The PTV vessel is projected to produce at least 60,000 lbs.
of sashimi-grade tuna per month. The fish we intend to process
fresh for auction are the bluefin, yellowfin and bigeye tuna
weighing at least 200 lbs.
While the duration of each trip varies, the vessel is on
the water at least 20 days per month. Let's assume the vessel
is actively fishing tuna about half of that time, or an average
of 10 days per month. If we have an average of 15 fishermen
aboard, and each catches an average of two of these large
tuna per day, we would average a total of 300 sashimi-grade
fish per month. That would allow us to hit our target yield
of at least 60,000 lbs. This tally is further supplemented
by up to eight fishing crewmen.
If we maintain an average selling price of 3,500 yen per
kg. (approx. $15 per lb.) throughout the year at the auction
markets in Japan, we can expect an average gross revenue of
$900,000 per month, or $10,800,000 per year. Based on market
transactions we've observed over the past few years, this
is a rather conservative price estimate.
In addition to the above revenues from sashimi-grade tuna
auctions, PTV also derives revenues from other fish sales,
including the smaller (100-200 lb.) tuna and other marketable
species. PTV also transports cargo during its seasonal runs
to and from the Marshall Islands. However, these additional
revenues are not included in this pro forma, and shall be
considered as supplementary to our core business.
Read more about PTV's Additional
Operations.
Please note that the figures within this abbreviated pro
forma are subject to extreme and unpredictable changes in
both directions. Fluctuations in supply and demand at the
auction markets in Japan cause severe swings in price during
certain months of the year. However, we feel confident that
what is shown here is a fair representation of the average
annual revenues for our particular type of operation. Our
quality and supply of large fish to the market is expected
to remain fairly consistent throughout the year.
Projected annual income (first full year of operation):
| Sashimi-grade tuna auctions |
$10,800,000 |
| Other fish sales |
undetermined |
| Seasonal cargo operations |
undetermined |
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