar days the vessels were in Navios Partners’ possession for the relevant period after subtracting off-hire days associated with scheduled repairs, dry dockings or special surveys and ballast days relating to voyages. The shipping industry uses available days to measure the number of days in a relevant period during which a vessel is capable of generating revenues.
(2)   Operating days are the number of available days in the relevant period less the aggregate number of days that the vessels are off-hire due to any reason, including unforeseen circumstances. The shipping industry uses operating days to measure the aggregate number of days in a relevant period during which vessels actually generate revenues.
(3)   Fleet utilization is the percentage of time that Navios Partners’ vessels were available for generating revenue, and is determined by dividing the number of operating days during a relevant period by the number of available days during that period. The shipping industry uses fleet utilization to measure efficiency in finding employment for vessels and minimizing the amount of days that its vessels are off-hire for reasons other than scheduled repairs, dry dockings or special surveys.
(4)   TCE rate: TCE rate per day is defined as voyage, time charter revenues and charter-out revenues under bareboat contract (grossed up by currently applicable fixed vessel operating expenses) less voyage expenses during a period divided by the number of available days during the period. The TCE rate per day is a standard shipping industry performance measure used primarily to present the actual daily earnings generated by vessels on various types of charter contracts for the number of available days of the fleet.    

*Conference Call Details:*

Navios Partners' management will host a conference call on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 to discuss the results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

Call Date/Time: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 8:30 am ET
Call Title: Navios Partners Q1 2023 Financial Results Conference Call 
US Dial In: +1.800.579.2543
International Dial In: +1.785.424.1789
Conference ID: NMMQ123

The conference call replay will be available two hours after the live call and remain available for one week at the following numbers:

US Replay Dial In: +1.800.934.7615
International Replay Dial In: +1.402.220.6981*Slides and audio webcast:*

There will also be a live webcast of the conference call, through the Navios Partners website (www.navios-mlp.com) under “Investors”. Participants to the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.

A supplemental slide presentation will be available on the Navios Partners website at www.navios-mlp.com under the "Investors" section at 8:00 am ET on the day of the call.* *

*About Navios Maritime Partners L.P.*

Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (NYSE: NMM) is an international owner and operator of dry cargo and tanker vessels. For more information, please visit our website at www.navios-mlp.com.

*Forward-Looking Statements *

This press release contains and will contain forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events, TCE rates and Navios Partners’ expected cash flow generation, future contracted revenues, future distributions and its ability to make distributions going forward, opportunities to reinvest cash accretively in a fleet renewal program or otherwise, potential capital gains, its ability to take advantage of dislocation in the market and Navios Partners’ growth strategy and measures to implement such strategy, including expected vessel acquisitions and entering into further time charters and Navios Partners’ ability to refinance its debt on attractive terms, or at all. Words such as “may,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “hopes,” “estimates,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements are based on the information available to, and the expectations and assumptions deemed reasonable by Navios Partners at the time these statements were made. Although Navios Partners believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of Navios Partners. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, risks relating to: global and regional economic and political conditions including global economic activity, demand for seaborne transportation of the products we ship, the ability and willingness of charterers to fulfill their obligations to us and prevailing charter rates, the economic condition of the markets in which we operate, shipyards performing scrubber installations, construction of newbuilding vessels, drydocking and repairs, changing vessel crews and availability of financing; potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents, wars, diseases, pandemics, political events, piracy or acts by terrorists; uncertainty relating to global trade, including prices of seaborne commodities and continuing issues related to seaborne volume and ton miles, our continued ability to enter into long-term time charters, our ability to maximize the use of our vessels, expected demand in the dry and liquid cargo shipping sectors in general and the demand for our drybulk, containerships and tanker vessels in particular, fluctuations in charter rates for drybulk, containerships and tanker vessels, the aging of our fleet and resultant increases in operations costs, the loss of any customer or charter or vessel, the financial condition of our customers, changes in the availability and costs of funding due to conditions in the bank market, capital markets and other factors, fluctuation in interest rates and foreign exchange rates, and the impact of the discontinuance of the London Interbank Offered Rate for US Dollars, or LIBOR, after June 30, 2023, increases in costs and expenses, including but not limited to: crew, insurance, provisions, port expenses, lube oil, bunkers, repairs, maintenance and general and administrative expenses, the expected cost of, and our ability to comply with, governmental regulations and maritime self-regulatory organization standards, as well as standard regulations imposed by our charterers applicable to our business, general domestic and international political conditions, competitive factors in the market in which Navios Partners operates; risks associated with operations outside the United States; and other factors listed from time to time in Navios Partners’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 20-Fs and Form 6-Ks. Navios Partners expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Navios Partners’ expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based. Navios Partners makes no prediction or statement about the performance of its common units.

*Contacts*

Navios Maritime Partners L.P.
+1 (212) 906 8645
Investors@navios-mlp.com 

Nicolas Bornozis
Capital Link, Inc.
+1 (212) 661 7566
naviospartners@capitallink.com

*EXHIBIT 1*

*NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.*
*SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA*
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars except unit data)           *March 31,*
*2023*
*(unaudited)*   *December 31,*
*2022*
*(unaudited)*
*ASSETS*                
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash   *$* 213,211     *$* 175,098  
Other current assets     105,010       135,326  
Vessels, net     3,695,272       3,777,329  
Other non-current assets     822,300       807,951  
*Total assets*   *$* *4,835,793*     *$* *4,895,704*                  
*LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL*                
Other current liabilities   *$* 162,375     *$* 226,645  
Total borrowings, net (including current and non-current)     1,870,510       1,945,447  
Other non-current liabilities     362,319       380,649  
Total partners’ capital     2,440,589       2,342,963  
*Total liabilities and partners’ capital*   *$* *4,835,793*     *$* *4,895,704*                  

*NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.*
*CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS*
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars except unit and per unit data)           *Three Month Period Ended*
*March 31, 2023*   *Three Month Period Ended*
*March 31, 2022*   *(unaudited)*   *(unaudited)*
Time charter and voyage revenues   $ 309,522     $ 236,617  
Time charter and voyage expenses     (39,763 )     (17,143 )
Direct vessel expenses     (14,440 )     (11,193 )
Vessel operating expenses     (83,216 )     (73,172 )
General and administrative expenses     (19,499 )     (13,916 )
Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets     (54,218 )     (42,866 )
Amortization of unfavorable lease terms     7,588       21,839  
Gain on sale of vessels, net     33,450       —  
Interest expense and finance cost, net     (35,524 )     (13,227 )
Interest income     1,617       2  
Other expense, net     (6,352 )     (1,276 )
*Net income*   *$* *99,165*     *$* *85,665*                  

*Earnings* *per unit:*
  *Three Month Period Ended*
*March 31, 2023*   *Three Month Period Ended*
*March 31, 2022*   *(unaudited)*   *(unaudited)*
Earnings per common unit, basic   $ 3.22     $ 2.78  
Earnings per common unit, diluted   $ 3.22     $ 2.78                  

*NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS L.P.*
*Other Financial Information*
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars except unit data)           *Three Month Period Ended*
*March 31, 2023*   *Three Month Period Ended*
*March 31, 2022*
*(in thousands of U.S. dollars)*   *(unaudited)*   *(unaudited)*
Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 94,516     $ 5,153  
Net cash provided by/ (used in) investing activities   $ 44,232     $ (21,669 )
Net cash used in financing activities   $ (100,635 )   $ (44,734 )
*Increase/ (Decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash*   *$* *38,113*     *$* *(61,250* *)*                

*EXHIBIT 2*

*Owned Drybulk Vessels*   *Type*   *Built*   *Capacity*
*(DWT)*
Navios Christine B   Ultra-Handymax   2009   58,058
Navios Celestial   Ultra-Handymax   2009   58,063
Navios Vega   Ultra-Handymax   2009   58,792
Navios La Paix   Ultra-Handymax   2014   61,485
Navios Hyperion   Panamax   2004   75,707
Navios Orbiter   Panamax   2004   76,602
Navios Hope   Panamax   2005   75,397
Navios Taurus   Panamax   2005   76,596
Navios Sun   Panamax   2005   76,619
Navios Asteriks   Panamax   2005   76,801
Navios Helios   Panamax   2005   77,075
Navios Apollon I   Panamax   2005   87,052
N Amalthia   Panamax   2006   75,318
Navios Sagittarius   Panamax   2006   75,756
Navios Galileo   Panamax   2006   76,596
N Bonanza   Panamax   2006   76,596
Navios Harmony   Panamax   2006   82,790
Copernicus N   Panamax   2010   93,062
Unity N   Panamax   2011   79,642
Odysseus N   Panamax   2011   79,642
Rainbow N   Panamax   2011   79,642
Navios Avior   Panamax   2012   81,355
Navios Centaurus   Panamax   2012   81,472
Navios Victory   Panamax   2014   77,095
Navios Sphera   Panamax   2016   84,872
Navios Sky   Panamax   2015   82,056
Navios Uranus   Panamax   2019   81,821
Navios Herakles I   Panamax   2019   82,036
Navios Galaxy II   Panamax   2020   81,789
Navios Felicity I   Panamax   2020   81,962
Navios Magellan II   Panamax   2020   82,037
Navios Alegria   Panamax   2016   84,852
Navios Meridian   Panamax   2023   82,010
Navios Primavera   Panamax   2022   82,003
Navios Beaufiks   Capesize   2004   180,310
Navios Fantastiks   Capesize   2005   180,265
Navios Stellar   Capesize   2009   169,001
Navios Aurora II   Capesize   2009   169,031
Navios Happiness   Capesize   2009   180,022
Navios Bonavis   Capesize   2009   180,022
Navios Phoenix   Capesize   2009   180,242
Navios Sol   Capesize   2009   180,274
Navios Lumen   Capesize   2009   180,661
Navios Pollux   Capesize   2009   180,727
Navios Antares   Capesize   2010   169,059
Navios Symphony   Capesize   2010   178,132
Navios Melodia   Capesize   2010   179,132
Navios Luz   Capesize   2010   179,144
Navios Etoile   Capesize   2010   179,234
Navios Buena Ventura   Capesize   2010   179,259
Navios Bonheur   Capesize   2010   179,259
Navios Fulvia   Capesize   2010   179,263
Navios Aster   Capesize   2010   179,314
Navios Ace   Capesize   2011   179,016
Navios Altamira   Capesize   2011   179,165
Navios Azimuth   Capesize   2011   179,169
Navios Koyo   Capesize   2011   181,415
Navios Ray   Capesize   2012   179,515
Navios Joy   Capesize   2013   181,389
Navios Gem   Capesize   2014   181,336
Navios Canary   Capesize   2015   180,528
Navios Corali   Capesize   2015   181,249
Navios Mars   Capesize   2016   181,259
Navios Armonia   Capesize   2022   182,079
Navios Azalea   Capesize   2022   182,064
Navios Astra   Capesize   2022   182,393
Navios Felix   Capesize   2016   181,221
Navios Altair   Capesize   2023   182,115
Navios Sakura   Capesize   2023   182,169

*Owned Containerships*   *Type*   *Built*   *Capacity*
*(TEU)*
Navios Summer   Containership   2006   3,450
Navios Verano   Containership   2006   3,450
Hyundai Hongkong   Containership   2006   6,800
Hyundai Singapore   Containership   2006   6,800
Hyundai Busan   Containership   2006   6,800
Hyundai Shanghai   Containership   2006   6,800
Hyundai Tokyo   Containership   2006   6,800
Protostar N   Containership   2007   2,741
Navios Spring   Containership   2007   3,450
Matson Lanai   Containership   2007   4,250
Navios Indigo   Containership   2007   4,250
Navios Vermilion   Containership   2007   4,250
Navios Verde   Containership   2007   4,250
Navios Amarillo   Containership   2007   4,250
Navios Azure   Containership   2007   4,250
Navios Domino   Containership   2008   4,250
Navios Delight   Containership   2008   4,250
Navios Magnolia   Containership   2008   4,730
Navios Jasmine   Containership   2008   4,730
Navios Chrysalis   Containership   2008   4,730
Navios Nerine   Containership   2008   4,730
Spectrum N   Containership   2009   2,546
Navios Devotion   Containership   2009   4,250
Navios Destiny   Containership   2009   4,250
Navios Lapis   Containership   2009   4,250
Navios Tempo   Containership   2009   4,250
Navios Miami   Containership   2009   4,563
Navios Dorado   Containership   2010   4,250
Zim Baltimore   Containership   2010   4,360
Navios Bahamas   Containership   2010   4,360
Zim Carmel   Containership   2010   4,360
Navios Unison   Containership   2010   10,000
Navios Constellation   Containership   2011   10,000
Fleur N   Containership   2012   2,782
Ete N   Containership   2012   2,782

*Owned Tanker Vessels*   *Type*   *Built*   *Capacity*
*(DWT)*
Hector N   MR1 Product Tanker   2008   38,402
Nave Equinox   MR2 Product Tanker   2007   50,922
Nave Pulsar   MR2 Product Tanker   2007   50,922
Nave Orbit   MR2 Product Tanker   2009   50,470
Nave Equator   MR2 Product Tanker   2009   50,542
Nave Aquila   MR2 Product Tanker   2012   49,991
Nave Atria   MR2 Product Tanker   2012   49,992
Nave Capella   MR2 Product Tanker   2013   49,995
Nave Alderamin   MR2 Product Tanker   2013   49,998
Nave Bellatrix   MR2 Product Tanker   2013   49,999
Nave Orion   MR2 Product Tanker   2013   49,999
Nave Titan   MR2 Product Tanker   2013   49,999
Bougainville   MR2 Product Tanker   2013   50,626
Nave Pyxis   MR2 Product Tanker   2014   49,998
Nave Luminosity   MR2 Product Tanker   2014   49,999
Nave Jupiter   MR2 Product Tanker   2014   49,999
Nave Velocity   MR2 Product Tanker   2015   49,999
Nave Sextans   MR2 Product Tanker   2015   49,999
Nave Ariadne   LR1 Product Tanker   2007   74,671
Nave Cielo   LR1 Product Tanker   2007   74,671
Lumen N^(1)   LR1 Product Tanker   2008   63,599
Nave Andromeda   LR1 Product Tanker   2011   75,000
Nave Cetus   LR1 Product Tanker   2012   74,581
Nave Cassiopeia   LR1 Product Tanker   2012   74,711
Nave Estella   LR1 Product Tanker   2012   75,000
Nave Rigel   LR1 Product Tanker   2013   74,673
Nave Atropos   LR1 Product Tanker   2013   74,695
Nave Galactic   VLCC   2009   297,168
Nave Spherical   VLCC   2009   297,188
Nave Constellation   VLCC   2010   296,988
Nave Quasar   VLCC   2010   297,376
Nave Synergy   VLCC   2010   299,973
Nave Universe   VLCC   2011   297,066
Nave Buena Suerte   VLCC   2011   297,491

(1) Vessel agreed to be sold.
*Bareboat-in vessels*   *Type*   *Built*   *Capacity*
*(DWT)*   *Purchase Option*
Navios Libra   Panamax   2019   82,011   Yes
Navios Star   Panamax   2021   81,994   Yes
Navios Amitie   Panamax   2021   82,002   Yes
Baghdad   VLCC   2020   313,433   Yes
Nave Electron   VLCC   2021   313,239   Yes
Erbil   VLCC   2021   313,486   Yes
Nave Celeste   VLCC   2022   313,418   Yes

*Owned to be delivered*   *Type*   *Delivery Date*   *Capacity*
*DWT / (TEU)*
TBN I   Capesize   Q2 2023   180,000
TBN II   Containership   H2 2023   5,300
TBN III   Containership   H2 2023   5,300
TBN VIII   Containership   H2 2023   5,300
TBN IV   Containership   H1 2024   5,300
TBN V   Containership   H1 2024   5,300
TBN IX   Containership   H1 2024   5,300
TBN VI   Containership   H2 2024   5,300
TBN VII   Containership   H2 2024   5,300
TBN X   Containership   H2 2024   5,300
TBN XI   Containership   H2 2024   5,300
TBN XVIII   Containership   H2 2024   7,700
TBN XIX   Containership   H1 2025   7,700
TBN XII   Aframax/LR2   H1 2024   115,000
TBN XIII   Aframax/LR2   H2 2024   115,000
TBN XIV   Aframax/LR2   H2 2024   115,000
TBN XV   Aframax/LR2   H2 2024   115,000
TBN XVI   Aframax/LR2   H1 2025   115,000
TBN XVII   Aframax/LR2   H1 2025   115,000
TBN XX   MR2 Product Tanker   H2 2025   52,000
TBN XXI   MR2 Product Tanker   H1 2026   52,000

*Chartered-in vessels (with purchase options)*   *Type*   *Year Built*   *Capacity*
*(DWT)*   *Purchase Option*
Navios Lyra   Handysize   2012   34,718   Yes
Navios Venus   Ultra-Handymax   2015   61,339   Yes
Navios Amber   Panamax   2015   80,994   Yes
Navios Coral   Panamax   2016   84,904   Yes
Navios Citrine   Panamax   2017   81,626   Yes
Navios Dolphin   Panamax   2017   81,630   Yes
Navios Gemini   Panamax   2018   81,704   No^(1)
Navios Horizon I   Panamax   2019   81,692   No^(1)

(1) Purchase option in the form of the right of first refusal and profit share on sale of vessel.
*EXHIBIT 3*

*Disclosure of Non-GAAP Financial Measures*

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Common Unit, basic and diluted are “non-U.S. GAAP financial measures” and should not be used in isolation or considered substitutes for net income/ (loss), cash flow from operating activities and other operations or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

EBITDA represents net income before interest and finance costs, depreciation and amortization (including intangible accelerated amortization) and income taxes. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA excluding certain items, as described under “Earnings Highlights”. Navios Partners uses Adjusted EBITDA as a liquidity measure and reconciles EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net cash provided by operating activities, the most comparable U.S. GAAP liquidity measure. EBITDA in this document is calculated as follows: net cash provided by operating activities adding back, when applicable and as the case may be, the effect of: (i) net increase/ (decrease) in operating assets; (ii) net decrease in operating liabilities; (iii) net interest cost; (iv) amortization and write-off of deferred finance costs and discount; (v) gain on sale of assets; (vi) non-cash amortization of deferred revenue and straight line effect of the containerships and tankers charters with de-escalating rates; (vii) stock-based compensation; and (viii) amortization of operating lease assets/ liabilities. Navios Partners believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are each the basis upon which liquidity can be assessed and presents useful information to investors regarding Navios Partners’ ability to service and/or incur indebtedness, pay capital expenditures, meet working capital requirements and make cash distributions. Navios Partners also believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are used: (i) by potential lenders to evaluate potential transactions; (ii) to evaluate and price potential acquisition candidates; and (iii) by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry.

Each of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the analysis of Navios Partners’ results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations are: (i) EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, working capital needs; and (ii) although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect any cash requirements for such capital expenditures. Because of these limitations, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a principal indicator of Navios Partners’ performance. Furthermore, our calculation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to that reported by other companies due to differences in methods of calculation.

We present Adjusted Net Income by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. Our presentation of Adjusted Net Income adjusts net income for the items described above under “Earnings Highlights”. The definition of Adjusted Net Income used here may not be comparable to that used by other companies due to differences in methods of calculation. Adjusted Basic Earnings per Common Unit is defined as Adjusted Net Income divided by the weighted average number of common units outstanding for each of the periods presented, basic and diluted.

*EXHIBIT 4*

*Navios Maritime Partners L.P. Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to Cash from Operations*
  *Three Month Period Ended*
*March 31, 2023*   *Three Month Period Ended*
*March 31, 2022*
*(in thousands of U.S. dollars)*   *(unaudited)*   *(unaudited)*
Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 94,516     $ 5,153  
Net (decrease)/ increase in operating assets     (21,359 )     53,956  
Net decrease in operating liabilities     62,023       60,013  
Net interest cost     33,907       13,225  
Amortization and write-off of deferred finance costs and discount     (2,031 )     (1,324 )
Amortization of operating lease assets/ liabilities     (2,558 )     211  
Non-cash amortization of deferred revenue and straight line     (9,111 )     (5,074 )
Stock-based compensation     (1 )     (42 )
Gain on sale of vessels, net     33,450       —  
*EBITDA*   *$* *188,836*     *$* *126,118*  
Gain on sale of vessels, net     (33,450 )     —  
*Adjusted EBITDA*   *$* *155,386*     *$* *126,118*                  
  *Three Month Period Ended*
*March 31, 2023*   *Three Month Period Ended*
*March 31, 2022*
*(in thousands of U.S. dollars)*   *(unaudited)*   *(unaudited)*
Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 94,516     $ 5,153  
Net cash provided by/ (used in) investing activities   $ 44,232     $ (21,669 )
Net cash used in financing activities   $ (100,635 )   $ (44,734 )                

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