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FRONTLINE LTD.
(registrant)
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Dated: December 1, 2014
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By:
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/s/ Inger M. Klemp
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Name: Inger M. Klemp
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Title: Principal Financial Officer
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· | Frontline reports a net loss attributable to the Company of $59.6 million for the third quarter of 2014, equivalent to a loss per share of $0.60. |
· | Frontline reports a net loss attributable to the Company of $14.5 million for the third quarter of 2014, when excluding impairment losses and loss on de-consolidation of the Windsor group of $45.2 million, equivalent to a loss per share of $0.15. |
· | Frontline reports a net loss attributable to the Company of $150.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, equivalent to a loss per share of $1.55. |
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Frontline reports a net loss attributable to the Company of $48.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, when excluding impairment losses and loss on de-consolidation of the Windsor group of $101.4 million, equivalent to a loss per share of $0.50.
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Frontline has issued 1,140,226 new shares under the ATM program in the third quarter.
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Frontline agreed with Ship Finance in July 2014 to terminate the long term charter parties for the 1999 built VLCCs Front Opalia, Front Comanche and Front Commerce and Ship Finance simultaneously sold the vessels to unrelated third parties. The charter parties for the Front Commerce, Front Comanche and Front Opalia terminated on November 4, November 12 and November 19, respectively.
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In October 2014, the Company bought $17.8 million notional principal of its 4.50 % Convertible Bond Issue 2010/2015 at a purchase price of 91.654%.
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· | In October 2014, Frontline entered into a private agreement to exchange $23.0 million of the Company's 4.5% Convertible Bond for an aggregate of 8,251,724 shares and a cash payment of $10 million plus accrued interest. |
2013
July-Sept
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2014
July-Sept
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(in thousands of $)
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2014
Jan-Sept
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2013
Jan-Sept
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2013
Jan-Dec
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126,494
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135,619
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Total operating revenues
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424,589
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373,619
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517,190
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-
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-
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(Loss) gain on sale of assets and amortization of deferred gains
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(15,727
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9,732
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23,558
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75,185
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69,677
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Voyage expenses and commission
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222,486
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219,571
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299,741
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26,987
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24,842
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Ship operating expenses
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71,006
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86,651
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109,872
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(8,864
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7,628
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Contingent rental expense (income)
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20,769
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(9,470
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(7,761
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-
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-
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Charter hire expenses
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-
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4,176
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4,176
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7,412
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10,431
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Administrative expenses
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29,825
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23,168
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31,628
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22,400
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41,531
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Impairment loss on vessels
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97,709
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103,724
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103,724
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24,042
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19,039
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Depreciation
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64,565
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76,381
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99,802
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147,162
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173,148
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Total operating expenses
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506,360
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504,201
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641,182
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(20,668
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(37,529
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Net operating loss
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(97,498
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(120,850
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(100,434
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12
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14
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Interest income
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32
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81
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83
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(22,775
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(26,425
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Interest expense
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(69,206
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(68,301
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(90,718
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6,067
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3,069
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Share of results from associated companies
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11,036
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13,046
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13,539
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(14
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(207
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Foreign currency exchange loss
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(119
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(124
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(92
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-
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-
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Mark to market loss on derivatives
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-
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(585
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(585
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-
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-
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Gain on redemption of debt
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-
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-
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(12,654
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-
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(3,643
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Loss on de-consolidation of Windsor
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(3,643
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-
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-
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333
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369
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Other non-operating items
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1,056
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939
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1,267
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(37,045
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(64,352
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Net loss before tax and noncontrolling interest
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(158,342
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(175,794
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(189,594
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(84
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(23
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Taxes
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(191
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(275
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(284
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(37,129
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(64,375
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Net loss from continuing operations
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(158,533
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(176,069
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(189,878
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14
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-
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Net (loss) income from discontinued operations
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-
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(1,016
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(1,204
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(37,115
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(64,375
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Net loss
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(158,533
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(177,085
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(191,082
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669
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4,728
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Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
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8,571
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1,607
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2,573
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(36,446
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(59,647
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Net loss attributable to Frontline Ltd.
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(149,962
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(175,478
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(188,509
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$
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(0.46
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$
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(0.60
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)
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Basic loss per share attributable to Frontline Ltd.
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$
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(1.55
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$
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(2.24
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$
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(2.36
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Income on time charter basis ($ per day)*
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16,100
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24,600
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VLCC
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23,800
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15,800
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17,400
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12,400
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18,600
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Suezmax
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19,300
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13,600
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13,400
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Basis = Calendar days minus off-hire. Figures after deduction of broker commission.
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2013
July-Sept
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2014
July-Sept
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(in thousands of $)
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2014
Jan-Sept
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2013
Jan-Sept
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2013
Jan-Dec
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(37,115
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(64,375
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Net loss
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(158,533
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(177,085
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(191,082
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64
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(556
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Unrealized gain (loss) from marketable securities
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311
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(56
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915
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58
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85
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Foreign currency translation (loss) gain
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(21
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(81
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(63
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122
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(471
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Other comprehensive income (loss)
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290
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(137
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852
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(36,993
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(64,846
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Comprehensive loss
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(158,243
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(177,222
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(190,230
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(36,324
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(60,118
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Comprehensive loss attributable to Frontline Ltd.
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(149,672
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(175,615
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(187,657
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(669
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(4,728
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Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
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(8,571
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(1,607
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(2,573
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(36,993
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(64,846
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(158,243
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(177,222
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)
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(190,230
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)
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands of $)
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2014
Sept 30
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2013
Sept 30
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2013
Dec 31
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ASSETS
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Short term
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Cash and cash equivalents
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104,599
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79,279
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53,759
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Restricted cash
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16,107
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59,236
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68,363
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Other current assets
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137,127
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139,114
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138,031
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Long term
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Newbuildings
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15,168
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29,010
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29,668
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Vessels and equipment, net
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57,276
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269,151
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264,804
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Vessels under capital lease, net
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566,614
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723,580
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704,808
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Investment in finance lease
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46,603
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49,504
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48,819
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Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies
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67,675
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59,438
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58,658
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Vessel held for sale
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25,988
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-
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Other long-term assets
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878
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831
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695
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Total assets
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1,038,035
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1,409,143
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1,367,605
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
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Short term liabilities
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Short term debt and current portion of long term debt
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196,942
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22,543
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22,706
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Current portion of obligations under capital lease
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48,580
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53,076
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46,930
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Other current liabilities
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78,842
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59,267
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61,136
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Long term liabilities
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Long term debt
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128,328
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460,853
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508,970
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Obligations under capital lease
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705,792
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854,179
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742,418
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Other long term liabilities
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2,824
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3,871
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3,496
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Commitments and contingencies
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Equity
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Frontline Ltd. equity
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(123,756
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(54,513
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(26,952
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Noncontrolling interest
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483
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9,867
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8,901
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Total equity
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(123,273
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(44,646
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(18,051
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Total liabilities and equity
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1,038,035
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1,409,143
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1,367,605
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2013
July-Sept
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2014
July-Sept
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands of $)
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2014
Jan-Sept
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2013
Jan-Sept
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2013
Jan-Dec
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
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(37,115
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(64,375
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Net loss
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(158,533
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(177,085
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(191,082
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
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24,728
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28,504
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Depreciation and amortization
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75,405
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77,943
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102,184
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24
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122
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Unrealized foreign currency exchange (gain) loss
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3
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(9
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20
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-
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-
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Loss (gain) on sale of assets and amortization of deferred gains
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15,727
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(8,885
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)
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(22,711
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)
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(8,864
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)
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(278
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)
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Contingent rental income
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(641
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)
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(9,470
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)
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(8,726
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)
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(6,067
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)
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(3,069
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)
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Equity earnings of associated companies
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(11,036
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)
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(13,046
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)
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(13,539
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)
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22,400
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41,531
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Impairment losses
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97,709
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103,724
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103,724
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-
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3,643
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Loss on de-consolidation of Windsor
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3,643
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Debt conversion expense
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-
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-
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12,654
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(217
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)
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(97
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)
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Provision for doubtful debts
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145
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43
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55
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(122
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)
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(325
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Other, net
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(1,051
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)
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(407
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)
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(529
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)
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2,121
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12,074
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Change in operating assets and liabilities
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17,082
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(21,723
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)
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(24,734
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)
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(3,112
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)
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17,730
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
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38,453
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(48,915
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)
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(42,684
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)
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
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16,576
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2,651
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Change in restricted cash
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34,363
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28,270
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19,143
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(519
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)
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(1,776
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)
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Additions to newbuildings, vessels and equipment
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(44,641
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)
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(1,691
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)
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(2,504
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)
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|||||||||
554
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657
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Finance lease payments received
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1,870
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1,578
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2,156
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-
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2,609
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Net proceeds from sale of vessels and equipment and shares in subsidiary
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29,773
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-
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-
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-
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673
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Net investment in associated companies
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2,019
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(5,509
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(5,509
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16,611
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4,814
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Net cash provided by investing activities
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23,384
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22,648
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13,286
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
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761
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5,281
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Net proceeds from issuance of shares
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52,934
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1,490
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4,802
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||||||||||||||
5,392
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29,390
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Proceeds from long-term debt, net of fees paid
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29,390
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19,798
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19,798
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(11,381
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)
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(2,330
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)
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Repayment of long-term debt
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(54,235
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)
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(21,531
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)
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(23,781
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)
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|||||||||
(12,700
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)
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(11,479
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Repayment of capital leases
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(34,335
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)
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(38,185
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)
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(50,345
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)
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-
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-
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Lease termination receipts (payments)
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-
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6,371
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(4,518
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)
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|||||||||||||
-
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(1,243
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)
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Payment of related party loan note
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(4,751
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)
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-
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(402
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)
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|||||||||||
(17,928
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)
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19,619
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
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(10,997
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)
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(32,057
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)
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(54,446
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)
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||||||||||
(4,429
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)
|
42,163
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents
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50,840
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(58,324
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)
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(83,844
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)
|
|||||||||||
83,708
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62,436
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Cash and cash equivalents at start of period
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53,759
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137,603
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137,603
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||||||||||||||
79,279
|
104,599
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
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104,599
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79,279
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53,759
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(in thousands of $ except number of shares)
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2014
Jan-Sept
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2013
Jan-Sept
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2013
Jan-Dec
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NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
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||||||||||||
Balance at beginning of period
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86,511,713
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77,858,502
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77,858,502
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|||||||||
Shares issued
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12,834,800
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985,084
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8,653,211
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|||||||||
Balance at beginning and end of period
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99,346,513
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78,843,586
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86,511,713
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|||||||||
SHARE CAPITAL
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||||||||||||
Balance at beginning of period
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86,512
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194,646
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194,646
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|||||||||
Capital reduction
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-
|
(116,788
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)
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(116,788
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)
|
|||||||
Shares issued
|
12,834
|
985
|
8,654
|
|||||||||
Balance at end of period
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99,346
|
78,843
|
86,512
|
|||||||||
ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL
|
||||||||||||
Balance at beginning of period
|
149,985
|
821
|
821
|
|||||||||
Capital reduction
|
-
|
116,788
|
116,788
|
|||||||||
Stock option expense
|
37
|
124
|
161
|
|||||||||
Shares issued
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40,100
|
318
|
3,285
|
|||||||||
Loss on sale of subsidiary
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(103
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)
|
-
|
-
|
||||||||
Net share premium arising on debt conversion
|
-
|
-
|
28,930
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|||||||||
Balance at end of period
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190,019
|
118,051
|
149,985
|
|||||||||
CONTRIBUTED SURPLUS
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||||||||||||
Balance at beginning and end of period
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474,129
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474,129
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474,129
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|||||||||
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
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||||||||||||
Balance at beginning of period
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(3,303
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)
|
(4,155
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)
|
(4,155
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)
|
||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss)
|
290
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(137
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)
|
852
|
||||||||
Balance at end of period
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(3,013
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)
|
(4,292
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)
|
(3,303
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)
|
||||||
RETAINED DEFICIT
|
||||||||||||
Balance at beginning of period
|
(734,275
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)
|
(545,766
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)
|
(545,766
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)
|
||||||
Net loss
|
(149,962
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)
|
(175,478
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)
|
(188,509
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)
|
||||||
Balance at end of period
|
(884,237
|
)
|
(721,244
|
)
|
(734,275
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)
|
||||||
FRONTLINE LTD. EQUITY
|
(123,756
|
)
|
(54,513
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)
|
(26,952
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)
|
||||||
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
|
||||||||||||
Balance at beginning of period
|
8,901
|
11,474
|
11,474
|
|||||||||
Impact of sale of shares in subsidiary
|
153
|
-
|
-
|
|||||||||
Net loss
|
(8,571
|
)
|
(1,607
|
)
|
(2,573
|
)
|
||||||
Balance at end of period
|
483
|
9,867
|
8,901
|
|||||||||
TOTAL EQUITY
|
(123,273
|
)
|
(44,646
|
)
|
(18,051
|
)
|
1. | GENERAL |
2. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
8. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
9. | SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |