Fugro N.V.

Regulatory Filings • Apr 17, 2020

Press Release

Leidschendam, The Netherlands, 17 April 2020

Seabed Geosolutions impacted by project postponement and cancellation

The COVID-19 pandemic and the current low oil price environment will strongly impact Seabed Geosolutions' activity levels and results this year. A significant ongoing project in the Middle East has been cancelled and another project that was scheduled to start imminently in Brazil has been postponed. In response, Seabed will implement rigorous cost and capex reduction measures.

A deep water project in Brazil, which was due to start shortly, was postponed by the client in relation to the COVID-19 situation. The commercial terms of the postponement have been mutually agreed.

The Middle East project, which was planned to last until March 2021 has, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, been affected by a deteriorated operating environment and increasing operational complexities brought about by the pandemic. As a result, the client and Seabed's local partner have decided to terminate the contract with immediate effect. This will trigger one off project related charges currently estimated at around EUR 20-30 million, to be recognised in the first quarter of 2020 with a related cash impact of around 50% of this range. It may also result in an earlier than anticipated buy back of Manta nodes, pre-financed by our partner for the duration of the project. Seabed believes that the contract termination was not in line with the contractual terms and Seabed will seek indemnification and/or compensation in order to protect its interest. In addition, depending on market and backlog developments, an additional non-cash impairment might have to be recognised in the second quarter in relation to the valuation of Seabed Geosolutions.

In the first quarter, a project was successfully completed in the Gulf of Mexico, and another project is expected to be completed early May, also with good execution. Although the company is actively pursuing opportunities, backlog is currently limited. Therefore, Seabed is reducing its operational footprint. SG&A expenses will be reduced by around 40%. The company will also apply for available governmental schemes in the countries in which it operates. Additionally, capex is to be strongly reduced.

Seabed is closely monitoring market developments and further adjustments will be made as required.

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For more information please contact

Media Martine Langerak m.langerak@fugro.com +31 70 31 11147 +31 6 5313 1604

Investors Catrien van Buttingha Wichers c.vanbuttingha@fugro.com +31 70 31 15335 +31 6 1095 4159

About Fugro

Fugro is the world's leading Geo-data specialist, collecting and analysing comprehensive information about the Earth and the structures built upon it. Adopting an integrated approach that incorporates acquisition and analysis of Geo-data and related advice, Fugro provides solutions. With expertise in site characterisation and asset integrity, clients are supported in the safe, sustainable and efficient design, construction and operation of their assets throughout the full lifecycle.

Employing approximately 10,000 talented people in 65 countries, Fugro serves clients around the globe, predominantly in the energy and infrastructure industries, both offshore and onshore. In 2019, revenue amounted to EUR 1.6billion. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.