COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is subject to certain asserted claims arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company intends to vigorously assert its rights and defend itself in any litigation that may arise from such claims. While the ultimate outcome of these matters could affect the results of operations of any one year, and while there can be no assurance with respect thereto, management believes that after final disposition, any financial impact to the Company would not be material to its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Vessel Sales and Leasebacks Accounted for as Capital Leases

The Company's fleet includes four vessels financed under sale and leaseback financing arrangements accounted for as capital leases. The selling price of the m/v Bulk Destiny to the lessor was $21.0 million and the fair value of the vessel at the inception of the lease was $24.0 million. The difference between the selling price and the fair value of the vessel was recorded as prepaid rent and is being amortized over the 25 year estimated useful life of the vessel. Prepaid rent is included in vessel under capital lease on the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2018 and 2017. The difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the vessel of $4.3 million was recorded as loss on sale and leaseback in the consolidated statements of income at December 31, 2017. Minimum lease payments fluctuate based on three-month LIBOR and are payable quarterly over the seven year lease term, with a balloon payment of $11,200,000 due with the final lease payment in January 2024. Interest is floating at LIBOR plus 2.75% (4.44% including the margin, at inception of the lease). The Company will own this vessel at the end of the lease term.

The selling price of the m/v Bulk Beothuk was $7,000,000 and the fair value was estimated to be the same. The difference between the selling price and the vessels carrying amount of $4.9 million was recorded as loss on sale and leaseback of vessels in the consolidated statements of income at December 31, 2017. The lease is payable at $3,500 per day every fifteen days over the five year lease term, and a balloon payment of $4,000,000 is due with the final lease payment in June 2022. Interest is fixed at 11.83%. The Company will own this vessel at the end of the lease term.

The selling price of the m/v Bulk Trident was $13,000,000 and the fair value was estimated to be the same. The Company simultaneously leased the vessel back from the buyer. The minimum lease payments fluctuate based on three-month LIBOR and are payable monthly over the eight-year lease term. The Company incurred a loss of $0.9 million on the sale and leaseback of the m/v Bulk Trident in 2018. The Company has the option to purchase the vessel at the end of the third year of the lease or thereafter, or in the case of default by the lessor, at any time during the lease term. Interest is floating at LIBOR plus 1.7% (4.02% including the margin, at inception of the lease). The Company will own this vessel at the end of the lease term.

The selling price of the m/v Bulk PODS was $14,750,000 and the fair value was estimated to be the same. The Company simultaneously leased the vessel back from the buyer. The minimum lease payments fluctuate based on three-month LIBOR and are payable monthly over the eight-year lease term. The Company has the option to purchase the vessel at the end of the third year of the lease or thereafter, or in the case of default by the lessor, at any time during the lease term. Interest is floating at LIBOR plus 1.7% (4.02% including the margin, at inception of the lease). The Company will own this vessel at the end of the lease term.

Long-term Contracts Accounted for as Operating Leases

On July 5, 2016, the Company entered into five-year bareboat charter agreements with the owner of two vessels (which were then renamed the m/v Bulk Power and the m/v Bulk Progress). Under a bareboat charter, the charterer is responsible for all of the vessel operating expenses in addition to the charter hire. The agreement also contains a profit sharing arrangement. Scheduled increases in charter hire are included in minimum rental payments and recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Profit sharing is excluded from minimum lease payments and recognized as incurred. The rent expense under these bareboat charters (which are classified as operating leases) totals approximately $365,000 per annum. The vessels' owner sold the m/v Bulk Progress on August 22, 2018 and the m/v Bulk Power on September 17, 2018. The Company agreed to release the owner from its commitment under the bareboat charters and has been compensated in the form of commission for the sales.

The Company leases office space for its Copenhagen operations. Since December 31, 2018, this lease continues on a month to month basis. The noncancelable period is six months, which represents the period for which it is reasonably certain that termination will not be exercised.

The Company leases office space for its Singapore operations At December 31, 2018, the remaining obligation under this lease is approximately $42,000.

Future minimum lease payments under capital leases with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year at December 31, 2018 were:



	Obligations under Capital Leases
2019	$	8,346,216
2020	8,176,908
2021	8,032,955
2022	11,010,075
2023	6,354,695
Thereafter	21,767,569
Total minimum lease payments	$	63,688,418
Less amount representing interest	12,638,728
Present value of minimum lease payments	51,049,690
Less current portion	5,364,963
Long-term portion	$	45,684,727