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Prosafe SE — Investor Presentation 2025
Jan 31, 2025
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Q4 2024 Results
31 January 2025

Disclaimer
All statements in this presentation other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, which are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict and are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove accurate. Certain such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believe", "may", "will", "should", "would be", "expect" or "anticipate" or similar expressions, or the negative thereof, or other variations thereof, or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward -looking statements are reasonable, these forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and forecasts that, by their nature, involve risk and uncertainty. Various factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected in a forward-looking statement or affect the extent to which a particular projection is realized. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialise, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in this presentation as anticipated, believed or expected. To the extent this information includes information sourced from third parties, such as concerning the industry in which Prosafe operates, has not prepared such information and assumes no responsibility for it. Prosafe does not intend and does not assume any obligation to update any industry information or forward-looking statements set forth in this presentation to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Key events Q4 2024
Operations and HSSE
- Good operating and safety performance on all vessels
- 57% fleet utilisation. Four out of seven vessels with 100% utilisation in the quarter
- Safe Zephyrus extension to Q3 2027 finalised
- Year-end backlog of USD 370 million, +44% YoY increase
Financials
- Q4 revenue of USD 37.0 million and EBITDA of USD 4.9 million
- Liquidity of USD 46.8 million at quarter-end with expected runway to mid-2025
- Refinancing expected to complete H1 2025. Refinancing likely to include equity component in form of debt for equity conversion and/or equity injection
Outlook
- Brazil market strengthening with new tenders for up to 6 units
- North Sea operators continue to plan for future campaigns
- Backlog growth and improved market outlook create a platform to strengthen liquidity and achieve a sustainable capital structure


Zephyrus extension finalised, increased visibility into 2027

- Firm/option - SPS/Contract preparation

Market

Brazil employing ~50% of global fleet and growing


Strong Brazil demand confirmed
- Recurring demand from FPSO market continues to drive Maintenance & Safety Unit (UMS) demand with 25-50% growth by 2030 from Petrobras and others
- Recent tender finalised and Zephyrus extension until Q3
- New Petrobras tenders
Brazil activity (FPSO unit growth)

Market participants:


New Brazil tenders will absorb further high-end capacity
- Petrobras tender for up to five UMS
- ‒ 4-year durations with start-up in 2026
- ‒ Requirement for high-end units with North Sea capabilities
- ‒ Start-up aligned with completion of Safe Notos current contract in 2026
- ‒ Four additional incumbent units rolling off contract in Brazil in 2027
- Petrobras tender for one UMS
- ‒ 2-year duration with start-up in Nov 2025 or Feb 2026
- ‒ Lower specification requirement
- Assuming 2026 schedule is maintained, additional units from outside Brazil likely required
- Further tightening of the global market



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Operations

Stable operations
- Safe operations with no recordable injuries
- 100% utilisation on all three vessels working for Petrobras in Brazil
- 100% utilisation for Safe Concordia
- ‒ On contract in US Gulf of Mexico to early March
- ‒ Monitoring market opportunities
- ‒ Considering life extension, lay-up or sale post contract
- Safe Caledonia being re-activated in Scapa Flow UK in preparation for contract in UK
- Safe Boreas being re-activated in Skipavika, Norway in preparation for contract in Australia
- TSV Safe Scandinavia laid up in Norway
- ‒ Marketed for tender support / accommodation
- ‒ May alternatively be sold



Backlog increased and extended into 2027
- Backlog of USD 3701) million including options per Q4 2024
- 44% increase from end-2023
- ‒ Awards for Safe Caledonia and Safe Boreas
- ‒ Safe Zephyrus extension to Q3 2027 adding USD 109 million in backlog
Order backlog (USD million)

Expected phasing of order backlog (USD million)

1) Reimbursable expenses, e.g crew cost, fuel and other transportation cost for Safe Boreas are excluded from the backlog. Standby rate is not considered in the backlog for the period October 2025 to April 2026 to extent applicable. Assumes Safe Boreas start in Australia from 01 October 2025. Start-up window from October 2025 to April 2026 2) As of 31 December, USD 10.6 million of mobilisation fees have been received from clients and will be recognised as revenue over the respective contract periods

Financials

Refinancing process ongoing
- Discussions ongoing between company and lenders
- Indicative refinancing requirement of ~USD 400 million including USD 343 million in debt maturities and additional liquidity to support rig reactivations and capex
- Expect to complete refinancing during H1 2025, likely to include equity component in form of debt for equity conversion and/or equity injection
- Increased backlog and improved outlook create a platform to strengthen liquidity and achieve a sustainable capital structure
- The Board and management are of the view that achieving a refinancing is realistic and have therefore prepared the fourth quarter 2024 financial reporting on a going-concern basis
Indicative refinancing need in 2025 (USD million)


Operating revenues
- YoY improved operating revenue reflects four operating vessels for the full quarter compared to three in part of Q4 2023
- Charter income of USD 34.6 million and other income of USD 2.4 million
- ‒ Charter income in line with previous quarters
- ‒ Other income includes non-recurring fees received
- EBITDA of USD 4.9 million
- ‒ Q4 in line with last quarter
Operating revenues and EBITDA (USD million)
45


Income statement
- EBITDA (Operating result before depreciation) increase vs Q4 2023 largely due to increased utilisation, contract fee and phasing of cost for Safe Concordia
- Interest expense reflects lower interest rates
- YoY decrease in tax income relates to reversal of UK tax provision in Q4 2023
| (Unaudited figures in USD million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | 12M 24 | 12M 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenues | 37.0 | 29.6 | 139.8 | 97.7 |
| Operating expenses | (32.1) | (32.3) | (116.0) | (108.2) |
| Operating results before depreciation | 4.9 | (2.7) | 23.8 | (10.5) |
| Depreciation | (9.0) | (9.9) | (33.0) | (31.1) |
| Operating profit/(loss) | (4.1) | (12.6) | (9.2) | (41.6) |
| Interest income | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| Interest expenses | (7.4) | (8.0) | (31.1) | (30.9) |
| Other financial items | (0.7) | (1.1) | (1.6) | (2.8) |
| Net financial items | (7.1) | (8.6) | (30.4) | (31.6) |
| (Loss)/Profit before taxes | (11.2) | (21.2) | (39.6) | (73.2) |
| Taxes | 0.2 | 6.5 | (2.2) | 5.4 |
| Net (loss)/Profit | (11.0) | (14.7) | (41.8) | (67.8) |
| EPS | (0.62) | (1.01) | (2.33) | (6.00) |
| Diluted EPS | (0.62) | (1.01) | (2.33) | (6.00) |

Balance sheet
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- Total assets of USD 451.1 million
- Cash position of USD 46.8 million
- Due to maturities of long-term debt in Q4 2025, a significant part of long-term debt has been reclassified to short-term debt
- Q4 NIBD2 of USD 369.1 million whereof USD 348.2 million is short-term
- Equity of negative USD 8.3 million. A refinancing process was initiated in 2024 and is expected to conclude within H1 2025 leading to a recovery in equity
| (Unaudited figures in USD million) | 12M 24 | 12M 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Vessels | 364.9 | 383.7 |
| Other non-current assets | 4.3 | 1.8 |
| Total non-current assets | 369.2 | 385.5 |
| Other current assets | 35.1 | 32.6 |
| Cash and deposits | 46.8 | 74.6 |
| Total current assets | 81.9 | 107.2 |
| Total assets | 451.1 | 492.7 |
| Share capital | 24.8 | 24.8 |
| Other equity | (33.1) | 9.0 |
| Total equity | (8.3) | 33.8 |
| Interest-free long-term liabilities | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Interest-bearing long-term debt | 67.7 | 415.5 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 69.3 | 417.3 |
| Accounts and other payables | 34.1 | 27.5 |
| Tax payable | 7.8 | 10.1 |
| Current portion of long-term debt | 348.2 | 4.0 |
| Total current liabilities | 390.1 | 41.6 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 451.1 | 492.7 |


Cash flow
- EBITDA USD 5.0 million
- Working capital change due to Safe Boreas and Safe Caledonia SPS/reactivation
- Capex of USD 8 million
- Interest and refinancing cost of USD 8 million
- Cash position of USD 46.8 million1
Cash flow in the quarter (USD million)


Summary and outlook


Market leader with significant share of capacity in a tightening market and access to newbuilds with attractive lead time
Focus on achieving sustainable capital in H1 2025
Positioned for long-term value creation driven by Brazil demand
Improved earnings potential, favourable replacement value

Appendix

Interim condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
| (Unaudited figures in USD million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | 12M 24 | 12M 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss before taxes | (11.2) | (21.2) | (39.6) | (73.2) |
| Depreciation | 9.0 | 9.9 | 33.0 | 31.1 |
| Financial income | (1.0) | (0.5) | (2.3) | (2.1) |
| Financial costs | 7.4 | 8.0 | 31.1 | 30.9 |
| Share-based payment expense | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Change in working capital | (4.1) | 6.2 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Other items from operating activities | (0.8) | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.0 |
| Taxes paid | 0.4 | 0.4 | (4.5) | (2.5) |
| Net cash flow (used in)/from operating activities | 0.0 | 3.8 | 23.1 | (11.5) |
| Acquisition of tangible assets | (8.0) | (4.8) | (16.7) | (37.7) |
| Net proceeds from sale of tangible assets | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| Interests received | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| Net cash flow used in investing activities | (7.0) | (4.3) | (14.4) | (33.9) |
| Repayment of interest-bearing debt | (1.7) | (1.6) | (6.5) | (6.4) |
| Refinancing cost | (0.8) | 34.7 | (1.8) | 0.0 |
| Issuance of ordinary shares | 0.0 | 0.0 | (0.1) | 62.8 |
| Interests paid | (7.2) | (7.0) | (28.1) | (28.0) |
| Net cash flow used in financing activities | (9.7) | 26.1 | (36.5) | 28.4 |
| Net cash flow | (16.7) | 25.6 | (27.8) | (17.0) |
| Cash and deposits at beginning of period | 63.5 | 49.0 | 74.6 | 91.6 |
| Cash and deposits at end of period | 46.8 | 74.6 | 46.8 | 74.6 |

Interim condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income
| (Unaudited figures in USD million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | 12M 24 | 12M 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net loss for the period | (11.0) | (14.7) | (41.8) | (67.8) |
| Foreign currency translation | (1.5) | 0.6 | (1.2) | 1.3 |
| Pension remeasurement | (0.1) | (0.1) | (0.1) | (0.1) |
| Other comprehensive income | (1.6) | 0.5 | (1.3) | 1.2 |
| Total comprehensive income | (12.6) | (14.2) | (43.1) | (66.6) |

Interim condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
| (Unaudited figures in USD million) | Q4 24 | Q4 23 | 12M 24 | 12M 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity at beginning of period | 4.0 | 13.1 | 33.8 | 37.3 |
| Revised equity at beginning of period | 4.0 | 13.1 | 33.8 | 37.3 |
| Share based payment | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| New share issue | 0.0 | 34.6 | 0.0 | 62.7 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | (12.6) | (14.2) | (43.1) | (66.6) |
| Equity at end of period | (8.3) | 33.8 | (8.3) | 33.8 |

Vessel update - Brazil
Safe Eurus DP3 – Worldwide1

- Contracted to Petrobras until Q1 2027
- 98% utilisation in 2024
- Next SPS in 2028
Safe Notos DP3 – Worldwide1

- Contracted to Petrobras until Q3 2026
- 100% utilisation in 2024
- Next SPS in September/October 2025
- Thruster overhauls (some or all) to be undertaken in conjunction with SPS in 2025 and/or post contract in 2026
Safe Zephyrus DP3 - Worldwide

- Contracted to Petrobras until September 2027
- 99% utilisation in 2024
- Next SPS in July/August 2025
- Thruster overhauls (some or all) to be undertaken in conjunction with SPS in 2025 and post contract

Vessel update – North Sea and rest of world
Safe Boreas DP3 - Worldwide

- Contract signed for operations in Australia
- Duration of 15 months with up to 6 months of options. Start-up between 1 October 2025 and 1 April 2026
- Contract value from USD 75 million to USD 100 million subject to options
- Up-front payments structured to remain cash neutral until contract start. Re-activation work underway
Safe Caledonia TAMS - UK North Sea

- Contract signed for UK. Start-up June 2025. 6 months with up to 3 months options
- Contract value from USD 26 million to USD 37 million depending on options
- Up-front payments structured to remain cash neutral until contract start. Reactivation work underway
Safe Concordia DP2 – Worldwide2

- Firm contract extended to early March 2025 in US Gulf of Mexico
- 100% utilisation in 2024
- SPS due March 2025
- Monitoring market opportunities
- Considering lay-up, life extension or sale post contract
Safe Scandinavia TSV/accommodation - UK / NCS

- Tender assist ("TSV") or accommodation support
- Accommodation capacity
- ‒ 155 beds NCS
- ‒ ~300 beds UK / Rest of world
- Potential option to re-activate should market improve significantly, may alternatively dispose of vessel

2) Worldwide excluding North Sea (UK and NCS) NCS – Norwegian Continental Shelf TAMS – Thruster assisted mooring system
Analytical information
| Item | 2025 Estimated (USDm) |
Comment | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG&A1 | ~20-21 | SG&A increase driven by increased activity and inflation | ||
| Depreciation | ~35-37 | Straight line depreciation | ||
| Interest payable | ~22-25 | Assuming current financing and falling interest rates | ||
| Tax payable | ~3-5 | Norwegian deferred tax asset base of USD 1.7bn per year end 2023, local and contract specific taxes |
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| Capex and mobilization spend | ||||
| Boreas | ~24-26 | SPS, all thrusters, re-activation and mobilisation | ||
| Caledonia | ~13-14 | SPS, re-activation, mobilisation and engine overhauls | ||
| Zephyrus | ~19-20 | SPS, thrusters and engine overhauls | ||
| Notos | ~16-18 | SPS, thrusters and engine overhauls | ||
| Eurus & Others | ~3-8 | Eurus engine overhauls, IT and contingency |
Expenditure information Indicative opex/day by region
| Region | 2025 Opex Estimated (USDk/day) |
|---|---|
| UK (Moored – Caledonia) |
~30k |
| Brazil2 | 55-60k |
| 4 Boreas AUS |
~20k |
| Scandinavia (cold) | 2.5-3k |
| Stacking (warm)3 | 10-20k |
1) Expected run-rate level, excluding one-offs and non-cash option costs. May increase based on activity
2) Including approximately USD 5 -10/day in fuel cost
3) Ramp-up and ramp-down before and after contract at full operational cost. Stacking cost and re-activation highly dependent on time in lay-up and region
4) Significant portions of operating spend will be covered by the client while operating in Australia including all crew costs and fuel while on contract

Outstanding debt
| Three Tranches of Debt | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Main Tranches | COSCO Sellers Credit | Debt maturity profile | ||||
| Outstanding debt | \$343m (two tranches 250m & 93m Notos) | \$78.5m | ||||
| Pledged vessels | Boreas, Zephyrus, Caledonia, Concordia, Scandinavia, Notos (only 93m tranche) |
Eurus | COSCO | |||
| Interest rate | SOFR + Credit Adjustment Spread* + 2.5%. Unhedged |
2% | 250 Tranche | |||
| Amortizations | Cash sweep above \$67m forecasted liquidity on 12-month forward basis |
50-50 EBITDA split. Minimum \$6m/year paid quarterly, \$7m/year from Q3 2025 |
93 Tranche 56 |
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| Maturity | 31 Dec 2025 | ~Q3 2028 or when debt reaches ~\$50m | 6 | 7 | 7 | |
| PCG | PSE fully liable | \$60m | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
| Financial Covenant | 2025 cash > \$28 million | |||||
| Cash held in the COSCO tranche and restricted cash shall be deducted when calculating compliance with the cash covenant. At end Q4 2024, USD 2.3m was held in the COSCO tranche and USD 2.3m was restricted |
Newbuilds (Nova and Vega) could be added to the COSCO silo. Cross default provisions in place vis-à-vis Eurus and Nova/Vega Delivery of newbuilds requires 2/3 approval |
Ringfenced structure with restrictions on funding between main tranches and Cosco Sellers Credit |
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| Major corporate actions including M&A, new indebtedness and delivery of new vessels require 2/3 approval by the lenders |
of lenders in main tranches |

Two newbuilds available at yard
- Only two DP3 newbuild semis available at yard
- ‒ 500 POB and suited for Brazil requirements
- ‒ Ongoing dialogue with the yard on how to facilitate delivery in expected future Petrobras tenders
- ‒ Long-term contracts required to justify delivery

Fixed interest rate mechanism
| Average day rate | Interest rate |
|---|---|
| < USD 99k |
2 % |
| USD 100k - 124k |
3 %-5% |
| USD 125k - 149k |
5 %-8% |
| > USD 150k | 8 % |
Existing delivery terms with COSCO (under discussion):
- Remaining purchase price for vessels:
- ‒ \$210m (Nova), \$212m (Vega), total \$422m, includes mobilisation costs of ~\$20m each
- Funding at favorable credit terms:
- ‒ Sellers Credit: \$165m (Nova), \$167m (Vega), 10-year term from August 2018
- ‒ Estimated cash requirement1: \$45m (Nova), \$45m (Vega), total for both vessels of \$90m
1) Cash requirement includes USD 25 million in yard installment due on delivery plus USD 20 million in estimated mobilization costs. Additional costs may be required subject to agreement with COSCO


- Prosafe SE is a permanent tax resident in Norway and its Norwegian tax resident subsidiaries have a base for deferred tax assets of approximately USD 1.7 billion as at end 2023. The deferred tax assets are currently not recognized in the financial statements. In Q4 2023, the Norwegian tax authorities initiated a review of the basis for a portion of the deferred tax losses. This review may lead to a reduction in the unrecognized deferred tax asset base. At this time, Prosafe does not believe that this will have a material impact on Prosafe's financial position irrespective of the outcome of this review
- The company will from time to time operate in countries where local taxes will apply. These taxes are included in the opex assumptions in this presentation where applicable. In relation to the historical Concordia contract in Trinidad and Tobago, a remaining tax provision of USD 6 million is provided for in the accounts
- Prosafe and OSM Thome have jointly received a Tax Assessment from the Brazilian Tax Authorities imposing import taxes and customs penalties related to the challenging of the special customs regimes used to import the Safe Concordia for the Modec contract in the period from October 2018 to July 2019. Both Prosafe and OSM Thome have presented an administrative defense, challenging the view of the Brazilian Tax Authorities. Prosafe and OSM Thome received a partially favorable ruling at the first administrative level. Prosafe and OSM Thome have appealed the ruling as both are in the view that the claim continues to have no merit.


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