Earnings Release • May 28, 2014
Earnings Release
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(Figures in brackets refer to the corresponding period of 2013)
Operating profit for the first quarter amounted to USD 22.9 million (USD 19 million). Utilisation of the fleet was 76 per cent (74 per cent).
Safe Caledonia, Safe Astoria, Safe Concordia, Safe Lancia, Jasminia, Safe Hibernia, Safe Britannia and Safe Regency were in full operation throughout the quarter.
Safe Concordia was on contract in Brazil with an average effective day rate in the quarter of approximately USD 136 000.
Safe Caledonia completed operations for BP on 31 March. The vessel is currently at Burntisland in the UK for preparatory work before mobilising for a contract with Nexen in the UK commencing early June 2014.
Regalia completed the planned yard work and a five-year special period survey (SPS) at Keppel Verolme and commenced operation for Statoil in Norway on 28 February.
Safe Scandinavia remained at the Remontowa yard in Poland undertaking a life extension refurbishment and a five-year SPS before it commenced a contract with Statoil in Norway late April 2014.
Safe Bristolia undertook maintenance work at Burntisland in the UK during the quarter, and commenced a contract with ConocoPhillips in May 2014.
Safe Astoria continued its operation for Swiber in Indonesia throughout the first quarter. In addition, Prosafe and Swiber have agreed an extension period of 43 days which commenced early April 2014.
Net financial expenses for the first quarter were USD 4 million (USD 18.6 million). The reduction is mainly related to favourable revaluation of forward exchange contracts.
Net profit amounted to USD 18.3 million (net loss of USD 0.7 million), and earnings per share were USD 0.08 (USD 0.00).
Total assets at 31 March amounted to USD 1 597.5 million (USD 1 459.2 million), while the book equity ratio rose to 43.9 per cent (42 per cent). Net interest-bearing debt stood at USD 728.9 million (USD 608.1 million).
On 28 May 2014 the Board of Directors resolved to declare an interim dividend equivalent to USD 0.16 per share to shareholders of record as of 6 June 2014. The shares will trade ex-dividend on 4 June 2014. The dividend will be paid in the form of NOK 0.95 per share on 18 June 2014.
In May 2014, Prosafe closed a seven-year term loan facility of USD 288 million for the post-delivery financing of Safe Notos and Safe Eurus, which are under construction
at COSCO (Qidong) Shipyard in China. The facility has an interest rate of 3-month USD LIBOR plus 2.25 per cent and a repayment profile of 12 years.
The global accommodation vessel market remains busy. Although the number of outstanding tenders is lower than at the same point in time last year, Prosafe is set to continue to grow contract backlog in 2014. As at 31 March 2014, the firm contract backlog amounted to USD 1,192 million, USD 2,509 million including clients' extension options, compared to USD 936 million, USD 1,098 million including clients' extension options, at 31 March 2013.
Over the past few years there has been a strong growth in demand related to hookup and commissioning of new production installations in the North Sea. The activity level in this area is set to remain high for the next couple of years, but based on the oil companies' announced plans and schedules, the pace of new developments seems to be slowing down beyond 2016. However, with an aging infrastructure combined with a continuous drive for higher recovery rates, demand for accommodation vessels in the North Sea should remain at a robust level in the foreseeable future.
As a result of increased activity in shallow
waters in Mexico, the market has developed positively over the past few years. This development is expected to continue based on the number of drilling jack-ups scheduled to enter the market. Recently introduced reforms are expected to open up for international oil companies in Mexican waters and as such are supportive for the long-term outlook in deep water areas.
Demand in the Brazilian market continues to require accommodation vessels with Petrobras having increased its requirements from zero accommodation vessels under contract in 2010, to nine vessels currently under contract. So far, all the vessels are deployed in the Campos basin, but it is anticipated that demand will also emerge from other areas in the future.
The strong demand growth in Brazil has attracted new suppliers. This has resulted in a competitive and fragmented market (the nine contracted vessels are owned by eight different companies). It is therefore difficult not only to realise economies of scale and establish efficient cost structures, but also to achieve the desired level of return in the Brazilian market despite the strong demand growth. Although there are signs of increasing day rates, it is likely that returns in the Brazilian market remain below the returns in other core markets over the next few years.
Larnaca, 28 May 2014
The Board of Directors of Prosafe SE
| (Unaudited figures in USD million) | Q1 14 | Q4 13 | Q1 13 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenues | 91.7 | 134.8 | 85.8 | 523.5 |
| Operating expenses | (53.6) | (53.4) | (52.4) | (216.9) |
| Operating profit before depreciation | 38.1 | 81.4 | 33.4 | 306.6 |
| Depreciation | (15.2) | (14.4) | (14.4) | (61.5) |
| Operating profit | 22.9 | 67.0 | 19.0 | 245.1 |
| Interest income | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Interest expenses | (8.3) | (8.4) | (9.0) | (34.2) |
| Other financial items | 4.2 | 1.4 | (10.1) | (8.5) |
| Net financial items | (4.0) | (6.9) | (18.6) | (41.4) |
| Profit before taxes | 18.9 | 60.1 | 0.4 | 203.7 |
| Taxes | (0.6) | (0.4) | (1.1) | (4.6) |
| Net profit | 18.3 | 59.7 | (0.7) | 199.1 |
| EPS | 0.08 | 0.25 | 0.00 | 0.85 |
| Diluted EPS | 0.08 | 0.25 | 0.00 | 0.85 |
| (Unaudited figures in USD million) | Q1 14 | Q4 13 | Q1 13 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net profit for the period | 18.3 | 59.7 | (0.7) | 199.1 |
| Foreign currency translation | (6.5) | (1.2) | 0.0 | (0.4) |
| Revaluation hedging instruments | (12.2) | 10.9 | 1.4 | 35.4 |
| Other comprehensive income | (18.7) | 9.7 | 1.4 | 35.0 |
| Comprehensive income | (0.4) | 69.4 | 0.7 | 234.1 |
| (Unaudited figures in USD million) | 31.03.14 | 31.12.13 | 31.03.13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | 226.7 | 226.7 | 226.7 |
| Vessels | 981.3 | 946.9 | 926.3 |
| New builds | 260.3 | 248.9 | 142.0 |
| Other non-current assets | 5.1 | 4.9 | 20.3 |
| Total non-current assets | 1 473.4 | 1 427.4 | 1 315.3 |
| Cash and deposits | 57.6 | 113.4 | 81.5 |
| Other current assets | 66.4 | 79.1 | 62.4 |
| Total current assets | 124.0 | 192.5 | 143.9 |
| Total assets | 1 597.4 | 1 619.9 | 1 459.2 |
| Share capital | 65.9 | 65.9 | 68.2 |
| Other equity | 635.6 | 673.8 | 544.6 |
| Total equity | 701.5 | 739.7 | 612.8 |
| Interest-free long-term liabilities | 37.8 | 25.1 | 64.3 |
| Interest-bearing long-term debt | 786.5 | 779.6 | 654.5 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 824.3 | 804.7 | 718.8 |
| Other interest-free current liabilities | 71.6 | 75.5 | 92.5 |
| Current portion of long-term debt | 0.0 | 0.0 | 35.1 |
| Total current liabilities | 71.6 | 75.5 | 127.6 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 1 597.4 | 1 619.9 | 1 459.2 |
| (Unaudited figures in USD million) | Q1 14 | Q4 13 | Q1 13 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit before taxes | 18.9 | 60.1 | 0.4 | 203.7 |
| Unrealised currency (gain)/loss on debt | 5.9 | (4.4) | (13.8) | (27.1) |
| Loss on sale of non-current assets | 0.0 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| Depreciation | 15.2 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 61.5 |
| Financial income | (0.1) | (0.1) | (0.5) | (1.3) |
| Financial costs | 8.3 | 8.4 | 9.0 | 34.2 |
| Change in working capital | 8.8 | 34.4 | 39.5 | 5.8 |
| Other items from operating activities | (6.6) | (6.1) | (2.2) | (11.3) |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | 50.4 | 109.1 | 46.8 | 267.9 |
| Acquisition of tangible assets | (61.2) | (135.5) | (50.6) | (227.2) |
| Proceeds from sale of tangible assets | 0.0 | 13.2 | 1.4 | 16.4 |
| Interests received | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Net cash flow from investing activities | (61.1) | (122.2) | (48.7) | (209.5) |
| Proceeds from new interest-bearing debt | 70.0 | 212.3 | 120.8 | 404.1 |
| Repayment of interest-bearing debt | (69.0) | (160.0) | (227.8) | (407.8) |
| New share issue | 0.0 | 0.0 | 129.2 | 128.9 |
| Dividends paid | (37.8) | (35.4) | (33.4) | (139.6) |
| Interests paid | (8.3) | (8.4) | (9.0) | (34.2) |
| Net cash flow from financing activities | (45.1) | 8.5 | (20.2) | (48.6) |
| Net cash flow | (55.8) | (4.6) | (22.1) | 9.8 |
| Cash and deposits at beginning of period | 113.4 | 118.0 | 103.6 | 103.6 |
| Cash and deposits at end of period | 57.6 | 113.4 | 81.5 | 113.4 |
| (Unaudited figures in USD million) | Q1 14 | Q4 13 | Q1 13 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity at beginning of period | 739.7 | 705.7 | 516.3 | 516.3 |
| New share issue | 0.0 | 0.0 | 129.2 | 128.9 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | (0.4) | 69.4 | 0.7 | 234.1 |
| Dividends | (37.8) | (35.4) | (33.4) | (139.6) |
| Equity at end of period | 701.5 | 739.7 | 612.8 | 739.7 |
Prosafe SE is a public limited company domiciled in Larnaca, Cyprus. Prosafe SE is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with ticker code PRS. The consolidated financial statements for the first quarter of 2014 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the board of directors on 28 May 2014. The accounting figures are unaudited.
This interim financial report has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), including IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The accounting principles adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year.
In November 2013, Prosafe completed firm turnkey contracts with COSCO (Qidong) Offshore Co., Ltd. for the engineering, procurement and construction of two semi-submersible accommodation vessels, with options for four further units. The vessels will be the most advanced and flexible units for worldwide operations excluding Norway, and will be ready for operations in 2016. The units will be of Gusto MSC's Ocean 500 design, and will be equipped with 500 beds, DP3 station keeping systems, 10-point chain mooring and 300 tonne cranes. This will allow for operations in both DP and anchored mode, providing maximum cost efficiency and flexibility. The contracts are in excess of USD 200 million for each of the two vessels. The vessels will be financed through cash flow from operations, existing debt commitments and new debt facilities. In addition, Prosafe has currently two vessels under construction at Jurong Shipyard in Singapore.
| KEY FIGURES | Q1 14 | Q4 13 | Q1 13 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | 25.0 % | 49.7 % | 22.1 % | 46.8 % |
| Equity ratio | 43.9 % | 45.7 % | 42.0 % | 45.7 % |
| Return on equity | 10.2 % | 33.0 % | -0.5 % | 31.7 % |
| Net interest bearing debt (USD million) | 728.9 | 666.2 | 608.1 | 666.2 |
| Number of shares (1 000) | 235 973 | 235 973 | 242 937 | 235 973 |
| Average no. of outstanding shares (1 000) | 235 973 | 235 973 | 224 362 | 233 806 |
| USD/NOK exchange rate at end of period | 5.99 | 6.08 | 5.83 | 6.08 |
| Share price (NOK) | 47.98 | 46.80 | 56.50 | 46.80 |
| Share price (USD) | 8.01 | 7.70 | 9.69 | 7.70 |
| Market capitalisation (NOK million) | 11 322 | 11 044 | 13 726 | 11 044 |
| Market capitalisation (USD million) | 1 890 | 1 816 | 2 354 | 1 816 |
Operating margin = (Operating profit / Operating revenues) * 100
Equity ratio = (Equity / Total assets) * 100
Return on equity = Annualised [Net profit / Average book equity]
Net interest-bearing debt = Interest-bearing debt - Cash and deposits
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