Earnings Release • May 12, 2022
Earnings Release
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Prosafe SE: First quarter 2022 results
(Figures in brackets refer to the corresponding period of 2021)
EBITDA for the first quarter was USD 4.8 million (negative USD 10.1 million),
reflecting a higher activity level and the highest first quarter fleet
utilisation rate of 68.1 per cent (25.7 per cent) since 2015. Liquidity at the
end of the quarter was USD 64.7 million. In addition, a significant increase in
the order backlog was secured just after quarter end.
Recent highlights
Fleet utilisation and financial results
* Fleet utilisation of 68.1 per cent (25.7 per cent), the highest first
quarter utilisation rate since 2015
* EBITDA of USD 4.8 million for the quarter (negative USD 10.1 million)
* Cash flow from operations in Q1 was negative 0.4 million (negative USD 7.6
million) as 2 vessels were ramping up for contracts and one vessel was
largely on standby in-field between 2 operating periods
* Liquidity of USD 64.7 million (USD 141.7 million) at the end of the quarter
Operations and commercial
* 5 of 7 vessels in operation in all or parts of the quarter
* Good operating performance and zero incidents in the quarter
* Safe Notos was awarded a four-year, USD 110 million contract by Petrobras as
a result of a bid process conducted in Q1 2022
* Safe Eurus was announced the winner of a four-year, USD 126 million contract
by Petrobras with contract award expected within June
* Safe Boreas could come into contention for a 650-day contract with Petrobras
* Significant increase in order backlog
Jesper K. Andresen, Prosafe's CEO says, "The first months of the year have been
characterized by high activity with 5 of 7 vessels in operation in all or part
of the quarter, including the ramp-up of Safe Zephyrus and Safe Boreas for
contracts. In light of this, I am pleased that our operational performance has
been good and without any incidents. I am further pleased to note the
significant growth in our order backlog at improving margins, as evidenced by
the recent four-year contract award to Safe Notos and by Safe Eurus having been
declared the winner of a bidding process for a four-year contract in Brazil. In
addition, we are evaluating possibilities for consolidation and adjacent
business development opportunities within the oil and gas industry in order to
ensure continued value creation for our shareholders."
A complete version of the Q1 2022 earnings release and the Q1 2022 presentation
is attached and can be downloaded from https://www.prosafe.com and
www.newsweb.no (http://www.newsweb.no)
Prosafe is a leading owner and operator of semi-submersible accommodation
vessels. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with ticker code PRS.
For more information, please refer to www.prosafe.com (http://www.prosafe.com)
Stavanger, 12 May 2022
Prosafe SE
For further information, please contact:
Jesper K. Andresen, CEO
Phone: +47 51 65 24 30 / +47 907 65 155
Stig Harry Christiansen, Deputy CEO and CFO
Phone: +47 51 64 25 17 / +47 478 07 813
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section
5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act
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