Edgar Filing: Baltic Trading Ltd

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014

o	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 001-34648

BALTIC TRADING LIMITED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Republic of the Marshall Islands		98-0637837
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

299 Park Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, New York 10171
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(646) 443-8550

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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 o

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 o

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

Large accelerated filer o		Accelerated filer x

Non-accelerated filer o		Smaller reporting company o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

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

The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of November 10, 2014: common stock, $0.01 per share — 51,205,241 shares and Class B stock, $0.01 per share — 6,356,471 shares.

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Baltic Trading Limited

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements (unaudited)

	a)	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets — September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	1

	b)	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations — For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013	2

	c)	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity — For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013	3

	d)	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013	4

	e)	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	5

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		17

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		35

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		35

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		36

Item 6.	Exhibits		36

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Website Information

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Baltic Trading Limited

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013

(U.S. Dollars in Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)

	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013

Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	23,170		$	58,193
Due from charterers, net of a reserve of $52 and $104, respectively	3,172			4,412
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	5,800			4,085
Total current assets	32,142			66,690

Noncurrent assets:
Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation of $67,694 and $52,459, respectively	472,228			486,069
Deposits on vessels	29,079			1,013
Deferred drydock, net of accumulated amortization of $329 and $0, respectively	3,178			108
Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation of $58 and $47, respectively	105			678
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $2,354 and $1,785, respectively	2,272			2,809
Total noncurrent assets	506,862			490,677

Total assets	$	539,004		$	557,367

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	3,831		$	3,782
Deferred revenue	118			409
Due to Parent	36			198
Current portion of long-term debt	4,250			4,250
Total current liabilities	8,235			8,639

Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt	160,438			163,625
Total noncurrent liabilities:	160,438			163,625

Total liabilities	168,673			172,264

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value $0.01; 500,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 51,205,241 and 51,168,896 shares at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	512			512
Class B stock, par value $0.01; 100,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 6,356,471 at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	64			64
Additional paid-in capital	412,626			412,736
Accumulated deficit	(42,871		)	(28,209		)
Total shareholders’ equity	370,331			385,103

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	539,004		$	557,367

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Baltic Trading Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

(U.S. Dollars in thousands, Except for Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013

Revenues	$	10,039		$	9,102		$	33,833		$	21,467

Operating expenses:
Voyage expenses	170			238			958			977
Voyage expenses to Parent	127			118			430			272
Vessel operating expenses	5,647			4,219			18,530			12,332
General, administrative, and technical management fees	2,012			1,144			5,918			3,619
Management fees to Parent	897			659			2,662			1,881
Depreciation and amortization	5,243			3,847			15,604			11,172

Total operating expenses	14,096			10,225			44,102			30,253

Operating loss	(4,057		)	(1,123		)	(10,269		)	(8,786		)

Other (expense) income:
Other income (expense)	7			(12		)	(23		)	(8		)
Interest income	3			5			18			8
Interest expense	(1,393		)	(1,132		)	(4,338		)	(3,171		)

Other expense, net	(1,383		)	(1,139		)	(4,343		)	(3,171		)

Loss before income taxes	(5,440		)	(2,262		)	(14,612		)	(11,957		)
Income tax expense	(14		)	(8		)	(50		)	(22		)

Net loss	$	(5,454	)	$	(2,270	)	$	(14,662	)	$	(11,979	)

Net loss per share of common and Class B Stock:
Net loss per share-basic	$	(0.10	)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.26	)	$	(0.46	)
Net loss per share-diluted	$	(0.10	)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.26	)	$	(0.46	)
Dividends declared and paid per share of common and Class B Stock	$	0.01		$	0.01		$	0.05		$	0.03

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Baltic Trading Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

(U.S. Dollars in Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)

	Common Stock Par Value		Class B Stock Par Value		Additional Paid-In Capital			Accumulated Deficit			Total
Balance — January 1, 2014	$	512	$	64	$	412,736		$	(28,209	)	$	385,103

Net loss								(14,662		)	(14,662		)

Cash dividends paid ($0.05 per share)					(2,877		)				(2,877		)

Issuance of 36,345 shares of nonvested common stock	—				—						—

Nonvested stock amortization					2,767						2,767

Balance — September 30, 2014	$	512	$	64	$	412,626		$	(42,871	)	$	370,331

	Common Stock Par Value		Class B Stock Par Value		Additional Paid-In Capital			Accumulated Deficit			Total
Balance — January 1, 2013	$	173	$	57	$	277,249		$	(16,817	)	$	260,662

Net loss								(11,979		)	(11,979		)

Cash dividends paid ($0.03 per share)					(756		)				(756		)

Issuance of 20,219,217 shares of common stock	202				80,839						81,041

Issuance of 404,383 shares of Class B Stock			4		(4		)				—

Issuance of 59,680 shares of nonvested common stock	1				(1		)				—

Nonvested stock amortization					1,156						1,156

Balance — September 30, 2013	$	376	$	61	$	358,483		$	(28,796	)	$	330,124

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Baltic Trading Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

(U.S. Dollars in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(14,662	)	$	(11,979	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	15,604			11,172
Amortization of deferred financing costs	569			411
Amortization of nonvested stock compensation expense	2,767			1,156
Change in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in due from charterers	1,240			(3,022		)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets	(1,715		)	(424		)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses	822			25
(Decrease) increase in due to Parent	(98		)	32
Decrease in deferred revenue	(291		)	(33		)
Deferred drydock costs incurred	(3,399		)	—

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	837			(2,662		)

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of vessels, including deposits	(29,459		)	(41,447		)
Purchase of fixed assets	(116		)	(123		)

Net cash used in investing activities	(29,575		)	(41,570		)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the 2010 Credit Facility	—			1,000
Proceeds from the $22 Million Term Loan Facility	—			22,000
Repayments on the $22 Million Term Loan Facility	(1,125		)	—
Repayments on the $44 Million Term Loan Facility	(2,062		)	—
Cash dividends paid	(2,877		)	(756		)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	—			81,700
Payment of common stock issuance costs	(111		)	(379		)
Payment of deferred financing costs	(110		)	(696		)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(6,285		)	102,869

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(35,023		)	58,637

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	58,193			3,280

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	23,170		$	61,917

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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(U.S. Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share and Share Data)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Baltic Trading Limited (“Baltic Trading”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). The Company was formed to own and employ drybulk vessels in the spot market. The spot market represents immediate chartering of a vessel, usually for single voyages, or employing vessels on spot market-related time charters. Baltic Trading was formed on October 6, 2009 (the “inception date”), under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

At September 30, 2014, the Company was the sole owner of all of the outstanding shares of the following ship-owning subsidiaries as set forth below:

Wholly Owned Subsidiaries	Vessels	Dwt	Delivery Date	Year Built

Baltic Leopard Limited	Baltic Leopard	53,447	April 8, 2010	2009
Baltic Panther Limited	Baltic Panther	53,351	April 29, 2010	2009
Baltic Cougar Limited	Baltic Cougar	53,432	May 28, 2010	2009
Baltic Jaguar Limited	Baltic Jaguar	53,474	May 14, 2010	2009
Baltic Bear Limited	Baltic Bear	177,717	May 14, 2010	2010
Baltic Wolf Limited	Baltic Wolf	177,752	October 14, 2010	2010
Baltic Wind Limited	Baltic Wind	34,409	August 4, 2010	2009
Baltic Cove Limited	Baltic Cove	34,403	August 23, 2010	2010
Baltic Breeze Limited	Baltic Breeze	34,386	October 12, 2010	2010
Baltic Fox Limited	Baltic Fox	31,883	September 6, 2013	2010
Baltic Hare Limited	Baltic Hare	31,887	September 5, 2013	2009
Baltic Lion Limited	Baltic Lion	179,185	December 27, 2013	2012
Baltic Tiger Limited	Baltic Tiger	179,185	November 26, 2013	2011
Baltic Hornet Limited	Baltic Hornet	63,574	October 29, 2014	2014
Baltic Wasp Limited	Baltic Wasp	64,000	Q4 2014 (1)	2014 (1)
Baltic Scorpion Limited	Baltic Scorpion	64,000	Q2 2015 (1)	2015 (1)
Baltic Mantis Limited	Baltic Mantis	64,000	Q3 2015 (1)	2015 (1)

(1) Built dates and delivery dates for vessels being delivered in the future are estimates based on the guidance received from the sellers and the respective shipyards.

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Genco Shipping & Trading Limited’s (“Genco” or “Parent”) ownership of 6,356,471 shares of the Company’s Class B stock represented an 11.04% and 11.05% ownership interest in the Company, respectively, and 65.06% and 65.08% of the aggregate voting power of the Company’s outstanding shares of voting stock, respectively.

On April 21, 2014, Genco and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries (the “Debtors”) filed petitions for chapter 11 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Bankruptcy Court”). On April 24, 2014, the Bankruptcy Court approved the form of combined notice of commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases, the combined hearing on the Debtors’ solicitation procedures, confirmation of the Debtors’ prepackaged plan of reorganization (the “Prepack Plan”) and the adequacy of the related disclosure statement. Subsequently, on July 2, 2014, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order (the “Confirmation Order”) which confirmed the First Amended Prepackaged Plan of Reorganization of the Debtors Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (the “Plan”). On July 9, 2014, the Debtors completed their financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 through a series of transactions contemplated by the Plan, and the Plan became effective pursuant to its terms. Refer to Note 7 — Debt — for a discussion of the potential effects of a change of control and the Genco bankruptcy case under the covenants of the Company’s credit facilities and the Management Agreement.

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2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of consolidation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which include the accounts of Baltic Trading and its wholly-owned ship-owning subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Basis of presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and the rules and regulation of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). In the opinion of management of the Company, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and operating results, have been included in the financial statements. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (the “2013 10-K”). The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

Vessels, net

Vessels, net is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Included in vessel costs are acquisition costs directly attributable to the acquisition of a vessel and expenditures made to prepare the vessel for its initial voyage. The Company also capitalizes interest costs for a vessel under construction as a cost which is directly attributable to the acquisition of a vessel. Vessels are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, determined to be 25 years from the date of initial delivery from the shipyard. Depreciation expense for vessels for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $5,061 and $3,844, respectively. Depreciation expense for vessels for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $15,261 and $11,163, respectively.

Depreciation expense is calculated based on cost less the estimated residual scrap value. The costs of significant replacements, renewals and betterments are capitalized and depreciated over the shorter of the vessel’s remaining estimated useful life or the estimated life of the renewal or betterment. The undepreciated cost of any asset component being replaced that was acquired after the initial vessel purchase is written off as a component of vessel operating expense. Expenditures for routine maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Scrap value is estimated by the Company by taking the cost of steel times the weight of the ship noted in lightweight tons (lwt). Effective July 9, 2014, upon the emergence from bankruptcy by Genco, the Company increased the estimated scrap value of the vessels from $245 per lwt to $310 per lwt prospectively based on the 15-year average scrap value of steel. The change in the estimated scrap value will result in a decrease in depreciation expense over the remaining life of the vessel assets. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the increase in the estimated scrap value resulted in a decrease in depreciation expense of $133. The decrease in depreciation expense did not result in a change to the basic and diluted net loss per share during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.

Income taxes

The Company is incorporated in the Marshall Islands. Pursuant to the income tax laws of the Marshall Islands, the Company is not subject to Marshall Islands income tax. During the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company had United States operations that resulted in United States source income of $689 and $420, respectively. The Company’s estimated United States income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $14 and $8, respectively. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company had United States operations that resulted in United States source income of $2,502 and $1,059, respectively. The Company’s estimated United States income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $50 and $22, respectively.

Deferred revenue

Deferred revenue includes cash received from charterers prior to it being earned. These amounts are recognized as voyage revenue when earned. Additionally, deferred revenue includes estimated customer claims mainly due to time charter performance issues. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had an accrual of $117 and $231, respectively, related to these estimated customer claims.

Voyage expense recognition

In spot market-related time charters, short-term time charters and pool agreements, operating costs including crews, maintenance and insurance are typically paid by the owner of the vessel and specified voyage costs such as fuel and port charges are paid by the charterer. There are certain other non-specified voyage expenses, such as commissions,

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which are typically borne by the Company. At the inception of a time charter, the Company records the difference between the cost of bunker fuel delivered by the terminating charterer and the bunker fuel sold to the new charterer as a gain or loss within voyage expenses. These differences in bunkers resulted in net losses of $0 and $87 during the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $18 and $79 during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Additionally, voyage expenses include the cost of bunkers consumed during short-term time charters pursuant to the terms of the time charter agreement.

Recent accounting pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU 2014-09”), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle is that a company should recognize revenue when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, and shall be applied either retrospectively to each period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of this adoption on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

3 - CASH FLOW INFORMATION

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company had non-cash investing activities not included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for items included in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $34 for the purchase of vessels, including deposits line item.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company had non-cash investing activities not included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for items included in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $69 for the purchase of vessels, including deposits line item and $33 for the purchase of fixed assets. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company had non-cash financing activities not included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for items included in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $123 for the payment of deferred financing costs and $280 for the payment of common stock issuance costs. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company also had non-cash investing activities not included in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for items included in Due to Parent of $36 for the purchase of fixed assets.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company made a reclassification of $675 from fixed assets to vessel assets for items that should be capitalized and depreciated over the remaining life of the respective vessels.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized, was $3,782 and $2,700, respectively.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, cash paid for estimated income taxes was $55 and $22, respectively.

On April 9, 2014, the Company made grants of nonvested common stock in the amount of 36,345 shares in the aggregate to directors of the Company. The fair value of such nonvested stock was $225.

On May 16, 2013, the Company made grants of nonvested common stock in the amount of 59,680 shares in the aggregate to directors of the Company. The fair value of such nonvested stock was $225. The shares vested on April 9, 2014.

4 — VESSEL ACQUISITIONS

On July 2, 2013, the Company entered into agreements to purchase two Handysize drybulk vessels from subsidiaries of Clipper Group for an aggregate purchase price of $41,000. The Baltic Hare, a 2009-built Handysize vessel, was delivered on September 5, 2013 and the Baltic Fox, a 2010-built Handysize vessel, was delivered on September 6, 2013. The Company financed the vessel acquisitions with proceeds from its May 28, 2013 common stock offering and borrowings under its $22 Million Term Loan Facility entered into on August 30, 2013.

On October 31, 2013, the Company entered into agreements to purchase two Capesize drybulk vessels from affiliates of SK Shipping Co. Ltd. for an aggregate purchase price of $103,000. The Baltic Lion, a 2012-built Capesize vessel, was delivered on December 27, 2013, and the Baltic Tiger, a 2011-built Capesize vessel, was delivered on November 26, 2013. The Company financed the vessel acquisitions with cash on hand and borrowings under its $44 Million Term Loan Facility.

On November 13, 2013, the Company entered into agreements to purchase up to four 64,000 dwt Ultramax newbuilding drybulk vessels from Yangfan Group Co., Ltd. for a purchase price of $28,000 per vessel, or up to $112,000 in the aggregate. The Company agreed to purchase two such vessels, to be named the Baltic Hornet and Baltic Wasp, and obtained an option to purchase up to two additional such vessels for the same purchase price, which the Company exercised on January 8, 2014. These vessels are to be named the Baltic Mantis and the Baltic Scorpion. The purchases are subject to completion of customary additional documentation and closing conditions. The first of these vessels, the Baltic Hornet, was delivered on October 29, 2014. The Baltic Wasp is expected to be delivered to the Company during the fourth quarter of 2014. The Baltic Scorpion and the Baltic Mantis are expected to be delivered to the Company during the second and third quarters of 2015, respectively. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, deposits on vessels were $29,079 and $1,013, respectively, related to these newbuilding vessels. The Company intends to use a combination

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of cash on hand, future cash flow from operations, as well as debt or equity financing, including the 2014 Term Loan Facilities as described in Note 7 — Debt, to fully finance the acquisition of these four Ultramax newbuilding drybulk vessels.

Capitalized interest expense associated with newbuilding contracts for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $227 and $0, respectively. Capitalized interest expense associated with newbuilding contracts for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $500 and $0, respectively.

5 - NET LOSS PER COMMON AND CLASS B SHARE

The computation of net loss per share of common stock and Class B shares is in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 260 — “Earnings Per Share” (“ASC 260”), using the two-class method. Under these provisions, basic net loss per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares and Class B shares outstanding during the year, except that it does not include nonvested stock awards subject to repurchase or cancellation. Diluted net loss per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of nonvested stock awards (see Note 14 — Nonvested Stock Awards) for the common shares, for which the assumed proceeds upon vesting are deemed to be the amount of compensation cost attributable to future services and not yet recognized using the treasury stock method, to the extent dilutive. Of the 1,241,594 nonvested shares outstanding at September 30, 2014 (see Note 14 — Nonvested Stock Awards), all are anti-dilutive. The computation of the diluted net loss per share of common stock assumes the conversion of Class B shares, while the diluted net loss per share of Class B stock does not assume the conversion of those shares.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share of common stock and Class B stock:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
	Common			Class B
Basic net loss per share:
Numerator:
Allocation of loss	$	(4,839	)	$	(615	)

Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic	49,963,647			6,356,471

Basic net loss per share	$	(0.10	)	$	(0.10	)

Diluted net loss per share:
Numerator:
Allocation of loss	$	(4,839	)	$	(615	)
Reallocation of undistributed loss as a result of conversion of Class B to common shares	(679		)	—
Reallocation of dividends paid as a result of conversion of Class B to common shares	64			—
Allocation of loss	$	(5,454	)	$	(615	)

Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding used in basic computation	49,963,647			6,356,471
Add:
Conversion of Class B to common shares	6,356,471			—

Weighted-average shares outstanding, diluted	56,320,118			6,356,471

Diluted net loss per share	$	(0.10	)	$	(0.10	)

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	For the Three Months Ended September 30,2013
	Common			Class B
Basic net loss per share:
Numerator:
Allocation of loss	$	(1,827	)	$	(443	)

Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic	24,122,467			5,845,471

Basic net loss per share	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.08	)

Diluted net loss per share:
Numerator:
Allocation of loss	$	(1,827	)	$	(443	)
Reallocation of undistributed loss as a result of conversion of Class B to common shares	(501		)	—
Reallocation of dividends paid as a result of conversion of Class B to common shares	58			—
Allocation of loss	$	(2,270	)	$	(443	)

Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding used in basic computation	24,122,467			5,845,471
Add:
Conversion of Class B to common shares	5,845,471			—

Weighted-average shares outstanding, diluted	29,967,938			5,845,471

Diluted net loss per share	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.08	)

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
	Common			Class B
Basic net loss per share:
Numerator:
Allocation of loss	$	(13,006	)	$	(1,656	)

Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic	49,911,071			6,356,471

Basic net loss per share	$	(0.26	)	$	(0.26	)

Diluted net loss per share:
Numerator:
Allocation of loss	$	(13,006	)	$	(1,656	)
Reallocation of undistributed loss as a result of conversion of Class B to common shares	(1,974		)	—
Reallocation of dividends paid as a result of conversion of Class B to common shares	318			—
Allocation of loss	$	(14,662	)	$	(1,656	)

Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding used in basic computation	49,911,071			6,356,471
Add:
Conversion of Class B to common shares	6,356,471			—

Weighted-average shares outstanding, diluted	56,267,542			6,356,471

Diluted net loss per share	$	(0.26	)	$	(0.26	)

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	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Common			Class B
Basic net loss per share:
Numerator:
Allocation of loss	$	(9,300	)	$	(2,679	)

Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic	20,013,385			5,764,408

Basic net loss per share	$	(0.46	)	$	(0.46	)

Diluted net loss per share:
Numerator:
Allocation of loss	$	(9,300	)	$	(2,679	)
Reallocation of undistributed loss as a result of conversion of Class B to common shares	(2,851		)	—
Reallocation of dividends paid as a result of conversion of Class B to common shares	172			—
Allocation of loss	$	(11,979	)	$	(2,679	)

Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding used in basic computation	20,013,385			5,764,408
Add:
Conversion of Class B to common shares	5,764,408			—

Weighted-average shares outstanding, diluted	25,777,793			5,764,408

Diluted net loss per share	$	(0.46	)	$	(0.46	)

6 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The following include related party transactions not disclosed elsewhere in these condensed consolidated financial statements. Due to Parent, Voyage expenses to Parent and Management fees to Parent have been disclosed above in these condensed consolidated financial statements.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company incurred legal services aggregating $5 and $20, respectively, from Constantine Georgiopoulos, the father of Peter C. Georgiopoulos, Chairman of the Board. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $2 and $25, respectively, was outstanding to Constantine Georgiopoulos.

During 2010, the Company entered into an agreement with Aegean Marine Petroleum Network, Inc. (“Aegean”) to purchase lubricating oils for certain vessels in the Company’s fleet. Peter C. Georgiopoulos, Chairman of the Board of the Company, is also the Chairman of the Board of Aegean. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, Aegean supplied lubricating oils to the Company’s vessels aggregating $668 and $323, respectively. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $84 and $51 remained outstanding to Aegean, respectively.

The Company receives internal audit services from employees of Genco, the Company’s Parent. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company incurred internal audit service fees of $27 and $23, respectively, which are reimbursable to Genco pursuant to the Management Agreement (Refer to Note 16 — Commitments and Contingencies for further information regarding the Management Agreement). At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the amount due to Genco from the Company was $7 and $18, respectively, for such services and is included in Due to Parent.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, Genco, the Company’s Parent, incurred costs of $174 and $106, respectively, on the Company’s behalf to be reimbursed to Genco pursuant to the Management Agreement. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the amount due to Genco from the Company was $0 and $75, respectively, and is included in Due to Parent.

Genco also provides the Company with commercial, technical, administrative and strategic services pursuant to the Management Agreement. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company incurred costs of $3,092 and $2,563, respectively, pursuant to the Management Agreement. At September 30, 2014, the amount due to Genco of $29 consisted of commercial service fees and is included in Due to Parent. At December 31, 2013, the amount due to Genco of $105 consisted of commercial service fees and is included in Due to Parent.

7 - DEBT

2010 Credit Facility

On April 16, 2010, the Company entered into a $100,000 senior secured revolving credit facility with Nordea Bank Finland plc, acting through its New York branch (as amended, the “2010 Credit Facility”). An amendment to the

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2010 Credit Facility was entered into by the Company effective November 30, 2010. Among other things, this amendment increased the commitment amount of the 2010 Credit Facility from $100,000 to $150,000. An additional amendment to the 2010 Credit Facility was entered into by the Company effective August 29, 2013 (the “August 2013 Amendment”). Among other things, the August 2013 Amendment implements the following modifications to the 2010 Credit Facility:

· The requirement that certain additional vessels acquired by the Company be mortgaged as collateral under the 2010 Credit Facility was eliminated.

· Restrictions on the incurrence of indebtedness by the Company and its subsidiaries were amended to apply only to those subsidiaries acting as guarantors under the 2010 Credit Facility.

· The total commitment under this facility was reduced to $110,000 and will be further reduced in three consecutive semi-annual reductions of $5,000 commencing on May 30, 2015.

· Borrowings bear interest at an applicable margin over LIBOR of 3.00% per annum if the ratio of the maximum facility amount of the aggregate appraised value of vessels mortgaged under the facility is 55% or less, measured quarterly; otherwise, the applicable margin is 3.35% per annum.

· Financial covenants corresponding to the liquidity and leverage under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility (as defined below) have been incorporated into the 2010 Credit Facility.

As of September 30, 2014, $7,750 remained available under the 2010 Credit Facility as the total commitment was reduced to $110,000 on August 29, 2013. The total available working capital borrowings of $25,000 are subject to the total remaining availability under the 2010 Credit Facility; therefore, only $7,750 is available for working capital purposes as of September 30, 2014.

As of September 30, 2014, the Company believes it is in compliance with all of the financial covenants under the 2010 Credit Facility, as amended.

The following table sets forth the repayment of the outstanding debt of $102,250 at September 30, 2014 under the 2010 Credit Facility:

Period Ending December 31,	Total

2014 (October 1, 2014 — December 31, 2014)	$	—
2015	2,250
2016	100,000

Total debt	$	102,250

$22 Million Term Loan Facility

On August 30, 2013, Baltic Hare Limited and Baltic Fox Limited, wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, entered into a secured loan agreement with DVB Bank SE for a term loan facility of up to $22,000 (the “$22 Million Term Loan Facility”). Amounts borrowed and repaid under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility may not be reborrowed. This facility has a maturity date of the sixth anniversary of the drawdown date for borrowings for the second vessel to be purchased, or September 4, 2019. Borrowings under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility bear interest at the three-month LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin of 3.35% per annum. A commitment fee of 1.00% per annum is payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility, which began accruing on August 30, 2013 and ended on September 4, 2013, the date which the entire $22,000 was borrowed. Borrowings are to be repaid in 23 quarterly installments of $375 each commencing three months after the last vessel delivery date, or December 4, 2013, and a final payment of $13,375 due on the maturity date.

Borrowings under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility are secured by liens on the Company’s vessels purchased with borrowings under the facility, namely the Baltic Fox and the Baltic Hare, and other related assets. Under a Guarantee and Indemnity entered into concurrently with the $22 Million Term Loan Facility, the Company agreed to guarantee the obligations of its subsidiaries under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility.

On September 4, 2013, Baltic Hare Limited and Baltic Fox Limited made drawdowns of $10,730 and $11,270 for the Baltic Hare and the Baltic Fox, respectively. As of September 30, 2014, the Company has utilized its maximum borrowing capacity of $22,000 and there was no further availability. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the

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total outstanding debt balance was $20,500 and $21,625, respectively, as required repayments began on December 4, 2013.

As of September 30, 2014 the Company believes it is in compliance with all of the financial covenants under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility.

The following table sets forth the repayment of the outstanding debt of $20,500 at September 30, 2014 under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility:

Period Ending December 31,	Total

2014 (October 1, 2014 — December 31, 2014)	$	375
2015	1,500
2016	1,500
2017	1,500
2018	1,500
Thereafter	14,125

Total debt	$	20,500

$44 Million Term Loan Facility

On December 3, 2013, Baltic Tiger Limited and Baltic Lion Limited, wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, entered into a secured loan agreement with DVB Bank SE for a term loan facility of up to $44,000 (the “$44 Million Term Loan Facility”). Amounts borrowed and repaid under the $44 Million Term Loan Facility may not be reborrowed. The $44 Million Term Loan Facility has a maturity date of the sixth anniversary of the drawdown date for borrowings for the second vessel to be purchased, or December 23, 2019. Borrowings under the $44 Million Term Loan Facility bear interest at the three-month LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin of 3.35% per annum. A commitment fee of 0.75% per annum is payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility, which began accruing on December 3, 2013 and ended on December 23, 2013, the date which the entire $44,000 was borrowed. Borrowings are to be repaid in 23 quarterly installments of $688 each commencing three months after the last drawdown date, or March 24, 2014, and a final payment of $28,188 due on the maturity date.

Borrowings under the $44 Million Term Loan Facility are secured by liens on the Company’s vessels to be financed or refinanced with borrowings under the facility, namely the Baltic Tiger and the Baltic Lion, and other related assets. Upon the prepayment of $18,000 plus any additional amounts necessary to maintain compliance with the collateral maintenance covenant, the Company may have the lien on the Baltic Tiger released. Under a Guarantee and Indemnity entered into concurrently with the $44 Million Term Loan Facility, the Company agreed to guarantee the obligations of its subsidiaries under the $44 Million Term Loan Facility.

On December 23, 2013, Baltic Tiger Limited and Baltic Lion Limited made two drawdowns of $21,400 and $22,600 for the Baltic Tiger and Baltic Lion, respectively. As of September 30, 2014, the Company has utilized its maximum borrowing capacity of $44,000 and there was no further availability. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the total outstanding debt balance was $41,938 and $44,000, respectively, as required repayments began on March 24, 2014.

As of September 30, 2014, the Company believes it is in compliance with all of the financial covenants under the $44 Million Term Loan Facility.

The following table sets forth the repayment of the outstanding debt of $41,938 at September 30, 2014 under the $44 Million Term Loan Facility:

Period Ending December 31,	Total

2014 (October 1, 2014 — December 31, 2014)	$	688
2015	2,750
2016	2,750
2017	2,750
2018	2,750
Thereafter	30,250

Total debt	$	41,938

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2014 Term Loan Facilities

On October 8, 2014, the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Baltic Hornet Limited and Baltic Wasp Limited, each entered into a loan agreement and related documentation for a credit facility in a principal amount of up to $16,800 with ABN AMRO Capital USA LLC and its affiliates (the “2014 Term Loan Facilities”) to partially finance the newbuilding Ultramax vessel that each subsidiary is to acquire, namely the Baltic Hornet and Baltic Wasp, respectively. Amounts borrowed under the 2014 Term Loan Facilities may not be reborrowed. The 2014 Term Loan Facilities have a ten-year term and the facility amount is to be the lowest of 60% of the delivered cost per vessel, $16,800 per vessel, and 60% of the fair market value of each vessel at delivery. The 2014 Term Loan Facilities are to be insured by the China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) in order to cover political and commercial risks for 95% of the outstanding principal plus interest, which will be recorded in deferred financing fees. Borrowings under the 2014 Term Loan Facilities bear interest at the three or six-month LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin of 2.50% per annum. Borrowings are to be repaid in 20 equal consecutive semi-annual installments of 1/24 of the facility amount plus a balloon payment of 1/6 of the facility amount at final maturity. Principal repayments will commence six months after the actual delivery date for a vessel.

Borrowings under the 2014 Term Loan Facilities are to be secured by liens on the Company’s vessels acquired with borrowings under these facilities, namely the Baltic Hornet and Baltic Wasp, and other related assets. The Company is to guarantee the obligations of the Baltic Hornet and Baltic Wasp under the 2014 Term Loan Facilities.

The 2014 Term Loan Facilities require the Company, Baltic Hornet Limited and Baltic Wasp Limited to comply with covenants comparable to those of the Company’s $44 Million Term Loan Facility, except for a collateral maintenance covenant requiring that the minimum fair market value of the vessel acquired be 135% of the amount outstanding under the 2014 Term Loan Facilities.

On October 24, 2014, the Company drew down $16,800 for the purchase of the Baltic Hornet, which was delivered on October 29, 2014.

Change of Control

If Genco’s ownership in the Company were to decrease to less than 10% of the aggregate number of shares of common stock and Class B Stock, the outstanding Class B Stock held by Genco would automatically convert into common stock, and the voting power held by Genco in the Company would decrease to less than 30%. This would result in a change of control as defined under the Company’s 2010 Credit Facility, $22 Million Term Loan Facility, $44 Million Term Loan Facility, and 2014 Term Loan Facilities, and would therefore constitute an event of default. Additionally, a change of control constituting an event of default under the Company’s credit facilities would also occur if any party or group other than Genco or certain other permitted holders beneficially owns more than 30% of the Company’s outstanding voting or economic equity interests, which may occur if a party or group were deemed to control Genco. Refer to Note 1 — General Information for discussion of Genco’s current economic status. The Prepack Plan did not result, and the Company does not expect the Prepack Plan to result, in a reduction of Genco’s ownership in Baltic Trading. As of the date of this report, no change of control under either of the foregoing tests has occurred. In addition, the Company has the right to terminate the Management Agreement upon the occurrence of certain events, including a Manager Change of Control (as defined in the Management Agreement), without making a termination payment. Some of these have occurred as a result of the transactions contemplated by the Prepack Plan, including the consummation of any transaction that results in (i) any “person” (as such term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), other than Peter Georgiopoulos or any of his affiliates, becoming the beneficial owner of 25% of Genco’s voting securities or (ii) Genco’s stock ceasing to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange or any other internationally recognized stock exchange. Therefore, the Company may have the right to terminate the Management Agreement, although the Company may be prevented or delayed from doing so because of the effect of applicable bankruptcy law, including the automatic stay provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code and the provisions of the Prepack Plan and the Confirmation Order. The Prepack Plan did not result in any changes to the Management Agreement, and the Company’s Board of Directors has not made any determination as of the date of this report regarding any action in connection with the Management Agreement in light of the foregoing events.

Interest rates

The following table sets forth the effective interest rate associated with the interest expense for the 2010 Credit Facility, $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the $44 Million Term Loan Facility, excluding the cost associated with unused commitment fees. Additionally, it includes the range of interest rates on the debt, excluding the impact of unused commitment fees:

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	For the Three Months Ended September 30,		For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014	2013	2014	2013
Effective Interest Rate (excluding impact of unused commitment fees)	3.35%	3.21%	3.34%	3.21%
Range of Interest Rates (excluding impact of unused commitment fees)	3.15% to 3.58%	3.18% to 3.61%	3.15% to 3.60%	3.18% to 3.61%

8 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The estimated fair values and carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 which are required to be disclosed at fair value, but not recorded at fair value, are as follows:

	September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	23,170	$	23,170	$	58,193	$	58,193
Floating rate debt	164,688		164,688		167,875		167,875

The fair value of floating rate debt under the 2010 Credit Facility, the $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the $44 Million Term Loan Facility is based on rates that the Company has obtained pursuant to the August 2013 Amendment to the existing 2010 Credit Facility, as per the debt agreement for the $22 Million Term Loan Facility that was effective August 30, 2013 and as per the debt agreement for the $44 Million Term Loan Facility that was effective December 3, 2013. Refer to Note 7 — Debt for further information. Additionally, the Company considers its creditworthiness in determining the fair value of the floating rate debt under its credit facilities. The carrying values approximate the fair market value for these floating rate loans. The carrying amounts of the Company’s other financial instruments at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (principally Due from charterers and Accounts payable and accrued expenses) approximate their fair values because of the relatively short maturity of these instruments.

ASC Subtopic 820-10, “Fair Value Measurements & Disclosures” (“ASC 820-10”), applies to all assets and liabilities that are being measured and reported on a fair value basis. This guidance enables the reader of the financial statements to assess the inputs used to develop those measurements by establishing a hierarchy for ranking the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. The fair value framework requires the categorization of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows:

· Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments that the Company is able to access. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, valuation of these instruments does not entail a significant degree of judgment.

· Level 2—Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for instruments that are similar, or quoted prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar instruments, and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.

· Level 3—Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

Cash and cash equivalents is considered a Level 1 item as it represents liquid assets with short-term maturities. Floating rate debt is considered to be a Level 2 item as the Company considers the estimate of rates it could obtain for similar debt. The Company did not have any Level 3 financial assets or liabilities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

9 - PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following:

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Lubricant inventory, fuel oil and diesel oil inventory and other stores	$	2,679	$	2,027
Prepaid items	1,150		1,117
Insurance receivable	201		70
Other	1,770		871
Total	$	5,800	$	4,085

10 - DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS

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component of interest expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had deferred financing fees associated with the 2010 Credit Facility, the $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the $44 Million Term Loan Facility.

Total net deferred financing costs consist of the following as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
2010 Credit Facility	$	3,339	$	3,339
$22 Million Term Loan Facility	529		518
$44 Million Term Loan Facility	758		737
Total deferred financing costs	4,626		4,594
Less: accumulated amortization	2,354		1,785
Total	$	2,272	$	2,809

Amortization expense of deferred financing costs for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $191 and $180, respectively. Amortization expense of deferred financing costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $569 and $411, respectively.

11 - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following:

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Accounts payable	$	1,533	$	1,011
Accrued vessel operating expenses	2,131		2,464
Accrued general and administrative expenses	167		307
Total	$	3,831	$	3,782

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12 - FIXED ASSETS

Fixed assets consist of the following:

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Fixed assets, at cost:
Computer equipment	$	54	$	43
Vessel equipment	109		682
Total cost	163		725
Less: accumulated depreciation	58		47
Total	$	105	$	678

Depreciation expense for fixed assets for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $6 and $3, respectively. Depreciation expense for fixed assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $14 and $8, respectively. Refer to Note 3 — Cash Flow Information for information regarding the reclassification from fixed assets to vessel assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

13 - REVENUE FROM TIME CHARTERS

Total revenue earned on spot market-related time charters, short-term time charters and in vessel pools, as well as the sale of bunkers consumed during short-term time charters, during the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $10,039 and $9,102, respectively, and $33,833 and $21,467 during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Future minimum time charter revenue attributable to the Baltic Breeze, which is committed to a short-term fixed rate time charter as of November 4, 2014, is expected to be $122 for the remainder of 2014. Future minimum time charter revenue for the remaining vessels cannot be estimated as these vessels are currently on spot market-related time charters or in vessel pools, and future spot rates cannot be estimated. The spot market-related time charters and pool arrangements that the Company’s vessels were employed on as of September 30, 2014 have estimated expiration dates that range from October 2014 to September 2015.

14 - NONVESTED STOCK AWARDS

On March 13, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an amendment to the Baltic Trading Limited 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) that increased the aggregate number of shares of common stock available for awards from 2,000,000 to 6,000,000 shares. Additionally, on April 9, 2014, at the Company’s 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the Company’s shareholders approved the amendment to the Plan.

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s restricted stock awards for the nine months ended September 30, 2014:

	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Price
Outstanding at January 1, 2014	1,381,429		$	6.03
Granted	36,345		6.19
Vested	(176,180	)	10.53
Forfeited	—		—

Outstanding at September 30, 2014	1,241,594		$	5.39

The total fair value of shares that vested under the Plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $1,143 and $643, respectively. The total fair value is calculated as the number of shares vested during the period multiplied by the fair value on the vesting date.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company recognized nonvested stock amortization expense for the Plan, which is included in general, administrative and technical management fees, as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
General, administrative and technical management fees	$	896	$	341	$	2,767	$	1,156

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The Company is amortizing these grants over the applicable vesting periods, net of anticipated forfeitures. As of September 30, 2014, unrecognized compensation cost of $3,392 related to nonvested stock will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.76 years.

15 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, the Company may be subject to legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of its business, principally personal injury and property casualty claims. Such claims, even if lacking merit, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources. The Company is not aware of any legal proceedings or claims that it believes will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material effect on the Company, its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

16 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Genco, the Company’s parent, provides the Company with commercial, technical, administrative and strategic services necessary to support the Company’s business pursuant to the Company’s Management Agreement with Genco. If the Company terminates the agreement without cause, or if Genco terminates the agreement for the Company’s material breach or the Company’s change of control, the Company must make a termination payment to Genco in a single lump sum within 30 days of the termination date. The termination payment is generally calculated as five times the average annual management fees payable to Genco for the last five completed years of the term of the Management Agreement, or such lesser number of years as may have been completed at the time of termination. As of September 30, 2014, the termination payment that would be due to Genco is approximately $20,951. Refer to Note 6 — Related Party Transactions for any costs incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 pursuant to the Management Agreement.

17 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 29, 2014, the Company took delivery of the Baltic Hornet, a 63,574 dwt Ultramax newbuilding from Yangfan Group Co., Ltd. The Company utilized cash on hand and $16,800 of proceeds from the 2014 Term Loan Facilities to pay the remaining balance of $19,400 for the Baltic Hornet.

On November 4, 2014, the Company declared a dividend of $0.01 per share to be paid on or about November 26, 2014 to shareholders of record as of November 20, 2014. The aggregate amount of the dividend is expected to be approximately $576, which the Company anticipates will be funded from cash on hand at the time the payment is to be made.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This report contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements use words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of potential future events, circumstances or future operating or financial performance. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and observations. Included among the factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward looking statements contained in this report are the following: (i) declines in demand or rates in the drybulk shipping industry; (ii) prolonged weakness in drybulk shipping rates; (iii) changes in the supply of or demand for drybulk products, generally or in particular regions; (iv) changes in the supply of drybulk carriers, including newbuilding of vessels or lower than anticipated scrapping of older vessels; (v) changes in rules and regulations applicable to the cargo industry, including, without limitation, legislation adopted by international organizations or by individual countries and actions taken by regulatory authorities; (vi) increases in costs and expenses including but not limited to: crew wages, insurance, provisions, lube oil, bunkers, repairs, maintenance and general, administrative and management fee expenses; (vii) whether our insurance arrangements are adequate; (viii) changes in general domestic and international political conditions; (ix) acts of war, terrorism, or piracy; (x) changes in the condition of our vessels or applicable maintenance or regulatory standards (which may affect, among other things, our anticipated drydocking or maintenance and repair costs) and unanticipated drydock expenditures; (xi) the amount of offhire time needed to complete repairs on vessels and the timing and amount of any reimbursement by our insurance carriers for insurance claims, including offhire days; (xii) our acquisition or disposition of vessels, (xiii) our ability to leverage Genco’s relationships in the shipping industry; (xiv) the completion of definitive documentation with respect to charters; (xv) charterers’ compliance with the terms of their charters in the current market environment; (xvi) the fulfillment of the closing conditions under, or the execution of additional documentation for, the Company’s agreements to acquire vessels; (xvii) obtaining, completion of definitive documentation for, and funding of financing for the vessel acquisitions on acceptable terms; and other factors listed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and subsequent reports on Form 8-K and Form 10-Q. Our ability to pay dividends in any period will depend upon various factors, including the limitations under any credit agreements to which we may be a party, applicable provisions

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of Marshall Islands law and the final determination by the Board of Directors each quarter after its review of our financial performance. The timing and amount of dividends, if any, could also be affected by factors affecting cash flows, results of operations, required capital expenditures, or reserves. As a result, the amount of dividends actually paid may vary. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The following management’s discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in this Form 10-Q.

General

We are a New York City-based company incorporated in October 2009 in the Marshall Islands to conduct a shipping business focused on the drybulk industry spot market. We were formed by Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (“Genco”), an international drybulk shipping company that also serves as our Manager. Our fleet currently consists of four Capesize vessels, one Ultramax vessel, four Supramax vessels and five Handysize vessels with an aggregate carrying capacity of approximately 1,159,000 dwt, and the average age of our fleet is currently 4.3 years, as compared to the average age for the world fleet of approximately 9 years for the drybulk shipping segments in which we compete. After the expected delivery of the three additional Ultramax vessels that we have agreed to acquire, we will own 17 drybulk vessels, consisting of four Capesize vessels, four Ultramax vessels, four Supramax vessels and five Handysize vessels with a total carrying capacity of approximately 1,351,000 dwt. Our fleet contains five groups of sister ships, which are vessels of virtually identical sizes and specifications. We believe that maintaining a fleet that includes sister ships reduces costs by creating economies of scale in the maintenance, supply and crewing of our vessels.

On July 2, 2013, we entered into agreements to purchase two Handysize drybulk vessels from subsidiaries of Clipper Group for an aggregate purchase price of $41,000. The Baltic Hare, a 2009-built Handysize vessel, was delivered on September 5, 2013 and the Baltic Fox, a 2010-built Handysize vessel, was delivered on September 6, 2013. We funded a portion of the purchase price of the vessels using proceeds from our registered follow-on common stock offering completed on May 28, 2013. For the remainder of the purchase price, we drew down $22,000 on our $22 Million Term Loan Facility. Refer to Note 7 — Debt in our condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding this credit facility.

On October 31, 2013, we entered into agreements to purchase two Capesize drybulk vessels from affiliates of SK Shipping Co. Ltd. for an aggregate purchase price of $103,000. The Baltic Lion, a 2012-built Capesize drybulk vessel, was delivered on December 27, 2013, and the Baltic Tiger, a 2011-built Capesize vessel, was delivered on November 26, 2013. We funded a portion of the purchase price of the vessels using proceeds from our registered follow-on common stock offering completed on September 25, 2013. For the remainder of the purchase price, we drew down $44,000 on our $44 Million Term Loan Facility. Refer to Note 7 — Debt in our condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding this credit facility.

On November 13, 2013, we entered into agreements to purchase up to four 64,000 dwt Ultramax newbuilding drybulk vessels from Yangfan Group Co., Ltd. for a purchase price of $28,000 per vessel, or up to $112,000 in the aggregate. We agreed to purchase two such vessels, to be named the Baltic Hornet and Baltic Wasp, and obtained an option to purchase up to two additional such vessels for the same purchase price, which we exercised on January 8, 2014. These vessels are to be named the Baltic Mantis and the Baltic Scorpion. The purchases are subject to completion of customary additional documentation and closing conditions. The first of these vessels, the Baltic Hornet, was delivered on October 29, 2014. The Baltic Wasp is expected to be delivered to the Company during the fourth quarter of 2014. The Baltic Scorpion and the Baltic Mantis are expected to be delivered to us during the second and third quarters of 2015, respectively. We intend to use a combination of cash on hand, future cash flow from operations as well as debt or equity financing, including the 2014 Term Loan Facilities as described in Note 7 — Debt in our condensed consolidated financial statements, to fully finance the acquisition of these four Ultramax newbuilding drybulk vessels. If we are unable to obtain such debt or equity financing to fund the vessels, we may pursue alternatives, including refinancing our existing indebtedness or dispositions of assets.

We seek to leverage the expertise and reputation of Genco and its management to pursue growth opportunities in the drybulk shipping spot market. To pursue these opportunities, we operate a fleet of drybulk ships that transport iron ore, coal, grain, steel products and other drybulk cargoes along worldwide shipping routes. We currently operate all of our vessels on spot market-related time charters, short-term time charters or in vessel pools trading in the spot market. We may also consider operating vessels in the spot market directly based on our view of market conditions. We have financed our fleet primarily with equity capital and have financed the remainder with our 2010 Credit Facility, $22 Million Term Loan Facility, $44 Million Term Loan Facility and the 2014 Term Loan Facilities. Depending on market conditions, we aim to grow our fleet through timely and selective acquisitions of vessels. We expect to fund acquisitions of additional vessels using equity and debt financing. We intend to distribute to our shareholders on a quarterly basis all of our net income less cash expenditures for capital items related to our fleet, other than vessel acquisitions and related expenses, plus non-cash compensation, during the previous quarter,

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subject to any additional reserves our Board of Directors may from time to time determine are required for the prudent conduct of our business, as further described below under “Dividend Policy.”

Refer to pages 23-24 for a table of all vessels that have been or are expected to be delivered to us.

Our operations are managed, under the supervision of our Board of Directors, by Genco as our Manager. We entered into a long-term management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) pursuant to which our Manager and its affiliates apply their expertise and experience in the drybulk industry to provide us with commercial, technical, administrative and strategic services. The Management Agreement is for an initial term of approximately fifteen years and will automatically renew for additional five-year periods unless terminated in accordance with its terms. We pay our Manager fees for the services it provides us as well as reimburse our Manager for its costs and expenses incurred in providing certain of these services. However, see Note 7 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q — Debt — for a discussion of the potential effects of a change of control and the Genco bankruptcy case under the covenants of the Company’s credit facilities and the Management Agreement. Also, see the Risk Factors included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

On May 28, 2013, we closed an equity offering of 6,419,217 shares of common stock at an offering price of $3.60 per share. We received net proceeds of $21.6 million after deducting underwriters’ fees and expenses. Additionally, on September 25, 2013, we closed an equity offering of 13,800,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of $4.60 per share. We received net proceeds of $59.5 million after deducting underwriters’ fees and expenses. On November 18, 2013, we closed an equity offering of 12,650,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of $4.60 per share. We received net proceeds of $55.1 million after deducting underwriters’ fees and expenses. Pursuant to the Management Agreement, for so long as Genco directly or indirectly holds at least 10% of the aggregate number of outstanding shares of our common stock and Class B stock, Genco will be entitled to receive at no cost an additional number of shares of Class B stock equal to 2% of the number of common shares issued, other than shares issued under the our 2010 Equity Incentive Plan. As a result of the equity offerings on May 28, 2013, September 25, 2013 and November 18, 2013, Genco was issued 128,383, 276,000 and 253,000 shares, respectively, of Class B stock, which represents 2% of the number of common shares issued.

Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations

We believe that the following table reflects important measures for analyzing trends in our results of operations. The table reflects our ownership days, available days, operating days, fleet utilization, Time Charter Equivalent (“TCE”) rates and daily vessel operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						Increase
	2014			2013			(Decrease)			% Change
Fleet Data:
Ownership days (1)
Capesize	368.0			184.0			184.0			100.0	%
Supramax	368.0			368.0			—			—
Handysize	460.0			326.1			133.9			41.1	%
Total	1,196.0			878.1			317.9			36.2	%

Available days (2)
Capesize	368.0			184.0			184.0			100.0	%
Supramax	368.0			368.0			—			—
Handysize	456.4			324.0			132.4			40.9	%
Total	1,192.4			876.0			316.4			36.1	%

Operating days (3)
Capesize	367.6			184.0			183.6			99.8	%
Supramax	368.0			365.2			2.8			0.8	%
Handysize	455.1			317.8			137.3			43.2	%
Total	1,190.7			867.0			323.7			37.3	%

Fleet utilization (4)
Capesize	99.9		%	100.0		%	(0.1		)%	(0.1	)%
Supramax	100.0		%	99.2		%	0.8		%	0.8	%
Handysize	99.7		%	98.1		%	1.6		%	1.6	%
Fleet average	99.9		%	99.0		%	0.9		%	0.9	%

Average Daily Results: (U.S. dollars)
Time Charter Equivalent (5)
Capesize	$	12,109		$	18,135		$	(6,026	)	(33.2	)%
Supramax	5,835			7,356			(1,521		)	(20.7	)%
Handysize	6,876			8,340			(1,464		)	(17.6	)%
Fleet average	8,169			9,984			(1,815		)	(18.2	)%

Daily vessel operating expenses (6)
Capesize	$	5,571		$	5,227		$	344		6.6	%
Supramax	4,738			4,933			(195		)	(4.0	)%
Handysize	4,028			4,423			(395		)	(8.9	)%
Fleet average	4,721			4,805			(84		)	(1.7	)%

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	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,						Increase
	2014			2013			(Decrease)			% Change
Fleet Data:
Ownership days (1)
Capesize	1,092.0			546.0			546.0			100.0	%
Supramax	1,092.0			1,092.0			—			—
Handysize	1,365.0			869.1			495.9			57.1	%

Total	3,549.0			2,507.1			1,041.9			41.6	%

Available days (2)
Capesize	1,092.0			546.0			546.0			100.0	%
Supramax	1,008.4			1,074.1			(65.7		)	(6.1	)%
Handysize	1,331.6			867.0			464.6			53.6	%

Total	3,432.0			2,487.1			944.9			38.0	%

Operating days (3)
Capesize	1,089.5			546.0			543.5			99.5	%
Supramax	1,003.9			1,070.9			(67.0		)	(6.3	)%
Handysize	1,329.2			859.3			469.9			54.7	%

Total	3,422.6			2,476.2			946.4			38.2	%

Fleet utilization (4)
Capesize	99.8		%	100.0		%	(0.2		)%	(0.2	)%
Supramax	99.6		%	99.7		%	(0.1		)%	(0.1	)%
Handysize	99.8		%	99.1		%	0.7		%	0.7	%

Fleet average	99.7		%	99.6		%	0.1		%	0.1	%

Average Daily Results: (U.S. dollars)
Time Charter Equivalent (5)
Capesize	$	13,062		$	10,056		$	3,006		29.9	%
Supramax	7,281			7,242			39			0.5	%
Handysize	8,140			8,015			125			1.6	%

Fleet average	9,454			8,129			1,325			16.3	%

Daily vessel operating expenses (6)
Capesize	$	5,391		$	5,381		$	10		0.2	%
Supramax	5,809			5,037			772			15.3	%
Handysize	4,615			4,481			134			3.0	%

Fleet average	5,221			4,919			302			6.1	%

Definitions

In order to understand our discussion of our results of operations, it is important to understand the meaning of the following terms used in our analysis and the factors that influence our results of operations.

(1) Ownership days. We define ownership days as the aggregate number of days in a period during which each vessel in our fleet has been owned by us. Ownership days are an indicator of the size of our fleet over a period and affect both the amount of revenues and the amount of expenses that we record during a period.

(2) Available days. We define available days as the number of our ownership days less the aggregate number of days that our vessels are off-hire due to scheduled repairs or repairs under guarantee, vessel upgrades or special surveys and the aggregate amount of time that we spend positioning our vessels between time charters. Companies in the shipping industry generally use available days to measure the number of days in a period during which vessels should be capable of generating revenues.

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(3) Operating days. We define operating days as the number of our available days in a period less the aggregate number of days that our vessels are off-hire due to unforeseen circumstances. The shipping industry uses operating days to measure the aggregate number of days in a period during which vessels actually generate revenues.

(4) Fleet utilization. We calculate fleet utilization by dividing the number of our operating days during a period by the number of our available days during the period. The shipping industry uses fleet utilization to measure a company’s efficiency in finding suitable employment for its vessels and minimizing the number of days that its vessels are off-hire for reasons other than scheduled repairs or repairs under guarantee, vessel upgrades, special surveys or vessel positioning.

(5) TCE rates. We define TCE rates as net voyage revenue (voyage revenues less voyage expenses (including voyage expenses to Parent)) divided by the number of our available days during the period, which is consistent with industry standards. TCE rate is a common shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare daily earnings generated by vessels on time charters with daily earnings generated by vessels on voyage charters, because charterhire rates for vessels on voyage charters are generally not expressed in per-day amounts while charterhire rates for vessels on time charters generally are expressed in such amounts.

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013

Voyage revenues (in thousands)	$	10,039	$	9,102	$	33,833	$	21,467
Voyage expenses (in thousands)	170		238		958		977
Voyage expenses to Parent (in thousands)	127		118		430		272
	$	9,742	$	8,746	32,445		$	20,218
Total available days	1,192.4		876.0		3,432.0		2,487.1
Total TCE rate	$	8,169	$	9,984	$	9,454	$	8,129

(6) Daily vessel operating expenses. We define daily vessel operating expenses (“DVOE”) as vessel operating expenses divided by ownership days for the period. Vessel operating expenses include crew wages and related costs, the cost of insurance, expenses relating to repairs and maintenance (excluding drydocking), the costs of spares and consumable stores, tonnage taxes and other miscellaneous expenses.

Operating Data

The following discusses our financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						Increase
	2014			2013			(Decrease)			% Change
	(U.S. dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Revenues	$	10,039		$	9,102		$	937		10.3	%

Operating Expenses:
Voyage expenses	170			238			(68		)	(28.6	)%
Voyage expenses to Parent	127			118			9			7.6	%
Vessel operating expenses	5,647			4,219			1,428			33.8	%
General, administrative and technical management fees	2,012			1,144			868			75.9	%
Management fees to Parent	897			659			238			36.1	%
Depreciation and amortization	5,243			3,847			1,396			36.3	%

Total operating expenses	14,096			10,225			3,871			37.9	%

Operating loss	(4,057		)	(1,123		)	(2,934		)	261.3	%
Other expense	(1,383		)	(1,139		)	(244		)	21.4	%

Loss before income taxes	(5,440		)	(2,262		)	(3,178		)	140.5	%
Income tax expense	(14		)	(8		)	(6		)	75.0	%
Net loss	$	(5,454	)	$	(2,270	)	$	(3,184	)	140.3	%
Net loss per share of common and Class B Stock:
Net loss per share - basic	$	(0.10	)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.02	)	25.0	%
Net loss per share - diluted	$	(0.10	)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.02	)	25.0	%
Dividends declared and paid per share	$	0.01		$	0.01		$	—		—

EBITDA (1)	$	1,193		$	2,712		$	(1,519	)	(56.0	)%

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	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,						Increase
	2014			2013			(Decrease)			% Change
	(U.S. dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Revenues	$	33,833		$	21,467		$	12,366		57.6	%

Operating Expenses:
Voyage expenses	958			977			(19		)	(1.9	)%
Voyage expenses to Parent	430			272			158			58.1	%
Vessel operating expenses	18,530			12,332			6,198			50.3	%
General, administrative and technical management fees	5,918			3,619			2,299			63.5	%
Management fees to Parent	2,662			1,881			781			41.5	%
Depreciation and amortization	15,604			11,172			4,432			39.7	%

Total operating expenses	44,102			30,253			13,849			45.8	%

Operating loss	(10,269		)	(8,786		)	(1,483		)	16.9	%
Other expense	(4,343		)	(3,171		)	(1,172		)	37.0	%

Loss before income taxes	(14,612		)	(11,957		)	(2,655		)	22.2	%
Income tax expense	(50		)	(22		)	(28		)	127.3	%
Net loss	$	(14,662	)	$	(11,979	)	$	(2,683	)	22.4	%
Net loss per share of common and Class B Stock:
Net loss per share - basic	$	(0.26	)	$	(0.46	)	$	0.20		(43.5	)%
Net loss per share - diluted	$	(0.26	)	$	(0.46	)	$	0.20		(43.5	)%
Dividends declared and paid per share	$	0.05		$	0.03		$	0.02		66.7	%

EBITDA (1)	$	5,312		$	2,378		$	2,934		123.4	%

(1) EBITDA represents net (loss) income plus net interest expense, taxes and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is included because it is used by management and certain investors as a measure of operating performance. EBITDA is used by analysts in the shipping industry as a common performance measure to compare results across peers. Our management uses EBITDA as a performance measure in our consolidated internal financial statements, and it is presented for review at our board meetings. We believe that EBITDA is useful to investors as the shipping industry is capital intensive which often results in significant depreciation and cost of financing. EBITDA presents investors with a measure in addition to net (loss) income to evaluate our performance prior to these costs. EBITDA is not an item recognized by U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net (loss) income, operating income or any other indicator of a company’s operating performance required by U.S. GAAP. EBITDA is not a measure of liquidity or cash flows as shown in our consolidated statement of cash flows. The definition of EBITDA used here may not be comparable to that used by other companies. The following table demonstrates our calculation of EBITDA and provides a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income (loss) for each of the periods presented above:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013

Net loss	$	(5,454	)	$	(2,270	)	$	(14,662	)	$	(11,979	)
Net interest expense	1,390			1,127			4,320			3,163
Income tax expense	14			8			50			22
Depreciation	5,243			3,847			15,604			11,172

EBITDA (1)	$	1,193		$	2,712		$	5,312		$	2,378

Results of Operations

Our revenues consist primarily of charterhire. Our ongoing cash expenses consist of fees and reimbursements under our Management Agreement and other expenses directly related to the operation of our vessels and certain

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administrative expenses. We do not expect to have any income tax liabilities in the Marshall Islands but may be subject to tax in the United States on revenues derived from voyages that either begin or end in the United States

The following table reflects the current employment of our current fleet as well as information on vessels expected to join our fleet as of November 10, 2014:

Vessel	Year Built	Charterer	Charter Expiration(1)	Employment Structure	Expected Delivery(2)

Capesize Vessels
Baltic Bear	2010	Swissmarine Services S.A.	February 2015	101.5% of BCI (3)
Baltic Wolf	2010	Cargill International S.A.	December 2014	100% of BCI (4)
Baltic Tiger	2011	Swissmarine Services S.A	October 2015	102.75%/103% of BCI (5)
Baltic Lion	2012	Cargill International S.A.	November 2014	102.75% of BCI (6)

Ultramax Vessels
Baltic Hornet	2014	Swissmarine Asia Pte. Ltd.	November 2015	115.5% of BSI (7)
Baltic Wasp	2014	TBD	TBD	TBD	Q4 2014
Baltic Scorpion	2015	TBD	TBD	TBD	Q2 2015
Baltic Mantis	2015	TBD	TBD	TBD	Q3 2015

Supramax Vessels
Baltic Leopard	2009	Bulkhandling Handymax A/S	February 2015	Spot Pool (8)
Baltic Panther	2009	Bulkhandling Handymax A/S	February 2015	Spot Pool (8)
Baltic Jaguar	2009	Bulkhandling Handymax A/S	February 2015	Spot Pool (8)
Baltic Cougar	2009	Bulkhandling Handymax A/S	February 2015	Spot Pool (8)

Handysize Vessels
Baltic Wind	2009	Trammo Bulk Carriers	January 2016	107% of BHSI (9)
Baltic Cove	2010	Trammo Bulk Carriers	January 2015	106% of BHSI (10)
Baltic Breeze	2010	Clipper Bulk Shipping Ltd.	July 2015	$6,500 (11)
Baltic Fox	2010	Clipper Logger Pool	September 2015	Spot Pool (12)
Baltic Hare	2009	Clipper Logger Pool	September 2015	Spot Pool (12)

(1) The charter expiration dates presented represent the earliest dates that our charters may be terminated in the ordinary course. Under the terms of each contract, the charterer is entitled to extend the time charters from two to four months in order to complete the vessel’s final voyage plus any time the vessel has been off-hire.

(2) The dates for the vessels being delivered in the future are estimates based on guidance received from the sellers.

(3) We have agreed to an extension with Swissmarine Services S.A. on a spot market-related time charter based on 101.5% of the average of the daily rates of the Baltic Capesize Index (BCI), published by the Baltic Exchange, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid in arrears net of a 6.25% brokerage commission, which includes the 1.25% commission payable to Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (“Genco”). The minimum and maximum expiration dates of the time charter are February 1, 2015 and April 15, 2015, respectively.

(4) We have reached an agreement with Cargill International S.A. on a spot market-related time charter based on 100% of the average of the daily rates of the BCI, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears net of a 5.00% brokerage commission, which includes the 1.25% commission payable to Genco. The duration of the spot market-related time charter is 21.5 to 26.5 months.

(5) We have agreed to an extension with Swissmarine Services S.A. on a spot market-related time charter for 10.5 to 13.5 months based on 103% of the average of the daily rates of the BCI, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears net of a 6.25% brokerage commission, which includes the 1.25% commission payable to Genco. The extension is expected to begin on or about December 1, 2014.

(6) We have reached an agreement with Cargill International S.A. on a spot market-related time charter for 10.5 to 13.5 months based on 102.75% of the average of the daily rates of the BCI, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears net of a 6.25% brokerage commission, which includes the 1.25% commission payable to Genco.

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(7) We have reached an agreement with Swissmarine Asia Pte. Ltd. on a spot market-related time charter for 12 to 15 months based on 115.5% of the average of the daily rates of the Baltic Supramax Index (BSI), published by the Baltic Exchange, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears net of a 6.25% brokerage commission, which includes the 1.25% commission payable to Genco. The vessel delivered to charterers on November 1, 2014.

(8) We have reached an agreement to enter these vessels into the Bulkhandling Handymax A/S Pool, a vessel pool trading in the spot market of which Torvald Klaveness acts as the pool manager. Baltic Trading can withdraw a vessel with three months’ notice.

(9) We have reached an agreement with Trammo Bulk Carriers on a spot-market related time charter for 15.5 to19.5 months based on 107% of the average of the daily rates of the Baltic Handysize Index (BHSI), published by the Baltic Exchange, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears net of a 6.25% brokerage commission, which includes the 1.25% commission payable to Genco. The vessel delivered to charterers on October 3, 2014.

(10) We have reached an agreement with Trammo Bulk Carriers on a spot market-related time charter for 10.5 months to a maximum expiration date of April 1, 2015 based on 106% of the average of the daily rates of the BHSI, as reflected in daily reports. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears net of a 6.25% brokerage commission, which includes the 1.25% commission payable to Genco.

(11) We have reached an agreement with Clipper Bulk Shipping Ltd. on a spot-market related time charter based on 103.5% of the BHSI, as reflected in daily reports except for the initial 40 days in which hire will be $5,000 per day. Hire is paid every 15 days in arrears net of a 6.25% brokerage commission, which includes the 1.25% commission payable to Genco. The minimum and maximum expiration dates of the time charter are July 17, 2015 and October 1, 2015, respectively. The vessel delivered to charterers on November 7, 2014.

(12) We have reached an agreement to enter these vessels into the Clipper Logger Pool, a vessel pool trading in the spot market of which Clipper Group acts as the pool manager. The vessels will remain in the pool for a minimum period of two years.

Three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

VOYAGE REVENUES-

For the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, voyage revenues were $10,039 and $9,102, respectively. The increase in voyage revenues was primarily due to the increase in the size of our fleet during the third quarter of 2014 as compared to the third quarter of 2013 partially offset by lower spot market rates achieved by the other vessels in our fleet.

The average TCE rate of our fleet was $8,169 a day for the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $9,984 for the three months ended September 30, 2013. The decrease was primarily due to lower spot market rates achieved by the vessels in our fleet partially offset by the operation of two additional Capesize vessels during the third quarter of 2014 as compared to the third quarter of 2013. During the third quarter of 2014, excess vessel supply continued to weigh on the drybulk market. Lower Brazilian iron ore fixtures than historically observed in the third quarter of each year, a decline in Chinese coal imports due to increased hydro power production, and an increase of Capesize deliveries in September of this year all contributed to a softer freight rate environment. More recently, a relative increase of Brazilian iron ore fixtures since the week of October 20, 2014 has helped support Capesize rates, and the onset of the North American grain season has positively impacted the Panamax sector.

For the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we had 1,196.0 and 878.1 ownership days, respectively. The increase in ownership days is due to the delivery of the Baltic Fox, Baltic Hare, Baltic Lion and Baltic Tiger during the third and fourth quarters of 2013. Fleet utilization increased to 99.9% during the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to 99.0% during the three months ended September 30, 2013 due to additional offhire periods during the third quarter of 2013 for some of our Handysize vessels.

VOYAGE EXPENSES-

To the extent we operate our vessels on voyage charters in the spot market, we are responsible for all voyage expenses. Voyage expenses are all expenses unique to a particular voyage, including any bunker fuel expenses, port fees, cargo loading and unloading expenses, canal tolls, agency fees and commissions. Our voyage expenses vary depending on the number of vessels in our fleet and the extent to which we enter into voyage charters in the spot market as opposed to spot market-related time charters, trip charters or vessel pools, in which we are not responsible for voyage expenses.

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At the inception of a spot market-related time charter, we record the difference between the cost of bunker fuel delivered by the terminating charterer and the bunker fuel sold to the new charterer as a gain or loss within voyage expenses. Additionally, voyage expenses include the cost of bunkers consumed during short-term time charters pursuant to the terms of the time charter agreement.

For the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, voyage expenses were $170 and $238, respectively. The decrease in voyage expenses is primarily due to a decrease in bunker losses partially offset by an increase in bunker consumption during repositioning of one of our vessels.

VOYAGE EXPENSES TO PARENT-

Voyage expenses to Parent increased marginally by $9 to $127 during the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $118 during the three months ended September 30, 2013. This amount represents the commercial service fee equal to 1.25% of gross charter revenues generated by each vessel due to Genco pursuant to the Management Agreement. The increase is primarily a result of the increase in voyage revenue due to the increase in the size of our fleet during the third quarter of 2014 as compared to the third quarter of 2013.

VESSEL OPERATING EXPENSES-

Vessel operating expenses increased by $1,428 to $5,647 during the three months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $4,219 during the three months ended September 30, 2013. This increase was primarily due to a larger fleet as a result of the delivery of four vessels during the third and fourth quarter of 2013.

Daily vessel operating expenses decreased to $4,721 per vessel per day during the three months ended September 30, 2014 from $4,805 per vessel per day during the three months ended September 30, 2013 primarily due to lower maintenance related expenses. We believe that daily vessel operating expenses are best measured for comparative purposes over a 12-month period in order to take into account all of the expenses that each vessel in its fleet will incur over a full year of operations. Based on estimates provided by our technical managers and management’s views, our daily vessel operating budget for 2014 is $5,400 per vessel per day on a weighted-average basis for the entire year. Our actual daily vessel operating expenses per vessel for the three months ended September 30, 2014 were $679 below the weighted-average budgeted rate of $5,400 per vessel per day.

Our vessel operating expenses, which generally represent fixed costs for each vessel, will increase if our fleet expands. Other factors beyond our control, some of which may affect the shipping industry in general, including, for instance, developments relating to market prices for crewing, lubes, and insurance, may also cause these expenses to increase.

GENERAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT FEES-

For the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, general, administrative and technical management fees increased to $2,012 from $1,144, respectively. The increase was primarily due to an increase in non-cash compensation expense. We incur management fees to third-party technical management companies for the day-to-day management of our vessels, including performing routine maintenance, attending to vessel operations and arranging for crews and supplies. Management fees increased due to the delivery of four vessels during the third and fourth quarter of 2013.

MANAGEMENT FEES TO PARENT-

Management fees to Parent for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 increased to $897 from $659, respectively. The increase was due to the delivery of four vessels during the third and fourth quarter of 2013. This amount represents the technical services fees of $750 per vessel per day payable to Genco pursuant to the Management Agreement.

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION -

Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $5,243 during the three months ended September 30, 2014 from $3,847 during the three months ended September 30, 2013 due to the delivery of four vessels during the third and fourth quarter of 2013, as well as an increase in drydock amortization expense as six vessels completed drydockings during the first half of 2014.

OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME-

NET INTEREST EXPENSE-

For the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, net interest expense was $1,390 and $1,127, respectively. The increase in net interest expense is primarily due to the interest expense and the amortization of deferred financing fees associated with the $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the $44 Million Term Loan Facility, which were entered into effective August 30, 2013 and December 3, 2013, respectively. These increases were partially offset by a

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decrease in interest expense related to the 2010 Credit Facility due to capitalized interest expense that was reclassed from interest expense to deposits on vessels for the four Ultramax vessels that we have agreed to acquire. Refer to Note 7 — Debt and Note 4 — Vessel Acquisitions in our condensed consolidated financial statements for further information.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE-

During the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we had United States operations which resulted in United States source income of $689 and $420, respectively, which resulted in income tax expense of $14 and $8, respectively.

Nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

VOYAGE REVENUES-

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, voyage revenues were $33,833 and $21,467, respectively. The increase in voyage revenues was primarily due to the increase in the size of our fleet during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as well as higher spot market rates achieved by the majority of our vessels.

The average TCE rate of our fleet was $9,454 a day for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $8,129 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The increase was due to slightly higher rates achieved by the majority of the vessels in our fleet as well as the operation of two additional Capesize vessels during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we had 3,549.0 and 2,507.1 ownership days, respectively. The increase in ownership days is due to the delivery of the Baltic Fox, Baltic Hare, Baltic Lion and Baltic Tiger during the third and fourth quarters of 2013. Fleet utilization remained relatively stable at 99.7% and 99.6% during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

VOYAGE EXPENSES-

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, voyage expenses decreased marginally to $958 from $977, respectively.

VOYAGE EXPENSES TO PARENT-

Voyage expenses to Parent increased by $158 to $430 during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $272 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. This amount represents the commercial service fee equal to 1.25% of gross charter revenues generated by each vessel due to Genco pursuant to the Management Agreement. The increase is primarily a result of the increase in voyage revenue due to higher spot market rates achieved by the majority of the vessels in our fleet as well as the increase in the size of our fleet during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

VESSEL OPERATING EXPENSES-

Vessel operating expenses increased by $6,198 to $18,530 during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $12,332 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. This increase was primarily due to a larger fleet as a result of the delivery of four vessels during the third and fourth quarter of 2013, as well as higher maintenance related expenses incurred during drydocking.

Daily vessel operating expenses increased to $5,221 per vessel per day during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $4,919 per vessel per day during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The increase in daily vessel operating expenses is due to higher maintenance related expenses incurred during drydocking. We believe daily vessel operating expenses are best measured for comparative purposes over a 12-month period in order to take into account all of the expenses that each vessel in our fleet will incur over a full year of operations. Based on estimates provided by our technical managers and management’s views, our daily vessel operating expense budget for 2014 is $5,400 per vessel per day on a weighted average basis for the entire year. Our actual daily vessel operating expenses per vessel for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $179 below the weighted-average budgeted rate of $5,400 per vessel per day.

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GENERAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT FEES-

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, general, administrative and technical management fees increased to $5,918 from $3,619, respectively. The increase was primarily due to an increase in non-cash compensation expense. We incur management fees to third-party technical management companies for the day-to-day management of our vessels, including performing routine maintenance, attending to vessel operations and arranging for crews and supplies. Management fees increased due to the delivery of four vessels during the third and fourth quarter of 2013.

MANAGEMENT FEES TO PARENT-

Management fees to Parent for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 increased to $2,662 from $1,881, respectively. The increase was due to the delivery of four vessels during the third and fourth quarter of 2013. This amount represents the technical services fees of $750 per vessel per day payable to Genco pursuant to the Management Agreement.

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION-

Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $15,604 during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $11,172 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 due to the delivery of four vessels during the third and fourth quarter of 2013, as well as an increase in drydock amortization expense as six vessels completed drydockings during the first half of 2014.

OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME-

NET INTEREST EXPENSE-

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, net interest expense was $4,320 and $3,163, respectively. The increase in net interest expense is primarily due to the interest expense and the amortization of deferred financing fees associated with the $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the $44 Million Term Loan Facility, which were entered into effective August 30, 2013 and December 3, 2013, respectively. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in interest expense related to the 2010 Credit Facility due to capitalized interest expense that was reclassed from interest expense to deposits on vessels for the four Ultramax vessels that we have agreed to acquire. Refer to Note 7 — Debt and Note 4 — Vessel Acquisitions in our condensed consolidated financial statements for further information.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE-

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we had United States operations which resulted in United States source income of $2,502 and $1,059, respectively, which resulted in net income tax expense of $50 and $22, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary initial sources of capital were the capital contribution made by Genco, through Genco Investments LLC, of $75 million for 5,699,088 shares of our Class B stock and the net proceeds from the IPO, which was approximately $210.4 million as described hereunder. We have also made borrowings to date under our 2010 Credit Facility, $22 Million Term Loan Facility and $44 Million Term Loan Facility. We anticipate that internally generated cash flow, together with borrowing that we may make under our 2010 Credit Facility for working capital purposes and anticipated debt or equity financing to be obtained to fund the vessels to be purchased from Yangfan Group Co., Ltd, will be sufficient to fund the operations of our fleet, including our working capital requirements, for the next twelve months. If we are unable to obtain such debt or equity financing to fund the vessels, we may pursue alternatives, including refinancing our existing indebtedness or dispositions of assets.

On April 16, 2010, we entered into a $100 million senior secured revolving credit facility with Nordea Bank Finland plc, acting through its New York branch, which was subsequently amended effective November 30, 2010 which increased the borrowing capacity from $100,000 to $150,000. The amended 2010 Credit Facility matures on November 30, 2016. There was an additional amendment entered into effective August 29, 2013 which reduced the borrowing capacity to $110,000 and allowed us to incur additional indebtedness under new credit facilities. Refer to the 2013 10-K for descriptions of these amendments. As of September 30, 2014, to remain in compliance with a net worth covenant in the 2010 Credit Facility, we need to maintain a net worth of $300,878.

Borrowings of up to $25,000, subject to the total remaining availability under the 2010 Credit Facility, are available for working capital purposes. The repayment structure under the amended 2010 Credit Facility has been modified effective August 29, 2013 which reduced the total commitment to $110,000 on August 29, 2013, and there will be three consecutive semi-annual commitment reductions of $5,000 each commencing on May 30, 2015 with a balloon

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payment at the end of the facility due on November 30, 2016. We do not anticipate that borrowings under the 2010 Credit Facility will be used to satisfy our long-term capital needs. As of September 30, 2014, total borrowings, including $2,500 for working capital purposes, under the 2010 Credit Facility were $102,250. Additionally, as of September 30, 2014, $7,750 remained available under the 2010 Credit Facility as the total commitment under this facility decreased to $110,000. All of the $7,750 available under the 2010 Credit Facility was available for working capital purposes as of September 30, 2014. The total available working capital borrowings are subject to the total remaining availability under the 2010 Credit Facility. To the extent we expand our fleet in the future, we plan to finance potential expansions primarily through the use of equity and debt financing. We may use equity financing to repay indebtedness from time to time, including indebtedness under the 2010 Credit Facility.

The 2010 Credit Facility requires us to comply with a number of covenants, including financial covenants related to liquidity, consolidated net worth, and collateral maintenance; delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements and annual projections; maintaining adequate insurances; compliance with laws (including environmental); compliance with ERISA; maintenance of flag and class of the initial vessels; restrictions on consolidations, mergers or sales of assets; restrictions on changes in the Manager of our initial vessels (or acceptable replacement vessels); limitations on changes to our Management Agreement with Genco; limitations on liens; limitations on additional indebtedness; restrictions on paying dividends; restrictions on transactions with affiliates; and other customary covenants.

Under the collateral maintenance covenant of our 2010 Credit Facility, the aggregate valuations of our vessels pledged under this facility must at least be 140% of the total amount we may borrow. If our valuations fall below this percentage, we must provide additional acceptable collateral, repay a portion of our borrowings, or permanently reduce the amount we may borrow under the facility to the extent required to restore our compliance with the covenant.

As of September 30, 2014, we believe we are in compliance with all of the financial covenants under the 2010 Credit Facility.

On April 21, 2014, Genco and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries (the “Debtors”) filed petitions for chapter 11 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Bankruptcy Court”). On April 24, 2014, the Bankruptcy Court approved the form of combined notice of commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases, the combined hearing on the Debtors’ solicitation procedures, confirmation of the Debtors’ prepackaged plan of reorganization (the “Prepack Plan”) and the adequacy of the related disclosure statement. Subsequently, on July 2, 2014, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order (the “Confirmation Order”) which confirmed the First Amended Prepackaged Plan of Reorganization of the Debtors Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (the “Plan”). On July 9, 2014, the Debtors completed their financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 through a series of transactions contemplated by the Plan, and the Plan became effective pursuant to its terms. Refer to Note 7 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statement included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q — Debt — for a discussion of the potential effects of a change of control and the Genco bankruptcy case under the covenants of the Company’s credit facilities and the Management Agreement. Also, see the Risk Factors included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

On July 2, 2013, we entered into agreements to purchase two Handysize drybulk vessels from subsidiaries of Clipper Group for an aggregate purchase price of $41,000. The Baltic Hare, a 2009-built Handysize vessel, was delivered on September 5, 2013 and the Baltic Fox, a 2010-built Handysize vessel, was delivered on September 6, 2013. We funded a portion of the purchase price of the vessels using proceeds from our registered follow-on common stock offering completed on May 28, 2013. For the remainder of the purchase price, we drew down $22,000 on our $22,000 secured loan agreement with DVB Bank SE on September 4, 2013 as described below.

On August 30, 2013, Baltic Hare Limited and Baltic Fox Limited, our wholly-owned subsidiaries, entered into a secured loan agreement with DVB Bank SE for a term loan facility of up to $22,000 (the “$22 Million Term Loan Facility”). Amounts borrowed and repaid under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility may not be reborrowed. This facility has a maturity date of the sixth anniversary of the drawdown date for borrowings for the second vessel to be purchased, or September 4, 2019. Borrowings under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility bear interest at the three-month LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin of 3.35% per annum. A commitment fee of 1.00% is payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility, which began accruing on August 30, 2013 and ended on September 4, 2013, the date which the entire $22,000 was borrowed. Borrowings are to be repaid in 23 quarterly installments of $375 each commencing three months after the last drawdown date, or December 4, 2013, and a final payment of $13,375 due on the maturity date.

Borrowings under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility are secured by liens on our vessels purchased with borrowings under the facility, namely the Baltic Fox and the Baltic Hare, and other related assets. Under a Guarantee and Indemnity entered into concurrently with the $22 Million Term Loan Facility, we have agreed to guarantee the obligations of our subsidiaries under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility.

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The $22 Million Term Loan Facility also requires us and Baltic Hare Limited and Baltic Fox Limited to comply with a number of covenants, including financial covenants related to liquidity, leverage, consolidated net worth, and collateral maintenance; delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements and annual projections; maintaining adequate insurances; compliance with laws (including environmental); maintenance of flag and class of the initial vessels; restrictions on consolidations, mergers or sales of assets; limitations on changes in the manager of our vessels; limitations on changes to the Management Agreement; limitations on liens and additional indebtedness; prohibitions on paying dividends if an event of default has occurred or would occur as a result of payment of a dividend; restrictions on transactions with affiliates; and other customary covenants. The liquidity covenants under the facility require Baltic Hare Limited and Baltic Fox Limited to maintain $500 each in their cash accounts and us to maintain $750 for each vessel in our fleet in cash or cash equivalents plus undrawn working capital lines of credit. The facility’s leverage covenant requires that the ratio of our total financial indebtedness to the value of our total assets as adjusted based on vessel appraisals not exceed 70%. The facility also requires that we maintain a minimum consolidated net worth of $232,796 plus fifty percent of the value of our equity offering completed on or after May 28, 2013. The facility’s collateral maintenance covenant requires that the minimum fair market value of vessels mortgaged under the facility be 130% of the amount outstanding under the facility through August 30, 2016 and 135% of such amount thereafter.

On September 4, 2013, Baltic Hare Limited and Baltic Fox Limited made drawdowns of $10,730 and $11,270 for the Baltic Hare and Baltic Fox, respectively. As of September 30, 2014, we have utilized our maximum borrowing capacity of $22,000, and there is no availability under this facility. At September 30, 2014, the total outstanding debt balance was $20,500.

As of September 30, 2014, we believe we are in compliance with all of the financial covenants under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility.

On October 31, 2013, we entered into agreements to purchase two Capesize drybulk vessels from affiliates of SK Shipping Co. Ltd. for an aggregate purchase price of $103,000. The Baltic Lion, a 2012-built Capesize drybulk vessel, was delivered on December 27, 2013, and the Baltic Tiger, a 2011-built Capesize vessel, was delivered on November 26, 2013. We funded a portion of the purchase price of the vessels using proceeds from our registered follow-on common stock offering completed on September 25, 2013. For the remainder of the purchase price, we drew down $44,000 on our $44,000 secured loan agreement with DVB Bank SE on December 23, 2013 as described below.

On December 3, 2013, Baltic Lion Limited and Baltic Tiger Limited, our wholly-owned subsidiaries, entered into a secured loan agreement with DVB Bank SE for a term loan facility of up to $44,000 (the “$44 Million Term Loan Facility”). Amounts borrowed and repaid under the $44 Million Term Loan Facility may not be reborrowed. This facility has a maturity date of the sixth anniversary of the drawdown date for borrowings for the second vessel to be purchased, or December 23, 2019. Borrowings under the $44 Million Term Loan Facility bear interest at the three-month LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin of 3.35% per annum. A commitment fee of 1.00% is payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility, which began accruing on December 3, 2013 and ended on December 23, 2013, the date which the entire $44,000 was borrowed. Borrowings are to be repaid in 23 quarterly installments of $688 each commencing three months after the last drawdown date, or March 24, 2014, and a final payment of $28,188 due on the maturity date.

Borrowings under the $44 Million Term Loan Facility are to be secured by liens on the our vessels to be financed or refinanced with borrowings under the facility, namely the Baltic Tiger and the Baltic Lion, and other related assets. Upon the prepayment of $18,000 plus any additional amounts necessary to maintain compliance with the collateral maintenance covenant, we may have the lien on the Baltic Tiger released. Under a Guarantee and Indemnity entered into concurrently with the $44 Million Term Loan Facility, we agreed to guarantee the obligations of our subsidiaries under the $44 Million Term Loan Facility.

The $44 Million Term Loan Facility also requires the Company, Baltic Tiger Limited and Baltic Lion Limited to comply with a number of covenants, including financial covenants related to liquidity, leverage, consolidated net worth, and collateral maintenance; delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements and annual projections; maintaining adequate insurances; compliance with laws (including environmental); maintenance of flag and class of the initial vessels; restrictions on consolidations, mergers or sales of assets; limitations on changes in the manager of the Company’s vessels; limitations on changes to the Management Agreement; limitations on liens and additional indebtedness; prohibitions on paying dividends if an event of default has occurred or would occur as a result of payment of a dividend; restrictions on transactions with affiliates; and other customary covenants. The liquidity covenants under the facility require Baltic Tiger Limited and Baltic Lion Limited to maintain $1,000 each in their cash accounts and us to maintain $750 for each vessel in our fleet in cash or cash equivalents plus undrawn working capital lines of credit. The facility’s leverage covenant requires that the ratio of our total financial indebtedness to the value of our total assets as adjusted based on vessel appraisals not exceed 70%. The facility also requires that we maintain a minimum consolidated net worth of $232,796 plus fifty percent of the value of any primary equity offerings completed after April 30, 2013. The facility’s collateral maintenance covenant requires that the minimum fair market value of vessels mortgaged under the facility be 125% of the amount outstanding under the facility.

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On December 23, 2013, Baltic Tiger Limited and Baltic Lion Limited made drawdowns of $21,400 and $22,600 for the Baltic Tiger and Baltic Lion, respectively. As of September 30, 2014, we have utilized our maximum borrowing capacity of $44,000 and there is no further availability. At September 30, 2014, the total outstanding debt balance was $41,938.

As of September 30, 2014, we believe we are in compliance with all of the financial covenants under the $44 Million Term Loan Facility.

On October 8, 2014, we and our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Baltic Hornet Limited and Baltic Wasp Limited, each entered into a loan agreement and related documentation for a credit facility in a principal amount of up to $16,800 with ABN AMRO Capital USA LLC and its affiliates (the “2014 Term Loan Facilities”) to partially finance the newbuilding Ultramax vessel that each subsidiary is to acquire, namely the Baltic Hornet and Baltic Wasp, respectively. Amounts borrowed under the 2014 Term Loan Facilities may not be reborrowed. The 2014 Term Loan Facilities have a ten-year term and the facility amount is to be the lowest of 60% of the delivered cost per vessel, $16,800 per vessel, and 60% of the fair market value of each vessel at delivery. The 2014 Term Loan Facilities are to be insured by the China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) in order to cover political and commercial risks for 95% of the outstanding principal plus interest, which will be recorded in deferred financing fees. Borrowings under the 2014 Term Loan Facilities bear interest at the three or six-month LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin of 2.50% per annum. Borrowings are to be repaid in 20 equal consecutive semi-annual installments of 1/24 of the facility amount plus a balloon payment of 1/6 of the facility amount at final maturity. Principal repayments will commence six months after the actual delivery date for a vessel.

The 2014 Term Loan Facilities requires the Company, Baltic Hornet Limited and Baltic Wasp Limited to comply with covenants comparable to those of the Company’s $44 Million Term Loan Facility, except for a collateral maintenance covenant requiring that the minimum fair market value of the vessel acquired be 135% of the amount outstanding under the 2014 Term Loan Facilities.

On October 24, 2014, we drew down $16,800 for the purchase of the Baltic Hornet, which was delivered on October 29, 2014.

On May 28, 2013, we closed on an equity offering of 6,419,217 shares of common stock at an offering price of $3.60 per share. We received net proceeds of $21,564 after deducting underwriters’ fees and expenses. On September 25, 2013, we closed on an equity offering of 13,800,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of $4.60 per share. We received net proceeds of $59,474 after deducting underwriters’ fees and expenses. On November 18, 2013, we closed an equity offering of 12,650,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of $4.60 per share. We received net proceeds of $55,125 after deducting underwriters’ fees and expenses. Additionally, pursuant to the Management Agreement, for so long as Genco directly or indirectly holds at least 10% of the aggregate number of outstanding shares of our common stock and Class B stock, Genco will be entitled to receive at no cost an additional number of shares of Class B stock equal to 2% of the number of common shares issued, other than shares issued under the our 2010 Equity Incentive Plan. As a result of these equity offerings, Genco was issued 128,383, 276,000 and 253,000 shares of Class B stock, respectively, which represents 2% of the number of common shares issued.

Our business is capital intensive, and our future success will depend on our ability to maintain a high-quality fleet through the acquisition of newer drybulk vessels and the selective sale of older drybulk vessels. These acquisitions will be principally subject to management’s expectation of future market conditions as well as our ability to acquire drybulk vessels on favorable terms.

On November 13, 2013, we entered into agreements to purchase up to four 64,000 dwt Ultramax newbuilding drybulk vessels from Yangfan Group Co., Ltd. for a purchase price of $28,000 per vessel, or up to $112,000 in the aggregate. We agreed to purchase two such vessels, to be renamed the Baltic Hornet and Baltic Wasp, and obtained an option to purchase up to two additional such vessels for the same price, which we exercised on January 8, 2014. These vessels are to be renamed the Baltic Mantis and the Baltic Scorpion. The purchases are subject to completion of customary additional documentation and closing conditions. The first of these vessels, the Baltic Hornet, was delivered on October 29, 2014. The Baltic Wasp is expected to be delivered to us during the fourth quarter of 2014. The Baltic Scorpion and the Baltic Mantis are expected to be delivered to us during the second and third quarters of 2015, respectively. We intend to use a combination of cash on hand, future cash flow from operations as well as debt or equity financing, including the 2014 Term Loan Facilities as described above, to fully finance the acquisition of these four Ultramax newbuilding drybulk vessels. If we are unable to obtain such debt or equity financing to fund the vessels, we may pursue alternatives, including refinancing our existing indebtedness or dispositions of assets.

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Our dividend policy will also impact our future liquidity position. We currently intend to pay a variable quarterly dividend equal to our Cash Available for Distribution from the previous quarter (refer to “Dividend Policy” below), subject to any reserves the Board of Directors may from time to time determine are required. These reserves may cover, among other things, drydocking, repairs, claims, liabilities and other obligations, debt amortization, acquisitions of additional assets and working capital.

Dividend Policy

We have adopted a dividend policy to pay a variable quarterly dividend equal to our Cash Available for Distribution during the previous quarter, subject to any reserves our Board of Directors may from time to time determine are required. Dividends are paid equally on a per-share basis between our common stock and our Class B stock. Cash Available for Distribution represents our net income (loss) less cash expenditures for capital items related to our fleet, such as drydocking or special surveys, other than vessel acquisitions and related expenses, plus non-cash compensation. For purposes of calculating Cash Available for Distribution, we may disregard non-cash adjustments to our net income (loss), such as those that would result from acquiring a vessel subject to a charter that was above or below market rates.

The following table illustrates the calculation of Cash Available for Distribution (non-cash adjustments we may disregard are not included):

Net Income (Loss)
Less Fleet Related Capital Maintenance Expenditures
Plus Non-Cash Compensation

Cash Available for Distribution

The application of our dividend policy would have resulted in a lesser dividend or no dividend for each quarter during 2013 and the first ,second and third quarters of 2014; however, based on our cash flow, liquidity and capital resources, our Board of Directors determined to declare a dividend. While our Board of Directors may consider declaring future dividends that exceed the amount determined by our policy, we cannot assure you that they will do so, and the recent dividend declarations do not represent a change in our policy.

The following table summarizes the dividends declared based on the results of each fiscal quarter:

	Dividend per share		Declaration date
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014
3rd Quarter	$	0.01	11/4/2014
2nd Quarter	$	0.01	7/29/2014
1st Quarter	$	0.01	5/5/2014
FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013
4th Quarter	$	0.03	2/25/2014
3rd Quarter	$	0.02	10/31/2013
2nd Quarter	$	0.01	7/30/2013
1st Quarter	$	0.01	4/30/2013

Cash Flow

Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $0.8 million compared to net cash used in operating activities of $2.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The $3.5 million change in cash provided by operating activities was a result of the following factors: the Company recorded a net loss in the amount of $14.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to a net loss of $12.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. As a result of the increase in the size of our fleet, included in the net loss was an increase in depreciation of $4.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to the prior year period. The change in accounts receivable balances year-over-year resulted in an additional $4.3 million due to the timing of payments received from charterers. Additionally, restricted stock amortization increased by $1.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to the same period of last year. The increases in cash provided by operating activities were partially offset by a $3.4 million increase in deferred drydocking costs incurred, as six of our vessels were drydocked during the first half of 2014.

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Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $29.6 million and primarily related to deposits made for our newbuilding Ultramax vessels. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, net cash used in investing activities was $41.6 million and predominantly related to the acquisition of two Handysize vessels.

Net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $6.3 million as compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $102.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Net cash used in financing activities during the nine months of 2014 was primarily due to a $2.1 million repayment of debt under our $44 Million Term Loan Facility and a $1.1 million repayment of debt under our $22 Million Term Loan Facility. Cash dividends paid for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $2.9 million compared to $0.8 million paid during the same period of 2013. Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 mainly consisted of $81.7 million of proceeds from the issuance of common stock and $22.0 million of proceeds from the $22 Million Term Loan Facility.

Contractual Obligations

The following table sets forth our contractual obligations and their maturity dates as of September 30, 2014. The table reflects the agreements to acquire four newbuilding Ultramax drybulk vessels from Yangfan Group Co., Ltd. for an aggregate purchase price of $112,000. We plan to finance these acquisitions with a combination of cash on hand, future cash flow from operations, as well as debt or equity financing, including the 2014 Term Loan Facilities, as discussed above under “Liquidity and Capital Resources.” This table also incorporates sales and purchase fees payable to Genco pursuant to the Management Agreement which is equivalent to 1% of the gross purchase or sale price of any vessel acquisitions or disposals due upon the consummation of any purchase or sale of one of our vessels. The interest and borrowing fees in the table incorporate the unused fees and interest expense related to the amended 2010 Credit Facility, the $22 Million Term Loan Facility, the $44 Million Term Loan Facility and the 2014 Term Loan Facilities, as well as other fees associated with these facilities. Refer to Note 7 — Debt in our condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the amendment to the 2010 Credit Facility as well as the terms of the $22 Million Term Loan Facility, the $44 Million Term Loan Facility and the 2014 Term Loan Facilities.

	Total		Less Than One Year (1)		One to Three Years		Three to Five Years		More than Five Years

Credit Agreements (2)	$	181,488	$	1,063	$	113,550	$	11,300	$	55,575
Interest and borrowing fees	19,903		1,534		11,529		4,291		2,549
Remainder of purchase price of vessels (3)	84,000		44,800		39,200		—		—
Sales and purchase fees (3)	1,120		560		560		—		—
Total	$	286,511	$	47,957	$	164,839	$	15,591	$	58,124

(1) Represents the three-month period ending December 31, 2014.

(2) On October 24, 2014, $16,800 was drawn down from the 2014 Term Loan Facilities in order to fund the purchase of the Baltic Hornet, which was delivered on October 29, 2014.

(3) The timing of these obligations is based on the estimated delivery dates for the Baltic Wasp, Baltic Scorpion and Baltic Mantis. Upon the delivery of the Baltic Hornet on October 29, 2014, the remaining purchase price of $19,600 was paid to Yangfan Group Co., Ltd. and we will be required to pay a sale and purchase fee to Genco pursuant to the Management Agreement for 1.0% of the total aggregate purchase price, or $280.

Interest expense has been estimated using 0.23% plus the applicable margin for the amended 2010 Credit Facility and the 2014 Term Loan Facilities of 3.00% and 2.50%, respectively. For the $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the $44 Million Term Loan Facility, interest expense has been estimated using 0.23% plus the applicable margin of 3.35%.

Capital Expenditures

We make capital expenditures from time to time in connection with our vessel acquisitions. Our fleet currently consists of four Capesize drybulk carriers, one Ultramax drybulk carrier, four Supramax drybulk carriers and five Handysize drybulk carriers. After the expected delivery of the three Ultramax vessels that we have agreed to acquire, we will own 17 drybulk vessels, consisting of four Capesize drybulk carriers, four Ultramax drybulk carriers, four Supramax drybulk carriers and five Handysize drybulk carriers. We intend to use a combination of cash on hand, future cash flow from operations as well as debt or equity financing, including the 2014 Term Loan Facilities, to fully finance the acquisition of these four Ultramax newbuilding drybulk vessels.

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In addition to acquisitions that we may undertake in future periods, we will incur additional capital expenditures due to special surveys and drydockings for our fleet. As previously announced, we have initiated a fuel efficiency upgrade program for certain of our vessels. We believe this program will generate considerable fuel savings going forward and increase the future earnings potential for these vessels. The upgrades have been successfully installed on five of our vessels, the Baltic Cougar, the Baltic Panther, the Baltic Leopard, the Baltic Jaguar and the Baltic Wind, which completed their planned drydockings during the first half of 2014. The cost of the upgrade, which will be performed under the planned drydocking schedule for two of our Capesize vessels, is expected to be approximately $500 per vessel and is included in our estimated drydocking costs below.

We estimate our drydocking costs, including capitalized costs incurred during drydocking related to vessels assets and vessel equipment, and scheduled off-hire days for our fleet through 2015 to be:

Year	Estimated Drydocking Cost		Estimated Off-hire Days
	(U.S. dollars in millions)

2014 (October 1 — December 31, 2014)	$	—	—
2015	$	4.6	100

The costs reflected are estimates based on drydocking our vessels in China. Actual costs will vary based on various factors, including where the drydockings are actually performed. We expect to fund these costs with cash from operations. These costs do not include drydock expense items that are reflected in vessel operating expenses.

We estimate that each drydock will result in 20 days of off-hire. Actual length will vary based on the condition of the vessel, yard schedules and other factors.

We incurred drydocking costs of $3,399 and $0 during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Six of our vessels were drydocked during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The Baltic Cougar, the Baltic Panther, the Baltic Wind, the Baltic Hare, the Baltic Leopard and the Baltic Jaguar completed drydockings during the first half of 2014 and were on planned offhire for 113.4 days in connection with the scheduled drydockings. We estimate that none of our vessels will be drydocked during the remainder of 2014 and five of our vessels will be drydocked during 2015.

Under U.S. Federal law and 33 CFR, Part 151, Subpart D, U.S. approved ballast water treatment systems will be required to be installed in all vessels at the first out of water drydocking after January 1, 2016 if these vessels are to discharge ballast water inside 12 nautical miles of the coast of the United States. Currently, we do not believe there are any ballast water treatment systems that are approved by U.S. authorities; however, an alternative management system (AMS) may be installed in lieu. An AMS is valid for five years from the date of required compliance with ballast water discharge standards, by which time it must be replaced by an approved system unless the AMS itself achieves approval. The cost of these systems will vary based on the size the vessel, and the Company estimates the cost of the systems to be $950 for Capesize, $800 for Panamax, $750 for Supramax, $700 for Handymax and $650 for Handysize vessels. Any newbuilding vessels that we acquire will have an AMS installed when the vessel is being built. The costs of ballast water treatment systems will be capitalized and depreciated over the remainder of the life of the vessel, assuming the system the Company installs becomes approved.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Except as disclosed in the condensed consolidated financial statements, we do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.

Inflation

Inflation has only a moderate effect on our expenses given current economic conditions. In the event that significant global inflationary pressures appear, these pressures would increase our operating, voyage, general and administrative, and financing costs.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

There have been no changes or updates to the critical accounting policies as disclosed in the 2013 10-K, with the exception of the accounting policies noted below.

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Vessels and Depreciation

We record the value of our vessels at their cost (which includes acquisition costs directly attributable to the vessel and expenditures made to prepare the vessel for its initial voyage) less accumulated depreciation. We depreciate our drybulk vessels on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, estimated to be 25 years from the date of initial delivery from the shipyard. Depreciation is based on cost less the estimated residual scrap value. Effective July 9, 2014, we increased the estimated scrap value of the vessels from $245/lwt to $310/lwt prospectively based on the 15-year average scrap value of steel. This increase in the residual value of the vessels will decrease the annual depreciation charge over the remaining useful life of the vessels. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the increase in the estimated scrap value resulted in a decrease in depreciation expense of approximately $0.1 million. Similarly, an increase in the useful life of a drybulk vessel would also decrease the annual depreciation charge. Comparatively, a decrease in the useful life of a drybulk vessel or in its residual value would have the effect of increasing the annual depreciation charge. However, when regulations place limitations over the ability of a vessel to trade on a worldwide basis, we will adjust the vessel’s useful life to end at the date such regulations preclude such vessel’s further commercial use.

The carrying value of each of our vessels does not represent the fair market value of such vessel or the amount we could obtain if we were to sell any of our vessels, which could be more or less. Under U.S. GAAP, we would not record a loss if the fair market value of a vessel (excluding its charter) is below our carrying value unless and until we determine to sell that vessel or the vessel is impaired as discussed in the 2013 10-K. We have never sold any of our vessels.

Pursuant to our 2010 Credit Facility, $22 Million Term Loan Facility and $44 Million Term Loan Facility, we regularly submit to the lenders valuations of our vessels on an individual charter free basis in order to evidence our compliance with the collateral maintenance covenants under these facilities. The first such valuations to be submitted under our 2014 Term Loan Facilities are to be as of December 31, 2014. Such a valuation is not necessarily the same as the amount any vessel may bring upon sale, which may be more or less, and should not be relied upon as such. We were in compliance with the collateral maintenance covenant under our 2010 Credit Facility, $22 Million Term Loan Facility and $44 Million Term Loan Facility at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. In the chart below, we list each of our vessels, the year it was built, the year we acquired it, and its carrying value at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

At September 30, 2014, the vessel valuations of all of our vessels for covenant compliance purposes as of the most recent compliance testing date, with the exception of the Baltic Fox, the Baltic Hare, the Baltic Lion and the Baltic Tiger, were lower than their carrying values at September 30, 2014. At December 31, 2013, the vessel valuations for all of our vessels for covenant compliance purposes as of the most recent compliance testing date, with the exception of the Baltic Fox and the Baltic Hare, were lower than their carrying values at December 31, 2013. The most recent compliance testing dates as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, for the 2010 Credit Facility, $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the $44 Million Term Loan Facility.

The amount by which the carrying value at September 30, 2014 of all the vessels in our fleet, with the exception of the Baltic Fox, the Baltic Hare, the Baltic Lion and the Baltic Tiger, exceeded the valuation of such vessels for covenant compliance purposes ranged, on an individual vessel basis, from $7.5 million to $14.2 million per vessel, and $88.8 million on an aggregate fleet basis. The amount by which the carrying value at December 31, 2013 of all the vessels in our fleet, with the exception of the Baltic Fox and Baltic Hare, exceeded the valuation of such vessels for covenant compliance purposes ranged, on an individual vessel basis, from $0.3 million to $20.9 million per vessel, and $103.7 million on an aggregate fleet basis. The average amount by which the carrying value of these vessels exceeded the valuation of such vessels for covenant compliance purposes was $9.9 million as of September 30, 2014 and $9.4 million as of December 31, 2013. However, neither such valuation nor the carrying value in the table below reflects the value of time charters related to some of our vessels.

			Carrying Value (U.S. Dollars in Thousands) as of
Vessels	Year Built	Year Acquired	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013

2010 Credit Facility
Baltic Leopard	2009	2009	$	29,813	$	30,608
Baltic Panther	2009	2010	29,889		30,686
Baltic Cougar	2009	2010	30,034		30,837
Baltic Jaguar	2009	2010	29,967		30,756
Baltic Bear	2010	2010	62,358		64,378
Baltic Wolf	2010	2010	62,044		64,014
Baltic Wind	2009	2010	28,575		29,366
Baltic Cove	2010	2010	28,781		29,724

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			Carrying Value (U.S. Dollars in Thousands) as of
Vessels	Year Built	Year Acquired	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Baltic Breeze	2010	2010	29,349		30,291
TOTAL			$	330,810	$	340,660

$22 Million Term Loan Facility
Baltic Fox	2010	2013	20,523		21,224
Baltic Hare	2009	2013	19,475		20,152
TOTAL			$	39,998	$	41,376

$44 Million Term Loan Facility
Baltic Lion	2012	2013	51,765		53,114
Baltic Tiger	2011	2013	49,655		50,919
TOTAL			$	101,420	$	104,033

Consolidated Total			$	472,228	$	486,069

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest rate risk

The international shipping industry is a capital intensive industry, requiring significant amounts of investment. Effective April 16, 2010, we entered into the 2010 Credit Facility, which has provided us with financing for completed vessel acquisitions as well as working capital borrowings. Additionally, effective August 30, 2013 and December 3, 2013, we entered into the $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the $44 Million Term Loan Facility, respectively, which provided us with financing for the purchase of four vessels during the year ended December 31, 2013. Our interest expense under any such credit facility will be affected by changes in LIBOR rates as outstanding debt on the amended 2010 Credit Facility is based on LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 3.00% per annum and is based on three-month LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 3.35% per annum on the outstanding debt under the $22 Million Term Loan Facility and the $44 Million Term Loan Facility. Increasing interest rates could adversely impact our future earnings. A 1% increase in LIBOR would result in an increase of $1.1 million in interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

Currency and exchange rates risk

The international shipping industry’s functional currency is the U.S. Dollar. We expect that virtually all of our revenues and most of our operating costs will be in U.S. Dollars. We expect to incur certain operating expenses in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, and we expect the foreign exchange risk associated with these operating expenses to be immaterial.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our President and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our President and Chief Financial Officer has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Item 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibit		Document
3.1		Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Baltic Trading Limited.(1)

3.2		Amended and Restated By-Laws of Baltic Trading Limited.(1)

4.1		Baltic Trading Limited 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated as of March 13, 2014.(2)

10.1		US$16,800,000 Secured Loan Agreement dated as of October 8, 2004 by and among Baltic Hornet Limited (as Borrower), ABN AMRO Capital USA LLC and others (as Lenders), ABN AMRO Capital USA LLC (as MLA, Agent, and Security Agent), ABN AMRO Bank N.V. Singapore Branch (as Sinosure Agent), and ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (as Swap Provider).

10.2		Guarantee and Indemnity dated as of October 8, 2004 by Baltic Trading Limited in favor of ABN AMRO Capital USA LLC in respect of the loan to Baltic Hornet Limited.

10.3		US$16,800,000 Secured Loan Agreement dated as of October 8, 2004 by and among Baltic Wasp Limited (as Borrower), ABN AMRO Capital USA LLC and others (as Lenders), ABN AMRO Capital USA LLC (as MLA, Agent, and Security Agent), ABN AMRO Bank N.V. Singapore Branch (as Sinosure Agent), and ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (as Swap Provider).

10.4		Guarantee and Indemnity dated as of October 8, 2004 by Baltic Trading Limited in favor of ABN AMRO Capital USA LLC in respect of the loan to Baltic Wasp Limited.

31.1		Certification of President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*

32.1		Certification of President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.*

101		The following materials from Baltic Trading Limited’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (Unaudited), (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (Unaudited), (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Nine Months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (Unaudited), (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (Unaudited), and (v) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).**

(*) Filed with this report.

(**) Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files in Exhibit 101 hereto are not deemed filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

(1) Incorporated by reference to Baltic Trading Limited’s Registration Statement on Form S-1/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2010.

(2) Incorporated by reference to Baltic Trading Limited’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 9, 2014.

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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.

	BALTIC TRADING LIMITED


DATE: November 10, 2014	By:	/s/ John C. Wobensmith
	John C. Wobensmith
	President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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Exhibit		Document
3.1		Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Baltic Trading Limited.(1)

3.2		Amended and Restated By-Laws of Baltic Trading Limited.(1)

4.1		Baltic Trading Limited 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated as of March 13, 2014.(2)

10.1		US$16,800,000 Secured Loan Agreement dated as of October 8, 2004 by and among Baltic Hornet Limited (as Borrower), ABN AMRO Capital USA LLC and others (as Lenders), ABN AMRO Capital USA LLC (as MLA, Agent, and Security Agent), ABN AMRO Bank N.V. Singapore Branch (as Sinosure Agent), and ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (as Swap Provider).

10.2		Guarantee and Indemnity dated as of October 8, 2004 by Baltic Trading Limited in favor of ABN AMRO Capital USA LLC in respect of the loan to Baltic Hornet Limited.

10.3		US$16,800,000 Secured Loan Agreement dated as of October 8, 2004 by and among Baltic Wasp Limited (as Borrower), ABN AMRO Capital USA LLC and others (as Lenders), ABN AMRO Capital USA LLC (as MLA, Agent, and Security Agent), ABN AMRO Bank N.V. Singapore Branch (as Sinosure Agent), and ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (as Swap Provider).

10.4		Guarantee and Indemnity dated as of October 8, 2004 by Baltic Trading Limited in favor of ABN AMRO Capital USA LLC in respect of the loan to Baltic Wasp Limited.

31.1		Certification of President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*

32.1		Certification of President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.*

101		The following materials from Baltic Trading Limited’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (Unaudited), (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (Unaudited), (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Nine Months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (Unaudited), (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (Unaudited), and (v) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).**

(*) Filed with this report.

(1) Incorporated by reference to Baltic Trading Limited’s Registration Statement on Form S-1/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, 2010.

(2) Incorporated by reference to Baltic Trading Limited’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 9, 2014.

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