UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

(Mark One)

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20162017

 

OR

 

¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from                    to                    

 

Commission File Number: 001-35784

 

 

 

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HOLDINGS LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Bermuda98-0691007

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

7665 Corporate Center Drive, Miami, Florida 33126

(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

 

(305) 436-4000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, (Seeor an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “smaller reporting“emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).Act.

 

Large accelerated filerxxAccelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filer¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting company¨
Emerging growth company ¨¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

 

There were 227,006,865227,910,542 ordinary shares outstanding as of May 5, 2016.2017.

 

 

 

 

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
   
Item 1.Financial Statements1
   
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations15
   
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk25
   
Item 4.Controls and Procedures2526
  
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 
   
Item 1.Legal Proceedings27
   
Item 1A.Risk Factors27
   
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds27
   
Item 5.Other Information27
   
Item 6.Exhibits27
  
SIGNATURES29

 

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 2016  2015  2017  2016 
Revenue                
Passenger ticket $740,112  $670,483  $786,694  $740,112 
Onboard and other  337,520   267,699   364,087   337,520 
Total revenue  1,077,632   938,182   1,150,781   1,077,632 
Cruise operating expense                
Commissions, transportation and other  175,437   171,827   194,140   175,437 
Onboard and other  63,965   58,645   68,411   63,965 
Payroll and related  177,143   157,629   192,636   177,143 
Fuel  81,672   87,374   88,886   81,672 
Food  51,003   41,851   46,178   51,003 
Other  115,261   106,374   129,547   115,261 
Total cruise operating expense  664,481   623,700   719,798   664,481 
Other operating expense                
Marketing, general and administrative  180,574   154,157   192,044   180,574 
Depreciation and amortization  101,295   99,976   119,205   101,295 
Total other operating expense  281,869   254,133   311,249   281,869 
Operating income  131,282   60,349   119,734   131,282 
Non-operating income (expense)                
Interest expense, net  (59,754)  (50,989)  (52,960)  (59,754)
Other income (expense)  2,805   (30,139)
Other income (expense), net  (2,815)  2,805 
Total non-operating income (expense)  (56,949)  (81,128)  (55,775)  (56,949)
Net income (loss) before income taxes  74,333   (20,779)
Net income before income taxes  63,959   74,333 
Income tax expense  (1,104)  (677)  (2,049)  (1,104)
Net income (loss) $73,229  $(21,456)
Net income $61,910  $73,229 
Weighted-average shares outstanding                
Basic  227,239,533   224,301,117   227,468,526   227,239,533 
Diluted  228,112,035   224,301,117   228,555,952   228,112,035 
Earnings (loss) per share        
Earnings per share        
Basic $0.32  $(0.10) $0.27  $0.32 
Diluted $0.32  $(0.10) $0.27  $0.32 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 2016  2015  2017  2016 
Net income (loss) $73,229  $(21,456)
Net income $61,910  $73,229 
                
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Other comprehensive income:        
Shipboard Retirement Plan  108   119   105   108 
Cash flow hedges:                
Net unrealized gain (loss)  70,450   (103,765)  (7,283)  70,450 
Amount realized and reclassified into earnings  34,550   21,886   9,705   34,550 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)  105,108   (81,760)
Total comprehensive income (loss) $178,337  $(103,216)
Total other comprehensive income  2,527   105,108 
Total comprehensive income $64,437  $178,337 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share data)

 

 March 31,
2016
  December 31,
2015
  March 31,
2017
  December 31,
2016
 
Assets                
Current assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents $154,867  $115,937  $219,789  $128,347 
Accounts receivable, net  45,613   44,996   47,949   63,215 
Inventories  62,383   58,173   71,439   66,255 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  130,053   121,305   149,174   153,276 
Total current assets  392,916   340,411   488,351   411,093 
Property and equipment, net  9,489,153   9,458,805   10,149,166   10,117,689 
Goodwill  1,388,931   1,388,931   1,388,931   1,388,931 
Tradenames  817,525   817,525   817,525   817,525 
Other long-term assets  317,214   259,085   232,278   238,673 
Total assets $12,405,739  $12,264,757  $13,076,251  $12,973,911 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity        
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity        
Current liabilities:                
Current portion of long-term debt $629,953  $629,840  $531,778  $560,193 
Accounts payable  54,250   51,369   71,123   38,002 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  606,161   640,568   531,375   541,753 
Due to Affiliate  20,976   20,769 
Advance ticket sales  1,178,749   1,023,973   1,372,483   1,172,870 
Total current liabilities  2,490,089   2,366,519   2,506,759   2,312,818 
Long-term debt  5,670,144   5,767,697   5,644,175   5,838,494 
Other long-term liabilities  317,895   349,661   300,035   284,873 
Total liabilities  8,478,128   8,483,877   8,450,969   8,436,185 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)        
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)        
Shareholders’ equity:                
Ordinary shares, $.001 par value; 490,000,000 shares authorized; 232,313,393 shares issued and 227,001,432 shares outstanding at March 31, 2016 and 232,179,786 shares issued and 227,815,301 shares outstanding at December 31, 2015  232   232 
Ordinary shares, $.001 par value; 490,000,000 shares authorized; 233,216,457 shares issued and 227,904,496 shares outstanding at March 31, 2017 and 232,555,937 shares issued and 227,243,976 shares outstanding at December 31, 2016  232   232 
Additional paid-in capital  3,832,929   3,814,536   3,911,085   3,890,119 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)  (307,542)  (412,650)  (311,946)  (314,473)
Retained earnings  641,247   568,018   1,265,166   1,201,103 
Treasury shares (5,311,961 and 4,364,485 ordinary shares at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, at cost)  (239,255)  (189,256)
Treasury shares (5,311,961 ordinary shares at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, at cost)  (239,255)  (239,255)
Total shareholders’ equity  3,927,611   3,780,880   4,625,282   4,537,726 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $12,405,739  $12,264,757  $13,076,251  $12,973,911 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 2016  2015  2017  2016 
Cash flows from operating activities                
Net income (loss) $73,229  $(21,456)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Net income $61,910  $73,229 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization expense  104,686   104,533   121,593   104,686 
(Gain) loss on derivatives  (11,948)  29,027 
Loss (gain) on derivatives  406   (11,948)
Deferred income taxes, net  158   60   1,186   158 
Gain on contingent consideration     (9,100)
Write-off of deferred financing fees     195 
Provision for bad debts and inventory  575      323   575 
Share-based compensation expense  15,245   12,005   18,203   15,245 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Accounts receivable, net  (1,042)  1,474   14,943   (1,042)
Inventories  (4,360)  (80)  (5,184)  (4,360)
Prepaid expenses and other assets  (5,390)  (4,488)  (9,473)  (5,390)
Accounts payable  2,750   (17,455)  27,423   2,750 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  7,572   (35,481)  (19,321)  7,572 
Advance ticket sales  148,621   255,556   222,935   148,621 
Net cash provided by operating activities  330,096   314,790   434,944   330,096 
Cash flows from investing activities                
Additions to property and equipment, net  (132,027)  (73,131)  (117,777)  (132,027)
Settlement of derivatives  (1,167)        (1,167)
Net cash used in investing activities  (133,194)  (73,131)  (117,777)  (133,194)
Cash flows from financing activities                
Repayments of long-term debt  (308,248)  (477,224)  (465,237)  (308,248)
Proceeds from long-term debt  204,000   224,033   236,000   204,000 
Proceeds from the exercise of share options  2,044   51,790 
Proceeds from employee share purchase plan  1,104    
Proceeds from employee related plans  9,466   3,148 
Net share settlement of restricted share units  (4,550)   
Purchases of treasury shares  (49,999)        (49,999)
Deferred financing fees and other  (6,873)  (3,660)  (1,404)  (6,873)
Net cash used in financing activities  (157,972)  (205,061)  (225,725)  (157,972)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents  38,930   36,598   91,442   38,930 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  115,937   84,824   128,347   115,937 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $154,867  $121,422  $219,789  $154,867 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 Ordinary
Shares
  Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Retained
Earnings
  Treasury
Shares
  Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
Balance, December 31, 2014 $230  $3,702,344  $(242,642) $140,881  $(82,000) $3,518,813 
                        
Share-based compensation     12,005            12,005 
Proceeds from the exercise of share options  2   51,788            51,790 
Other comprehensive loss, net        (81,760)        (81,760)
Net loss           (21,456)     (21,456)
Balance, March 31, 2015 $232  $3,766,137  $(324,402) $119,425  $(82,000) $3,479,392 
                         Ordinary
Shares
  Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Retained
Earnings
  Treasury
Shares
  Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
Balance, December 31, 2015 $232  $3,814,536  $(412,650) $568,018  $(189,256) $3,780,880  $232  $3,814,536  $(412,650) $568,018  $(189,256) $3,780,880 
                                                
Share-based compensation     15,245            15,245      15,245            15,245 
Proceeds from the exercise of share options     2,044            2,044 
Proceeds from employee share purchase plan     1,104            1,104 
Issuance of shares under employee related plans     3,148            3,148 
Treasury shares              (49,999)  (49,999)              (49,999)  (49,999)
Other comprehensive income, net        105,108         105,108         105,108         105,108 
Net income           73,229      73,229            73,229      73,229 
Balance, March 31, 2016 $232  $3,832,929  $(307,542) $641,247  $(239,255) $3,927,611  $232  $3,832,929  $(307,542) $641,247  $(239,255) $3,927,611 
                        
Balance, December 31, 2016 $232  $3,890,119  $(314,473) $1,201,103  $(239,255) $4,537,726 
                        
Share-based compensation     18,203            18,203 
Issuance under employee related plans     9,466            9,466 
Change in accounting policy (share-based forfeitures)     (2,153)     2,153       
Net settlement of restricted share units     (4,550)             (4,550)
Other comprehensive income, net        2,527         2,527 
Net income           61,910      61,910 
Balance, March 31, 2017 $232  $3,911,085  $(311,946) $1,265,166  $(239,255) $4,625,282 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, references in this report to (i) the “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to NCLH (as defined below) and its subsidiaries (including Prestige (as defined below), except for periods prior to the consummation of the Acquisition of Prestige (as defined below)), (ii) “NCLC” refers to NCL Corporation Ltd., (iii) “NCLH” refers to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., (iv) “Norwegian Cruise Line” or “Norwegian” refers to the Norwegian Cruise Line brand and its predecessors, (v) “Prestige” refers to Prestige Cruises International, Inc., together with its consolidated subsidiaries, (vi) “PCH” refers to Prestige Cruise Holdings, Inc., Prestige’s direct wholly ownedwholly-owned subsidiary, which in turn is the parent of Oceania Cruises, Inc. (“Oceania Cruises”) and Seven Seas Cruises S. DE R.L. (“Regent”) (Oceania Cruises also refers to the brand by the same name and Regent also refers to the brand Regent Seven Seas Cruises), (vii) “Apollo” refers to Apollo Global Management, LLC, its subsidiaries and the affiliated funds it manages and the “Apollo Holders” refers to one or more of AIF VI NCL (AIV), L.P., AIF VI NCL (AIV II), L.P., AIF VI NCL (AIV III), L.P., AIF VI NCL (AIV IV), L.P., AAA Guarantor — Co-Invest VI (B), L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners (Delaware) VI, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners (Delaware 892) VI, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners VI, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners (Germany) VI, L.P., AAA Guarantor — Co-Invest VII, L.P., AIF VI Euro Holdings, L.P., AIF VII Euro Holdings, L.P., Apollo Alternative Assets, L.P., Apollo Management VI, L.P. and Apollo Management VII, L.P., (viii) “TPG Global” refers to TPG Global, LLC, “TPG” refers to TPG Global and its affiliates and the “TPG Viking Funds” refers to one or more of TPG Viking, L.P., TPG Viking AIV I, L.P., TPG Viking AIV II, L.P., and TPG Viking AIV-III, L.P. and/or certain other affiliated investment funds, each an affiliate of TPG, (ix) “Genting HK” refers to Genting Hong Kong Limited and/or its affiliates (formerly Star Cruises Limited and/or its affiliates) (Genting HK owns NCLH’s ordinary shares indirectly through Star NCLC Holdings Ltd., its wholly-owned subsidiary (“Star NCLC”)), and (x) “Affiliate(s)” or “Sponsor(s)” refers to the Apollo Holders, Genting HK and/or the TPG Viking Funds.. References to the “U.S.” are to the United States of America, “dollars” or “$” are to U.S. dollars, the “U.K.” are to the United Kingdom and “euros” or “€” are to the official currency of the Eurozone.

1.Description of Business and Organization

 

NCLH isWe are a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. We have 23As of March 31, 2017, we had 24 ships with approximately 45,800 Berths including Sirena, previously under a Bareboat Charter, which joined our Oceania Cruises’ fleet in April 2016.46,500 Berths. We willplan to introduce fiveeight additional ships through 2025 and we have an option to our fleet through 2020. We haveintroduce two Explorer Class Ships on orderadditional ships for delivery in 2026 and 2027, subject to certain conditions. One of the summer of 2016 and the winter of 2020.eight ships, Norwegian Joy, is on ordera ship tailored for deliveryChinese travelers, was delivered in the spring of 2017April 2017. Norwegian Bliss and twoan additional Breakaway Plus Class ShipsShip are on order for deliveries to the Norwegian fleetdelivery in the spring of 2018 and fall of 2019. We have an Explorer Class Ship on order for delivery in the winter of 2020.Project Leonardo will introduce an additional four ships with expected delivery dates through 2025.These additions to our fleet (exclusive of the option for two additional ships) will increase our total Berths to approximately 59,300.72,300. 

 

2.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and, in our opinion, contain all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented.

 

Our operations are seasonal and results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire fiscal year. Historically, demand for cruises has been strongest during the Northern Hemisphere’s summer months. The interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015,2016, which are included in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Reclassification

 

Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

 

A reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share was as follows (in thousands, except share and per share data):

 

 Three Months Ended March 31,  Three Months Ended March 31, 
 2016  2015  2017  2016 
Net income (loss) $73,229  $(21,456)
Net income $61,910  $73,229 
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding  227,239,533   224,301,117   227,468,526   227,239,533 
Dilutive effect of awards  872,502      1,087,426   872,502 
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding  228,112,035   224,301,117   228,555,952   228,112,035 
Basic earnings (loss) per share $0.32  $(0.10)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $0.32  $(0.10)(1)
Basic earnings per share $0.27  $0.32 
Diluted earnings per share $0.27  $0.32 

 

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TableFor the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 a total of Contents7.5 million and 7.6 million shares, respectively, have been excluded from diluted weighted-average shares outstanding because the effect of including them would have been anti-dilutive. 

(1)Due to a net loss, excludes 4,745,812 shares as including these would be antidilutive.

 

Revenue and Expense Recognition

Deposits received from guests for future voyages are recorded as advance ticket sales and are subsequently recognized as passenger ticket revenue along with onboard and other revenue, and all associated direct costs of a voyage are recognized as cruise operating expenses on a pro-rata basis over the period of the voyage. Guest cancellation penalties are recognized in passenger ticket revenue in the month of the cancellation.

 

Revenue and expenses include port fees and taxes. The amounts included on a gross basis are $62.5$71.7 million and $51.9$62.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively. 

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Foreign Currency

 

The majority of our transactions are settled in U.S. dollars. We translate assets and liabilities of our foreign subsidiaries at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Gains or losses resulting from transactions denominated in other currencies are recognized in our consolidated statements of operations within other income (expense), net and such losses were $(4.2)approximately $2.7 million and gains were $4.9$4.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, respectively.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

The amortization of deferred financing fees are included in depreciation and amortization expense in the consolidated statements of cash flows but are included in interest expense, net and not included in the depreciation and amortization expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

In March 2016,January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09No. 2017-04 which simplifies the test for goodwill impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Step 2 measures a goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. The guidance is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. We do not expect to improve multiple aspectsearly adopt this guidance. We are currently evaluating the impact of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, classificationadoption of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification onthis guidance to our consolidated financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15 which amends Topic 230 (Statement of Cash Flows) to eliminate discrepancies in reporting certain items in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 20162017 and interim periods within those annual periods with early adoption permitted. The transition should be made using a retrospective approach. We do not believe that the adoption of this guidance will be material to our consolidated statements of cash flows.

In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-12 which addresses improvements to the guidance on revenue from contracts from customers regarding collectability, noncash consideration, and completed contracts at transition. Additionally, it provides a practical expedient for contract modifications at transition and an accounting policy election related to the presentation of sales taxes and other similar taxes collected from customers. The effective date of this guidance is upon adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 which is presented below. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this newly issued guidance to our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-11 which is a rescission of Securities and Exchange Commission guidance related to the issuance of ASU No. 2014-09 which is presented below. The effective date of this guidance is upon adoption of ASU No. 2014-09. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance to our consolidated financial statements.

In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10 which does not change the core principle of the guidance in ASU No. 2014-09 but clarifies two aspects: identifying performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance, while retaining the related principles for those areas. The effective date of this guidance is upon adoption of ASU No. 2014-09. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance to our consolidated financial statements.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02 which sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both parties to a contract (i.e. lessees and lessors). The ASU requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by all leases with terms of more than 12 months. The ASU further modifies lessors’ classification criteria for leases and the accounting for sales-type and direct financing leases. The ASU will also require qualitative and quantitative disclosures designed to give financial statement users additional information on the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2018 with early adoption permitted. The ASU is to be applied using a modified retrospective approach. We are currently evaluatingreviewing our existing leases to evaluate the impact of the adoption of this newly issued guidance to our consolidated financial statements.

 

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11 to simplify the measurement of inventory for all entities. This applies to all inventory that is measured using either the first-in, first-out or average cost method. The guidance requires an entity to measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The guidance must be applied prospectively and will be effective for our interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this newly issued guidance to our consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05 to clarify a customer’s accounting for fees paid in a cloud computing arrangement. The amendments provide guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license or if the arrangement should be accounted for as a service contract. This guidance will impact the accounting of software licenses but will not change a customer’s accounting for service contracts. The guidance will be effective for annual periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. We have adopted this guidance and there has not been an impact to our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09 which requires entities to recognize revenue through the application of a five-step model, including identification of the contract, identification of the performance obligations, determination of the transaction price, allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligation and recognition of revenue as the entity satisfies the performance obligations. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified approach to adopt the guidance.

In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14 deferring the effective date for one year. We can elect to adopt the provisions of ASU No. 2014-09 for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 including interim periods within that reporting period or we can elect to

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early adopt the guidance as of the original effective date. We expect to adopt a modified retrospective application for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. We have initiated an assessment of our systems, data and processes related to the implementation of this guidance. This assessment is expected to be completed during 2017. Additionally, we are currently evaluating the impactour performance obligations and believe that our application of the adoptionguidance could result in changes in classification and additional disclosures.

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3.Intangible Assets

 

The gross carrying amounts of intangible assets included within other long-term assets, the related accumulated amortization, the net carrying amounts and the weighted-average amortization periods of the Company’s intangible assets are listed in the following tabletables (in thousands, except amortization period):

 

 March 31, 2016  March 31, 2017 
 Gross Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net Carrying
Amount
  Weighted-
Average
Amortization
Period (Years)
  Gross Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net Carrying
Amount
  Weighted-
Average
Amortization
Period (Years)
 
Customer relationships $120,000  $(20,793) $99,207   6.0  $120,000  $(44,161) $75,839   6.0 
Licenses  3,368   (331)  3,037   5.6   3,368   (989)  2,379   5.6 
Non-compete agreements  660   (660)     1.0 
Total intangible assets subject to amortization $123,368  $(21,124) $102,244      $124,028  $(45,810) $78,218     
License (Indefinite-lived) $4,427  $  $      $4,427  $  $     

 

 December 31, 2015  December 31, 2016 
 Gross Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net Carrying
Amount
  Weighted-
Average
Amortization
Period (Years)
  Gross Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net Carrying
Amount
  Weighted-
Average
Amortization
Period (Years)
 
Customer relationships $120,000  $(15,527) $104,473   6.0  $120,000  $(36,593) $83,407   6.0 
Backlog  70,000   (70,000)     1.0 
Licenses  3,368   (208)  3,160   5.6   3,368   (807)  2,561   5.6 
Non-compete agreements  660   (495)  165   1.0 
Total intangible assets subject to amortization $193,368  $(85,735) $107,633      $124,028  $(37,895) $86,133     
License (Indefinite-lived) $4,427  $  $      $4,427  $  $     

The aggregate amortization expense is as follows (in thousands):

 

  Three months ended
March 31,
 
  2016  2015 
Amortization expense $5,389  $18,230 
  Three months ended
March 31,
 
  2017  2016 
Amortization expense $7,915  $5,389 

 

The following table sets forth the Company’s estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five years below (in thousands):

 

Year ended December 31, Amortization
Expense
  Amortization
Expense
 
2017 $31,177 
2018  26,058  $26,163 
2019  18,489   18,489 
2020  9,906   9,906 
2021  75   75 
2022  75 

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4.Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 20162017 was as follows (in thousands):

 

  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Change
Related to
Cash Flow
Hedges
  Change
Related to
Shipboard
Retirement
Plan
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of period $(412,650) $(405,298) $(7,352)
Current period other comprehensive income before reclassifications  70,450   70,450    
Amounts reclassified into earnings  34,658   34,550(1)  108(2)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of period $(307,542) $(300,298)(3) $(7,244)

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  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Change
Related to
Cash Flow
Hedges
  Change
Related to
Shipboard
Retirement
Plan
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of period $(314,473) $(307,618) $(6,855)
Current period other comprehensive income before reclassifications  (7,283)  (7,283)   
Amounts reclassified into earnings  9,810   9,705(1)  105(2)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of period $(311,946) $(305,196)(3) $(6,750)

 

(1)We refer you to Note 5—6— “Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives” for the affected line items in the Consolidated Statementsconsolidated statements of Operations.operations.

(2)Amortization of prior-service cost and actuarial loss reclassified to payroll and related expense.

(3)Includes $119.2$43.5 million of loss expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months.

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 20152016 was as follows (in thousands):

 

 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Change
Related to
Cash Flow
Hedges
  Change
Related to
Shipboard
Retirement
Plan
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Change
Related to
Cash Flow
Hedges
  Change
Related to
Shipboard
Retirement
Plan
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of period $(242,642) $(234,188) $(8,454) $(412,650) $(405,298) $(7,352)
Current period other comprehensive loss before reclassifications  (103,765)  (103,765)   
Current period other comprehensive income before reclassifications  70,450   70,450    
Amounts reclassified into earnings  22,005   21,886(1)  119(2)  34,658   34,550(1)  108(2)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of period $(324,402) $(316,067) $(8,335) $(307,542) $(300,298) $(7,244)

 

(1)We refer you to Note 5—6— “Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives” for the affected line items in the Consolidated Statementsconsolidated statements of Operations.operations.

(2)Amortization of prior-service cost and actuarial loss reclassified to payroll and related expense.

 

5.Property and Equipment, net

Property and equipment, net increased $31.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 primarily due to ship improvement projects and ships under construction.

5.6.Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives

 

Fair value is defined as the price at which an orderly transaction to sell an asset or to transfer a liability would take place between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions (that is, an exit price at the measurement date from the perspective of a market participant that holds the asset or owes the liability).

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

 

The following hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value should maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available:

 

Level 1

Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible at the measurement dates.
  
Level 2Significant other observable inputs that are used by market participants in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources.
  
Level 3Significant unobservable inputs we believe market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available.

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Derivatives

 

We are exposed to market risk attributable to changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and fuel prices. We attempt to minimize these risks through a combination of our normal operating and financing activities and through the use of derivatives. We assess whether derivatives used in hedging transactions are “highly effective” in offsetting changes in the cash flow of our hedged forecasted transactions. We use regression analysis for this hedge relationship and high effectiveness is achieved when a statistically valid relationship reflects a high degree of offset and correlation between the fair values of the derivative and the hedged forecasted transaction. Cash flows from the derivatives are classified in the same category as the cash flows from the underlying hedged transaction. The determination of ineffectiveness is based on the amount of dollar offset between the cumulative change in fair value of the derivative and the cumulative change in fair value of the hedged transaction at the end of the reporting period. If it is determined that a derivative is not highly effective as a hedge, or if the hedged forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring, then the amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is released to earnings. In addition, the ineffective portion of our highly effective hedges is recognized in earnings immediately and reported in other income (expense), net in our consolidated statements of operations. There are no amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and there are no credit-risk-related contingent features in our derivative agreements.

 

We monitor concentrations of credit risk associated with financial and other institutions with which we conduct significant business. Credit risk, including but not limited to counterparty non-performance under derivatives and our New Revolving Loan Facility, is not considered significant, as we primarily conduct business with large, well-established financial institutions that we have established relationships with and that have credit risks acceptable to us or the credit risk is spread out among a large number of creditors. We do not anticipate non-performance by any of our significant counterparties. The following table sets forth our derivatives measured at fair value and discloses the balance sheet location (in thousands):

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The following table sets forth our derivatives measured at fair value and discloses the balance sheet location (in thousands):

 

 Asset Liability    Asset  Liability 
 Balance Sheet location March 31,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 March 31,
2016
 December 31,
2015
  Balance Sheet location March 31,
2017
  December 31,
2016
  March 31,
2017
  December 31,
2016
 
Fuel swaps designated as hedging instruments                      
 Prepaid expenses and other assets $6,283 $ $256 $  Prepaid expenses and other assets $11,630  $20,288  $  $ 
 Other long-term assets 3,534  43   Accrued expenses and other liabilities  622      45,690   44,271 
 Accrued expenses and other liabilities   117,016 128,740  Other long-term liabilities  7,827   13,237   42,130   38,608 
 Other long-term liabilities 1,241  132,656 132,494 
Fuel swaps not designated as hedging instruments         
 Prepaid expenses and other assets 16    
 Accrued expenses and other liabilities   1,545  
Foreign currency forward contracts designated as hedging instruments                         
 Prepaid expenses and other assets 671     Other long-term assets  225   14       
 Other long-term assets 59,812 3,446 2,953 1,370  Accrued expenses and other liabilities        54,086   61,788 
 Accrued expenses and other liabilities   138 8,737  Other long-term liabilities        78,247   88,920 
 Other long-term liabilities 1,397 551                   5,390 24,181 
Foreign currency collar not designated as a hedging instrument         
 Accrued expenses and other liabilities   29,368 42,993 
Interest rate swaps designated as hedging instruments                         
 Accrued expenses and other liabilities   3,882 4,079  Accrued expenses and other liabilities        2,886   3,331 
 Other long-term liabilities   4,490 3,395  Other long-term liabilities        453   1,151 

 

The fair values of swap and forward contracts are determined based on inputs that are readily available in public markets or can be derived from information available in publicly quoted markets. The Company determines the value of options and collars utilizing an option pricing model based on inputs that are either readily available in public markets or can be derived from information available in publicly quoted markets. The option pricing model used by the Company is an industry standard model for valuing options and is used by the broker/dealer community. The inputs to this option pricing model are the option strike price, underlying price, risk-free rate of interest, time to expiration, and volatility. The fair value of option contracts considers both the intrinsic value and any remaining time value associated with those derivatives that have not yet settled. The Company also considers counterparty credit risk and its own credit risk in its determination of all estimated fair values. Our derivatives and financial instruments were categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, and we had no derivatives or financial instruments categorized as Level 1 or Level 3.

Our derivative contracts include rights of offset with our counterparties. We have elected to net certain assets and liabilities within counterparties when the rights of offset exists.exist. We are not required to post cash collateral related to our derivative instruments.

 

The following table discloses the gross and net amounts recognized within assets and liabilities (in thousands):

 

March 31, 2016 Gross Amounts  Gross
Amounts
Offset
  Total Net
Amounts
  Gross
Amounts Not
Offset
  Net Amounts 
March 31, 2017 Gross Amounts  Gross
Amounts
Offset
  Total Net
Amounts
  Gross
Amounts Not
Offset
  Net Amounts 
Assets $70,316  $(3,252) $67,064  $(49,147) $17,917  $11,855  $  $11,855  $(225) $11,630 
Liabilities  294,485   (2,638)  291,847   (39,761)  252,086   223,492   (8,449)  215,043   (135,672)  79,371 

 

December 31, 2015 Gross Amounts  Gross
Amounts
Offset
  Total Net
Amounts
  Gross
Amounts Not
Offset
  Net Amounts 
December 31, 2016 Gross Amounts  Gross
Amounts
Offset
  Total Net
Amounts
  Gross
Amounts Not
Offset
  Net Amounts 
Assets $3,446  $(1,370) $2,076  $(2,043) $33  $20,302  $  $20,302  $(14) $20,288 
Liabilities  344,619   (551)  344,068   (336,645)  7,423   238,069   (13,237)  224,832   (155,190)  69,642 

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Fuel Swaps

 

As of March 31, 2016,2017, we had fuel swaps maturing through December 31, 20192020 which are used to mitigate the financial impact of volatility in fuel prices pertaining to approximately 2.01.6 million metric tons of our projected fuel purchases.

 

The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the fuel swaps which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands):

 

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2016  2015 
Loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) – effective portion $(9,506) $(2,801)
Loss recognized in other income (expense) – ineffective portion  (5,227)  (6,051)
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into fuel expense  31,137   20,536 

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  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2017  2016 
Loss recognized in other comprehensive income – effective portion $(26,203) $(9,506)
Loss recognized in other income (expense), net – ineffective portion  (370)  (5,227)
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into fuel expense  8,003   31,137 

   

As of March 31, 2016, weWe had fuel swaps pertaining to approximately 14,000 metric tonsthat matured which were not designated as cash flow hedges. These fuel swaps were previously designated as cash flow hedges and were dedesignated due to a change in our expected future fuel purchases mix.

 

The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the fuel swaps which were dedesignated and recognized into earnings were as follows (in thousands):

 

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2016  2015 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into other income (expense) $1,529  $ 

Fuel Collars

We had fuel collars that matured and were used to mitigate the financial impact of volatility in fuel prices of our fuel purchases.

The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the fuel collars which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): 

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2016  2015 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into fuel expense $  $238 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2017  2016 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into other income (expense), net $  $1,529 

 

Foreign Currency Options

We had foreign currency options that matured which consisted of call options with deferred premiums. These options were used to mitigate the financial impact of volatility in foreign currency exchange rates related to our ship construction contracts denominated in euros. If the spot rate at the date the ships were delivered was less than the strike price under these option contracts, we would have paid the deferred premium and would not exercise the foreign currency options.

 

The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the foreign currency options which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands): 

 

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2016  2015 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into depreciation and amortization expense $330  $330 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2017  2016 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into depreciation and amortization expense $330  $330 

 

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts

 

As of March 31, 2016,2017, we had foreign currency forward contracts which are used to mitigate the financial impact of volatility in foreign currency exchange rates related to our ship construction contracts and forecasted Dry-dock payments denominated in euros. The notional amount of our foreign currency forward contracts was €2.3€2.6 billion, or $2.6$2.8 billion based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of March 31, 2016.2017.

 

The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the foreign currency forward contracts which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands):

 

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2016  2015 
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) – effective portion $82,511  $(97,375)
Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense) – ineffective portion  11   (15)
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into depreciation and amortization expense  645   (64)
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2017  2016 
Gain recognized in other comprehensive income – effective portion $18,636  $82,511 
Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense), net – ineffective portion  (50)  11 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into depreciation and amortization expense  618   645 

 

Foreign Currency Collar

 

We had a foreign currency collarcollars that matured and waswere used to mitigate the volatility of foreign currency exchange rates related to our ship construction contracts denominated in euros.

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The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the foreign currency collar which was designated as a cash flow hedge was as follows (in thousands):

 

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  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2016  2015 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into depreciation and amortization expense $(91) $(91)

As of March 31, 2016, we had a foreign currency collar used to mitigate the volatility of foreign currency exchange rates related to our ship construction contracts denominated in euros. The notional amount of our foreign currency collar was €274.4 million, or $312.3 million based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of March 31, 2016.

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2017  2016 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into depreciation and amortization expense $(91) $(91)

 

The effect on the consolidated financial statements of the foreign currency collar which was not designated as a cash flow hedge was as follows (in thousands):

 

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2016  2015 
Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense) $13,625  $(28,953)
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2017  2016 
Gain recognized in other income (expense) $  $13,625 

 

Interest Rate Swaps

 

As of March 31, 2016,2017, we had interest rate swap agreements to hedge our exposure to interest rate movements and to manage our interest expense. The notional amount of outstanding debt associated with the interest rate swap agreements was $411.7 million.$282.0 million as of March 31, 2017.

 

The effects on the consolidated financial statements of the interest rate swaps which were designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in thousands):

 

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2016  2015 
Loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) – effective portion $(2,555) $(3,589)
Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense) – ineffective portion  3   (7)
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into interest expense, net  1,000   937 

We had an interest rate swap that matured in January 2015, which was used to mitigate our exposure to interest rate movements and to manage our interest expense.

The effect on the consolidated financial statements of the interest rate swap contract which was not designated as a hedging instrument was as follows (in thousands):

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2016  2015 
Loss recognized in other income (expense) $  $(2)
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2017  2016 
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income – effective portion $284  $(2,555)
Gain recognized in other income (expense), net – ineffective portion     3 
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into interest expense, net  845   1,000 

 

Long-Term Debt

 

As of March 31, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, the fair value of our long-term debt, including the current portion, was $6.4 billion$6,294.0 million and $6.5 billion,$6,525.7 million, respectively, which was $6.0$8.7 million and $6.6$11.6 million lower,higher, respectively, than the carrying values.The difference between the fair value and carrying value of our long-term debt is due to our fixed and variable rate debt obligations carrying interest rates that are above or below market rates at the measurement dates. The fair value of our long-term debt was calculated based on estimated rates for the same or similar instruments with similar terms and remaining maturities resulting in Level 2 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. Market risk associated with our long-term variable rate debt is the potential increase in interest expense from an increase in interest rates. The calculation of the fair value of our long-term debt is considered a Level 2 input.

 

Other

 

The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets of all other financial assets and liabilities approximate fair value.

 

127.Employee Benefits and Compensation Plans

Share-Based Compensation

As a result of our adoption of ASU No. 2016-09, in the first quarter of 2017, we began accounting for forfeitures as they occur, rather than estimating expected forfeitures. Pursuant to the modified-retrospective application, the net cumulative effect of this change was recognized as a $2.2 million increase to retained earnings as of January 1, 2017 (we refer you to our consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity).

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6.Employee Benefits and Compensation Plans

 

Share Option Awards

On March 1, 2016, we granted 1.0 million share option awards to our employees at an exercise price of $50.31 with a contractual term of ten years. The share options vest equally over three years.

 

The following is a summary of option activity under our share option planAmended and Restated 2013 Performance Incentive Plan for the three months ended March 31, 20162017 (excludes the impact of 364,584208,335 previously awarded performance-based options as no grant date has been established):

 

 Number of Share Option
Awards
  Weighted-Average Exercise
Price
  Weighted-
Average
Contractual Term
  

Aggregate

Intrinsic Value

  Number of Share Option
Awards
  Weighted-Average Exercise
Price
  Weighted-
Average
Contractual Term
  

Aggregate

Intrinsic Value

 
 Time-
Based
Awards
  Performance-
Based
Awards
  Market-
Based
Awards
  Time-
Based
Awards
  Performance-
Based
Awards
  Market-
Based
Awards
  (years)  (in thousands)  Time-
Based
Awards
  Performance-
Based
Awards
  Market-
Based
Awards
  Time-
Based
Awards
  Performance-
Based
Awards
  Market-
Based
Awards
  (years)  (in thousands) 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2015  7,702,071   432,752   208,333  $47.35  $19.00  $59.43   8.59  $104,864 
Outstanding as of January 1, 2017  7,775,058   432,978   208,333  $48.04  $23.86  $59.43   7.81  $35,429 
Granted  1,035,000   52,083      50.15   59.43                 156,249         59.43          
Exercised  (52,803)  (40,359)     25.92   19.00              (270,157)  (49,315)     27.01   19.00          
Forfeited and cancelled  (329,027)        48.24                 (233,948)  (93,749)     56.52   59.43          
Outstanding as of March 31, 2016  8,355,241   444,476   208,333  $47.80  $23.74  $59.43   8.54  $85,185 
Outstanding as of March 31, 2017  7,270,953   446,163   208,333  $48.55  $29.38  $59.43   7.67  $51,491 

 

Restricted Ordinary Share Awards

 

The following is a summary of restricted ordinary share activity for the three months ended March 31, 2016:2017:

 

 Number of
Time-Based
Awards
  Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair
Value
  Number of
Time-Based
Awards
  Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair
Value
 
Non-vested as of January 1, 2016  43,653  $5.87 
Non-vested as of January 1, 2017  16,872  $7.63 
Granted            
Vested  (10,462)  7.89   (9,780)  5.85 
Forfeited or expired  (352)  2.50       
Non-vested and expected to vest as of March 31, 2016  32,839  $5.26 
Non-vested and expected to vest as of March 31, 2017  7,092  $10.08 

 

Restricted Share Unit Awards

 

On March 1, 2016,2017, we granted 1.21.7 million time-based restricted share unit awards to our employees which vest equally over three years. Additionally, on March 1, 2017, we awarded 121,000 performance-based restricted share units to certain members of our management team which vest upon the achievement of certain pre-established performance targets.

 

The following is a summary of restricted share unit activity for the three months ended March 31, 20162017 (excludes the impact of 87,500171,000 previously awarded performance-based restricted share units as no grant date was established):

 

 Number of
Time-Based
Awards
  Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair
Value
  Number of
Performance-
Based
Awards
  Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
  Number of
Market-
Based
Awards
  Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
  Number of
Time-Based
Awards
  Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair
Value
  Number of
Performance-
Based
Awards
  Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
  Number of
Market-
Based
Awards
  Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
 
Non-vested as of January 1, 2016  150,000  $59.43     $   50,000  $59.43 
Non-vested as of January 1, 2017  1,305,335  $50.38     $   50,000  $59.43 
Granted  1,228,990   50.42   12,500   50.00         1,730,374   50.92   37,500   49.76       
Vested        (12,500)  50.00         (379,675)  50.61   (15,000)  49.76       
Forfeited or expired  (18,500)  50.31               (11,002)  50.48   (22,500)  49.76       
Non-vested and expected to vest as of March 31, 2016  1,360,490  $51.42     $   50,000  $59.43 
Non-vested and expected to vest as of March 31, 2017  2,645,032  $50.70     $   50,000  $59.43 

 

The share-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 20162017 was $15.2$18.2 million of which $13.7$17.4 million was recorded in marketing, general and administrative expense and $1.5$0.8 million was recorded in payroll and related expense.

 

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7.Commitments and Contingencies

 

Ship Construction Contracts

 

We have Norwegian Joy andwas delivered in April 2017, we refer you to Note 10— “Subsequent Events”. We have two other Breakaway Plus Class Ships on order with Meyer Werft shipyard for delivery in the spring of 2017, spring of 2018 and fall of 2019, respectively. These ships will beNorwegian Joy and the largesttwo other Breakaway Plus Class Ships are approximately 168,000 Gross Tons each with approximately 3,880 to 4,000 Berths each. We have an Explorer Class Ship on order for delivery in our fleet, reaching approximately 164,600 Gross Tons. The combined contract pricethe winter of these three ships is approximately €2.6 billion, or $3.0 billion based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of March 31, 2016.2020. We have export credit financing in place that provides financing for 80% of theireach ship’s contract prices. We also have contracts with Fincantieri shipyard to build two Explorer Class Ships. The original contract priceprice.As of March 31, 2017, the aggregate cost of these four ships ison order was approximately €765.0 million,€ 3.1 billion or approximately $870.6 million$3.3 billion based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of March 31, 2016. 2017.

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Project Leonardo will introduce an additional four ships with expected delivery dates through 2025 and we have an option to introduce two additional ships for delivery in 2026 and 2027, subject to certain conditions. These four ships are each approximately 140,000 Gross Tons with approximately 3,300 Berths. The contract price for each of the additional four ships is approximately €800.0 million or $852.2 million based on the exchange rate as of March 31, 2017. For ships expected to be delivered after 2023, the contract price is subject to adjustment under certain circumstances.We have export credit financing in place for the four ships that provides financing for 80% of these ships’the contract price. The two Explorer Class Ships areprice of each ship expected to be delivered in the summer of 2016 and winter of 2020.

In connection with the second Explorer Class Ship, in March 2016 we entered into a financing agreement with a syndicate of banks that provides for upthrough 2025, subject to $498.2 million of borrowings. Under the terms of this agreement, we may elect either a fixed or variable interest rate and the loan is payable over twelve years.

certain conditions.

 

In connection with the contracts to build thesethe ships, we do not anticipate any contractual breaches or cancellation to occur. However, if any would occur, it could result in, among other things, the forfeiture of prior deposits or payments made by us subject to certain refund guarantees, and potential claims and impairment losses which may materially impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Litigation

 

In the normal course of our business, various claims and lawsuits have been filed or are pending against us. Most of these claims and lawsuits are covered by insurance and, accordingly, the maximum amount of our liability is typically limited to our deductible amount.

 

Nonetheless, the ultimate outcome of these claims and lawsuits that are not covered by insurance cannot be determined at this time. We have evaluated our overall exposure with respect to all of our threatened and pending litigation and, to the extent required, we have accrued amounts for all estimable probable losses associated with our deemed exposure. We are currently unable to estimate any other potential contingent losses beyond those accrued, as discovery is not complete nor is adequate information available to estimate such range of loss or potential recovery. However, based on our current knowledge, we do not believe that the aggregate amount or range of reasonably possible losses with respect to these matters will be material to our consolidated results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. We intend to vigorously defend our legal position on all claims and, to the extent necessary, seek recovery.

8.Restructuring Costs

Due to the Acquisition of Prestige, a number of employee positions were consolidated. As of March 31, 2016, we had an accrual balance of $2.5 million for restructuring costs for severance and other employee-related costs. The expense of $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 is included in marketing, general and administrative expense.

The following table summarizes changes in the accrual for restructuring costs (in thousands):

  Restructuring costs 
Accrued expense balance as of December 31, 2015 $(4,144)
Amounts paid  3,282 
Additional accrued expense  (1,660)
Accrued expense balance as of March 31, 2016 $(2,522)

 

9.Supplemental Cash Flow Information

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 we had non-cash investing activities in connection with property and equipment of $23.0 million and $7.5 million, and for the three months ended March 31, 2015, we had non-cash investing activities in connection with capital leases of $27.6 million.  respectively.

 

10.Revision to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows10.Subsequent Events

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2015,Norwegian Joy was delivered in April 2017. This ship is approximately 168,000 Gross Tons with approximately 3,880 Berths.

In April 2017, we determined thatobtained export credit financing for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and six months ended June 30, 2015, cash payments relatedfour Project Leonardo ships that provides financing for 80% of the contract price of each ship expected to property and equipment were reported as a decrease in cash flows from operating activities relatedbe delivered through 2025, subject to the change in accrued expenses and other liabilities and prepaid and other assets when it should have been reported as a decrease in cash flows from investing activities related to additions to property and equipment. The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2015 has been revised, and we will revise the six months ended June 30, 2015 in the Form 10-Q filing for the period ended June 30, 2016, to increase cash from operating activities related to the change in accrued expenses and other liabilities and prepaid and other assets and increase investing cash outflows from additions to property and equipment by $14.6 million and $18.5 million, respectively. We have determined that the revision is not material to our consolidated financial statements individually and in the aggregate.certain conditions.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain statements in this report constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained, or incorporated by reference, in this report, including, without limitation, those regarding our business strategy, financial position, results of operations, plans, prospects and objectives of management for future operations (including development plans and objectives relating to our activities), are forward-looking statements. Many, but not all, of these statements can be found by looking for words like “expect,” “anticipate,” “goal,” “project,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “will,” “may,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “intend” and “future” and similar words. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of:

 

adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence;
the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally;
our efforts to expand our business into new markets;
adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, acts of piracy, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events;
the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally;
our expansion into and investments in new markets;
breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks;
the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks;
adverse incidents involving cruise ships;
changes in fuel prices and/or other cruise operating costs;
an impairment of our tradenames or goodwill which could adversely affect our financial condition and operating results;
our hedging strategies;
our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage;
our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt;
restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business;
the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness;
our ability to incur significantly more debt despite our substantial existing indebtedness;
volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees;
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;
overcapacity in key markets or globally;
our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel;
future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises;
our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services;
delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments;
future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services;
seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year;
our ability to keep pace with developments in technology;
amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues;
the continued availability of attractive port destinations;
pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions;

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changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and

other factors set forth under “Risk Factors” in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in this report.10-K.

 

The above examples are not exhaustive and new risks emerge from time to time. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections regarding our present and future business strategies and the environment in which we willexpect to operate in the future. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change of events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement was based, except as required by law.

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Terminology

 

This report includes certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Revenue, Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost, Adjusted Net Revenue, Adjusted Net Yield, Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS. Definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures are included below. For further information about our non-GAAP financial measures including detailed adjustments made in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, we refer you to “Results of Operations” below.

 

Unless otherwise indicated in this report, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:

 

Acquisition of Prestige. In November 2014, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, we acquired Prestige in a cash and stock transaction for total consideration of $3.025 billion, including the assumption of debt.

 

Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA adjusted for other income (expense), net and other supplemental adjustments.

 

Adjusted EPS. Adjusted Net Income divided by the number of diluted weighted-average shares outstanding.

 

Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel expense adjusted for supplemental adjustments.

 

Adjusted Net Income. Net income adjusted for supplemental adjustments.

 

Adjusted Net Revenue. Net Revenue adjusted for supplemental adjustments.

 

Adjusted Net Yield. Net Yield adjusted for supplemental adjustments.

Bareboat Charter. The hire of a ship for a specified period of time whereby no crew or provisions are provided by the Company.

 

Berths. Double occupancy capacity per cabin (single occupancy per studio cabin) even though many cabins can accommodate three or more passengers.

 

Breakaway Class Ships.Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway.

 

Breakaway Plus Class Ships. The next generation of ships which are similar in design and innovation to Breakaway Class Ships.

 

Business Enhancement Capital Expenditures. Capital expenditures other than those related to new ship construction and ROI Capital Expenditures.

 

Capacity Days. Available Berths multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period.

BareboatCharter. The hire of a ship for a specified period of time whereby no crew or provisions are provided by the Company.

 

Constant Currency. A calculation whereby foreign currency-denominated revenue and expenses in a period are converted at the U.S. dollar exchange rate of a comparable period in order to eliminate the effects of the foreign exchange fluctuations.

 

Dry-dock. A process whereby a ship is positioned in a large basin where all of the fresh/sea water is pumped out in order to carry out cleaning and repairs of those parts of a ship which are below the water line.

 

EBITDA. Earnings before interest, taxes, and depreciation and amortization.

 

EPS. Earnings per share.

 

Explorer Class Ships.Regent’s Seven Seas Explorer and a second ship on order.

 

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GAAP. Generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.

 

Gross Cruise Cost. The sum of total cruise operating expense and marketing, general and administrative expense.

 

Gross Tons. A unit of enclosed passenger space on a cruise ship, such that one gross ton = 100 cubic feet or 2.831 cubic meters.

 

Gross Yield. Total revenue per Capacity Day. 

 

Management NCL Corporation Units. NCLC’s previously outstanding profits interests issued to management (or former management) of NCLC which were converted into units in NCLC. All Management NCL Corporation Units were exchanged for NCLH ordinary shares and restricted shares in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Merger Agreement. Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 2, 2014, by and among Prestige, NCLH, Portland Merger Sub, Inc. and Apollo Management, L.P., as amended, for the Acquisition of Prestige.

 

Net Cruise Cost. Gross Cruise Cost less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.

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Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost less fuel expense.

 

Net Revenue. Total revenue less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.

 

Net Yield. Net Revenue per Capacity Day. 

 

Occupancy Percentage. The ratio of Passenger Cruise Days to Capacity Days. A percentage in excess of 100% indicates that three or more passengers occupied some cabins.

 

Passenger Cruise Days. The number of passengers carried for the period, multiplied by the number of days in their respective cruises.

New Revolving Loan Facility. $625.0$750.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility maturing on May 24, 2018.June 6, 2021, subject to an earlierspringing maturity date.

Project Leonardo.The next generation of ships for our Norwegian brand.

 

ROI Capital Expenditures.Comprised of project-based capital expenditures which have a quantified return on investment.

 

Shipboard Retirement Plan. An unfunded defined benefit pension plan for certain crew members which computes benefits based on years of service, subject to certain requirements.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Revenue, Adjusted Net Revenue, Net Yield, Adjusted Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost, Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS, to enable us to analyze our performance. See “Terminology” for the definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures. We utilize Net Revenue and Net Yield to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are the most relevant measures of our revenue performance because they reflect the revenue earned by us net of significant variable costs. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, we believe changes in Net Cruise Cost and Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our performance.

 

As our business includes the sourcing of passengers and deployment of vessels outside of the U.S., a portion of our revenue and expenses are denominated in foreign currencies, particularly British pound, Canadian dollar, euro and Australian dollar which are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates versus our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. In order to monitor results excluding these fluctuations, we calculate certain non-GAAP measures on a Constant Currency basis whereby current period revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates of the comparable period. We believe that presenting these non-GAAP measures on both a reported and Constant Currency basis is useful in providing a more comprehensive view of trends in our business.

 

We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate as a supplemental financial measure as it is used by management to assess operating performance. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure in determining our performance as it reflects certain operating drivers of our business, such as sales growth, operating costs, marketing, general and administrative expense and other operating income and expense. Adjusted EBITDA is not a defined term under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or a measure comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements such as capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments and tax payments and it includes other supplemental adjustments.

 

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In addition, Adjusted Net Revenue and Adjusted Net Yield, which excludesexclude certain business combination accounting entries, are non-GAAP financial measures that we believe are useful as supplemental measures in evaluating the performance of our operating business and provide greater transparency into our results of operations. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures that exclude certain amounts and are used to supplement GAAP net income and EPS. We use Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS as key performance measures of our earnings performance. We believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparison to our historical performance. In addition, management uses Adjusted EPS as a performance measure for our incentive compensation. The amounts excluded in the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures may vary from period to period; accordingly, our presentation of Adjusted Net Revenue, Adjusted Net Yield, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS may not be indicative of future adjustments or results. For example, for the year ended December 31, 2016, we incurred $28.0 million of amounts related to the extinguishment of debt and $11.2 million of deferred financing fees due to the refinancing of certain credit facilities. We included these as adjustments in the reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income since these amounts are not representative of our day-to-day operations and we have included similar adjustments in prior periods; however, these adjustments did not occur and are not included in the periods presented within this Form 10-Q.

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You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment used in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures and the reasons we consider our non-GAAP financial measures appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating our non-GAAP financial measures, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in our presentation. Our non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our presentation of our non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other companies. Please see a historical reconciliation of these measures to the most comparable GAAP measure presented in our consolidated financial statements below in the “Results of Operations” section.

 

Financial Presentation

 

Revenue from our cruise and cruise-related activities are categorized by us as “passenger ticket revenue” and “onboard and other revenue.” Passenger ticket revenue and onboard and other revenue vary according to product offering, the size of the ship in operation, the length of cruises operated and the markets in which the ship operates. Our revenue is seasonal based on demand for cruises, which has historically been strongest during the Northern Hemisphere’s summer months.

 

Passenger ticket revenue primarily consists of revenue for accommodations, meals in certain restaurants on the ship, certain onboard entertainment, and includes revenue for service charges and air and land transportation to and from the ship to the extent guests purchase these items from us. Onboard and other revenue primarily consists of revenue from gaming, beverage sales, shore excursions, specialty dining, retail sales, spa services, photo services as well as certain Bareboat Charter revenue. We record onboard revenue from onboard activities we perform directly or that are performed by independent concessionaires, from which we receive a share of their revenue.

 

Our cruise operating expense is classified as follows:

 

Commissions, transportation and other primarily consists of direct costs associated with passenger ticket revenue. These costs include travel agent commissions, air and land transportation expenses, related credit card fees, costs associated with service charges, certain port expenses and the costs associated with shore excursions and hotel accommodations included as part of the overall cruise purchase price.

 

Onboard and other primarily consists of direct costs that are incurred in connection with onboard and other revenue. These include costs incurred in connection with gaming, beverage sales and shore excursions.

 

Payroll and related consists of the cost of wages and benefits for shipboard employees and costs of certain inventory items, including food, for a third party that provides crew and other hotel services for certain ships.

 

Fuel includes fuel costs, the impact of certain fuel hedges and fuel delivery costs.

 

Food consists of food costs for passengers and crew on certain ships.

 

Other consists of repairs and maintenance (including Dry-dock costs), ship insurance and other ship expenses.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

For a discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates, see “Critical Accounting Policies” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20152016 under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” We have made no significant changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.2016.

However, in accordance withItem 303(a)(3)(ii) of Regulation S-K and Section V of SEC Release No. 33-8350, we are including additional disclosure which is presented below:

Asset Impairment

We review our long-lived assets, principally ships, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Assets are grouped and evaluated at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets. We consider historical performance and future estimated results in our evaluation of potential impairment and then compare the carrying amount of the asset to the estimated future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows, we measure the amount of the impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to its fair value. We estimate fair value based on the best information available making whatever estimates, judgments and projections we considered necessary. The estimation of fair value is generally measured by discounting expected future cash flows at discount rates commensurate with the risk involved.

 

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Quarterly OverviewWe evaluate goodwill for impairment annually or more frequently when an event occurs or circumstances change that indicates the carrying value of a reporting unit may not be recoverable. For our evaluation of goodwill and tradenames we use the Step 0 Test which allows us to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not (i.e., more than 50%) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. In order to make this evaluation, we consider the following circumstances:

 

Sirena, previously underGeneral macroeconomic conditions such as a Bareboat Charter, joineddeterioration in general economic conditions; limitations on accessing capital; fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; or other developments in equity and credit markets;
Industry and market conditions such as a deterioration in the environment in which an entity operates; an increased competitive environment; a decline in market-dependent multiples or metrics (in both absolute terms and relative to peers); a change in the market for an entity’s products or services; or a regulatory or political development;
Changes in cost factors that have a negative effect on earnings and cash flows;
Overall financial performance (for both actual and expected performance);
Entity and reporting unit specific events such as changes in management, key personnel, strategy, or customers; litigation; or a change in the composition or carrying amount of net assets; and
Share price (in both absolute terms and relative to peers).

We believe our estimates and judgments with respect to our long-lived assets, principally ships, and goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are reasonable. Nonetheless, if there was a material change in assumptions used in the determination of such fair values or if there is a material change in the conditions or circumstances that influence such assets, we could be required to record an impairment charge. If a material change occurred, we may conduct a quantitative assessment comparing the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. This is called the Step I Test which consists of a combined approach using the expected future cash flows and market multiples to determine the fair value of the reporting units.

In the third quarter of 2016, based on the performance of the Oceania Cruises’ fleetCruises reporting unit, we performed an interim goodwill impairment evaluation consisting of a Step I Test. Based on that evaluation, we determined that there was no impairment of goodwill because its fair value exceeded its carrying value. For our annual impairment evaluation, we performed a Step 0 Test for the Norwegian reporting unit and Step I Tests for the Regent Seven Seas and the Oceania Cruises reporting units. As a result of the Step 0 Test for the Norwegian reporting unit, we determined there were no factors indicating it was more likely than not (i.e., more than 50%) that the fair value of the reporting unit was less than its carrying value. Based on the results of the Step 1 Tests, we determined there was no impairment of goodwill because the fair value of the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas reporting units exceeded their carrying values by 24% and 81%, respectively. However, if the fair value of any reporting unit declines in April 2016. This ship isfuture periods, its goodwill may become impaired at that time. As of December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2017, there was $523.0 million, $462.1 million and $403.8 million of goodwill for the Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas and Norwegian reporting units, respectively. As of December 31, 2016, our annual review consisting of the Step 0 and Step I Tests supported the carrying values of these assets. Subsequent to December 31, 2016, the Company has continued to monitor the results of each of these reporting units and will perform the necessary tests should events occur or circumstances change that indicate the carrying value of a reporting unit may not be recoverable.

Quarterly Overview

In February 2017, we announced that we plan to introduce an additional four ships with expected delivery dates through 2025 and we have an option to introduce two additional ships for delivery in 2026 and 2027, subject to certain conditions. These four ships are each approximately 30,000140,000 Gross Tons with approximately 6843,300 Berths.

The contract price for each of the additional four ships is approximately €800.0 million or $852.2 million based on the exchange rate as of March 31, 2017. For ships expected to be delivered after 2023, the contract price is subject to adjustment under certain circumstances. We have export credit financing in place for the four ships that provides financing for 80% of the contract price of each ship expected to be delivered through 2025, subject to certain conditions.

 

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We repurchased approximately $50 million of NCLH’s outstanding ordinary shares under our previously authorized three-year, $500 million share repurchase program.

 

Three months ended March 31, 20162017 (“2016”2017”) compared to the three months ended March 31, 20152016 (“2015”2016”)

Total revenue increased 14.9%6.8% to $1.2 billion in 2017 compared to $1.1 billion in 2016 compared to $938.2 million in 2015. 2016.
Net Revenue in 20162017 increased 18.4%6.0% to $888.2 million from $838.2 million from $707.7 million in 2015 due to an increase in Capacity Days of 12.2% and an increase in 2016.
Net Yield of 5.5%.The increase in Capacity Days was primarily due to the delivery of Norwegian Escape in October 2015.

We had net income and diluted EPS of $73.2was $61.9 million and $0.32,$0.27, respectively, in 2016. 2017.

Operating income was $119.7 million in 2017 compared to $131.3 million in 2016 compared to $60.3 million in 2015. We had 2016.
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS of $86.7were $91.2 million and $0.38,$0.40, respectively, in 2016,2017, which includes $13.4included $29.2 million of adjustments primarily consisting of expenses related to non-cash compensation and certain other adjustments.
Adjusted EBITDA improved 28.2%3.1% in 20162017 compared to 2015. 2016.

We refer you to our “Results of Operations” below for a calculation of Net Revenue, Net Yield, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA.

 

Results of Operations

 

The following table sets forth operating data as a percentage of total revenue:

 

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2016  2015 
Revenue      
Passenger ticket  68.7%  71.5%
Onboard and other  31.3%  28.5%
Total revenue  100.0%  100.0%
         
Cruise operating expense        
Commissions, transportation and other  16.3%  18.3%
Onboard and other  6.0%  6.3%
Payroll and related  16.4%  16.8%
Fuel  7.6%  9.3%
Food  4.7%  4.5%
Other  10.7%  11.3%
Total cruise operating expense  61.7%  66.5%
         
Other operating expense        
Marketing, general and administrative  16.8%  16.4%
Depreciation and amortization  9.4%  10.7%
Total other operating expense  26.2%  27.1%
Operating income  12.1%  6.4%
         
Non-operating income (expense)        
Interest expense, net  (5.5)%  (5.4)%
Other income (expense)  0.3%  (3.2)%
Total non-operating income (expense)  (5.2)%  (8.6)%
Net income (loss) before income taxes  6.9%  (2.2)%
Income tax expense  (0.1)%  (0.1)%
Net income (loss)  6.8%  (2.3)%

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2017  2016 
Revenue        
Passenger ticket  68.4%  68.7%
Onboard and other  31.6%  31.3%
Total revenue  100.0%  100.0%
         
Cruise operating expense        
Commissions, transportation and other  16.9%  16.3%
Onboard and other  5.9%  6.0%
Payroll and related  16.7%  16.4%
Fuel  7.7%  7.6%
Food  4.0%  4.7%
Other  11.3%  10.7%
Total cruise operating expense  62.5%  61.7%
         
Other operating expense        
Marketing, general and administrative  16.7%  16.8%
Depreciation and amortization  10.4%  9.4%
Total other operating expense  27.1%  26.2%
Operating income  10.4%  12.1%
         
Non-operating income (expense)        
Interest expense, net  (4.6)%  (5.5)%
Other income (expense), net  (0.2)%  0.3%
Total non-operating income (expense)  (4.8)%  (5.2)%
Net income before income taxes  5.6%  6.9%
Income tax expense  (0.2)%  (0.1)%
Net income  5.4%  6.8%

 

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The following table sets forth selected statistical information:

 

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 2016  2015  2017  2016 
Passengers carried  551,475   513,526   528,354   551,475 
Passenger Cruise Days  4,285,294   3,768,115   4,230,518   4,285,294 
Capacity Days  3,990,942   3,556,468   4,030,616   3,990,942 
Occupancy Percentage  107.4%  106.0%  105.0%  107.4%

 

Net Revenue, Adjusted Net Revenue, Gross Yield, Net Yield and Adjusted Net Yield were calculated as follows (in thousands, except Capacity Days and Yield data):  

 

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 2016  2016
Constant
Currency
  2015  2017  2017
Constant
Currency
  2016 
Passenger ticket revenue $740,112  $752,632  $670,483  $786,694  $794,507  $740,112 
Onboard and other revenue  337,520   337,519   267,699   364,087   364,087   337,520 
Total revenue  1,077,632   1,090,151   938,182   1,150,781   1,158,594   1,077,632 
Less:                        
Commissions, transportation and other expense  175,437   178,905   171,827   194,140   196,518   175,437 
Onboard and other expense  63,965   63,965   58,645   68,411   68,411   63,965 
Net Revenue  838,230   847,281   707,710   888,230   893,665   838,230 
Non-GAAP Adjustment:                        
Deferred revenue (1)  460   460   21,194         460 
Adjusted Net Revenue $838,690  $847,741  $728,904  $888,230  $893,665  $838,690 
Capacity Days  3,990,942   3,990,942   3,556,468   4,030,616   4,030,616   3,990,942 
Gross Yield $270.02  $273.16  $263.80  $285.51  $287.45  $270.02 
Net Yield $210.03  $212.30  $198.99  $220.37  $221.72  $210.03 
Adjusted Net Yield $210.15  $212.42  $204.95  $220.37  $221.72  $210.15 

 

 (1)Reflects deferred revenue fair value adjustments related to the Acquisition of Prestige that were made pursuant to business combination accounting rules.

 

Gross Cruise Cost, Net Cruise Cost, Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel and Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel were calculated as follows (in thousands, except Capacity Days and per Capacity Day data):

 

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 2016  2016
Constant
Currency
  2015  2017  2017
Constant
Currency
  2016 
Total cruise operating expense $664,481  $669,159  $623,700  $719,798  $721,967  $664,481 
Marketing, general and administrative expense  180,574   181,315   154,157   192,044   192,363   180,574 
Gross Cruise Cost  845,055   850,474   777,857   911,842   914,330   845,055 
Less:                        
Commissions, transportation and other expense  175,437   178,905   171,827   194,140   196,518   175,437 
Onboard and other expense  63,965   63,965   58,645   68,411   68,411   63,965 
Net Cruise Cost  605,653   607,604   547,385   649,291   649,401   605,653 
Less: Fuel expense  81,672   81,672   87,374   88,886   88,886   81,672 
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel  523,981   525,932   460,011   560,405   560,515   523,981 
Less Non-GAAP Adjustments:                        
Non-cash deferred compensation (1)  791   791   1,453   823   823   791 
Non-cash share-based compensation (2)  15,245   15,245   12,005   18,203   18,203   15,245 
Severance payments and other fees (3)  2,030   2,030   10,387   2,399   2,399   2,030 
Management NCL Corporation Units exchange expenses (4)        624 
Acquisition of Prestige expenses (5)  1,741   1,741   400 
Contingent consideration adjustment (6)        (9,100)
Acquisition of Prestige expenses (4)  250   250   1,741 
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel $504,174  $506,125  $444,242  $538,730  $538,840  $504,174 
Capacity Days  3,990,942   3,990,942   3,556,468   4,030,616   4,030,616   3,990,942 
Gross Cruise Cost per Capacity Day $211.74  $213.10  $218.72  $226.23  $226.85  $211.74 
Net Cruise Cost per Capacity Day $151.76  $152.25  $153.91  $161.09  $161.12  $151.76 
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day $131.29  $131.78  $129.34  $139.04  $139.06  $131.29 
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day $126.33  $126.82  $124.91  $133.66  $133.69  $126.33 

 

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 (1)Non-cash deferred compensation expenses related to the crew pension plan and other crew expenses, which are included in payroll and related expense.
 (2)Non-cash share-based compensation expenses related to equity awards, which are included in marketing, general and administrative expense and payroll and related expense.
 (3)Severance payments and other expenses related to restructuring costs and other severance arrangements, which are included in marketing, general and administrative expense.
 (4)Expenses related to the exchange of Management NCL Corporation Units for ordinary shares, which are included in marketing, general and administrative expense.
(5)Expenses related to the Acquisition of Prestige, which are included in marketing, general and administrative expense.
(6)Contingent consideration fair value adjustment related to the Acquisition of Prestige, which is included in marketing, general and administrative expense.

 

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS were calculated as follows (in thousands, except share and per share data):

 

  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
  2016  2015 
Net income (loss)  73,229   (21,456)
Non-GAAP Adjustments:        
Non-cash deferred compensation (1)  791   1,453 
Non-cash share-based compensation (2)  15,245   12,005 
Severance payments and other fees (3)  2,030   10,387 
Management NCL Corporation Units exchange expenses (4)     624 
Acquisition of Prestige expenses (5)  1,741   400 
Deferred revenue (6)  460   21,194 
Amortization of intangible assets (7)  5,268   18,146 
Contingent consideration adjustment (8)     (9,100)
Derivative adjustment (9)  (12,096)  28,953 
Adjusted Net Income $86,668  $62,606 
Diluted weighted–average shares outstanding – Net income (loss)  228,112,035   224,301,117(10)
Diluted weighted–average shares outstanding – Adjusted Net Income  228,112,035   229,046,929 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $0.32  $(0.10)
Adjusted EPS $0.38  $0.27 
  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
  2017  2016 
Net income $61,910  $73,229 
Non-GAAP Adjustments:        
Non-cash deferred compensation (1)  823   791 
Non-cash share-based compensation (2)  18,203   15,245 
Severance payments and other fees (3)  2,399   2,030 
Acquisition of Prestige expenses (4)  250   1,741 
Deferred revenue (5)     460 
Amortization of intangible assets (6)  7,568   5,268 
Derivative adjustment (7)     (12,096)
Adjusted Net Income $91,153  $86,668 
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding – Net income and Adjusted Net Income  228,555,952   228,112,035 
Diluted earnings per share $0.27  $0.32 
Adjusted EPS $0.40  $0.38 

 

 (1)Non-cash deferred compensation expenses related to the crew pension plan and other crew expenses, which are included in payroll and related expense.
 (2)Non-cash share-based compensation expenses related to equity awards, which are included in marketing, general and administrative expense and payroll and related expense.
 (3)Severance payments and other expenses related to restructuring costs and other severance arrangements, which are included in marketing, general and administrative expense.
 (4)Expenses related to the exchange of Management NCL Corporation Units for ordinary shares, which are included in marketing, general and administrative expense.
(5)Expenses related to the Acquisition of Prestige, which are included in marketing, general and administrative expense.
 (6)(5)Deferred revenue fair value adjustments related to the Acquisition of Prestige that were made pursuant to business combination accounting rules, which are primarily included in Net Revenue.passenger ticket revenue.
 (7)(6)Amortization of intangible assets related to the Acquisition of Prestige, which are included in depreciation and amortization expense.
 (8)(7)Contingent consideration fair value adjustment related to the Acquisition of Prestige, which is included in marketing, general and administrative expense.
(9)In 2016, aA gain of approximately $13.6 million for the fair value adjustment of a foreign exchange collar which does not receive hedge accounting and losses of approximately $(1.5) million for the dedesignation of certain fuel swaps. In 2015, a loss for the fair value adjustment for a foreign exchange collar which does not receive hedge accounting treatment. These adjustments are included in other income (expense).
(10)Due to a net loss, excludes 4,745,812 shares, as including these would be antidilutive.

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EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA were calculated as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months Ended

March 31,

  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
 2016  2015  2017  2016 
Net income (loss) $73,229  $(21,456)
Net income $61,910  $73,229 
Interest expense, net  59,754   50,989   52,960   59,754 
Income tax expense  1,104   677   2,049   1,104 
Depreciation and amortization expense  101,295   99,976   119,205   101,295 
EBITDA  235,382   130,186   236,124   235,382 
Other (income) expense  (2,805)  30,139 
Other (income) expense, net (1)  2,815   (2,805)
Non-GAAP Adjustments:                
Non-cash deferred compensation (1)(2)  791   1,453   823   791 
Non-cash share-based compensation (2)(3)  15,245   12,005   18,203   15,245 
Severance payments and other fees (3)(4)  2,030   10,387   2,399   2,030 
Management NCL Corporation Units exchange expenses (4)     624 
Acquisition of Prestige expenses (5)  1,741   400   250   1,741 
Deferred revenue (6)  460   21,194      460 
Contingent consideration adjustment (7)     (9,100)
Adjusted EBITDA $252,844  $197,288  $260,614  $252,844 

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(1)Primarily consists of gains and losses, net for derivative contracts and forward currency exchanges.
(2)Non-cash deferred compensation expenses related to the crew pension plan and other crew expenses, which are included in payroll and related expense.
(2)(3)Non-cash share-based compensation expenses related to equity awards, which are included in marketing, general and administrative expense and payroll and related expense.
(3)(4)Severance payments and other expenses related to restructuring costs and other severance arrangements, which are included in marketing, general and administrative expense.
(4)Expenses related to the exchange of Management NCL Corporation Units for ordinary shares, which are included in marketing, general and administrative expense.
(5)Expenses related to the Acquisition of Prestige, which are included in marketing, general and administrative expense.
(6)Deferred revenue fair value adjustments related to the Acquisition of Prestige that were made pursuant to business combination accounting rules, which are primarily included in Net Revenue.
(7)Contingent consideration fair value adjustment related to the Acquisition of Prestige, which is included in marketing, general and administrative expense.passenger ticket revenue.

 

Three months ended March 31, 20162017 (“2016”2017”) compared to three months ended March 31, 20152016 (“2015”2016”)

 

Revenue

 

Total revenue increased 14.9%6.8% to $1.2 billion in 2017 compared to $1.1 billion in 2016 compareddue to $938.2 millionan increase in 2015. passenger ticket pricing and higher onboard and other revenue.Gross Yield increased 5.7%.Net Revenue in 20162017 increased 18.4%6.0% to $888.2 million from $838.2 million from $707.7 million in 20152016 due to an increase in Capacity Days of 12.2%1.0% and an increase in Net Yield of 5.5%.The4.9% partially offset by a slight decrease in Occupancy Percentage. The increase in Capacity Days was primarily due to Sirena joining our fleet in April 2016 and the delivery of Norwegian EscapeSeven Seas Explorer in October 2015.June 2016 partially offset by Dry-docks during the period. The increase in Gross Yield and Net Yield was primarily due to an increase in passenger ticket pricing and higher onboard and other revenue. Adjusted Net Revenue, in 2016, includes a deferred revenue fair value adjustment of $0.5 million and $21.2 million in 2016 and 2015, respectively, related to the Acquisition of Prestige. On a Constant Currency basis, Net Yield and Adjusted Net Yield increased 6.7%5.6% and 3.6%5.5%, respectively, in 20162017 compared to 2015.2016.

 

Expense

 

Gross Cruise Cost increased 7.9% in 2017 compared to 2016 due to an increase in total cruise operating expense and marketing, general and administrative expenses. Total cruise operating expense increased 6.5%8.3% in 20162017 compared to 20152016 primarily due to the increase in Capacity Days as discussed above, crew payroll and related costs and an increase in repairs and maintenance including Dry-dock expenses. Total other operating expense increased 10.9%10.4% in 20162017 compared to 20152016 primarily due to an increase in depreciation and amortization expense primarily due to ship improvement projects and the ship additions as well as an increase in marketing, general and administrative expenses withprimarily due to an increase in advertising expenses and in 2015 we had $9.1 millionshare-based compensation expense of an incremental contingent consideration adjustment related to the Acquisition of Prestige. Depreciation and amortization expense increased primarily due to the depreciation of Norwegian Escape in 2016 and in 2015 we had $13.0 million of incremental amortization of intangible assets due to the Acquisition of Prestige.$3.0 million. On a Capacity Day basis, Net Cruise Cost decreased 1.4% (1.1%increased 6.1% (6.2% on a Constant Currency basis) due to a decrease in fuel expense which was primarily resulting from a 16.7% decrease in the average fuel price to $438 per metric ton in 2016 from $526 per metric ton in 2015 primarily offset by an increase in marketing, generalcrew payroll and administrative expenses.related costs, maintenance and repairs including Dry-dock and share-based compensation expense discussed above. Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day increased 1.1% (1.5% on5.8% (on an actual and a Constant Currency basis) primarily due to the increase in expenses discussed above.

 

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Interest expense, net increaseddecreased to $53.0 million in 2017 from $59.8 million in 2016 from $51.0 millionreflecting a decrease in 2015 primarily due to higher interest rates due toaverage debt outstanding partially offset by an increase in LIBOR rates as well as an increase in average debt balances outstanding primarily associated with the delivery of Norwegian Escape in October 2015.rates.

 

Other income (expense), net was an expense of $2.8 million in 2017 compared to income of $2.8 million in 2016 compared2016. In 2017, the expense was primarily related to an expense of $(30.1) million in 2015.losses on foreign currency exchange and unrealized and realized losses on derivatives. In 2016, the income was primarily related to unrealized gains on derivatives partially offset by realized losses on derivatives and losses on foreign currency exchange. In 2015, the expense was primarily related to the derivative fair value adjustment for a foreign exchange collar which does not receive hedge accounting treatment. 

 

In 2016,2017, we had an income tax expense of $1.1$2.0 million compared to $0.7$1.1 million in 2015.2016.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

General

 

As of March 31, 2016,2017, our liquidity was $691.9$969.8 million consisting of $154.9$219.8 million in cash and cash equivalents and $537.0$750.0 million under our New Revolving Loan Facility. Our primary ongoing liquidity requirements are to finance working capital, capital expenditures and debt service.

 

As of March 31, 2016,2017, we had a working capital deficit of $2.1$2.0 billion. This deficit included $1.2$1.4 billion of advance ticket sales, which represents the revenue we collect in advance of sailing dates, and accordingly, are substantially more like deferred revenue balances rather than actual current cash liabilities. Our business model, along with our New Revolving Loan Facility, allows us to operate with a working capital deficit and still meet our operating, investing and financing needs.

 

We evaluate potential sources of additional liquidity, including the capital markets, in the ordinary course of business. We believe that prevailing market conditions, particularly in the debt capital markets, are generally favorable. We will continue to evaluate opportunities to increaseoptimize our liquidity in the near term,capital structure, taking into consideration our current and expected capital requirements, our assessment of prevailing market conditions and expectations regarding future conditions, and the contractual and other restrictions to which we are subject.

 

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Sources and Uses of Cash

 

In this section, references to “2017” refer to the three months ended March 31, 2017 and references to “2016” refer to the three months ended March 31, 2016 and references to “2015” refer to the three months ended March 31, 2015.2016.

 

Net cash provided by operating activities was $434.9 million in 2017 as compared to $330.1 million in 2016 as compared to $314.8 million in 2015. The change in net cash provided by operating activities reflects net income in 2016 of $73.2 compared to a net loss in 2015 of $(21.5) million.2016. The net cash provided by operating activities included timing differences in cash receipts and payments relating to operating assets and liabilities. Advance ticket sales increased to $222.9 million in 2017 compared to $148.6 million in 2016.

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $117.8 million in 2017 and $133.2 million in 2016, primarily related to payments for ship improvements, ships under construction and shoreside projects. Net cash used in investing activities was $73.1 million in 2015, primarily related to payments for delivery of Norwegian Getaway and ship improvements and shoreside projects.

 

Net cash used in financing activities was $225.7 million in 2017 and $158.0 million in 2016 and $205.1 million in 2015 primarily due to net repayments of our New Revolving Loan Facility and other loan facilities andfacilities. Additionally, in 2016, we had the repurchase of our ordinary shares in 2016.shares.

 

Future Capital Commitments

 

Future capital commitments consist of contracted commitments, including ship construction contracts, and future expected capital expenditures necessary for operations. As of March 31, 2016,2017, excluding Project Leonardo, our anticipated capital expenditures were $0.9$1.1 billion for the remainder of 2016 and2017, $1.3 billion for each of the yearsyear ending December 31, 20172018 and 2018,$1.2 billion for the year ending December 31, 2019, of which we have export credit financing in place for the expenditures related to ship construction contracts of $0.5$0.8 billion for the remainder of 2016,2017, $0.7 billion for 2018 and $0.6 billion for 2019.

Project Leonardo will introduce an additional four ships with expected delivery dates through 2025 and we have an option to introduce two additional ships for delivery in 2026 and 2027, subject to certain conditions. These four ships are each approximately 140,000 Gross Tons with approximately 3,300 Berths. The contract price for each of the additional four ships is approximately €800.0 million or $852.2 million based on the exchange rate as of March 31, 2017. For ships expected to be delivered after 2023, the contract price is subject to adjustment under certain circumstances. The additional anticipated capital expenditures for these ships were $70.8 million for the remainder of 2017, $5.2 million for the year ending December 31, 2018 and $0.7 billion$6.4 million for the year ending December 31, 2019, of which we have export credit financing in place for the expenditures related to ship construction contracts of $54.5 million for 2018.

 

We have Norwegian Joy andwas delivered in April 2017, we refer you to our consolidated notes to our financial statements, Note 10— “Subsequent Events”. We have two other Breakaway Plus Class Ships on order with Meyer Werft shipyard for delivery in the spring of 2017, spring of 2018 and fall of 2019, respectively. These ships will beNorwegian Joy and the largesttwo other Breakaway Plus Class Ships are approximately 168,000 Gross Tons each with approximately 3,880 to 4,000 Berths each. We have an Explorer Class Ship on order for delivery in our fleet, reaching approximately 164,600 Gross Tons.the winter of 2020. The combined contract price of these threefour ships iswas approximately €2.6€3.1 billion, or $3.0$3.3 billion based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of March 31, 2016.2017. We have export credit financing in place that provides financing for 80% of theireach ship’s contract prices. We also have contracts with Fincantieri shipyard to build two Explorer Class Ships. The original contract price of the ships is approximately €765.0 million, or approximately $870.6 million based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of March 31, 2016. We have export credit financing in place that provides financing for 80% of these ships’ contract price. The Explorer Class Ships are expected to be delivered in the summer of 2016 and winter of 2020.

 

In connection with the contracts to build thesethe ships, we do not anticipate any contractual breaches or cancellation to occur. However, if any would occur, it could result in, among other things, the forfeiture of prior deposits or payments made by us subject to certain

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refund guarantees, and potential claims and impairment losses which may materially impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Capitalized interest for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 and 2015 was $7.1$8.5 million and $7.7$7.1 million, respectively, primarily associated with the construction of our Breakaway Plus Class Ships.newbuild ships.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Transactions

 

None.

 

Contractual Obligations 

 

As of March 31, 2016,2017, our contractual obligations with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year, including interest payments on long-term debt obligations, were as follows (in thousands):

 

  Total  Less than
1 year
  1-3 years  3-5 years  More than
5 years
 
Long-term debt (1) $6,399,065  $629,953  $1,923,757  $2,015,666  $1,829,689 
Due to Affiliate (2)  20,976   20,976          
Operating leases (3)  157,762   13,230   29,072   29,390   86,070 
Ship construction contracts (4)  3,687,018   559,999   1,985,881   1,141,138    
Port facilities (5)  251,144   38,875   59,536   52,078   100,655 
Interest (6)  895,915   177,517   345,324   227,627   145,447 
Other (7)  166,533   55,522   53,686   32,793   24,532 
Total $11,578,413  $1,496,072  $4,397,256  $3,498,692  $2,186,393 
  Total  Less than
1 year
  1-3 years  3-5 years  More than
5 years
 
Long-term debt (1) $6,285,799  $531,778  $1,135,178  $3,180,792  $1,438,051 
Operating leases (2)  147,977   15,979   30,647   28,471   72,880 
Ship construction contracts (3)  3,200,349   976,091   2,224,258       
Port facilities (4)  266,201   45,666   63,910   53,318   103,307 
Interest (5)  973,930   208,672   371,123   256,708   137,427 
Other (6)  187,309   56,330   71,787   38,693   20,499 
Total $11,061,565  $1,834,516  $3,896,903  $3,557,982  $1,772,164 

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(1)Includes premiums aggregating $0.7$0.5 million. Also includes capital leases. The amount excludes deferred financing fees which are included in the consolidated balance sheets as an offset to long-term debt.
(2)Primarily related to the purchase of Norwegian Sky.
(3)Primarily for offices, motor vehicles and office equipment.
(4)(3)For our newbuild ships, not including Project Leonardo, based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of March 31, 2016.2017. Export credit financing is in place from syndicates of banks.
(5)(4)Primarily for our usage of certain port facilities.
(6)(5)Includes fixed and variable rates with LIBOR held constant as of March 31, 2016.2017.
(7)(6)Future commitments for service, and maintenance contracts and other Business Enhancement Capital Expenditures.Expenditure contracts.

 

The table above does not include $11.2$11.1 million of unrecognized tax benefits.

Contractual obligations for Project Leonardo, subject to certain conditions, which are not included in the table above (in thousands):

  Total  Less than
1 year
  1-3 years  3-5 years  More than
5 years
 
Ship construction contracts (four ships) $3,408,640  $68,173  $  $255,648  $3,084,819 

 

Other

 

Certain service providers may require collateral in the normal course of our business. The amount of collateral may change based on certain terms and conditions.

 

As a routine part of our business, depending on market conditions, exchange rates, pricing and our strategy for growth, we regularly consider opportunities to enter into contracts for the building of additional ships. We may also consider the sale of ships, potential acquisitions and strategic alliances. If any of these were to occur, they may be financed through the incurrence of additional permitted indebtedness, through cash flows from operations, or through the issuance of debt, equity or equity-related securities.

 

Funding Sources

 

OurCertain of our debt agreements contain covenants that, among other things, require us to maintain a minimum level of liquidity, as well as limit our net funded debt-to-capital ratio, maintain certain other ratios and restrict our ability to pay dividends. OurSubstantially all of our ships and substantially all other property and equipment are pledged as collateral for certain of our debt. We believe we were in compliance with these covenants as of March 31, 2016.2017.

 

The impact of changes in world economies and especially the global credit markets has createdcan create a challenging environment and may reduce future consumer demand for cruises and adversely affect our counterparty credit risks. In the event this environment deteriorates, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely impacted.

 

We believe our cash on hand, expected future operating cash inflows, additional available borrowings under our New Revolving Loan Facility and our ability to issue debt securities or raise additional equity securities, will be sufficient to fund operations, debt payment requirements, capital expenditures and maintain compliance with covenants under our debt agreements over the next twelve-month period. There is no assurance that cash flows from operations and additional financings will be available in the future to fund our future obligations.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

General

 

We are exposed to market risk attributable to changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and fuel prices. We attempt to minimize these risks through a combination of our normal operating and financing activities and through the use of derivatives. The financial impacts of these derivative instruments are primarily offset by corresponding changes in the underlying exposures being hedged. We achieve this by closely matching the amount,notional, term and conditions of the derivatives with the underlying risk being hedged. We do not hold or issue derivatives for trading or other speculative purposes. Derivative positions are monitored using techniques including market valuations and sensitivity analyses.

 

Interest Rate Risk

 

As of March 31, 2016,2017, we had interest rate swap agreements to hedge our exposure to interest rate movements and to manage our interest expense. As of March 31, 2016, 52%2017, 56% of our debt was fixed and 48%44% was variable, which includes the effects of the interest rate swaps. The notional amount of outstanding debt associated with the interest rate swap agreements as of March 31, 20162017 was $411.7$282.0 million. Based on our March 31, 20162017 outstanding variable rate debt balance, a one percentage point increase in annual LIBOR interest rates would increase our annual interest expense by approximately $30.6$27.4 million excluding the effects of capitalization of interest.

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Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

 

As of March 31, 2016,2017, we had foreign currency derivatives to hedge the exposure to volatility in foreign currency exchange rates related to our ship construction contracts denominated in euros. These derivatives hedge the foreign currency exchange rate risk on a portion of the payments on our ship construction contracts. The payments not hedged aggregate €620.1€188.5 million, or $705.7$200.8 million based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of March 31, 2016.2017. We estimate that a 10% change in the euro as of March 31, 20162017 would result in a $70.6$20.1 million change in the U.S. dollar value of the foreign currency denominated remaining payments.

 

Fuel Price Risk

 

Our exposure to market risk for changes in fuel prices relates to the forecasted purchases of fuel on our ships. Fuel expense, as a percentage of our total cruise operating expense, was 12.3% and 14.0% for the three months ended March 31, 20162017 and 2015, respectively.2016. We use fuel derivative agreements to mitigate the financial impact of fluctuations in fuel prices and as of March 31, 2016,2017, we had hedged approximately 92%78%, 82%66%, 55%49% and 50%18% of our 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 20192020 projected metric tons of fuel purchases, respectively. We estimate that a 10% increase in our weighted-average fuel price would increase our anticipated 20162017 fuel expense by $16$22.3 million. This increase would be partially offset by an increase in the fair value of our fuel swap agreements of $10$13.4 million. Fair value of our derivative contracts is derived using valuation models that utilize the income valuation approach. These valuation models take into account the contract terms such as maturity, as well as other inputs such as fuel types, fuel curves, creditworthiness of the counterparty and the Company, as well as other data points. 

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Our management has evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e),of 1934, as amended, as of March 31, 2016.2017. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives. Based upon our management’s evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 20162017 to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and that it is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 20162017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

 

It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system will be met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there is only the reasonable assurance that our controls will succeed in achieving their goals under all potential future conditions.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

In the normal course of our business, various claims and lawsuits have been filed or are pending against us. Most of these claims and lawsuits are covered by insurance and, accordingly, the maximum amount of our liability is typically limited to our deductible amount.

 

Nonetheless, the ultimate outcome of these claims and lawsuits that are not covered by insurance cannot be determined at this time. We have evaluated our overall exposure with respect to all of our threatened and pending litigation and, to the extent required, we have accrued amounts for all estimable probable losses associated with our deemed exposure. We are currently unable to estimate any other potential contingent losses beyond those accrued, as discovery is not complete nor is adequate information available to estimate such range of loss or potential recovery. However, based on our current knowledge, we do not believe that the aggregate amount or range of reasonably possible losses with respect to these matters will be material to our consolidated results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. We intend to vigorously defend our legal position on all claims and, to the extent necessary, seek recovery.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

We refer you to our 20152016 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of the risk factors that affect our business and financial results. We wish to caution the reader that the risk factors discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our 20152016 Annual Report on Form 10-K, elsewhere in this report or other Securities and Exchange Commission filings, could cause future results to differ materially from those stated in any forward-looking statements.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer

 

On April 29, 2014, NCLH’s Board of Directors authorized, and NCLH announced, a three-year share repurchase program for up to $500.0 million. The share repurchase program was scheduled to expire on April 29, 2017, but was extended through April 29, 2020. NCLH may make repurchases in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or pursuant toin accelerated share repurchase programs or in structured share repurchase programs, and any repurchases may be made pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans.

Share There was no share repurchase activity during the three months ended March 31, 2016 was2017, and as follows:of March 31, 2017, $263.5 million remained available for repurchases of our outstanding ordinary shares under the share repurchase program. 

Period Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of a
Publicly
Announced
Program
  Average
Price Paid
per Share
  Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that May
Yet be
Purchased
Under the
Program
(in thousands)
 
January 1, 2016 – January 31, 2016  538,363  $55.72  $283,505 
February 1, 2016 – February 29, 2016    $  $283,505 
March 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016  409,113  $48.89  $263,505 
Total for the three months ended March 31, 2016  947,476  $52.77  $263,505 

 

Item 5. Other Information

None.

  

Explorer Class Newbuild Loan Agreement

On March 30, 2016, Explorer II New Build, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Regent, entered into a loan facility with Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Société Générale, HSBC Bank plc and KFW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as Joint Mandated Lead Arrangers, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as Agent and Security Trustee, and the banks and financial institutions lenders party thereto, providing for borrowings of up to approximately $498 million with a syndicate of financial institutions to finance 80% of the construction contract for an Explorer Class Ship and payment of the export credit insurance premium (the “Explorer Class Newbuild Loan Agreement”). The twelve-year fully amortizing loan requires semi-annual principal and interest payments commencing six months following the draw-down date or, if three-month interest periods are elected, quarterly principal and interest payments commencing three months following the draw-down date.  Borrowings under the Explorer Class Newbuild Loan Agreement will bear interest, at the election of Explorer II New Build, LLC, at either (i) a fixed rate of 3.01% per year, or (ii) three month or six month LIBOR plus a margin of 1.75% per year.  Explorer II New Build, LLC is required to pay various fees to the lenders under the Explorer Class Newbuild Loan Agreement, including a commitment fee on the maximum undrawn loan amount payable semi-annually beginning September 2016.  Obligations under the Explorer Class Newbuild Loan Agreement are guaranteed by NCLC, and they are also 95% guaranteed to the lenders by the export credit agency.  The Explorer Class Newbuild Loan Agreement contains financial covenants, including a requirement for NCLC to maintain a minimum liquidity balance at all times, a maximum total net funded debt to total capitalization ratio at all times, and certain other ratios. The Explorer Class Newbuild Loan Agreement also contains negative covenants that are customary for credit facilities of this type. Events of default include, among others, the failure to pay principal and interest when due, a material breach of representation or warranty, covenant defaults, events of bankruptcy and change of control. The equity interests of Explorer II New Build, LLC are, and the ship together with certain interests relating to the ship, when delivered, will be, pledged as collateral for the aforementioned debt.

Item 6. Exhibits 

 

2.1Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 2, 2014, by and among Prestige Cruises International, Inc., Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., Portland Merger Sub, Inc. and Apollo Management, L.P. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2014 (File No. 001-35784))
  
2.2Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 6, 2014, by and among Prestige Cruises International, Inc., Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., Portland Merger Sub, Inc. and Apollo Management, L.P. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on October 8, 2014 (File No. 001-35784))
  

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10.1*Employment Agreement by and between Prestige Cruise Services, LLC and Robert Binder, entered into on October 26, 2015 #
10.2*Addendum No. 5, dated March 16, 2016, to Shipbuilding Contract for Hull identified therein, as amended, by and among Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG, Breakaway Four, Ltd. and NCL Corporation Ltd. +
10.3*Addendum No. 4, dated March 16, 2016, to Shipbuilding Contract for Hull identified therein, as amended, by and among Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG, Seahawk One, Ltd. and NCL Corporation Ltd. +
10.4*Addendum No. 4, dated March 16, 2016, to Shipbuilding Contract for Hull identified therein, as amended, by and among Meyer Werft GmbH & Co. KG, Seahawk Two, Ltd. and NCL Corporation Ltd. +

10.5*Amendment No. 10,11, dated March 31,2016,February 8, 2017, to Office Lease Agreement, dated December 1, 2006, as amended, by and between SPUS7 Miami ACC, LP and NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. +
  
10.6*10.2*Explorer Class NewbuildEmployment Agreement by and between NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. and T. Robin Lindsay, entered into on October 18, 2015#
10.3*Leonardo One Loan Agreement, dated March 30, 2016,April 12, 2017, by and among Explorer II New Build, LLC,Leonardo One, Ltd., as borrower, the banks and financial institutions listed in Schedule 1, as lenders, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Société Générale,BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank plc, KFWKfW IPEX-Bank GmbH and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A., as joint mandated lead arrangers and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as agent and security trustee +SACE agent+
  
10.7*10.4*Guarantee relating to the Explorer Class NewbuildLeonardo One Loan Agreement, dated March 30, 2016,April 12, 2017, by and among NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as Security Trustee +security trustee+

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10.5*Leonardo Two Loan Agreement, dated April 12, 2017, by and among Leonardo Two, Ltd., as borrower, the banks and financial institutions listed in Schedule 1, as lenders, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank plc, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A., as joint mandated lead arrangers and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as agent and SACE agent+
10.6*Guarantee relating to the Leonardo Two Loan Agreement, dated April 12, 2017, by and among NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as security trustee+
10.7*Leonardo Three Loan Agreement, dated April 12, 2017, by and among Leonardo Three, Ltd., as borrower, the banks and financial institutions listed in Schedule 1, as lenders, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank plc, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A., as joint mandated lead arrangers and BNP Paribas S.A. as agent and SACE agent+
10.8*Guarantee relating to the Leonardo Three Loan Agreement, dated April 12, 2017, by and among NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor and BNP Paribas S.A. as security trustee+
10.9*Leonardo Four Loan Agreement, dated April 12, 2017, by and among Leonardo Four, Ltd., as borrower, the banks and financial institutions listed in Schedule 1, as lenders, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank plc, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.A., as joint mandated lead arrangers and BNP Paribas S.A. as agent and SACE agent+
10.10*Guarantee relating to the Leonardo Four Loan Agreement, dated April 12, 2017, by and among NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor and BNP Paribas S.A. as security trustee+
  
31.1*Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
  
31.2*Certification of the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
  
32.1**Certifications of the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code
  
101*The following unaudited financial statements are from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2016,2017, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL), as follows:

 

 (i)the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 20162017 and 2015;2016;
   
 (ii)the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three months ended March 31, 20162017 and 2015;2016;
   
 (iii)the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 20162017 and December 31, 2015;2016;
   
 (iv)the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 20162017 and 2015;2016;
   
 (v)the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 20162017 and 2015;2016; and
   
 (vi)the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged in summary and detail.

 

*Filed herewith.
**Furnished herewith.
+Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to certain portions of this exhibit. Omitted portions have been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
#Management contract or compensatory plan.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HOLDINGS LTD.

(Registrant)

   
 By:/s/ FRANK J. DEL RIO 
 Name: Frank J. Del Rio
 Title:President and Chief Executive Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)
   
 By:/s/ WENDY A. BECK 
 Name:Wendy A. Beck
 Title:Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
  Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)

 

Dated: May 10, 2016

2017

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