SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Dated: May 25, 2011

Commission File No. 001-33311

NAVIOS MARITIME HOLDINGS INC.

85 Akti Miaouli Street, Piraeus, Greece 185 38
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

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     The information contained in this Report is hereby incorporated by reference into the Registration Statements on Form F-3, File Nos. 333-136936 and 333-165754 and on Form S-8, File No. 333-147186.

Operating and Financial Review and Prospects

          The following is a discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. (“Navios Holdings” or the “Company”) for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010. Navios Holdings’ financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). You should read this section together with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included in Navios Holdings’ 2010 annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included elsewhere in this form 6-K.

          This report contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. These forward looking statements are based on Navios Holdings’ current expectations and observations. Included among the factors that, in management’s view, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this report are changes in any of the following: (i) charter demand and/or charter rates; (ii) production or demand for the types of drybulk products that are transported by Navios Holdings’ vessels; (iii) operating costs including but not limited to changes in crew salaries, insurance, provisions, repairs, maintenance and overhead expenses; or (iv) changes in interest rates. Other factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, those discussed under Part I, Item 3D — Risk Factors in Navios Holdings’ 2010 annual report on Form 20-F.

Recent Developments

Navios Maritime Holdings Inc.

Vessel Sales

          On May 19, 2011, Navios Holdings sold the Navios Luz, a 2010 built Capesize vessel of 179,144 deadweight tons (“dwt”), and the Navios Orbiter, a 2004 built Panamax vessel of 76,602 dwt, to Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (“Navios Partners”) for a total consideration of $130.0 million, of which $120.0 million is payable in cash and $10.0 million in newly issued common units of Navios Partners. A portion of the cash proceeds amounting to $57.7 million was used to fully repay the outstanding loans associated with the vessels.

Deconsolidation of Navios Acquisition

          Navios Holdings exchanged 7,676,000 shares of Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation (“Navios Acquisition”) common stock it held for 1,000 shares of non-voting Series C preferred stock of Navios Acquisition pursuant to an Exchange Agreement entered into on March 30, 2011 between Navios Acquisition and Navios Holdings (“Navios Acquisition Share Exchange”). The fair value of the exchange was $30.5 million. Following the Navios Acquisition Share Exchange, Navios Holdings has 45% of the voting power and 53.7% of the economic interest in Navios Acquisition. As a result, from March 30, 2011, Navios Acquisition is considered as an affiliate entity of Navios Holdings and is not a controlled subsidiary of the Company, and the investment in Navios Acquisition is now accounted for under the equity method due to the Company’s significant influence over Navios Acquisition. From March 30, 2011, Navios Acquisition is being accounted for under the equity method based on Navios Holdings’ 53.7% economic interest since the preferred stock is considered in substance common stock for accounting purposes.

Dividend Policy

          On May 17, 2011, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend for the first quarter of 2011 of $0.06 per share of common stock. This dividend is payable on July 7, 2011 to stockholders of record on June 15, 2011. The declaration and payment of any further dividends remain subject to the discretion of the Board, and will depend on, among other things, Navios Holdings’ cash requirements as measured by market opportunities, debt obligations and restrictions under its credit and other debt agreements.

Navios Partners

          On April 13, 2011, Navios Partners completed a public offering of 4,600,000 common units, which included the full exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option, at $19.68 per unit, raising gross proceeds of approximately $90.5 million. Following the offering and the issuance of common units in connection with the sale of the Navios Luz and the Navios Orbiter, Navios Holdings’ interest in Navios Partners is currently 27.1% (including the 2% GP interest).

          On May 11, 2011, Navios Holdings received $6.2 million as a dividend distribution from its affiliate Navios Partners.

Navios Logistics

Acquisition of pushboats

          On April 15, 2011, Navios South American Logistics Inc. (“Navios Logistics”) used a portion of the proceeds of the senior unsecured notes (the “Logistics Senior Notes”), to pay $8.7 million for the acquisition and upgrading of two pushboats named William Hank and Lonny Fugate and, on May 2, 2011, Navios Logistics used a portion of such proceeds to pay $0.6 million, representing a deposit on the purchase price, for the acquisition of the pushboat WW Dyer.

$200.0 million 9.25% Senior Notes Due 2019

          On April 12, 2011, Navios Logistics issued $200.0 million Logistics Senior Notes due on April 15, 2019, at a fixed rate of 9.25%. The net proceeds from the Logistics Senior Notes were approximately $194.0 million, after deducting related fees and estimated expenses, and will be used to (i) purchase barges and pushboats; (ii) repay existing indebtedness; and (iii) to the extent available, for general corporate purposes. On April 12, 2011, Navios Logistics, using the proceeds from the Logistics Senior Notes, fully repaid its $70.0 million loan facility with Marfin Popular Bank.

Changes in Capital Structure

           Issuance of Common Stock: During the three month period ended March 31, 2011, 8,001 shares of restricted common stock were forfeited upon termination of employment. On March 1, March 2 and March 7, 2011, 18,281, 29,250 and 68,047 shares, respectively, were issued following the exercise of the options for cash at an exercise price of $3.18 per share.

          Following the issuances and cancellations of the shares, described above, Navios Holdings had outstanding as of March 31, 2011, 101,671,343 shares of common stock and 8,479 shares of Preferred Stock outstanding.

Overview

General

          Navios Holdings is a global, vertically integrated seaborne shipping and logistics company focused on the transport and transshipment of drybulk commodities, including iron ore, coal and grain. We technically and commercially manage our owned fleet, Navios Acquisition’s fleet and Navios Partners’ fleet, and commercially manage our chartered-in fleet. Navios Holdings has in-house ship management expertise that allows it to oversee every step of technical management of the owned fleet, Navios Partners’ and Navios Acquisition’s fleet including the shipping operations throughout the life of the vessels and the superintendence of maintenance, repairs and drydocking.

          On August 25, 2005, pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement dated February 28, 2005, as amended, by and among International Shipping Enterprises, Inc (“ISE”), Navios Holdings and all the shareholders of Navios Holdings, ISE acquired Navios Holdings through the purchase of all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Navios Holdings. As a result of this acquisition, Navios Holdings became a wholly owned subsidiary of ISE. In addition, on August 25, 2005, simultaneously with the acquisition of Navios Holdings, ISE effected a reincorporation from the State of Delaware to the Republic of the Marshall Islands through a downstream merger with and into its newly acquired wholly owned subsidiary, whose name was and continues to be Navios Maritime Holdings Inc.

          On February 2, 2007, Navios Holdings acquired all of the outstanding share capital of Kleimar N.V. for a cash consideration of $165.6 million (excluding direct acquisition costs), subject to certain adjustments. Kleimar is a Belgian maritime transportation company established in 1993. Kleimar is the owner and operator of Handymax, Capesize and Panamax vessels used in the transportation of cargoes and has an extensive contract of affreightment (“COA”) business.

          On August 7, 2007, Navios Holdings formed Navios Partners under the laws of Marshall Islands. Navios G.P. L.L.C. (“General Partner”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Navios Holdings, was also formed on that date to act as the general partner of Navios Partners and received a 2% general partner interest in Navios Partners. Navios Partners is an affiliate and is not consolidated under Navios Holdings.

Navios Logistics

          On January 1, 2008, pursuant to a share purchase agreement, Navios Holdings contributed: (i) $112.2 million in cash; and (ii) the authorized capital stock of its wholly owned subsidiary Corporation Navios Sociedad Anonima (“CNSA”) in exchange for the issuance and delivery of 12,765 shares of Navios Logistics, representing 63.8% (or 67.2% excluding contingent consideration) of its outstanding stock. Navios Logistics acquired all ownership interests in Horamar in exchange for: (i) $112.2 million in cash, of which $5.0 million was kept in escrow, payable upon the attainment of certain EBITDA targets during specified periods through December 2008 (the “EBITDA Adjustment”); and (ii) the issuance of 7,235 shares of Navios Logistics representing 36.2% (or 32.8% excluding contingent consideration) of Navios Logistics’ outstanding stock, of which 1,007 shares were held in escrow pending

attainment of certain EBITDA targets. In November 2008, $2.5 million in cash and 503 shares were released from escrow when Horamar achieved the interim EBITDA target.

          On March 20, 2009, August 19, 2009, and December 30, 2009, the agreement pursuant to which Navios Logistics acquired CNSA and Horamar was amended to postpone until June 30, 2010 the date for determining whether the EBITDA target was achieved. On June 17, 2010, $2.5 million in cash and the 504 shares remaining in escrow were released from escrow upon the achievement of the EBITDA target threshold. Navios Holdings currently owns 63.8% of Navios Logistics.

          Navios Logistics is one of the largest logistics companies in the Hidrovia region of South America, serving the storage and marine transportation needs of its customers through its port terminals, river barge and coastal cabotage operations.

          For a more detailed discussion about the Navios Logistics segment, please see Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 6-K.

Navios Acquisition

          On July 1, 2008, the Company completed the initial public offering (“IPO”), of its subsidiary, Navios Acquisition. At the time of the IPO, Navios Acquisition was a blank check company. In the offering, Navios Acquisition sold 25,300,000 units for an aggregate purchase price of $253.0 million. Simultaneously with the completion of the IPO, the Company purchased private placement warrants of Navios Acquisition for an aggregate purchase price of $7.6 million (“Private Placement Warrants”). Prior to the IPO, Navios Holdings had purchased 8,625,000 units (“Sponsor Units”) for a total consideration of $25,000, of which an aggregate of 290,000 units were transferred to the Company’s officers and directors and an aggregate of 2,300,000 Sponsor Units were returned to Navios Acquisition and cancelled upon receipt. Each unit consisted of one share of Navios Acquisition’s common stock and one warrant (“Sponsor Warrants,” together with the “Private Placement Warrants,” the “Navios Acquisition Warrants”). Navios Acquisition, at the time, was not a controlled subsidiary of the Company but was accounted for under the equity method due to the Company’s significant influence over Navios Acquisition.

          On May 25, 2010, after its special meeting of stockholders, Navios Acquisition announced the approval of (a) the acquisition of 13 vessels (11 product tankers and two chemical tankers plus options to purchase two additional product tankers) for an aggregate purchase price of $457.7 million, of which $128.7 million was paid from existing cash and the $329.0 million balance was paid with existing and new financing pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Acquisition Agreement by and between Navios Acquisition and Navios Holdings and (b) certain amendments to Navios Acquisition’s amended and restated articles of incorporation.

          Navios Holdings has purchased 6,337,551 shares of Navios Acquisition’s common stock for $63.2 million in open market purchases. Moreover, on May 28, 2010, certain shareholders of Navios Acquisition redeemed 10,021,399 shares pursuant to redemption rights granted in the IPO upon de-“SPAC”-ing. As of May 28, 2010, following these transactions, Navios Holdings owned 12,372,551 shares, or 57.3%, of the outstanding common stock of Navios Acquisition. On that date, Navios Holdings acquired control over Navios Acquisition, and consequently concluded a business combination had occurred and consolidated the results of Navios Acquisition from that date until March 30, 2011.

          On March 30, 2011, Navios Holdings completed the Navios Acquisition Share Exchange whereby Navios Holdings exchanged 7,676,000 shares of Navios Acquisition’s common stock it held for non-voting Series C preferred stock of Navios Acquisition pursuant to an Exchange Agreement entered into on March 30, 2011 between Navios Acquisition and Navios Holdings. The fair value of the exchange was $30.5 million, which was based on the share price of the publicly traded common shares of Navios Acquisition on March 30, 2011. Following the Navios Acquisition Share Exchange, Navios Holdings’ ownership of the outstanding voting stock of Navios Acquisition decreased to 45% and Navios Holdings no longer controls a majority of the voting power of Navios Acquisition. From that date onwards, Navios Acquisition is considered as an affiliate entity of Navios Holdings and is not a controlled subsidiary of the Company, and the investment in Navios Acquisition is now accounted for under the equity method due to the Company’s significant influence over Navios Acquisition. Navios Acquisition will be accounted for under the equity method of accounting based on Navios Holdings’ 53.7% economic interest in Navios Acquisition, since the preferred stock is considered in-substance common stock for accounting purposes.

          On March 30, 2011, based on the equity method, the Company recorded an investment in Navios Acquisition of $103.3 million, which represents the fair value of the common stock and Series C preferred stock that was held by Navios Holdings on such date. On March 30, 2011, the Company calculated a loss on change in control of $35.3 million, which is equal to the fair value of the Company’s investment in Navios Acquisition of $103.3 million less the Company’s 53.7% interest in Navios Acquisition’s net assets on March 30, 2011.

          Navios Acquisition is an owner and operator of tanker vessels focusing in the transportation of petroleum products (clean and dirty) and bulk liquid chemicals.

Fleet

          The following is the current “core fleet” employment profile (excluding Navios Logistics), including the newbuilds to be delivered, as of May 23, 2011. The current “core fleet” consists of 55 vessels totaling 5.8 million dwt. The 42 vessels in current operation aggregate approximately 4.6 million dwt and have an average age of 4.9 years. Navios Holdings has currently fixed 92.2%, 58.0% and 39.0% of its 2011, 2012 and 2013 available days, respectively, of its fleet (excluding vessels which are utilized to fulfill COAs), representing contracted fees (net of commissions), based on contracted charter rates from its current charter agreements of $304.9 million, $216.7 million and $168.9 million, respectively. Although these fees are based on contractual charter rates, any contract is subject to performance by the counterparties and us. Additionally, the level of these fees would decrease depending on the vessels’ off-hire days to perform periodic maintenance. The average contractual daily charter-out rate for the core fleet (excluding vessels which are utilized to fulfill COAs) is $26,383, $29,017 and $32,402 for 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively. The average daily charter-in rate for the active long-term charter-in vessels (excluding vessels which are utilized to fulfill COAs) for 2011 is estimated at $10,741.

Charter Policy and Industry Outlook

          Navios Holdings’ policy has been to take a portfolio approach to managing operating risks. This policy led Navios Holdings to time charter-out many of the vessels that it is presently operating (i.e., vessels owned by Navios Holdings or which it has taken into its fleet under charters having a duration of more than 12 months) for periods up to 12 years to various shipping industry counterparties considered by Navios Holdings to have appropriate credit profiles. By doing this, Navios Holdings aims to lock in, subject to credit and operating risks, favorable forward cash flows which it believes will cushion it against unfavorable market conditions. In addition, Navios Holdings trades additional vessels taken in on shorter term charters of less than 12 months duration as well as voyage charters or COAs and forward freight agreements (“FFAs”).

          In 2008 and 2009, this policy had the effect of generating Time Charter Equivalents (“TCE”) that, while high by the average historical levels of the drybulk freight market over the last 30 years, were below those which could have been earned had the Navios Holdings’ fleet been operated purely on short-term and/or spot employment. In 2010 and during first quarter of 2011, this chartering policy had the effect of generating TCE which were higher than spot employment.

          The average daily charter-in vessel cost for the Navios Holdings long-term charter-in fleet (excluding vessels, which are utilized to serve voyage charters or COAs) was $10,262 per day for the three month period ended March 31, 2011. The average long-term charter-in hire rate per vessel is included in the amount of long-term hire included elsewhere in this document and was computed by (a) multiplying (i) the daily charter-in rate for each vessel by (ii) the number of days the vessel is in operation for the year and (b) dividing such product by the total number of vessel days for the year. These rates exclude gains and losses from FFAs. Furthermore, Navios Holdings has the ability to increase its owned fleet through purchase options at favorable prices relative to the current market exercisable in the future.

          Navios Holdings believes that a decrease in global commodity demand from its current level, and the delivery of drybulk carrier new buildings into the world fleet, could have an adverse impact on future revenue and profitability. However, the operating cost advantage of Navios Holdings’ owned vessels and long-term chartered fleet, which is chartered-in at favorable rates, will continue to help mitigate the impact of the current decline in freight rates. A reduced freight rate environment may also have an adverse impact on the value of Navios Holdings’ owned fleet and any purchase options that are currently in the money. In reaction to a decline in freight rates, available ship financing has also been negatively impacted.

          Navios Holdings currently owns 63.8% of Navios Logistics. Navios Logistics owns and operates vessels, barges and push boats located mainly in Argentina, the largest bulk transfer and storage port facility in Uruguay, and an upriver liquid port facility located in Paraguay. Operating results for Navios Logistics are highly correlated to: (i) South American grain production and export, in particular Argentinean, Brazilian, Paraguayan, Uruguayan and Bolivian production and export; (ii) South American iron ore production and export, mainly from Brazil; and (iii) sales (and logistic services) of petroleum products in the Paraguayan market. Navios Holdings believes that the continuing development of these businesses will foster throughput growth and therefore increase revenues at Navios Logistics. Should this development be delayed, grain harvests be reduced, or the market experience an overall decrease in the demand for grain or iron ore, the operations in Navios Logistics would be adversely affected.

          From March 30, 2011, Navios Acquisition is accounted for under the equity method due to the Company’s significant influence over Navios Acquisition. Navios Acquisition owns a large fleet of modern crude oil, refined petroleum product and chemical tankers providing world-wide marine transportation services. Navios Acquisition strategy is to charter its vessels to international oil companies, refiners and large vessel operators under long, medium and short-term charters. Navios Acquisition is committed to providing quality transportation services and developing and maintaining long-term relationships with its customers. Navios Acquisition believes that the Navios brand will allow it to take advantage of increasing global environmental concerns that have created a demand in the petroleum products/crude oil seaborne transportation industry for vessels and operators that are able to conform to the stringent environmental standards currently being imposed throughout the world.

Factors Affecting Navios Holdings’ Results of Operations

           We believe the principal factors that will affect our future results of operations are the economic, regulatory, political and governmental conditions that affect the shipping industry generally and that affect conditions in countries and markets in which our vessels engage in business. Please read “Risk Factors” included in Navios Holdings’ 2010 annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of certain risks inherent in our business.

          Navios Holdings actively manages the risk in its operations by: (i) operating the vessels in its fleet in accordance with all applicable international standards of safety and technical ship management; (ii) enhancing vessel utilization and profitability through an appropriate mix of long-term charters complemented by spot charters (time charters for short term employment) and voyage charter or COAs; (iii) monitoring the financial impact of corporate exposure from both physical and FFAs transactions; (iv) monitoring market and counterparty credit risk limits; (v) adhering to risk management and operation policies and procedures; and (vi) requiring counterparty credit approvals.

          Navios Holdings believes that the important measures for analyzing trends in its results of operations consist of the following:

	•		Market Exposure: Navios Holdings manages the size and composition of its fleet by chartering and owning vessels in order to adjust to anticipated changes in market rates. Navios Holdings aims to achieve an appropriate balance between owned vessels and long and short term chartered-in vessels and controls approximately 6.0 million dwt in drybulk tonnage. Navios Holdings’ options to extend the charter duration of vessels it has under long-term time charter (durations of over 12 months) and its purchase options on chartered vessels permit Navios Holdings to adjust the cost and the fleet size to correspond to market conditions.
	•		Available days: Available days is the total number of days a vessel is controlled by a company less the aggregate number of days that the vessel is off-hire due to scheduled repairs or repairs under guarantee, vessel upgrades or special surveys. The shipping industry uses available days to measure the number of days in a period during which vessels should be capable of generating revenues.
	•		Operating days: Operating days is the number of available days in a period less the aggregate number of days that the vessels are off-hire due to any reason, including lack of demand or unforeseen circumstances. The shipping industry uses operating days to measure the aggregate number of days in a period during which vessels actually generate revenues.
	•		Fleet utilization: Fleet utilization is obtained by dividing the number of operating days during a period by the number of 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 amount 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.
	•		TCE rates: TCE rates are defined as voyage and time charter revenues less voyage expenses during a period divided by the number of available days during the period. The TCE rate is a standard 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 charter hire rates for vessels on voyage charters are generally not expressed in per day amounts, while charter hire rates for vessels on time charters generally are expressed in such amounts.
	•		Equivalent vessels: Equivalent vessels data is the available days of the fleet divided by the number of the calendar days in the period.

Voyage and Time Charter

          Revenues are driven primarily by the number of vessels in the fleet, the number of days during which such vessels operate and the amount of daily charter hire rates that the vessels earn under charters, which, in turn, are affected by a number of factors, including:

	•		the duration of the charters;
	•		the level of spot market rates at the time of charters;
	•		decisions relating to vessel acquisitions and disposals;
	•		the amount of time spent positioning vessels;
	•		the amount of time that vessels spend in drydock undergoing repairs and upgrades;
	•		the age, condition and specifications of the vessels; and
	•		the aggregate level of supply and demand in the drybulk shipping industry.

          Time charters are available for varying periods, ranging from a single trip (spot charter) to a long-term period which may be many years. In general, a long-term time charter assures the vessel owner of a consistent stream of revenue. Operating the vessel in the spot market affords the owner greater spot market opportunity, which may result in high rates when vessels are in high demand or low rates when vessel availability exceeds demand. Vessel charter rates are affected by world economics, international events, weather conditions, strikes, governmental policies, supply and demand, and many other factors that might be beyond the control of management.

          Consistent with industry practice, Navios Holdings uses TCE rates, which consist of revenue from vessels operating on time charters and voyage revenue less voyage expenses from vessels operating on voyage charters in the spot market, as a method of analyzing fluctuations between financial periods and as a method of equating revenue generated from a voyage charter to time charter revenue.

          TCE revenue also serves as industry standard for measuring revenue and comparing results between geographical regions and among competitors.

          The cost to maintain and operate a vessel increases with the age of the vessel. Older vessels are less fuel efficient, cost more to insure and require upgrades from time to time to comply with new regulations. The average age of Navios Holdings’ owned Core Fleet is 4.9 years. However, as such fleet ages or if Navios Holdings expands its fleet by acquiring previously owned and older vessels, the cost per vessel would be expected to rise and, assuming all else, including rates, remains constant, vessel profitability would be expected to decrease.

Spot Charters, Contracts of Affreightment (COAs), and Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs)

          Navios Holdings enhances vessel utilization and profitability through a mix of voyage charters, short-term charter-out contracts, COAs and strategic backhaul cargo contracts.

          Navios Holdings enters into drybulk shipping FFAs as economic hedges relating to identifiable ship and/or cargo positions and as economic hedges of transactions the Company expects to carry out in the normal course of its shipping business. By utilizing certain derivative instruments, including drybulk shipping FFAs, the Company manages the financial risk associated with fluctuating market conditions. In entering into these contracts, the Company has assumed the risk that might arise from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

          As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, none of Navios Holdings’ FFAs qualified for hedge accounting treatment. Drybulk FFAs traded by Navios Holdings that do not qualify for hedge accounting are shown at fair value in the balance sheet and changes in fair value are recorded in the statement of operations.

          FFAs cover periods generally ranging from one month to one year and are based on time charter rates or freight rates on specific quoted routes. FFAs are executed either over-the-counter, between two parties, or through NOS ASA, a Norwegian clearing house, and LCH, the London clearing house. FFAs are settled in cash monthly based on publicly quoted indices.

          NOS ASA and LCH call for both base and margin collaterals, which are funded by Navios Holdings, and which in turn substantially eliminates counterparty risk. Certain portions of these collateral funds may be restricted at any given time as determined by NOS ASA and LCH.

          At the end of each calendar quarter, the fair value of drybulk shipping FFAs traded over-the-counter are determined from an index published in London, United Kingdom and the fair value of those FFAs traded with NOS ASA and LCH are determined from the NOS ASA and LCH valuations accordingly. Navios Holdings has implemented specific procedures designed to respond to credit risk associated with over-the-counter trades, including the establishment of a list of approved counterparties and a credit committee which meets regularly.

Statement of Operations Breakdown by Segment

          Navios Holdings reports financial information and evaluates its operations by charter revenues and not by vessel type, length of ship employment, customers or type of charter. Navios Holdings does not use discrete financial information to evaluate the operating results for each such type of charter. Although revenue can be identified for these types of charters, management does not identify expenses, profitability or other financial information for these charters. The reportable segments reflect the internal organization of the Company and are strategic businesses that offer different products and services. The Company has three reportable segments from which it derives its revenues: Drybulk Vessel Operations, Tanker Vessel Operations and Logistics Business. The Drybulk Vessel Operations business consists of transportation and handling of bulk cargoes through ownership, operation, and trading of vessels, freight, and FFAs. For Navios Holdings’ reporting purposes, Navios Logistics is considered as one reportable segment, the Logistics Business segment. The Logistics Business segment consists of our port terminal business, barge business and cabotage business in the Hidrovia region of South America. Following the formation of Navios Acquisition in 2010, the Company included an additional reportable segment, the Tanker Vessel Operations business, which consists of transportation and handling of liquid cargoes through ownership, operation, and trading of tanker vessels. Navios Holdings measures segment performance based on net income.

          For a more detailed discussion about Navios Logistics segment, refer to Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 6-K.

Period over Period Comparisons

For the Three Month Period ended March 31, 2011 compared to the Three Month Period ended March 31, 2010

          The following table presents consolidated revenue and expense information for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010. This information was derived from the unaudited condensed consolidated revenue and expense accounts of Navios Holdings for the respective periods.

          Set forth below are selected historical and statistical data for Navios Holdings for each of the periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 that the Company believes may be useful in better understanding the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

          During the three month period ended March 31, 2011, there were 212 less available days as compared to the same period of 2010. This was mainly due to a decrease in short-term and long-term charter-in fleet available days of 174 days and 444 days, respectively, mitigated by an increase in the available days for owned vessels by 19.2% to 2,524 days in the first quarter of 2011 from 2,118 days in the same period of 2010.

           Revenue: Revenue from drybulk vessel operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was $112.3 million as compared to $118.2 million for the same period during 2010. The decrease in revenue was mainly attributable to the decrease in the short-term and long-term charter-in fleet available days in the first quarter of 2011, as discussed above, as compared to the same period in 2010. The total available days of the fleet, for short-term and long-term charter-in fleet and for owned vessels, decreased by 5.1% to 3,982 in the first quarter of 2011 compared to 4,194 days for the same period of 2010. This decrease in revenue was partially offset by a slight increase in TCE rate per day by 0.6% from $24,484 per day in the first quarter of 2010 to $24,622 per day the same period of 2011.

          Revenue from the logistics business was $44.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to $36.2 million during the same period of 2010. This increase was mainly attributable to: (i) the acquisition of the vessel Sara H in February 2010; (ii) the delivery of the vessels Jiujiang and Stavroula in June and July 2010, respectively; (iii) the increase in volumes in the dry port terminal; (iv) the increase in the operational number of barges, mainly due to a three-year charter-in agreement for 15 tank barges, of which 13 tank barges were delivered during the third quarter of 2010 and two tank barges were delivered during the fourth quarter of 2010.

          Revenue from tanker vessel operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 was $25.1 million. Following the delivery of a chemical tanker, the Nave Polaris, on January 27, 2011, Navios Acquisition had 874 available days and a TCE rate of $29,558. There were no operations in the corresponding period in 2010.

           Time Charter, Voyage and Logistics Business Expenses: Time charter, voyage and logistic business expenses decreased by $17.4 million or 22.7% to $59.1 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 as compared to $76.5 million for same period in 2010. This was primarily due to a decrease in the short term and long-term fleet activity (which also negatively affected the available days of the fleet, as discussed above) and due to a decrease of $1.0 million in logistics business expenses.

           Direct Vessel Expenses: Direct vessel expenses for operation of the owned fleet increased by $13.9 million to $34.0 million or 69.2% for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 as compared to $20.1 million for the same period in 2010. Direct vessel expenses include crew costs, provisions, deck and engine stores, lubricating oils, insurance premiums and maintenance and repairs. Out of the total amounts for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, $14.4 million and $10.7 million, respectively, relate to Navios Logistics.

          The drybulk direct vessel expenses increased by $2.6 million or 27.7% to $12.0 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 as compared to $9.4 million for same period in 2010. The increase resulted primarily from the increase in available days for owned vessels from 2,118 days during 2010 to 2,524 days during 2011 following (i) the delivery of owned vessels at various times during 2010 and first quarter of 2011; and (ii) the increase in crew costs, spares and lubricating oils.

          The tanker direct vessel expenses are $7.6 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 as compared to $0 for the same period in 2010.

           General and Administrative Expenses: General and administrative expenses of Navios Holdings are composed of the following:

          General and administrative expenses increased by $0.6 million to $12.8 million or 4.9% for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 as compared to $12.2 million for the same period of 2010. The increase was attributable mainly to: (a) a $1.1 million increase in payroll and other related costs; and (b) a $1.0 million increase in general and administrative expenses attributable to Navios Acquisition. The overall increase was partially offset by: (a) a $0.6 million decrease in general and administrative expenses relating to the logistics business; (b) a $0.6 million decrease relating to credit risk insurance premium; and (c) a $0.3 million decrease in other general and administrative expenses.

           Depreciation and Amortization: For the three month period ended March 31, 2011, depreciation and amortization increased by $8.4 million to $33.3 million or 33.7% as compared to $24.9 million for the same period in 2010. The increase was primarily due to (a) an increase in depreciation of drybulk vessels by $1.9 million due to the increase of the owned fleet vessels; (b) an increase of $0.4 million from the logistics business mainly due to the new fleet acquired in 2010; and (c) an increase of $8.0 million attributable to Navios Acquisition. The overall increase of $10.3 was mitigated by a decrease of $1.9 million in amortization of favorable and unfavorable leases.

           Interest Income/Expense and Finance Cost, Net: Interest income/expense and finance cost, net for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 increased by $8.0 million to $29.4 million, as compared to $21.4 million in the same period of 2010. This increase was mainly due to (a) interest expense attributable to Navios Acquisition amounting to $8.7 million compared to $0 for the same period in 2010; and (b) a $0.2 million increase in interest expense and financing cost due to the outstanding loan balances of Navios Logistics for the three month period ended March 31, 2011. This increase was mitigated by (a) a decrease in average LIBOR rate to 0.30% for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 as compared to 0.37% for the same period in 2010; (b) an increase in interest income by $0.4 million to $1.1 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 from $0.7 million in the same period of 2010; and (c) a decrease in amortization of financing costs by $0.6 million.

           Loss on Derivatives: Loss on derivatives decreased to $0.4 million during the three month period ended March 31, 2011 as compared to $1.8 million for the same period in 2010, primarily due to a decrease in loss from FFA derivatives. Navios Holdings records the change in the fair value of derivatives at each balance sheet date. The FFA market has experienced significant volatility in the past few years and, accordingly, recognition of the changes in the fair value of FFAs has, and can, cause significant volatility in earnings. The extent of the impact on earnings is dependent on two factors: market conditions and Navios Holdings’ net position in the market. Market conditions were volatile in both periods. As an indicator of volatility, selected Baltic Exchange Panamax time charter average rates are shown below.

           Gain on Sale of Assets: There was no gain on sale of assets for the three month period ended March 31, 2011. During the same period in 2010, gain on sale of assets was $24.4 million, which resulted from a gain of $23.8 million from the sale of the Navios Hyperion and a gain of $0.6 million from the sale of the Navios Aurora II to Navios Partners on January 8, 2010 and March 18, 2010, respectively.

           Loss on Change in Control: On March 30, 2011, Navios Holdings completed the Navios Acquisition Share Exchange whereby Navios Holdings exchanged 7,676,000 shares of Navios Acquisition’s common stock it held for non-voting Series C preferred stock of Navios Acquisition pursuant to an Exchange Agreement entered into on March 30, 2011 between Navios Acquisition and Navios Holdings. From that date onwards, Navios Acquisition is considered as an affiliate entity of Navios Holdings and is not a controlled subsidiary of the Company, and the investment in Navios Acquisition is now accounted for under the equity method due to the Company’s significant influence over Navios Acquisition. Navios Acquisition will be accounted for under the equity method of accounting based on Navios Holdings’ 53.7% economic interest in Navios Acquisition, since the preferred shares are considered in substance common stock from an accounting perspective. On March 30, 2011, based on the equity method, the Company recorded an investment in Navios Acquisition of $103.3 million, which represents the fair value of the common stock and Series C preferred stock that was held by Navios Holdings on such date. On March 30, 2011, the Company accounted a loss on change in control of $35.3 million, which is equal to the fair value of the Company’s investment in Navios Acquisition of $103.3 million less the Company’s portion of Navios Acquisition’s net assets on March 30, 2011.

           Loss on Bond Extinguishment: In December 2006, the Company issued $300.0 million in senior notes at a fixed rate of 9.5% due on December 15, 2014 (“2014 Notes”). On January 28, 2011, Navios Holdings completed the sale of $350.0 million of 8.125% Senior Notes due 2019 (the “2019 Notes”). The net proceeds from the sale of the 2019 Notes were used to redeem all of Navios Holdings’ 2014 Notes and pay related transaction fees and expenses and for general corporate purposes. As a result of such transaction, we recorded expenses from bond extinguishment of $21.2 million,

           Other Expense, Net: Other expense, net decreased by $2.8 million to $1.0 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2011, from $3.8 million for the same period in 2010. Out of the total decrease of $2.8 million, the effect of Navios Logistics and Navios Acquisition is less than $0.1 million. This decrease was mainly due to (a) a $4.2 million decrease in provision for losses on accounts receivable; and (b) a $1.3 million decrease in voyage miscellaneous expenses. This decrease was primarily mitigated by (a) a $0.3 million decrease in interest income from finance leases, (b) a $2.2 million decrease in miscellaneous income and (c) a $0.2 million decrease in other expenses.

           Equity in Net Earnings of Affiliated Companies: Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies decreased by $4.6 million to $7.0 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2011, from $11.6 million for the same period in 2010. This decrease was mainly due to a decrease of $4.6 million in deferred gain amortization. The Company recognizes the gain from the sale of vessels to Navios Partners immediately in earnings only to the extent of the interest in Navios Partners owned by third parties and defers recognition of the gain to the extent of its own ownership interest in Navios Partners (the “deferred gain”) (see also “Related Party Transactions” section). Subsequently, the deferred gain is amortized to income over the remaining useful life of the vessel. The recognition of the deferred gain is accelerated in the event that (i) the vessel is subsequently sold or otherwise disposed of by Navios Partners or (ii) the Company’s ownership interest in Navios Partners is reduced.

           Income Tax: Income tax increased by $0.1 million to $0.9 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2011, as compared to $0.8 million for the same period in 2010. The main reason was the increase in income taxes relating to Navios Logistics.

           Net (Loss)/Income Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interest: Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest increased by $2.2 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 to $1.3 million loss from a $0.9 million income for the same period in 2010. This increase in loss was attributable to Navios Logistics.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

          Navios Holdings has historically financed its capital requirements with cash flows from operations, equity contributions from stockholders and credit facilities and other debt financings. Main uses of funds have been capital expenditures for the acquisition of new vessels, new construction and upgrades at the port terminals, expenditures incurred in connection with ensuring that the owned vessels comply with international and regulatory standards, repayments of credit facilities and payments of dividends. Navios Holdings anticipates that cash on hand, internally generated cash flows and borrowings under the existing credit facilities will be sufficient to fund the operations of the fleet and the logistics business, including working capital requirements. However, see “Exercise of Vessel Purchase Options”, “Working Capital Position” and “Long-term Debt Obligations and Credit Arrangements” for further discussion of Navios Holdings’ working capital position.

          In November 2008, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program for up to $25.0 million of Navios Holdings’ common stock. Share repurchases are made pursuant to a program adopted under Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act. The program does not require any minimum purchase or any specific number or amount of shares and may be suspended or reinstated at any time in Navios Holdings’ discretion and without notice. Repurchases are subject to restrictions under the terms of the Company’s credit facilities and indentures. There were no shares repurchased during the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2011 or for the year ended December 31, 2010.

          The following table presents cash flow information derived from the unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows of Navios Holdings for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.

Cash provided by operating activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the three month period ended March 31, 2010:

          Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $30.9 million to $54.9 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 as compared to $24.0 million for the same period of 2010. In determining net cash provided by operating activities, net income is adjusted for the effects of certain non-cash items including depreciation and amortization and unrealized gains and losses on derivatives.

          The aggregate adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities was a $78.3 million gain for the three month period ended March 31, 2011, which consisted mainly of the following adjustments: $33.3 million of depreciation and amortization, $1.2 million of amortization of deferred drydock expenses, $1.3 million of amortization of deferred finance fees, $0.3 million of unrealized losses on FFAs, $5.6 million of expenses from bond extinguishment, $1.0 million relating to share-based compensation, $35.3 million loss on change in control and a $1.3 million movement in earnings in affiliates net of dividends received. These adjustments were partially offset by a $0.1 million decrease in provision for losses on accounts receivable and a $0.9 million decrease in income taxes.

          The change in operating assets and liabilities of $13.5 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 resulted from a $0.5 million decrease in restricted cash, $24.5 million increase in accrued expenses, a $7.7 million increase in deferred income, a $0.1 million increase in derivative accounts and a $3.2 million increase in other long term liabilities. These were partially offset by a $2.6 million increase in accounts receivable, a $4.3 million increase in due from affiliates, $3.9 million relating to payments for drydock and special survey costs, a $7.1 million decrease in accounts payable and a $4.6 million increase in prepaid expenses and other assets.

          The aggregate adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities in the three months ended March 31, 2010 was a $11.1 million gain for this period, which consisted mainly of the following adjustments: $24.9 million of depreciation and amortization, $0.6 million of amortization of deferred drydock expenses, $1.6 million of amortization of deferred finance fees, a $4.1 million provision for losses on accounts receivable, $5.8 million of unrealized losses on FFAs, $0.6 million relating to share-based compensation. These adjustments were partially offset by a $24.4 million gain from sale of the Navios

Hyperion and the Navios Aurora II to Navios Partners, a $0.8 million decrease in income taxes, $0.2 million of unrealized gain on interest rate swaps and $1.1 million increase in earnings in affiliates net of dividends received.

          The change in operating assets and liabilities of $17.4 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2010 resulted from a $2.6 million increase in accounts receivable, a $2.0 million increase in prepaid expenses and other assets, a $6.5 million increase in due from affiliates, a $1.7 million relating to payments for drydock and special survey costs, a $12.6 million decrease in accounts payable, a $0.7 million decrease in deferred income and a $6.0 million decrease in other long-term liabilities. These were offset by a $0.3 million increase in restricted cash, an $11.5 million increase in accrued expenses and a $2.9 million increase in derivative accounts.

Cash used in investing activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the cash provided by investing activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2010:

          Cash used in investing activities was $133.6 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2011, while for the same period of 2010 cash provided by investing activities was $58.7 million.

          Cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was the result of: (a) a $72.4 million decrease in cash balance representing the cash held by Navios Acquisition on the date of the deconsolidation; (b) $3.0 million of deposits for acquisitions of tanker vessels under construction; (c) $51.5 million paid for the acquisition of the vessels Navios Azimuth, Navios Altamira and Navios Astra, and $4.5 million paid for the delivery of the Nave Polaris on January 27, 2011; and (d) the purchase of other fixed assets amounting to $2.9 million mainly relating to Navios Logistics. The above was partially offset by $0.7 million decrease in restricted cash.

          Cash provided by investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2010 was $58.7 million. This was the result of: (a) proceeds of $63.0 million and $90.0 million from the sale of the Navios Hyperion and the Navios Aurora II to Navios Partners, respectively; and (b) $0.1 million in connection with a capital lease receivable. The above was offset by: (a) the deposits for acquisitions of Capesize vessels under construction amounting to $64.7 million; (b) $26.6 million increase in cash held in a pledged account; and (c) the purchase of other fixed assets amounting to $3.0 million mainly relating to Navios Logistics.

Cash provided by financing activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the cash used in financing activities for the three month period ended March 31, 2010:

          Cash provided by financing activities was $51.4 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2011, while for the same period of 2010, cash used in financing activities was $45.8 million.

          Cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was the result of (a) $35.7 million of loan proceeds (net of relating finance fees of $0.7 million) in connection with (i) $33.0 million of Navios Holdings’ loan proceeds for financing the acquisition of Navios Azimuth and Navios Altamira, (ii) $3.0 million of Navios Acquisition’s loan proceeds (net of relating finance fees of $0.4 million) and (iii) $0.3 million finance costs relating to Navios Logistics, (b) $341.0 million net proceeds from the sale of 8.125% Senior Notes due 2019; and (c) $0.4 million proceeds from the exercise of options to purchase common stock. This was partially offset by: (a) the repayment of $300.0 million of notes, from the proceeds of the sale of the 2019 Notes; (b) $17.2 million of installments paid in connection with Navios Holdings’ outstanding indebtedness (including Navios Acquisition and Navios Logistics); (c) a $0.5 million increase in restricted cash relating to loan repayments; (d) $0.3 million relating to payments for capital lease obligations; and (e) $7.7 million of dividends paid to the Company’s shareholders.

          Cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2010 was the result of (a) $78.6 million of installments paid in connection with Navios Holdings’ outstanding indebtedness, (b) $7.0 million of dividends paid in the three months ended March 31, 2010, (c) $0.5 million of contributions to noncontrolling shareholders relating to the Logistics Business and (d) a $1.1 million increase in restricted cash required under the amendment of one of its facility agreements. This was partially offset by $41.4 million of loan proceeds (net of relating finance fees of $0.5 million) in connection with the drawdown of $9.3 million from the loan facility with Marfin Egnatia Bank, a $14.8 million drawdown from Emporiki Bank to finance the purchase of Navios Antares, a $17.5 million drawdown from Commerzbank for the construction of one Capesize vessel and a $0.3 million loan proceeds relating to the Logistics Business.

           Adjusted EBITDA: EBITDA represents net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA in this document represents EBITDA before stock based compensation. Navios Holdings uses Adjusted EBITDA because Navios Holdings believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a basis upon which liquidity can be assessed and presents useful information to investors regarding Navios Holdings’ ability to service and/or incur indebtedness, pay capital expenditures, meet working capital requirements and pay dividends. Navios Holdings also believes that Adjusted EBITDA is used: (i) by prospective and current lessors as well as potential lenders to evaluate potential transactions; and (ii) to evaluate and price potential acquisition candidates.

          EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for the analysis of Navios Holdings’ results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations are: (i) EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, working capital needs; and (ii) although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect any cash requirements for such capital expenditures. Because of these limitations, EBITDA and

Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as principal indicators of Navios Holdings’ performance. Furthermore, our calculation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to that reported by other companies due to differences in methods of calculation.

           Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2011 and 2010 was $25.9 million and $78.1 million, respectively. The $52.2 million decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to (a) an increase in direct vessel expenses (excluding the amortization of deferred drydock and special survey costs) by $13.3 million; (b) an increase in general and administrative expenses by $0.2 million (excluding share based compensation expenses); (c) a decrease in gain on sale of assets by $24.4 million; (d) $35.3 million loss due to the deconsolidation of Navios Acquisition; (e) an increase in loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest by $2.2 million; (f) $21.2 million of expenses relating to the bond extinguishment in January 2011; and (g) a decrease in equity in net earnings from affiliated companies by $4.6 million. This overall variance of $101.2 million was mitigated by (a) an increase in revenue of $27.4 million to $181.8 in the first quarter of 2011 from $154.4 million in the same period of 2010; (b) a decrease in time charter, voyage and logistics business expenses by $17.4 million to $59.1 million in the first quarter of 2011,from $76.5 million in the same period of 2010; (c) a decrease in losses on derivatives by $1.4 million; and (d) a decrease in net other expenses by $2.8 million.

Long-term Debt Obligations and Credit Arrangements

Navios Holdings loans

          In December 2006, the Company issued $300.0 million in senior notes at a fixed rate of 9.5% due on December 15, 2014. On January 28, 2011, Navios Holdings completed the sale of 2019 Notes at a fixed rate of 8.125%. The net proceeds from the sale of the 2019 Notes were used to redeem any and all of Navios Holdings’ outstanding 2014 Notes and pay related transaction fees and expenses and for general corporate purposes. As a result of such transaction, Navios Holdings recorded expenses from bond extinguishment of $21.2 million.

           Senior Notes: On January 28, 2011, the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Navios Maritime Finance II (US) Inc. (“NMF” and, together with the Company, the “Co-Issuers”) issued $350.0 million in senior notes due on February 15, 2019 at a fixed rate of 8.125%. The senior notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally and on an unsecured senior basis, by all of the Company’s subsidiaries, other than NMF, Navios Maritime Finance (US) Inc., Navios Acquisition and its subsidiaries, Navios Logistics and its subsidiaries and Navios GP L.L.C. The Co-Issuers have the option to redeem the notes in whole or in part, at any time (i) before February 15, 2015, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus a make-whole premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and (ii) on or after February 15, 2015, at a fixed price of 104.063% of the principal amount, which price declines ratably until it reaches par in 2017, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. At any time before February 15, 2014, the Co-Issuers may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes with the net proceeds of an equity offering at 108.125% of the principal amount of the notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, so long as at least 65% of the originally issued aggregate principal amount of the notes remains outstanding after such redemption. In addition, upon the occurrence of certain change of control events, the holders of the notes will have the right to require the Co-Issuers to repurchase some or all of the notes at 101%

of their face amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the repurchase date. Under a registration rights agreement, the Co-Issuers and the guarantors are obliged to file a registration statement prior on or to June 27, 2011, that enables the holders of notes to exchange the privately placed notes with publicly registered notes with identical terms. The senior notes contain covenants which, among other things, limit the incurrence of additional indebtedness, issuance of certain preferred stock, the payment of dividends, redemption or repurchase of capital stock or making restricted payments and investments, creation of certain liens, transfer or sale of assets, entering in transactions with affiliates, merging or consolidating or selling all or substantially all of the Co-Issuers’ properties and assets and creation or designation of restricted subsidiaries. The Co-Issuers are in compliance with the covenants as of March 31, 2011.

           Ship Mortgage Notes: In November 2009, the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Navios Maritime Finance (US) Inc. (together, the “Co-Issuers”) issued $400.0 million of first priority ship mortgage notes due on November 1, 2017 at a fixed rate of 8.875%. The ship mortgage notes are senior obligations of the Co-Issuers and are secured by first priority ship mortgages on 15 vessels owned by certain subsidiary guarantors and other related collateral securities. The ship mortgage notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally by all of the Company’s direct and indirect subsidiaries that guarantee the 2019 Notes. The guarantees of the Company’s subsidiaries that own mortgage vessels are senior secured guarantees and the guarantees of the Company’s subsidiaries that do not own mortgage vessels are senior unsecured guarantees. At any time before November 1, 2012, the Co-Issuers may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the ship mortgage notes with the net proceeds of a public equity offering at 108.875% of the principal amount of the ship mortgage notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, so long as at least 65% of the originally issued aggregate principal amount of the ship mortgage notes remains outstanding after such redemption. In addition, the Co-Issuers have the option to redeem the ship mortgage notes in whole or in part, at any time (1) before November 1, 2013, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a make whole price which is based on a formula calculated using a discount rate of treasury bonds plus 50 bps, and (2) on or after November 1, 2013, at a fixed price of 104.438%, which price declines ratably until it reaches par in 2015. Furthermore, upon occurrence of certain change of control events, the holders of the ship mortgage notes may require the Co-Issuers to repurchase some or all of the notes at 101% of their face amount. Pursuant to the terms of a registration rights agreement, as a result of satisfying certain conditions, the Co-Issuers and the guarantors are not obligated to file a registration statement that would have enabled the holders of ship mortgage notes to exchange the privately placed notes with publicly registered notes with identical terms. The ship mortgage notes contain covenants which, among other things, limit the incurrence of additional indebtedness, issuance of certain preferred stock, the payment of dividends, redemption or repurchase of capital stock or making restricted payments and investments, creation of certain liens, transfer or sale of assets, entering into certain transactions with affiliates, merging or consolidating or selling all or substantially all of Co-Issures’ properties and assets and creation or designation of restricted subsidiaries. The Co-Issuers are in compliance with the covenants as of March 31, 2011.

Loan Facilities:

          The majority of the Company’s senior secured credit facilities include maintenance covenants, including loan-to-value ratio covenants, based on either charter-adjusted valuations, or charter-free valuations. As of March 31, 2011, the Company was in compliance with all of the covenants under each of its credit facilities outlined below.

           HSH/Commerzbank Facility: In February 2007, Navios Holdings entered into a secured loan facility with HSH Nordbank and Commerzbank AG maturing on October 31, 2014. The facility was composed of a $280.0 million term loan facility and a $120.0 million reducing revolving facility. In April 2008, the Company entered into an agreement for the amendment of the facility due to a prepayment of $10.0 million. In March 2009, Navios Holdings further amended its facility agreement, effective as of November 15, 2008, as follows: (a) to reduce the Security Value Maintenance ratio (“SVM”) (ratio of the charter-free valuations of the mortgaged vessels over the outstanding loan amount) from 125% to 100%; (b) to obligate Navios Holdings to accumulate cash reserves into a pledged account with the agent bank of $14.0 million ($5.0 million in March 2009 and $1.1 million on each loan repayment date during 2009 and 2010, starting from January 2009); and (c) to set the margin at 200 bps. The amendment was effective until January 31, 2010.

          Following the sale of the Navios Apollon on October 29, 2009, Navios Holdings prepaid $13.5 million of the loan facility and permanently reduced its revolving credit facility by $4.8 million.

          Following the issuance of the ship mortgage notes in November 2009, the mortgages and security interests on ten vessels previously secured by the loan and the revolving facility were fully released in connection with the partial prepayment of the facility with approximately $197.6 million, of which $195.0 million was funded from the issuance of the ship mortgage notes and the remaining $2.6 million from the Company’s cash. The Company permanently reduced the revolving facility by an amount of $26.7 million and the term loan facility by $80.1 million. In April 2010, Navios Holdings further amended its facility agreement with HSH/Commerzbank as follows: (a) to release certain pledge deposits amounting to $117.5 million and to accept additional securities of substitute vessels; and (b) to set a margin ranging from 115 bps to 175 bps depending on the security value. In April 2010, the available amount of $21.6 million under the revolving facility was drawn and an amount of $117.5 million was kept in a pledged account. On April 29, 2010, restricted cash of $18.0 million was drawn to finance the acquisition of the Navios Vector. An amount of $74.0 million was drawn from the pledged account to finance the acquisitions of the Navios Melodia and the Navios Fulvia ($37.0 million for each vessel) and a prepayment of $25.6 million was made on October 1, 2010. As a result, no outstanding amount was kept in the pledged account as of December 31, 2010 and as of March 31, 2011.

          The loan facility requires compliance with financial covenants, including specified SVM to total debt percentage and minimum liquidity. It is an event of default under the revolving credit facility if such covenants are not complied with or if Angeliki Frangou, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, beneficially owns less than 20% of the issued stock.

          On November 15, 2010, following the sale of the Navios Melodia and the Navios Fulvia to Navios Partners for a total consideration of $177.0 million, of which $162.0 million was paid in cash and the remaining in Navios Partners’ units, Navios Holdings fully repaid its outstanding loan balance with HSH Nordbank in respect of the two vessels amounting to $71.9 million.

          As of March 31, 2011, the outstanding amount under the revolving credit facility was $14.2 million and the outstanding amount under the loan facility was $62.2 million. On May 19, 2011, in connection with the sale of the Navios Orbiter to Navios Partners, Navios Holdings repaid $20.2 million of the outstanding loan associated with this vessel.

           Emporiki Facilities: In December 2007, Navios Holdings entered into a facility agreement with Emporiki Bank of Greece of up to $154.0 million in order to partially finance the construction of two Capesize bulk carriers. In July 2009, following an amendment of the above-mentioned agreement, the amount of the facility has been changed to up to $130.0 million.

          On March 18, 2010, following the sale of the Navios Aurora II to Navios Partners, Navios Holdings repaid $64.4 million and the outstanding amount of the facility has been reduced to $64.4 million. The amended facility is repayable in 10 semi-annual installments of $3.0 million and 10 semi-annual installments of $2.0 million with a final balloon payment of $14.9 million on the last payment date. The interest rate of the amended facility is based on a margin of 175 bps. The loan facility requires compliance with certain financial covenants and the covenants contained in the senior notes. As of March 31, 2011, the outstanding amount under this facility was $58.4 million. On May 19, 2011, in connection with the sale of the Navios Luz to Navios Partners, Navios Holdings repaid $37.5 million of the outstanding loan associated with this vessel.

          In August 2009, Navios Holdings entered into another facility agreement with Emporiki Bank of Greece of up to $75.0 million (divided into two tranches of $37.5 million) to partially finance the acquisition costs of two Capesize vessels. Each tranche of the facility is repayable in 20 semi-annual installments of $1.4 million with a final payment of $10.0 million on the last payment date. The repayment of each tranche starts six months after the delivery date of the respective Capesize vessel. It bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 175 bps. As of March 31, 2011, the full amount of $75.0 million was drawn under this facility.

          In September 2010, Navios Holdings entered into another facility agreement with Emporiki Bank of Greece of up to $40.0 million in order to partially finance the construction of one Capesize bulk carrier, the Navios Azimuth, which was delivered on February 14, 2011 to Navios Holdings. The loan is repayable in 20 semi-annual equal installments of $1.5 million, with a final balloon payment of $10.0 million on the last payment date. It bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 275 bps. The loan facility requires compliance with certain financial covenants and the covenants contained in the senior notes. As of March 31, 2011, the amount drawn was $40.0 million.

           DNB Facilities: In June 2008, Navios Holdings entered into a facility agreement with DNB NOR BANK ASA of up to $133.0 million in order to partially finance the construction of two Capesize bulk carriers. In June 2009, following an amendment of the above-mentioned agreement, one of the two tranches amounting to $66.5 million was cancelled following the cancellation of construction of one Capesize bulk carrier. The amended facility is repayable six months following the delivery of the Capesize vessel in 11 semi-annual installments of $2.9 million, with a final payment of $34.6 million on the last payment date. The interest rate of the amended facility is based on a margin of 225 bps as defined in the new agreement. As of March 31, 2011, the outstanding amount under this facility was $60.7 million.

          In August 2010, Navios Holdings entered into a facility agreement with DNB NOR BANK ASA of up to $40.0 million in order to partially finance the construction of one Capesize bulk carrier, the Navios Altamira, which was delivered on January 28, 2011 to Navios Holdings. The loan is repayable three months following the delivery of the Capesize vessel in 24 equal quarterly installments of $645,000 with a final balloon payment of $24.5 million on the last payment date. It bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 275 bps. The loan facility requires compliance with certain financial covenants and the covenants contained in the senior notes. As of March 31, 2011, the amount drawn was $40.0 million.

           Dekabank Facility: In February 2009 (amended and restated in May 2009), Navios Holdings entered into a facility of up to $120.0 million with Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale to finance the acquisition of two Capesize vessels. The loan is repayable in 20 semi-annual installments and bears an interest rate based on a margin of 190 bps. The loan facility requires compliance with certain financial covenants and the covenants contained in the senior notes. Following the sale of the Navios Pollux to Navios Partners in May 2010, an amount of $39.0 million was kept in a pledged account pending the delivery of a substitute vessel as collateral to this facility. The amount of $39.0 million kept in the pledged account was released to finance the delivery of the Capesize vessel Navios Buena Ventura that was delivered to Navios Holdings on October 29, 2010. As of March 31, 2011, $83.0 million was outstanding under this facility.

           Marfin Facility: In March 2009, Navios Holdings entered into a loan facility with Marfin Egnatia Bank of up to $110.0 million to be used to finance the pre-delivery installments for the construction of newbuilding vessels and for general corporate purposes. It bears interest at a rate based on a margin of 275 bps. During 2010, a total amount of $43.4 million was drawn and has been fully repaid. Since September 7, 2010, the available amount of the loan facility has been reduced to $30.0 million. On May 10, 2011, the amount of $18.9 million was drawn to finance the acquisition of the Navios Astra.

           Commerzbank Facility: In June 2009, Navios Holdings entered into a new facility agreement of up to $240.0 million (divided into four tranches of $60.0 million) with Commerzbank AG in order to partially finance the acquisition of a Capesize vessel and the construction of three Capesize vessels. Each tranche of the facility is repayable starting three months after the delivery of each

Capesize vessel in 40 quarterly installments of $0.9 million with a final payment of $24.7 million on the last payment date. It bears interest at a rate based on a margin of 225 bps. As of March 31, 2011, the outstanding amount was $109.8 million. The loan facility requires compliance with the covenants contained in the senior notes. Following the sale of two Capesize vessels, the Navios Melodia and the Navios Buena Ventura, on September 20, 2010 and October 29, 2010 to Navios Partners, respectively, Navios Holdings cancelled two of the four tranches and fully repaid in October 2010 their outstanding loan balances of $53.6 million and $54.5 million, respectively.

           Unsecured Bond: In July 2009, Navios Holdings issued a $20.0 million unsecured bond due in July 2012 as a partial payment for the acquisition price of a Capesize vessel. Interest will accrue on the principal amount of the unsecured bond at the rate of 6% per annum. All accrued interest (which will not be compounded) will be first due and payable in July 2012, which is the maturity date. The unsecured bond may be prepaid by Navios Holdings at any time without prepayment penalty.

Navios Logistics loans

           Marfin Facility

          On March 31, 2008, Nauticler entered into a $70.0 million loan facility for the purpose of providing Nauticler S.A. with investment capital to be used in connection with one or more investment projects. In March 2009, Navios Logistics transferred its loan facility of $70.0 million to Marfin Popular Bank Public Co. Ltd. The loan provided for an additional one year extension and an increase in margin to 275 basis points. On March 23, 2010, the loan was extended for one additional year, providing an increase in margin to 300 basis points. On March 29, 2011, Navios Logistics agreed with Marfin Popular Bank to amend its current loan agreement with its subsidiary, Nauticler S.A., to provide for a $40.0 million revolving credit facility. The amended facility provides for the existing margin of 300 basis points and would be secured by mortgages on four tanker vessels or alternative security over other assets acceptable to the bank. The amended facility will require compliance with customary covenants. The obligation of the bank under the amended facility is subject to prepayment of the $70.0 million facility and is subject to customary conditions, such as the receipt of satisfactory appraisals, insurance, opinions and the negotiation, execution and delivery of mutually satisfactory loan documentation. In connection with the amendment, Nauticler S.A. agreed to prepay the $70.0 million through the proceeds of the Logistics Senior Notes (see Note 16 to the condensed consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Form 6-K). As of March 31, 2011, the amount outstanding under this facility was $70.0 million.

          On April 12, 2011, Navios Logistics issued $200.0 million of Logistics Senior Notes due on April 15, 2019, at a fixed rate of 9.25%. The net proceeds from the Logistics Senior Notes were approximately $194.0 million, after deducting related fees and estimated expenses, and will be used to (i) purchase barges and pushboats; (ii) repay existing indebtedness; and (iii) to the extent available, for general corporate purposes. As of April 12, 2011, Navios Logistics, using the proceeds from the Logistics Senior Notes, fully repaid the $70.0 million loan facility with Marfin Popular Bank.

           Non-Wholly Owned Subsidiaries Indebtedness

          In connection with the acquisition of Horamar, Navios Logistics assumed a $9.5 million loan facility that was entered into by HS Shipping Ltd. Inc. in 2006, in order to finance the building of a 8,974 dwt double hull tanker (Malva H). Since the vessel’s delivery, the interest rate has been LIBOR plus 150 bps. The loan is repaid in installments that shall not be less than 90% of the amount of the last hire payment due to be paid to HS Shipping Ltd. Inc. The repayment date shall not extend beyond December 31, 2011. The loan can be pre-paid before such date, with two days written notice. The loan also requires compliance with certain covenants. As of March 31, 2011, the amount outstanding under this facility was $6.6 million.

          In connection with the acquisition of Horamar, Navios Logistics assumed a $2.3 million loan facility that was entered into by Thalassa Energy S.A., a majority owned subsidiary of Navios Logistics, in October 2007, in order to finance the purchase of two self-propelled barges (the Formosa and San Lorenzo). The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 150 bps. The loan is repaid in five equal installments of $0.5 million four of which were made in November 2008, June 2009, January and August 2010 and the remaining one was repaid in March 2011. The loan also requires compliance with certain covenants. The loan was secured by a first priority mortgage over the two self-propelled barges. As of March 31, 2011, the loan was fully repaid.

          On September 4, 2009, HS Navigation Inc. entered into a loan facility for an amount of up to $18.7 million that bears interest at LIBOR plus 225 bps in order to finance the acquisition cost of the Estefania H. The loan is repayable in installments that shall not be less than the highest of (a) 90% of the amount of the last hire payment due to HS Navigation Inc. prior to the repayment date, and (b) $0.3 million inclusive of any interest accrued in relation to the loan at that time. The repayment date must occur prior to May 15, 2016. The loan also requires compliance with certain covenants. As of March 31, 2011, the amount outstanding under this facility was $14.4 million.

          On December 15, 2009, HS Tankers Inc., a majority owned subsidiary of Navios Logistics, entered into a loan facility in order to finance the acquisition cost of the Makenita H for an amount of $24.0 million which bears interest at LIBOR plus 225 bps. The loan is repayable in installments that shall not be less than the highest of (a) 90% of the amount of the last hire payment due to HS Tankers Inc. prior to the repayment date, and (b) $0.3 million, inclusive of any interest accrued in relation to the loan at that time. The repayment date must occur prior to March 24, 2016. The loan also requires compliance with certain covenants. As of March 31, 2011, the amount outstanding under this facility was $20.5 million.

          On December 20, 2010, HS South Inc., a majority owned subsidiary of Navios Logistics, entered into a loan facility in order to finance the acquisition cost of the Sara H for an amount of $14.4 million which bears interest at LIBOR plus 225 bps. The loan will be repaid by installments. The loan is repayable in installments that shall not be less than the highest of (a) 90% of the amount of the last hire payment due to be HS South Inc. prior to the repayment date and (b) $0.3 million, inclusive of any interest accrued in relation to the loan at that time. The repayment date must occur prior to May 24, 2016. The loan also requires compliance with certain covenants. As of March 31, 2011, the amount outstanding under this facility was $13.8 million.

Other Indebtedness

          In connection with the acquisition of Hidronave S.A. in October 29, 2009, Navios Logistics assumed an $0.8 million loan facility that was entered into by Hidronave S.A. in 2001, in order to finance the construction of a pushboat (Nazira). As of March 31, 2011, the outstanding loan balance was $0.7 million. The loan facility bears interest at a fixed rate of 600 bps. The loan is repaid in installments of $5,740 each and the final repayment date can not extend beyond August 10, 2021. The loan also requires compliance with certain covenants.

          As of March 31, 2011, Navios Logistics and its subsidiaries were in compliance with all of the covenants under each of its credit facilities.

          The maturity table below reflects the principal payments for the next five years and thereafter of all borrowings of Navios Holdings (including Navios Logistics) outstanding as of March 31, 2011, based on the repayment schedule of the respective loan facilities (as described above) and the outstanding amount due under the debt securities.

Working Capital Position

          On March 31, 2011, Navios Holdings’ current assets totaled $317.2 million, while current liabilities totaled $205.4 million, resulting in a positive working capital position of $111.8 million. Navios Holdings’ cash forecast indicates that it will generate sufficient cash during 2011 and 2012 to make the required principal and interest payments on its indebtedness, provide for the normal working capital requirements of the business and remain in a positive cash position during 2011 and 2012.

          While projections indicate that existing cash balances and operating cash flows will be sufficient to service the existing indebtedness, Navios Holdings continues to review its cash flows with a view toward increasing working capital.

Capital Expenditures

          Since 2007, the Company has entered into various agreements for the acquisition of newbuild Capesize vessels which were delivered on various dates from the beginning of 2009 until February 2011. As of March 31, 2011, the Company had taken delivery of a total of 16 Capesize vessels (the Navios Bonavis, the Navios Happiness, the Navios Pollux, the Navios Aurora II, the Navios Lumen, the Navios Phoenix, the Navios Stellar, the Navios Antares, the Navios Melodia, the Navios Fulvia, the Navios Buena Ventura, the Navios Bonheur, the Navios Etoile, the Navios Luz, the Navios Azimuth and the Navios Altamira) and two Ultra Handymax vessels (the Navios Celestial and the Navios Vega). The Company has no further newbuilding commitments as of March 31, 2011.

Dividend Policy

          Currently, Navios Holdings intends to retain most of its available earnings generated by operations for the development and growth of its business. In addition, the terms and provisions of Navios Holdings’ current secured credit facilities and indentures limit its ability to pay dividends in excess of certain amounts or if certain covenants are not met. However, subject to the terms of its credit facilities and indentures, the Board of Directors may from time to time consider the payment of dividends and on May 17, 2011, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock, with respect to the first quarter of 2011, payable on July 7, 2011 to stockholders of record as of June 15, 2011. The declaration and payment of any dividend remains subject to the discretion of the Board, and will depend on, among other things, Navios Holdings’ cash requirements as measured by market opportunities, debt obligations, and restrictions contained in its credit agreements and indentures and market conditions.

Concentration of Credit Risk

          Concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivables are limited due to Navios Holdings’ large number of customers, who are internationally dispersed and have a variety of end markets in which they sell. Due to these factors, management believes that no additional credit risk beyond amounts provided for collection losses is inherent in Navios Holdings’ trade receivables. For the three month period ended March 31, 2011 and for the year ended December 31, 2010, no customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s revenue.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

          Charter hire payments to third parties for chartered-in vessels are treated as operating leases for accounting purposes. Navios Holdings is also committed to making rental payments under operating leases for its office premises. Future minimum rental payments under Navios Holdings’ non-cancelable operating leases are included in the contractual obligations above. As of March 31, 2011, Navios Holdings was contingently liable for letters of guarantee and letters of credit amounting to $0.5 million issued by various banks in favor of various organizations and the total amount was collateralized by cash deposits which are included as a component of restricted cash. Navios Holdings issued no additional guarantees to third parties as of March 31, 2011 and 2010.

          As of March 31, 2011, the Company’s subsidiaries in South America were contingently liable for various claims and penalties to the local tax authorities amounting to $4.9 million ($4.7 million as of December 31, 2010). The respective provision for such contingencies was included in “Other long-term liabilities and deferred income”. According to the acquisition agreement (see Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 6-K), if the Company becomes obligated to pay such amounts, the amounts involved will be reimbursed by the previous shareholders, and, as such, the Company has recognized a receivable (included in “Other long-term assets”) against such liability, since the management considers collection of the receivable to be probable. The contingencies are expected to be resolved in the next four years. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not adversely affect the Company’s financial position, results of operations or liquidity. On August 19, 2009, the Company issued a guarantee and indemnity letter that guarantees the performance by Petrolera San Antonio S.A. (“Petrosan”) of all its obligations to Vitol S.A. (“Vitol”) up to $4.0 million. On May 6, 2011, the guarantee amount was increased to $10.0 million. In addition, Petrosan agreed to pay Vitol immediately upon demand, any and all sums up to the referred limit, plus interest and costs, in relation to sales of gas oil under certain contracts between Vitol and Petrosan. This guarantee will expire on August 18, 2011.

          The Company, in the normal course of business, entered into contracts to time charter-in vessels for various periods through June 2023.

Related Party Transactions

           Office rent: On January 2, 2006, Navios Corporation and Navios ShipManagement Inc., two wholly owned subsidiaries of Navios Holdings, entered into two lease agreements with Goldland Ktimatiki-Ikodomiki-Touristiki and Xenodohiaki Anonimos Eteria, both of which are Greek corporations that are currently majority owned by Angeliki Frangou, Navios Holdings’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The lease agreements provide for the leasing of two facilities located in Piraeus, Greece, of approximately 2,034.3 square meters to house the operations of most of the Company’s subsidiaries. The total annual lease payments are €0.5 million (approximately $0.7 million) and the lease agreements expire in 2017. These payments are subject to annual adjustments starting from the third year, which are based on the inflation rate prevailing in Greece as reported by the Greek State at the end of each year.

          On October 31, 2007, Navios ShipManagement Inc. entered into a lease agreement with Emerald Ktimatiki-Ikodomiki-Touristiki and Xenodohiaki Anonimos Eteria, both of which are Greek corporations that are currently majority owned by Angeliki Frangou, Navios Holdings’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The lease agreement initially provided for the leasing of one facility in Piraeus, Greece, of approximately 1,376.5 square meters to house part of the operations of the Company. On October 29, 2010, the existing lease agreement was amended and Navios ShipManagement Inc. leases 253.75 less square meters. The total annual lease payments are €0.4 million (approximately $0.5 million) and the lease agreement expires in 2019. These payments are subject to annual adjustments starting from the third year, which are based on the inflation rate prevailing in Greece as reported by the Greek State at the end of each year.

          On October 29, 2010, Navios Tankers Management Inc. entered into a lease agreement with Emerald Ktimatiki-Ikodomiki-Touristiki and Xenodohiaki Anonimos Eteria, both of which are Greek corporations that are currently majority owned by Angeliki Frangou, Navios Holdings’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The lease agreement provides for the leasing of one facility in Piraeus, Greece, of approximately 253.75 square meters to house part of the operations of the Company. The total annual lease payments are €0.08 million (approximately $0.1 million) and the lease agreement expires in 2019. These payments are subject to annual adjustments starting from the third year, which are based on the inflation rate prevailing in Greece as reported by the Greek State at the end of each year.

           Purchase of services: The Company utilizes Acropolis Chartering and Shipping Inc. (“Acropolis”), a brokerage firm for freight and shipping charters as a broker. Navios Holdings has a 50% interest in Acropolis. Although Navios Holdings owns 50% of Acropolis’ stock, Navios Holdings has agreed with the other shareholder that the earnings and amounts declared by way of dividends will be allocated 35% to the Company with the balance to the other shareholder. Commissions paid to Acropolis for the three month period ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 were $0 and $0.1 million, respectively. During the three month period ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company received dividends of $0 and $0.6 million, respectively. Included in the trade accounts payable at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 is an amount of $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, which is due to Acropolis.

           Management fees: Pursuant to a management agreement dated November 16, 2007, Navios Holdings provides commercial and technical management services to Navios Partners’ vessels for a daily fixed fee of $4,000 per owned Panamax vessel and $5,000 per owned Capesize vessel. This daily fee covers all of the vessels’ operating expenses, including the cost of drydock and special surveys. The daily initial term of the agreement is five years commencing from November 16, 2007. Total management fees for the periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, amounted to $6.0 million and $4.1 million, respectively. Since November 2009, Navios Holdings will receive $4,500 per owned Ultra Handymax vessel, $4,400 per owned Panamax vessel and $5,500 per owned Capesize vessel.

          Pursuant to a management agreement dated May 28, 2010, as amended on September 10, 2010, for five years from the closing of Navios Acquisition’s initial vessel acquisition Navios Holdings provides commercial and technical management services to Navios Acquisition’s vessels for a daily fee of $6,000 per owned MR2 product tanker and chemical tanker vessel and $7,000 per owned LR1 product tanker vessel and $10,000 per owned VLCC vessel, for the first two years with the fixed daily fees adjusted for the remainder of the term based on then-current market fees. This daily fee covers all of the vessels’ operating expenses, other than certain extraordinary fees and costs. During the remaining three years of the term of the Management Agreement, Navios Acquisition expects that it will reimburse Navios Holdings for all of the actual operating costs and expenses it incurs in connection with the management of its fleet. Actual operating costs and expenses will be determined in a manner consistent with how the initial $6,000 and $7,000 fixed fees were determined. Drydocking expenses will be fixed under this agreement for up to $300,000 per vessel and will be reimbursed at cost for VLCC vessels. Total management fees for the periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $7.6 million and $0, respectively, which have been eliminated upon consolidation of Navios Acquisition through March 30, 2011.

           General & administrative expenses: Pursuant to the administrative services agreement dated November 16, 2007, Navios Holdings provides administrative services to Navios Partners which include: bookkeeping, audit and accounting services, legal and insurance services, administrative and clerical services, banking and financial services, advisory services, client and investor relations and other services. Navios Holdings is reimbursed for reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of these services. Total general and administrative fees charged for the periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $0.8 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

          On May 28, 2010, Navios Acquisition entered into an administrative services agreement, expiring May 28, 2015, with Navios Holdings, pursuant to which Navios Holdings provides office space and certain administrative management services to Navios Acquisition which include: bookkeeping, audit and accounting services, legal and insurance services, administrative and clerical services, banking and financial services, advisory services, client and investor relations and other. Navios Holdings is reimbursed for

reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of these services. Total general and administrative fees charged for the periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $0.3 million and $0, respectively, which have been eliminated upon consolidation of Navios Acquisition through March 30, 2011.

           Balance due from affiliate: Balance due from affiliate as of March 31, 2011 amounted to $15.3 million (December 31, 2010: $2.6 million) which includes the current amounts due from Navios Partners of $6.9 million and amounts due from Navios Acquisition of $8.4 million. The balances mainly consist of management fees, administrative fees and other expenses.

           Omnibus agreements: Navios Holdings entered into an omnibus agreement with Navios Partners (the “Partners Omnibus Agreement”) in connection with the closing of Navios Partners’ IPO governing, among other things, when Navios Holdings and Navios Partners may compete against each other as well as rights of first offer on certain drybulk carriers. Pursuant to the Partners Omnibus Agreement, Navios Partners generally agreed not to acquire or own Panamax or Capesize drybulk carriers under time charters of three or more years without the consent of an independent committee of Navios Partners. In addition, Navios Holdings agreed to offer to Navios Partners the opportunity to purchase vessels from Navios Holdings when such vessels are fixed under time charters of three or more years. The Partners Omnibus Agreement was amended in June 2009 to release Navios Holdings for two years from restrictions on acquiring Capesize and Panamax vessels from third parties.

          Navios Acquisition entered into an omnibus agreement (the “Acquisition Omnibus Agreement”) with Navios Holdings and Navios Partners in connection with the closing of Navios Acquisition’s initial vessel acquisition pursuant to which, among other things, Navios Holdings and Navios Partners agreed not to acquire, charter-in or own liquid shipment vessels, except for container vessels and vessels that are primarily employed in operations in South America without the consent of an independent committee of Navios Acquisition. In addition, Navios Acquisition, under the Acquisition Omnibus Agreement, agreed to cause its subsidiaries not to acquire, own, operate or charter drybulk carriers subject to specific exceptions. Under the Acquisition Omnibus Agreement, Navios Acquisition and its subsidiaries granted to Navios Holdings and Navios Partners a right of first offer on any proposed sale, transfer or other disposition of any of its drybulk carriers and related charters owned or acquired by Navios Acquisition. Likewise, Navios Holdings and Navios Partners agreed to grant a similar right of first offer to Navios Acquisition for any liquid shipment vessels it might own. These rights of first offer will not apply to a (a) sale, transfer or other disposition of vessels between any affiliated subsidiaries, or pursuant to the terms of any charter or other agreement with a counterparty, or (b) merger with or into, or sale of substantially all of the assets to, an unaffiliated third party.

           Sale of Vessels and Sale of Rights to Navios Partners: .Upon the sale of vessels to Navios Partners, Navios Holdings recognizes the gain immediately in earnings only to the extent of the interest in Navios Partners owned by third parties and defers recognition of the gain to the extent of its own ownership interest in Navios Partners (the “deferred gain”). Subsequently, the deferred gain is amortized to income over the remaining useful life of the vessel. The recognition of the deferred gain is accelerated in the event that (i) the vessel is subsequently sold or otherwise disposed of by Navios Partners or (ii) the Company’s ownership interest in Navios Partners is reduced. In connection with the public offerings of common units by Navios Partners, a pro rata portion of the deferred gain is released to income upon dilution of the Company’s ownership interest in Navios Partners. As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the unamortized deferred gain for all vessels and rights sold totaled $36.4 million and $38.6 million, respectively, and for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, Navios Holdings recognized $2.2 million and $6.8 million, respectively, of the deferred gain in “Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies”.

          The deferred gain recognized in equity in earnings in connection with the public offerings of Navios Partners’ common units relates to gains that initially arose from the sale of vessels by Navios Holdings to Navios Partners. Upon the sale of vessels to Navios Partners, Navios Holdings recognizes the gain immediately in earnings only to the extent of the interest in Navios Partners owned by third parties and defers recognition of the gain to the extent of its own ownership interest in Navios Partners (the “deferred gain”). Subsequently, the deferred gain is amortized to income over the remaining useful life of the vessel. The recognition of the deferred gain is accelerated in the event that (i) the vessel is subsequently sold or otherwise disposed of by Navios Partners or (ii) the Company’s ownership interest in Navios Partners is reduced. In connection with above mentioned Navios Partners’ public offerings, a pro rata portion of the deferred gain was released to income upon dilution of the Company’s ownership interest in Navios Partners.

           Purchase of Shares in Navios Acquisition: During 2010, Navios Holdings purchased 6,337,551 shares of Navios Acquisition’s common stock for $63.2 million in open market purchases. Moreover, on May 28, 2010, certain shareholders of Navios Acquisition redeemed 10,021,399 shares pursuant to redemption rights granted in Navios Acquisition’s IPO upon de-“SPAC”-ing. As of May 28, 2010, following these transactions, Navios Holdings owned 12,372,551 shares, or 57.3%, of the outstanding common stock of Navios Acquisition. At that date, Navios Holdings acquired control over Navios Acquisition, consequently concluded a business combination had occurred and consolidated the results of Navios Acquisition from that date onwards. As a result of gaining control, Navios Holdings recognized the effect of $17.7 million, which represents the fair value of the shares that exceed the carrying value of the Company’s ownership of 12,372,551 shares of Navios Acquisition’s common stock, in the statements of operations under “Gain on change in control”. On November 19, 2010, following Navios Acquisition public offering of 6,500,000 shares of common stock at $5.50 per share, Navios Holdings’ interest in Navios Acquisition decreased to 53.7%.

          Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement signed on March 30, 2011, Navios Holdings completed the Navios Acquisition Share Exchange, whereby Navios Holdings exchanged 7,676,000 shares of Navios Acquisition’s common stock it held for 1,000 non-voting Series C Convertible Preferred Stock of Navios Acquisition.

          As of March 30, 2011 and onwards, following this transaction, Navios Holdings owned 18,331,551 shares or 45% of the outstanding voting stock of Navios Acquisition. As a result, from March 30, 2011, Navios Acquisition is considered as an affiliate entity of Navios Holdings and is not a controlled subsidiary of the Company, and the investment in Navios Acquisition is now accounted for under the equity method due to the Company’s significant influence over Navios Acquisition. From March 30, 2011, Navios Acquisition is being accounted for under the equity method based on Navios Holdings’ 53.7% economic interest since the preferred stock is considered in substance common stock for accounting purposes.

           Acquisition of Eleven Product Tanker and Two Chemical Tanker Vessels: On April 8, 2010, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Acquisition Agreement by and between Navios Acquisition and Navios Holdings, Navios Acquisition agreed to acquire 13 vessels (11 product tankers and two chemical tankers) plus options to purchase two additional product tankers, for an aggregate purchase price of $457.7 million (see Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Form 6-K).

           Navios Acquisition Warrant Exercise Program: On September 2, 2010, Navios Acquisition announced the successful completion of its warrant program (the “Warrant Exercise Program”). Under the Warrant Exercise Program, holders of publicly traded warrants (“Public Warrants”) had the opportunity to exercise the Public Warrants on enhanced terms through August 27, 2010. Navios Holdings exercised 13,635,000 private warrants for a total $77.0 million in cash. Navios Holdings currently holds no other warrants of Navios Acquisition.

           The Navios Holdings Credit Facility: In connection with the VLCC Acquisition, Navios Acquisition entered into a $40.0 million credit facility with Navios Holdings. The $40.0 million facility has a margin of LIBOR plus 300 bps and a term of 18 months, maturing on April 1, 2012. Following the issuance of the Notes in October 2010, Navios Acquisition prepaid $27.6 million of this facility. Pursuant to an amendment in October 2010, the facility will be available for multiple drawings up to a limit of $40.0 million. As of March 31, 2011, the outstanding amount under this facility was $12.4 million.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks

          Navios Holdings is exposed to certain risks related to interest rate, foreign currency and charter rate risks. To manage these risks, Navios Holdings uses interest rate swaps (for interest rate risk) and FFAs (for charter rate risk).

Interest Rate Risk:

           Debt Instruments — On March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, Navios Holdings had a total of $1,439.3 million and $2,082.1 million, respectively, in long-term indebtedness. The debt is dollar denominated and bears interest at a floating rate, except for the senior notes, the ship mortgage notes and certain Navios Logistics’ loans discussed “Liquidity and Capital Resources” that bears interest at a fixed rate.

          For a detailed discussion of Navios Holdings’ debt instruments, refer to section “Long-term Debt Obligations and Credit Arrangements” included elsewhere in this document.

          The interest on the loan facilities is at a floating rate and, therefore, changes in interest rates would affect on their interest rate and related interest expense. The interest rate on the senior notes and the ship mortgage notes is fixed and, therefore, changes in interest rates affect their value, which as of March 31, 2011 was $789.5 million, but do not affect the related interest expense. Amounts drawn under the facilities and the ship mortgage notes are secured by the assets of Navios Holdings and its subsidiaries. A change in the LIBOR rate of 100 basis points would change interest expense for 2011 by $4.4 million.

          For a detailed discussion of Navios Holdings’ debt instruments, refer to section “Long-term Debt Obligations and Credit Arrangements” included elsewhere in this document.

Foreign Currency Risk

           Foreign Currency: In general, the shipping industry is a U.S. dollar dominated industry. Revenue is set mainly in U.S. dollars, and approximately 73.7% of Navios Holdings’ expenses are also incurred in U.S. dollars. Certain of our expenses are paid in foreign currencies and a one percent change in the exchange rates of the various currencies at March 31, 2011 would increase or decrease net income by approximately $0.8 million.

FFAs Derivative Risk:

                Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs) — Navios Holdings enters into FFAs as economic hedges relating to identifiable ship and/or cargo positions and as economic hedges of transactions that Navios Holdings expects to carry out in the normal course of its shipping business. By using FFAs, Navios Holdings manages the financial risk associated with fluctuating market conditions. The effectiveness of a hedging relationship is assessed at its inception and then throughout the period of its designation as a hedge. If an FFA qualifies for hedge accounting, any gain or loss on the FFA, as accumulated in “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income,” is first recognized when measuring the profit or loss of related transaction. For FFAs that qualify for hedge accounting, the changes in fair values of the effective portion representing unrealized gains or losses are recorded in “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” in the stockholders’ equity while the unrealized gains or losses of the FFAs not qualifying for hedge accounting together with the ineffective portion of those qualifying for hedge accounting are recorded in the statement of operations under “Loss on Forward

Freight Agreements.” The gains included in “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” will be reclassified to earnings under “Revenue” in the statement of operations in the same period or periods during which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. During the three month period ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, no amounts were included in “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” and reclassified to earnings.

          At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, none of the “mark to market” positions of the open dry bulk FFA contract qualified for hedge accounting treatment. Dry bulk FFAs traded by the Company that do not qualify for hedge accounting are shown at fair value in the balance sheet and changes in fair value are recorded in the statement of operations.

          Navios Holdings is exposed to market risk in relation to its FFAs and could suffer substantial losses from these activities in the event expectations are incorrect. Navios Holdings trades FFAs with an objective of both economically hedging the risk on the fleet, specific vessels or freight commitments and taking advantage of short term fluctuations in market prices. As there was no position deemed to be open as of March 31, 2011, any change in underlying freight market indices have had no effect on the net income.

Critical Accounting Policies

          The Navios Holdings’ interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires Navios Holdings to make estimates in the application of its accounting policies based on the best assumptions, judgments and opinions of management. Following is a discussion of the accounting policies that involve a higher degree of judgment and the methods of their application that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of its financial statements. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

          Critical accounting policies are those that reflect significant judgments or uncertainties, and potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. Navios Holdings has described below what it believes are its most critical accounting policies that involve a high degree of judgment and the methods of their application. For a description of all of Navios Holdings’ significant accounting policies, see Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in Navios Holdings’ 2010 annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and Note 2 to the condensed consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Form 6-K.

           Use of Estimates: The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with the U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. On an on-going basis, management evaluates the estimates and judgments, including those related to uncompleted voyages, future drydock dates, the carrying value of investments in affiliates, the selection of useful lives for tangible assets, expected future cash flows from long-lived assets to support impairment tests, provisions necessary for accounts receivables, provisions for legal disputes, pension benefits, and contingencies. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from those estimates under different assumptions and/or conditions.

           Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedge Activities: The Company enters into drybulk shipping FFAs as economic hedges relating to identifiable ship and/or cargo positions and as economic hedges of transactions the Company expects to carry out in the normal course of its shipping business. By utilizing certain derivative instruments, including drybulk shipping FFAs, the Company manages the financial risk associated with fluctuating market conditions. In entering into these contracts, the Company has assumed the risk that might arise from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

          The Company also trades drybulk shipping FFAs which are cleared through NOS ASA, a Norwegian clearing house and LCH, the London clearing house. NOS ASA and LCH call for both base and margin collaterals, which are funded by Navios Holdings, and which in turn substantially eliminate counterparty risk. Certain portions of these collateral funds may be restricted at any given time as determined by NOS ASA and LCH.

          At the end of each calendar quarter, the fair value of drybulk shipping FFAs traded over-the-counter are determined from an index published in London, United Kingdom and the fair value of those FFAs traded with NOS ASA and LCH are determined from the NOS and LCH valuations accordingly.

          The Company records all of its derivative financial instruments and hedges as economic hedges except for those qualifying for hedge accounting. Gains or losses of instruments qualifying for hedge accounting as cash flow hedges are reflected under “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” in stockholders’ equity, while those instruments that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting are reflected in the statements of operations. For FFAs that qualify for hedge accounting, the changes in fair values of the effective portion representing unrealized gain or losses are recorded under “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” in stockholders’ equity while the unrealized gains or losses of the FFAs not qualifying for hedge accounting, together with the ineffective portion of those qualifying for hedge accounting are recorded in the statement of operations under “Loss on derivatives”. The gains included in “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” are being reclassified to earnings under “Revenue” in the statements of operations in the same period or periods during which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. During the three month period ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, no amounts were included in “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” and reclassified to earnings.

          The Company classifies cash flows related to derivative financial instruments within cash provided by operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

           Stock-based Compensation: : On October 18, 2007 and December 16, 2008, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors authorized the issuance of restricted common stock, restricted stock units and stock options in accordance with the Company’s stock option plan for its employees, officers and directors. The Company awarded shares of restricted common stock and restricted stock units to its employees, officers and directors and stock options to its officers and directors, based on service conditions only, which vest over two or three years and three years, respectively. On December 17, 2009 and December 16, 2010, the Company authorized the issuance of shares of restricted common stock, restricted stock units and stock options in accordance with the Company’s stock option plan for its employees, officers and directors. The awards on December 17, 2009 and December 16, 2010 of restricted common stock and restricted stock units to its employees, officers and directors vest over three years.

          The fair value of stock option grants is determined with reference to option pricing models, principally adjusted Black-Scholes models. The fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock units is determined by reference to the quoted stock price on the date of grant. Compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized based on a graded expense model over the vesting period.

           Impairment of Long-lived Assets: Vessels, other fixed assets, other long lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles held and used by Navios Holdings are reviewed periodically for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a particular asset may not be fully recoverable. In accordance with accounting for long-lived assets, management determines projected undiscounted cash flows for each asset and compares it to its carrying amount. In the event that projected undiscounted cash flows for an asset is less than its carrying amount, management reviews fair values and compares them to the asset’s carrying amount. In the event that impairment occurs, an impairment charge is recognized by comparing the asset’s carrying amount to its fair value. For the purposes of assessing impairment, long lived-assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows.

          For the three month period ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the management of Navios Holdings, after considering various indicators, including but not limited to the market price of its long-lived assets, its contracted revenues and cash flows and the economic outlook, concluded that no triggering event occurred on the long-lived assets of Navios Holdings.

          Although management believes the underlying indicators supporting this assessment are reasonable, if charter rate trends and the length of the current market downturn continue, management may be required to perform impairment analysis in the future that could expose Navios Holdings to material impairment charges in the future.

          No impairment loss was recognized for any of the periods presented.

           Vessel, Port Terminal, Tanker Vessels, Barges, Push boats and Other Fixed Assets, net: Vessels, port terminal, tanker vessels, barges, push boats and other fixed assets acquired as parts of business combinations are recorded at fair value on the date of acquisition. Vessels acquired as asset acquisitions are stated at historical cost, which consists of the contract price and any material expenses incurred upon acquisition (improvements and delivery expenses). Subsequent expenditures for major improvements and upgrading are capitalized, provided they appreciably extend the life, increase the earnings capacity or improve the efficiency or safety of the vessels. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets retired or sold are removed from the accounts at the time of sale or retirement and any gain or loss is included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

          Expenditures for routine maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.

          Depreciation is computed using the straight line method over the useful life of the vessels, after considering the estimated residual value.

          Annual depreciation rates used, which approximate the useful life of the assets, are:

          Management estimates the residual values of the Company’s vessels based on a scrap value of $285 per lightweight ton, as the Company believes this level is common in the shipping industry. Management estimates the useful life of its vessels to be 25 years from the vessel’s original construction. However, when regulations place limitations over the ability of a vessel to trade on a worldwide basis, its useful life is re-estimated to end at the date such regulations become effective. An increase in the useful life of a vessel or in its residual value would have the effect of decreasing the annual depreciation charge and extending it into later periods. A decrease in the useful life of a vessel or in its residual value would have the effect of increasing the annual depreciation charge.

           Deferred Drydock and Special Survey Costs: The Company’s vessels, barges and push boats are subject to regularly scheduled drydocking and special surveys which are carried out every 30 and 60 months, respectively for oceangoing vessels and every 84 months for pushboats and barges, to coincide with the renewal of the related certificates issued by the Classification Societies, unless a further extension is obtained in rare cases and under certain conditions. The costs of drydocking and special surveys is deferred and amortized over the above periods or to the next drydocking or special survey date if such has been determined. Unamortized drydocking or special survey costs of vessels, barges and push boats sold are written off to income in the year the vessel, barge or push boat is sold. When vessels are acquired, the portion of the vessels’ capitalized cost that relates to drydocking or special survey is treated as a separate component of the vessels’ cost and is deferred and amortized as above. This cost is determined by reference to the estimated economic benefits to be derived until the next drydocking or special survey.

           Goodwill and Other Intangibles:

           (i) Goodwill: As required by the accounting guidance, goodwill acquired in a business combination initiated after June 30, 2001 is not to be amortized. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level at least annually and written down with a charge to operations if its carrying amount exceeds the estimated implied fair value.

          The Company will evaluate impairment of goodwill using a two-step process. First, the aggregate fair value of the reporting unit is compared to its carrying amount, including goodwill. The Company determines the fair value of the reporting unit based on a combination of discounted cash flow analysis and an industry market multiple.

          If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds the carrying amount, no impairment exists. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, then the Company must perform the second step to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill and compare it with its carrying amount. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined by allocating the fair value of the reporting unit to all the assets and liabilities of that reporting unit, as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination and the fair value of the reporting unit was the purchase price. If the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds the implied fair value, then goodwill impairment is recognized by writing the goodwill down to its implied fair value.

          No impairment loss was recognized for any of the periods presented.

           (ii) Intangibles Other than Goodwill: Navios Holdings’ intangible assets and liabilities consist of favorable lease terms, unfavorable lease terms, customer relationships, trade name, port terminal operating rights, backlog assets and liabilities.

          The fair value of the trade name was determined based on the “relief from royalty” method which values the trade name based on the estimated amount that a company would have to pay in an arms-length transaction to use that trade name. The asset is being amortized under the straight line method over 32 years.

          The fair value of customer relationships was determined based on the “excess earnings” method, which relies upon the future cash flow generating ability of the asset. The asset is amortized under the straight line method over 20 years.

          Other intangibles that are being amortized, such as the amortizable portion of favorable leases, port terminal operating rights, and backlog assets and liabilities, would be considered impaired if their carrying value could not be recovered from the future undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset. Vessel purchase options, which are included in favorable lease terms, are not amortized and would be considered impaired if the carrying value of an option, when added to the option price of the vessel, exceeded the fair value of the vessel.

          When intangible assets or liabilities associated with the acquisition of a vessel are identified, they are recorded at fair value. Fair value is determined by reference to market data and the discounted amount of expected future cash flows. Where charter rates are higher than market charter rates, an asset is recorded, being the difference between the acquired charter rate and the market charter rate for an equivalent vessel. Where charter rates are less than market charter rates, a liability is recorded, being the difference between the assumed charter rate and the market charter rate for an equivalent vessel. The determination of the fair value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities requires us to make significant assumptions and estimates of many variables including market charter rates, expected future charter rates, the level of utilization of our vessels and our weighted average cost of capital. The use of different assumptions could result in a material change in the fair value of these items, which could have a material impact on our financial position and results of operations.

          The amortizable value of favorable and unfavorable leases is amortized over the remaining life of the lease term and the amortization expense is included in the statement of operations in the Depreciation and Amortization line item.

          The amortizable value of favorable leases would be considered impaired if its fair market value could not be recovered from the future undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset. Vessel purchase options that have not been exercised, which are included in favorable lease terms, are not amortized and would be considered impaired if the carrying value of an option, when added to the option price of the vessel, exceeded the fair value of the vessel. As of March 31, 2011 there was no impairment of intangible assets.

          Vessel purchase options, which are included in favorable leases, are not amortized and when the purchase option is exercised the asset will be capitalized as part of the cost of the vessel and will be depreciated over the remaining useful life of the vessel. Vessel purchase options which are included in unfavorable lease terms are not amortized and when the purchase option is exercised by the charterer and the underlying vessel is sold, it will be recorded as part of “gain/loss on sale of the assets”. If the option is not exercised at the expiration date, it will be written-off to the statements of operations.

           Investment in Available for Sale Securities: The Company classifies its existing marketable equity securities as available-for-sale. These securities are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported directly in stockholders’ equity as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) unless an unrealized loss is considered “other-than-temporary,” in which case it is transferred to the statements of operations. Management evaluates securities for other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”) on a quarterly basis. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the investee, and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the investee for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

          As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company’s unrealized holding gains related to these AFS Securities included in “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income” were $37.1 million and $32.6 million, respectively. Based on the Company’s OTTI analysis, management considers the decline in market valuation of these securities to be temporary. However, there is the potential for future impairment charges relative to these equity securities if their fair values do not recover and our OTTI analysis indicates such write downs are necessary.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Fair Value Disclosures

          In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued amended standards requiring additional fair value disclosures. The amended standards require disclosures of transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy, as well as requiring gross basis disclosures for purchases, sales, issuances and settlements within the Level 3 reconciliation. Additionally, the update clarifies the requirement to determine the level of disaggregation for fair value measurement disclosures and to disclose valuation techniques and inputs used for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements in either Level 2 or Level 3. Navios Holdings adopted the new guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010, except for the disclosures related to purchases, sales, issuance and settlements within Level 3, which is effective for Navios Holdings beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2011. The adoption of the new standard did not have a significant impact on Navios Holdings’ consolidated financial statements.

Fair value measurement

          In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued amendments to achieve common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements. The new guidance (i) prohibits the grouping of financial instruments for purposes of determining their fair values when the unit of accounting is specified in another guidance, unless the exception provided for portfolios applies and is used; (ii) prohibits the application of a blockage factor in valuing financial instruments with quoted prices in active markets, and (iii) extends that prohibition to all fair value measurements. Premiums or discounts related to size as a characteristic of the entity’s holding (that is, a blockage factor) instead of as a characteristic of the asset or liability (for example, a control premium), are not permitted. A fair value measurement that is not a Level 1 measurement may include premiums or discounts other than blockage factors when market participants would incorporate the premium or discount into the measurement at the level of the unit of accounting specified in another guidance. The new guidance aligns the fair value measurement of instruments classified within an entity’s shareholders’ equity with the guidance for liabilities. As a result, an entity should measure the fair value of its own equity instruments from the perspective of a market participant that holds the instruments as assets. The disclosure requirements have been enhanced. The most significant change will require entities, for their recurring Level 3 fair value measurements, to disclose quantitative information about unobservable inputs used and to include a description of the valuation processes used by the entity, and a qualitative discussion about the sensitivity of the measurements. In addition, entities must report the level in the fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities not recorded at fair value but where fair value is disclosed. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011, with early adoption prohibited. The new guidance will require prospective application. The adoption of the new standard is not expected to have have a significant impact on Navios Holdings’ consolidated financial statements.

NAVIOS MARITIME HOLDINGS INC.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS AT MARCH 31, 2011 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2010			F-2
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND 2010			F-3
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND 2010			F-4
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND 2010			F-5
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)			F-6
EX-4.1
EX-10.1
EX-10.2
EX-10.3
EX-10.4
EX-99.1

See unaudited notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

See unaudited notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.