Teekay Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Annual Earnings

Teekay Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Annual Earnings

    Business Editors

    NASSAU, Bahamas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2005--Teekay Shipping Corporation (NYSE:TK):

    Highlights:

--	Highest ever fourth quarter net income of $224.6 million, or $2.50 per share (after deducting specific items which reduced net income by $51.3 million) (1)
--	Highest ever annual net income of $757.4 million, or $8.63 per share (after including specific items which increased net income by $76.4 million) (1)
--	Record high annual and quarterly cash flow from vessel operations of $979.4 million for 2004 and $329.3 million in the fourth quarter
--	Repurchased 3 million shares at an average cost of $42.95 per share
--	Announced filing of registration statement for initial public offering of Teekay LNG Partners L.P.

    Teekay Shipping Corporation today reported net income of $224.6 million, or $2.50 per share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2004, compared to net income of $6.6 million, or $0.08 per share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2003. The results for the quarters ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 included a number of specific items that had the net effect of reducing net income by $51.3 million and $72.1 million, respectively, as detailed in Appendix B to this release. Net voyage revenues(2) for the fourth quarter of 2004 were $556.2 million, compared to $340.6 million for the same period in 2003, and income from vessel operations increased to $295.8 million from $43.8 million.
    The results for the current quarter primarily reflect the increase in spot tanker charter rates, which averaged $58,592 per day in the fourth quarter of 2004 for Teekay's spot Aframax fleet, compared to $25,475 per day in the same period last year. In addition, the most recent quarter's results reflect the continued growth of the Company's fixed-rate segments, both through the delivery of newbuildings for service under long-term contracts and the acquisition of Naviera F. Tapias S.A. (renamed Teekay Shipping Spain S.L.) on April 30, 2004, partially offset by the sale of certain older spot vessels over the past 12 months.
    Net income for the year ended December 31, 2004 was $757.4 million, or $8.63 per share, compared to $177.4 million, or $2.18 per share, for the same period last year. The results for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 included a number of specific items that had the net effect of increasing net income by $76.4 million in 2004 and reducing net income by $118.3 million in 2003, as detailed in Appendix B to this release. Net voyage revenues(2) for the year ended December 31, 2004 were $1.8 billion compared to $1.2 billion in the same period last year, while income from vessel operations increased to $821.2 million from $293.0 million.

    (1) See Appendix B to this release for information about specific items affecting net income.
    (2) Net voyage revenues represents voyage revenues less voyage expenses. Net voyage revenues is a non-GAAP financial measure used by certain investors to measure the financial performance of shipping companies. See the Company's Web site at www.teekay.com for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure as used in this release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

    Operating Results

    The following table highlights certain financial information for Teekay's three main segments: the spot tanker segment, the fixed-rate tanker segment and the fixed-rate liquefied natural gas (LNG) segment (see the "Teekay Fleet" section of this release for further details):

Three Months Ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited) -------------------------------------------- Spot Fixed-Rate Fixed-Rate (in thousands of U.S. Tanker Tanker LNG dollars) Segment Segment Segment Total ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- Net voyage revenues 366,786 171,419 18,011 556,216

Vessel operating expenses 22,731 32,117 2,765 57,613 Time-charter hire expense 71,851 49,192 - 121,043 Depreciation & amortization 19,795 33,114 5,327 58,236

Cash flow from vessel operations(a) 240,512 75,492 13,305 329,309 ---------- ---------- ---------- -----------

Three Months Ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited) ----------------------------------- Spot Fixed-Rate (in thousands of U.S. Tanker Tanker dollars) Segment Segment Total --------- ---------- -------------- Net voyage revenues 192,922 147,677 340,599

Vessel operating expenses 30,440 26,799 57,239 Time-charter hire expense 54,493 47,781 102,274 Depreciation & amortization 24,703 27,744 52,447

Cash flow from vessel operations(a) 89,690 60,620 150,310 --------- ---------- --------------

(a) Cash flow from vessel operations represents income from vessel operations before depreciation and amortization expense and vessel write-downs/(gain) loss on sale of vessels. Cash flow from vessel operations is a non-GAAP financial measure used by certain investors to measure the financial performance of shipping companies. See the Company's Web site at www.teekay.com for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure as used in this release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

    Spot Tanker Segment

    Cash flow from vessel operations from the Company's spot tanker segment increased to $240.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2004 from $89.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2003, primarily due to the significant increase in spot tanker charter rates, as well as the delivery of newbuildings and the chartering-in by the Company of additional vessels, partially offset by the sale of a number of older vessels during the past 12 months. On a net basis, these fleet changes reduced the total number of calendar-ship days in the Company's spot tanker segment by 389 days, from 7,521 days in the fourth quarter of 2003 to 7,132 days in the fourth quarter of 2004.

    Fixed-Rate Tanker Segment

    For the quarter ended December 31, 2004, cash flow from vessel operations from the Company's fixed-rate tanker segment increased to $75.5 million from $60.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2003, primarily due to the addition of five conventional tankers on long-term charter to ConocoPhillips and the inclusion of the results of Teekay Shipping Spain's Suezmax tankers on long-term charters.

    Fixed-Rate LNG Segment

    The LNG segment for the fourth quarter of 2004 consisted of Teekay Shipping Spain's three existing LNG carriers, which generated $13.3 million of cash flow from vessel operations for the quarter. At the end of the fourth quarter, the Company took delivery of its fourth newbuilding LNG carrier, which commenced service under a 20-year charter contract. Teekay had no LNG carriers prior to its acquisition of Naviera F. Tapias S.A. in April 2004.

The following table highlights the operating performance of the Company's spot tanker segment measured in net voyage revenues per calendar-ship-day, or time-charter equivalent (TCE).

Three Months Ended Years Ended Dec. 31, Sept. 30, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Dec. 31, 2004 2004 2003 2004 2003 ----------------------------- ------------------- Spot Tanker Segment Very Large Crude Carrier Fleet Calendar-Ship Days 131 210 276 887 819 TCE per calendar- ship-day $129,191 $ 75,467 $ 46,442 $ 75,681 $ 45,044

Suezmax Tanker Fleet Calendar-Ship Days 595 620 585 2,423 1,841 TCE per calendar- ship-day (a) $ 68,931 $ 48,746 $ 34,453 $ 55,182 $ 33,856

Aframax Tanker Fleet Calendar-Ship Days 4,997 5,426 5,255 20,697 21,489 TCE per calendar- ship-day (a) $ 58,592 $ 31,112 $ 25,475 $ 39,299 $ 24,923

Oil/Bulk/Ore Fleet Calendar-Ship Days - - 460 157 2,451 TCE per calendar- ship-day - - $ 16,457 $ 20,822 $ 16,258

Large/Medium-Size Product Tanker Fleet Calendar-Ship Days 506 558 199 1,962 560 TCE per calendar- ship-day $ 31,692 $ 23,484 $ 28,879 $ 25,597 $ 30,948

Small Product Tanker Fleet Calendar-Ship Days 903 863 746 3,515 2,416 TCE per calendar- ship-day $ 15,332 $ 13,896 $ 10,929 $ 13,990 $ 11,573

(a) Excluding the effect of Forward Freight Agreements which were entered into as hedges against a portion of the Company's exposure to spot market rates.

    Tanker Market Overview

    During the fourth quarter of 2004, tanker spot rates rose to the highest level in three decades as strong global oil demand growth and a higher level of oil supplies from long-haul sources increased the demand for tankers. In early 2005, reduced oil production by Middle East OPEC members, lower Iraqi oil exports, and unforeseen production outages in the North Sea caused tanker rates to decline, but remained at historically firm levels.
    Global oil demand, an underlying driver of tanker demand, rose to 84.4 million barrels per day (mb/d) during the fourth quarter of 2004, an increase of 2.7% from the same period last year. Strong global economic growth led by China and non-OECD Asian countries helped push oil demand to record levels. For 2004 overall, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported global oil demand growth of 2.7 mb/d, or 3.4%, from 2003. On February 10, 2005, the IEA raised its forecast for oil demand in 2005 to an average of 84.0 mb/d, an increase of 1.8% over 2004.
    Global oil supply increased by 1.1 mb/d in the fourth quarter of 2004 from the prior quarter to 84.3 mb/d due in part to a 0.5 mb/d rise in long-haul Middle East OPEC oil production. Non-OPEC production rose by 0.6 mb/d as North Sea field maintenance was completed and United States production recovered from hurricane-related disruptions. At its January 30, 2005 meeting, OPEC (excluding Iraq) voted to leave its existing quota limit unchanged at 27.0 mb/d, citing a forecasted balance between oil supply and demand for the first quarter of 2005.
    The size of the world tanker fleet rose to 334.0 million deadweight tonnes (mdwt) as of December 31, 2004, up 1.0% from the end of the previous quarter. Deletions aggregated 2.6 mdwt in the fourth quarter of 2004, up from 1.4 mdwt in the previous quarter, while deliveries of tanker newbuildings during the fourth quarter totaled 6.0 mdwt, down from 6.6 mdwt in the previous quarter. For 2004 overall, the world tanker fleet grew by 17 mdwt, or 5.4%, from the end of 2003, as total additions of 27.8 mdwt exceeded total deletions of 10.8 mdwt.
    As at December 31, 2004, the world tanker order book rose to 89.6 mdwt, representing 26.8% of the total world tanker fleet, compared to 86.3 mdwt, or 26.1%, at the end of the previous quarter, and up from 77.6 mdwt, or 24.5%, as of December 31, 2003.

    Teekay Fleet

    As at December 31, 2004, Teekay's fleet (excluding vessels managed for third parties) consisted of 154 vessels, including chartered-in vessels and newbuildings on order. During the fourth quarter, as part of its ongoing fleet renewal program, the Company sold six of its older tankers and took delivery of two newbuildings, a Suezmax tanker and an LNG carrier, both of which commenced service under 20-year fixed-rate charter contracts.

The following table summarizes the Teekay fleet as of December 31, 2004: Number of Vessels (1) ----------------------------------------------- Vessels Held Chartered- Owned for in Newbuildings Vessels Sale Vessels on Order Total -------- ------- ---------- ------------ ----- Spot Tanker Segment: Very Large Crude Carriers - - 1 - 1 Suezmax Tankers 2 1(4) 4 - 7 Aframax Tankers 28 8 18 5 59 Large / Medium-Size Product Tankers - - 5 3 8 Small Product Tankers - - 10 - 10 -------- ------- ---------- ------------ ----- Total Spot Tanker Segment 30 9 38 8 85 -------- ------- ---------- ------------ ----- Fixed-Rate Tanker Segment: Shuttle Tankers (2) 28 1 12 - 41 Conventional Tankers 12 - - 3 15 Floating Storage & Offtake (FSO) Units (3) 4 - - - 4 LPG / Methanol Carriers 1 - 1 - 2 -------- ------- ---------- ------------ ----- Total Fixed-Rate Tanker Segment 45 1 13 3 62 -------- ------- ---------- ------------ ----- Fixed-Rate LNG Segment 4 - - 3 7 -------- ------- ---------- ------------ ----- Total 79 10 51 14 154 -------- ------- ---------- ------------ -----

(1) Does not include vessels managed on behalf of third parties

(2) Includes seven shuttle tankers of which the Company's ownership interests range from 50% to 70.25%.

(3) Includes one FSO unit in which the Company's ownership interest is 89%

(4) During the first quarter of 2005, the Company entered into an agreement to sell a newbuilding vessel under construction

    During the fourth quarter of 2004 and into the first quarter of 2005, the Company entered into agreements to sell an additional 10 vessels, consisting mainly of older Aframaxes. Expected total gross proceeds from the sale of these vessels is approximately $297.6 million. These vessels are scheduled for delivery to the buyers during the first quarter of 2005, at which time the Company expects to record a gain of approximately $103 million relating to their sale.
    For a detailed listing of vessel sales and deliveries, please refer to the Company's Web site at www.teekay.com.

    Liquidity and Capital Expenditures

    As of December 31, 2004, the Company had total liquidity of over $1.2 billion, comprising $427.0 million in cash and cash equivalents and $831.2 million in undrawn medium-term revolving credit facilities.
    As of December 31, 2004, the Company had approximately $811 million in remaining capital commitments relating to its newbuildings on order, for which the Company has arranged long-term financing. Of this total amount, approximately $363 million is due in 2005, $256 million in 2006 and $192 million due in 2007 and early 2008.

    Share Repurchase

    On November 24, 2004, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized a share repurchase program of up to 3 million shares. During the fourth quarter, the Company repurchased 1.4 million shares, with the remaining 1.6 million shares repurchased early in the first quarter of 2005. The 3 million shares were repurchased for a total of $128.9 million, representing an average cost of $42.95 per share.

    Teekay LNG Partners L.P.

    On November 24, 2004, the Company announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Teekay LNG Partners L.P., had filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of its common units. Teekay LNG Partners L.P. was formed by Teekay as part of its strategy to expand its operations in the liquefied natural gas shipping sector. The partnership expects to offer 5,500,000 common units to the public, representing approximately 22 percent of the master limited partnership. After the offering, Teekay expects to own approximately a 78% interest in the partnership. The offering will increase to approximately 6,325,000 common units if the underwriters exercise in full their over-allotment option, reducing Teekay's ownership to approximately 75%.

    About Teekay

    Teekay Shipping Corporation transports more than 10% of the world's seaborne oil and has expanded into the liquefied natural gas shipping sector. With a fleet of over 150 tankers, offices in 14 countries and approximately 5,500 seagoing and shore-based employees, the Company provides a comprehensive set of marine services to the world's leading oil and gas companies, helping them seamlessly link their upstream energy production to their downstream processing operations. Teekay's reputation for safety, quality and innovation has earned it a position with its customers as the premier marine midstream company.
    Teekay's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange where it trades under the symbol "TK".

    Earnings Conference Call

    The Company plans to host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. EST (8:00 a.m. PST) on February 17, 2005, to discuss the Company's results and the outlook for its business activities. All shareholders and interested parties are invited to listen to the live conference call and view the Company's earnings presentation through the Company's Web site at www.teekay.com. The presentation will be available on the Web site prior to the conference call. A recording of the call will be available until March 16, 2005 via the Company's Web site or by dialing 719-457-0820, access code 319142.

TEEKAY SHIPPING CORPORATION SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)

Three Months Ended Dec. 31, Sept. 30, Dec. 31, 2004 2004 2003 (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) ------------ ------------ ------------ VOYAGE REVENUES 669,553 520,612 451,048 ----------- ----------- ----------- OPERATING EXPENSES Voyage expenses 113,337 106,466 110,449 Vessel operating expenses 57,613 58,199 57,239 Time-charter hire expense 121,043 120,898 102,274 Depreciation and amortization 58,236 64,802 52,447 General and administrative 48,251 29,050 26,362 Vessel write-downs/(gain) loss on sale of vessels (24,689) (53,512) 54,048 Restructuring charge - - 4,414 ----------- ----------- ----------- 373,791 325,903 407,233 ----------- ----------- ----------- Income from vessel operations 295,762 194,709 43,815 ----------- ----------- ----------- OTHER ITEMS Interest expense (34,058) (35,225) (23,086) Interest income 6,490 5,900 989 Income tax expense (18,747) (8,066) (13,315) Equity income from joint ventures 6,071 2,535 3,217 Gain on sale of marketable securities - 90,070 375 Write-down of marketable securities - - - Other - net (30,962) (4,591) (5,413) ----------- ----------- ----------- (71,206) 50,623 (37,233) ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income 224,556 245,332 6,582 ----------- ----------- ----------- Earnings per common share Basic $ 2.68 $ 2.94 $ 0.08 Diluted (a) $ 2.50 $ 2.77 $ 0.08 ----------- ----------- ----------- Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding Basic 83,760,379 83,317,200 80,714,550 Diluted (a) 89,872,611 88,718,531 83,664,352 ----------- ----------- -----------

Years Ended Dec. 31, Dec. 31, 2004 2003 ----------- ----------- VOYAGE REVENUES 2,219,238 1,576,095 ----------- ----------- OPERATING EXPENSES Voyage expenses 432,395 394,656 Vessel operating expenses 218,489 210,696 Time-charter hire expense 457,180 304,623 Depreciation and amortization 237,498 191,237 General and administrative 130,742 85,147 Vessel write-downs/(gain) loss on sale of vessels (79,254) 90,389 Restructuring charge 1,002 6,383 ----------- ----------- 1,398,052 1,283,131 ----------- ----------- Income from vessel operations 821,186 292,964 ----------- ----------- OTHER ITEMS Interest expense (121,518) (80,999) Interest income 18,528 3,921 Income tax expense (35,048) (36,501) Equity income from joint ventures 13,730 6,970 Gain on sale of marketable securities 93,175 517 Write-down of marketable securities - (4,910) Other - net (32,613) (4,598) ----------- ----------- (63,746) (115,600) ----------- ----------- Net income 757,440 177,364 ----------- ----------- Earnings per common share Basic $ 9.14 $ 2.22 Diluted (a) $ 8.63 $ 2.18 ----------- ----------- Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding Basic 82,829,336 79,986,746 Diluted (a) 87,729,037 81,466,294 ----------- -----------

(a) Reflects the effect of outstanding stock options and the $143.75 million mandatory convertible preferred PEPS units, computed using the treasury stock method

TEEKAY SHIPPING CORPORATION SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands of U.S. dollars)

As at As at Dec. 31, Dec. 31, ---------- ---------- 2004 2003 ---------- ---------- ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents 427,037 292,284 Other current assets 264,806 188,249 Restricted cash - current 96,087 - Vessels held for sale 129,952 - Marketable securities - long-term - 95,511 Restricted cash - long-term 352,725 - Vessels and equipment 3,278,710 2,424,204 Advances on newbuilding contracts 252,577 150,656 Other assets 254,745 187,798 Intangible assets 277,511 118,588 Goodwill 169,590 130,754 ---------- ---------- Total Assets 5,503,740 3,588,044 ---------- ---------- LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 206,022 171,411 Current portion of long-term debt 208,387 103,221 Long-term debt 2,536,158 1,533,537 Other long-term liabilities 301,091 112,726 Minority interest 14,724 15,322 Stockholders' equity 2,237,358 1,651,827 ---------- ---------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 5,503,740 3,588,044 ---------- ----------

TEEKAY SHIPPING CORPORATION SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands of U.S. dollars)

Years Ended December 31, 2004 2003 ----------- -----------

Cash and cash equivalents provided by (used for) OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net operating cash flow 814,704 455,575 ----------- ----------- FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net proceeds from long-term debt 1,621,221 1,980,828 Scheduled repayments of long-term debt (216,423) (62,585) Prepayments of long-term debt (1,731,223) (1,466,815) Other (43,978) (4,591) ----------- ----------- Net financing cash flow (370,403) 446,837 ----------- ----------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES Expenditures for vessels and equipment (548,587) (372,433) Expenditures for the purchase of Naviera F. Tapias S.A. (286,993) - Expenditures for the purchase of Navion AS - (704,734) Proceeds from sale of vessels and equipment 440,556 242,111 Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities 135,357 9,642 Other (49,881) (69,339) ----------- ----------- Net investing cash flow (309,548) (894,753) ----------- -----------

Increase in cash and cash equivalents 134,753 7,659 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period 292,284 284,625 ----------- ----------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period 427,037 292,284 ----------- -----------

TEEKAY SHIPPING CORPORATION APPENDIX A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (in thousands of U.S. dollars)

Three Months Ended December 31, 2004 (unaudited) ------------------------------------------ Fixed-Rate Fixed-Rate Spot Tanker Tanker LNG Segment Segment Segment Total ----------- ---------- ---------- -------- Net voyage revenues 366,786 171,419 18,011 556,216 Vessel operating expenses 22,731 32,117 2,765 57,613 Time-charter hire expense 71,851 49,192 - 121,043 Depreciation and amortization 19,795 33,114 5,327 58,236 General and administrative 31,692 14,618 1,941 48,251 Gain on sale of vessels (21,227) (3,462) - (24,689) ----------- ---------- ---------- -------- Income from vessel operations 241,944 45,840 7,978 295,762 ----------- ---------- ---------- --------

Three Months Ended September 30, 2004 (unaudited) ------------------------------------------ Fixed-Rate Fixed-Rate Spot Tanker Tanker LNG Segment Segment Segment Total ----------- ---------- ---------- -------- Net voyage revenues 237,843 159,033 17,270 414,146 Vessel operating expenses 23,457 31,635 3,107 58,199 Time-charter hire expense 71,346 49,552 - 120,898 Depreciation and amortization 24,913 34,739 5,150 64,802 General and administrative 13,580 14,212 1,258 29,050 Gain on sale of vessels (49,821) (3,691) - (53,512) ----------- ---------- ---------- -------- Income from vessel operations 154,368 32,586 7,755 194,709 ----------- ---------- ---------- --------

Three Months Ended December 31, 2003 (unaudited) ------------------------------------------ Fixed-Rate Fixed-Rate Spot Tanker Tanker LNG Segment Segment Segment Total ----------- ---------- ---------- -------- Net voyage revenues 192,922 147,677 - 340,599 Vessel operating expenses 30,440 26,799 - 57,239 Time-charter hire expense 54,493 47,781 - 102,274 Depreciation and amortization 24,703 27,744 - 52,447 General and administrative 14,267 12,095 - 26,362 Vessel write-downs/(gain) loss on sale of vessels 54,048 - - 54,048 Restructuring charge 4,032 382 - 4,414 ----------- ---------- ---------- -------- Income from vessel operations 10,939 32,876 - 43,815 ----------- ---------- ---------- --------

TEEKAY SHIPPING CORPORATION APPENDIX A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION CONTINUED (in thousands of U.S. dollars)

Year Ended December 31, 2004 -------------------------------------------- Fixed-Rate Fixed-Rate Spot Tanker Tanker LNG Segment Segment Segment Total ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net voyage revenues 1,095,675 648,003 43,165 1,786,843 Vessel operating expenses 93,394 117,586 7,509 218,489 Time-charter hire expense 263,122 194,058 - 457,180 Depreciation and amortization 95,570 129,074 12,854 237,498 General and administrative 70,371 56,431 3,940 130,742 Gain on sale of vessels (72,101) (7,153) - (79,254) Restructuring charge 1,002 - - 1,002 ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income from vessel operations 644,317 158,007 18,862 821,186 ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------

Year Ended December 31, 2003 -------------------------------------------- Fixed-Rate Fixed-Rate Spot Tanker Tanker LNG Segment Segment Segment Total ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net voyage revenues 739,046 442,393 - 1,181,439 Vessel operating expenses 126,261 84,435 - 210,696 Time-charter hire expense 168,344 136,279 - 304,623 Depreciation and amortization 106,374 84,863 - 191,237 General and administrative 53,338 31,809 - 85,147 Vessel write-downs/(gain) loss on sale of vessels 90,326 63 - 90,389 Restructuring charge 4,382 2,001 - 6,383 ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income from vessel operations 190,021 102,943 - 292,964 ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------

TEEKAY SHIPPING CORPORATION APPENDIX B - SPECIFIC ITEMS AFFECTING NET INCOME (in thousands of U.S. dollars)

Set forth below are some of the significant items of income and expense that affected the Company's net income for 2003 and 2004 and for the fourth quarter of each such year, all of which items are typically excluded by securities analysts in their published estimates of the Company's financial results:

Three Months Year Ended Ended Dec. 31, Dec. 31, 2004 2004 (unaudited) ------------- ------------ Gain on sale of vessels 24,689 79,254 Gain on sale of marketable securities - 93,175 Unrealized foreign currency translation loss (1) (33,290) (44,042) Deferred income tax on unrealized foreign exchange gains (2) (15,160) (14,165) Realized losses from Forward Freight Agreements (3) (13,836) (21,749) Additional contribution to Company's performance-based bonus plan (12,500) (12,500) Restructuring charge and write-down of other assets (1,245) (3,543) ------------- ------------ Total (51,342) 76,430 ------------- ------------

Three Months Year Ended Ended Dec. 31, Dec. 31, 2003 2003 (unaudited) ------------- -------------- Vessel write-downs and losses on sale of vessels (4) (54,048) (90,389) Deferred income tax on unrealized foreign exchange gains (2) (6,530) (9,535) Restructuring charge and write-down of other assets (5) (6,157) (8,126) Loss on bond repurchase (8.32% Notes due 2006) (5,385) (5,385) Write-down of marketable securities - (4,910) ------------- -------------- Total (72,120) (118,345) ------------- --------------

(1) Unrealized foreign currency translation losses relating to the Company's Euro-denominated debt and deferred tax liability denominated in Norwegian Kroner.

(2) Deferred income tax expense relating to unrealized foreign exchange gains on intercompany debt.

(3) Represents cash payments to settle Forward Freight Agreements that are designated as hedges.

(4) In the fourth quarter of 2003, the Company took a $56.8 million non-cash write-down in the carrying value of certain of its vessels due to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations that require an early phase-out of single-hull tankers.

(5) Primarily related to costs associated with closure of the Company's offices in Oslo, Norway and Melbourne, Australia and severance costs relating to the termination of seafarers.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) which reflect management's current views with respect to certain future events and performance, including statements regarding: the Company's future growth prospects; tanker market fundamentals, including the balance of supply and demand in the tanker market, and spot tanker charter rates; the Company's future capital expenditure commitments and the financing requirements for such commitments; proceeds and gain in the first quarter of 2005 relating to the sale of vessels; and the initial public offering of common units of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. The following factors are among those that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties, and that should be considered in evaluating any such statement: changes in production of or demand for oil, petroleum products and LNG, either generally or in particular regions; greater or less than anticipated levels of tanker newbuilding orders or greater or less than anticipated rates of tanker scrapping; changes in trading patterns significantly impacting overall tanker tonnage requirements; changes in applicable industry laws and regulations and the timing of implementation of new laws and regulations; changes in the typical seasonal variations in tanker charter rates; changes in the offshore production of oil; the potential for early termination of long-term contracts and inability of the Company to renew or replace long-term contracts; shipyard production delays; the Company's future capital expenditure requirements; the potential inability to complete the initial public offering of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. as expected; and other factors discussed in Teekay's filings from time to time with the SEC, including its Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, and in the Registration Statement of Teekay LNG Partners L.P. on Form F-1. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

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CONTACT: Teekay Shipping Corporation Scott Gayton, 604-844-6654 (Investor Relations) Kim Barbero, 604-609-4703 (Media) www.teekay.com

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