Quarterly Report • Feb 26, 2013
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Registration no. 33 36 97 94
Total revenue for Q4 2012 was 207 MNOK, with an EBITDA of 21 MNOK. Total revenue for full year 2012 was 898 MNOK, with an EBITDA of 183 MNOK.
As expected the Q4 operating results have decreased compared to the Q3 operating results. The results are negatively impacted by a soft spot market for both the AHTS and the PSV fleet and a lack of fresh term activity and seasonal projects.
Viking Supply Ships has a clear focus on increasing the number of vessels on term contracts in order to improve the earnings stability. As a result of this 3 AHTS vessels were on term contracts in Q4 compared to 1 AHTS vessel at the beginning of 2012.
The average utilization for the AHTS fleet in Q4 was 60 % and 73 % for the PSV fleet.
Odin Viking was sold on a sale and lease back transaction for a duration of 8 years.
The AHTS fleet, combined with crew and ice management competence, is tailor-made to operate in harsh environments and ice conditions. There has been an increased contract activity in this niche, which is reflected in the two ice management contracts entered into by the vessels Brage Viking and Magne Viking for operations in Canadian waters. VSS is committed to have a substantial part of the fleet on longer term contracts, and have a focus on increasing the contract backlog.
Viking Supply Ships (VSS) conducts operations in the North Sea, Arctic and in the global offshore sector. The fleet comprises 14 offshore vessels that are equipped for and have the capacity to operate in areas with harsh environment, further 7 of the AHTS vessels are equipped to operate in Arctic areas.
For further information, please contact CEO Viking Supply Ships A/S, Christian W. Berg, ph: +45 41 77 83 80.
The interim financial statements have not been subject to audit or review.
The Q4 and full year results were influenced by a weak North Sea spot market characterized by oversupply of vessels. The loss is MNOK 6 for the fourth quarter and MNOK 157 for the full year. Compared to previous years the market was positive in the first four months, but fell into a weak state for the remainder of the year.
During the fourth quarter of 2012 three vessels were on term charters through the entire period, while five were traded in the spot market. The vessels on term charters obtained an average daily income of NOK 357.000. The vessels on the spot market obtained an average daily income of NOK 96.000 and a utilization of 37% in Q4.
Tor Viking ll finished the long term charter with Shell US for their 2012 Alaska drilling campaign. The vessel has now returned to the spot market in the North Sea, and is available for Ice-breaking services for Swedish Maritime Authority together with Balder Viking.
Magne Viking was fixed during 2012 to Chevron Canada for an ice management assignment. The contract covers 150 days firm plus a 30 days option. Commencement was originally scheduled for September, but is now delayed till April 2013 due to the rig being delayed at its current operation.
Odin Viking was sold on a sale and lease back transaction for a duration of 8 years. In the transaction the vessel was sold for MNOK 296. An accounting loss of MNOK 14 was recorded and the liquidity was improved by MNOK 140.
The PSV market was dominated by several new builds entering the market and after a positive start on the year, the market was weak for the latter three quarters.
Three of the vessels have been on medium term contracts during the fourth quarter, while three vessels have traded in the North Sea spot market. The vessels on term charters obtained an average daily income of GBP 12.000. The vessels on the spot market obtained an average daily income of GBP 3.200 and a utilization of 44%.
SBS Tempest finished the long term charter with Talisman in December, and has now returned to the North Sea spot market.
Freya Viking continued the long term charter with Centrica. The charter has been extended until September 2013 with an option to extend the charter for 1 year.
SBS Typhoon was extended with RWE, with the firm period lasting 2 wells with an optional period for another well. Each well has an estimated duration of 75 days.
It is a continued focus to increase the number of vessels on term contract. Currently VSS is participating with bids in several AHTS tenders and PSV tenders.
Total revenue was 207 MNOK for Q4. The operating costs were 186 MNOK and EBITDA 21 MNOK. The operating profit (EBIT) was 23 MNOK.
Operating costs include a loss of 14 MNOK from the sale of Odin Viking.
Net financials was negative 29 MNOK. Financial costs include unrealized currency gain of 13 MNOK and realized value adjustment on interest rate swaps of negative 9 MNOK.
The result for Q4 2012 was negative 6 MNOK.
Total revenue was 898 MNOK. The operating costs were 715 MNOK and EBITDA 183 MNOK. The operating profit (EBIT) was positive 6 MNOK.
One-off costs were 10 MNOK during H1. 6 MNOK is related to set-up cost in Copenhagen, Denmark and 4 MNOK is related to the relocation of two PSV vessels from India to the North Sea.
Net financials was negative 163 MNOK. Financial costs include realized value adjustment on foreign exchange forward contracts of negative 27 MNOK which is a one-off adjustment related to refinanced loans. Further net financials include unrealized currency gain of 25 MNOK and realized value adjustment on interest rate swaps of negative 19 MNOK.
The result for full year 2012 was negative 157 MNOK.
The incorporation of Viking Supply Ships A/S Copenhagen, Denmark started in Q4 2011 and was completed during Q1 2012. Viking Supply Ships A/S now directly and through subsidiaries hold title to all offshore vessels and employ crew, as well as the land based organization.
Viking Supply Ships A/S is a 100 % owned subsidiary of RABT. RABT is a limited liability company registered in Sweden, with its domicile in Gothenburg, and corporate registration number 556161-0113. RABT is listed on the Small Cap list of the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm.
In March VSS issued a 5 year senior unsecured bond loan in the Norwegian capital market, with maturity in March 2017, totalling 300 MNOK. The bond agreement has a limit of 750 MNOK. The net proceeds from the bond shall be employed for investments, capital expenditures related to fleet expansion and general corporate purposes. The bond was listed on Oslo ABM on June 28th .
VSS book equity amounted to 1 723 MNOK as at 31 December 2012 and was impacted by the result for the period of negative 157 MNOK and group contributions of 381 MNOK. The value adjusted equity ratio was 45 %.
VSS is characterized by a high degree of international operations and is thus exposed to a number of operational and financial risks. VSS works actively to identify, assess and manage these risks.
VSS is exposed to changes in the freight rates. To mitigate this operational risk, VSS has a clear focus on increasing the number of vessels on term contracts.
Long-term loans are the principal form of financing. Accordingly, interest rate fluctuations have an impact on VSS's earnings and cash flow. To reduce this risk the Group aims to actively manage the interest exposure through various types of hedging instruments.
Part of the VSS's cash flow is generated in currencies other than NOK which is VSS's functional currency. This means that currency fluctuations have an impact on VSS's earnings and cash flows. The foreign exchange risk is primarily reduced by matching the exposure to revenues in various currencies with costs in the corresponding currency. In the same manner, assets in a certain currency are matched with liabilities in the same currency.
| Viking Supply Ships AHTS |
Firm contract | Opti on | Spot | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2013 | |||||||||||
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | |
| Tor Viking | Shell US | SMA st-b | ||||||||||
| Balder Viking TGS Nopec | SMA st-b | |||||||||||
| Vidar Viking | SEIC 2.5 years + 3x4 months options | |||||||||||
| Odin Viking | ||||||||||||
| Loke Viking | ||||||||||||
| Njord Viking | ENI Norge 4 years until 29.07.2015 + 1 + 1 years | |||||||||||
| Magne Viking | Chevron 1 well firm (Estimated 150-180 days) | |||||||||||
| Brage Viking |
| Viking Supply Ships PSV |
Firm contract | Option | Spot | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2013 | |||||||||||
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | |
| Frigg Viking | ||||||||||||
| Idun Viking | ||||||||||||
| SBS Tempest | Talisman | Spot | ||||||||||
| Freya Viking | Centrica, firm till 01.10.2013 + 1 year option | |||||||||||
| SBS Typhoon RWE 2 Wells firm until mid June + 1 Well options (Each well estimated 90D) | ||||||||||||
| SBS Cirrus |
The first quarter of 2013 will be influenced by low activity typical for the season; hence we expect the spot market to remain weak during the beginning of the year. We expect the supply of AHTS vessels to be slightly reduced through 2013. This, along with the start of the construction season will gradually improve market conditions towards the end of the first quarter. 3-4 new semisubmersible rigs are expected to commence work in the North Sea during the first half of the year. This is expected to improve the demand for AHTS vessels.
We see increased tender-activity in the Arctic regions, and expect increased activity in this market segment going forward.
The large number of new-built PSVs being delivered is set to continue for the first part of 2013. Combined with a seasonal weak market, this is likely to result in low rates and low utilization throughout the first quarter of 2013. We expect the PSV market-balance to improve during the year, but we do not see the market improving significantly in the first half of the year.
Copenhagen, 25 February 2013
Managing Director:
Christian W. Berg
Board of Directors:
Chairman
Christen Sveaas Henning Eskild Jensen Lars Håkan Larsson
Anders Folke Patriksson Per Magnus Sonnorp
| Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | FY | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (NOK '000) | Note | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Total Revenue | 2 | 207.442 | 279.335 | 253.140 | 157.705 | 897.622 |
| Direct voyage costs | -11.752 | -10.246 | -30.158 | -17.730 | -69.886 | |
| Operating costs | -174.423 | -160.403 | -180.136 | -130.033 | -644.995 | |
| Total operating costs | -186.175 | -170.649 | -210.294 | -147.763 | -714.881 | |
| Operating profit before depreciation (EBITDA) | 2 | 21.267 | 108.686 | 42.846 | 9.942 | 182.741 |
| Depreciation | 1 | 1.530 | -64.528 | -59.366 | -54.877 | -177.241 |
| Impairment | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 2 | 22.797 | 44.158 | -16.520 | -44.935 | 5.500 |
| Financial income | 666 | 1 | 192 | 19 | 878 | |
| Financial costs | -29.763 | -63.308 | -36.766 | -33.711 | -163.548 | |
| Net financials | -29.097 | -63.307 | -36.574 | -33.692 | -162.670 | |
| Pre-tax result | -6.300 | -19.149 | -53.094 | -78.627 | -157.170 | |
| Taxes | 0 | 0 | 3.651 | -3.651 | 0 | |
| Result for the period | -6.300 | -19.149 | -49.443 | -82.278 | -157.170 |
| (NOK '000) | Q4 2012 |
Q3 2012 |
Q2 2012 |
Q1 2012 |
FY 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result for the period | -6.300 | -19.149 | -49.443 | -82.278 | -157.170 |
| Translation effect foreign operations | -34.362 | -18.893 | -5.545 | 172 | -58.628 |
| Actuarial gains / losses on defined benefit plans | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tax on other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other comprehensive income net of tax | -34.362 | -18.893 | -5.545 | 172 | -58.628 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -40.662 | -38.042 | -54.988 | -82.106 | -215.798 |
| FY | |
|---|---|
| (NOK '000) | 2012 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | -99.279 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | 271.731 |
| Cash flow from finance activities | -86.163 |
| Net changes in cash and cash equivalents | 86.289 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the start | |
| of the period | 114.738 |
| Exchange gains/loss on cash and cash | |
| equivalents | -3.933 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 1 97.094 |
| (NOK '000) Note |
31/12 2012 | 30/9 2012 | 30/6 2012 | 31/3 2012 | 31/12 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||||
| Vessels and equipment | 3.773.837 | 4.093.862 | 4.174.671 | 4.172.553 | 2.895.663 |
| Tangible fixed assets 1,2 |
3.773.837 | 4.093.862 | 4.174.671 | 4.172.553 | 2.895.663 |
| Financial fixed assets 4 |
96.616 | 78.416 | 29.513 | 28.591 | 24.262 |
| Total fixed assets | 3.870.453 | 4.172.278 | 4.204.184 | 4.201.144 | 2.919.925 |
| Inventories | 12.054 | 13.602 | 7.546 | 19.547 | 11.946 |
| Accounts receivables | 111.798 | 173.900 | 133.325 | 92.775 | 99.751 |
| Other current receivables | 51.225 | 60.870 | 68.654 | 58.101 | 173.727 |
| Cash and cash equivalents 4 |
197.094 | 163.144 | 210.047 | 359.886 | 114.738 |
| Total current assets | 372.171 | 411.516 | 419.572 | 530.309 | 400.162 |
| Total assets | 4.242.624 | 4.583.794 | 4.623.756 | 4.731.453 | 3.320.087 |
| Note (NOK '000) |
31/12 2012 | 30/9 2012 | 30/6 2012 | 31/3 2012 | 31/12 2011 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||||
| Share capital | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 |
| Retained Earnings and reserves | 1.722.346 | 1.763.008 | 1.801.050 | 1.819.275 | 1.557.494 |
| Total equity | 1.722.871 | 1.763.533 | 1.801.575 | 1.819.800 | 1.558.019 |
| Deferred taxes | 11.676 | 33.415 | 28.353 | 28.353 | 34.868 |
| Bond loan 3 |
295.566 | 295.303 | 294.750 | 294.750 | - |
| 3 Long-term debt to credit institutions |
1.807.361 | 1.987.898 | 1.453.905 | 1.507.215 | 875.120 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 58.438 | 43.334 | 30.403 | 43.519 | 37.795 |
| Non-current liabilities | 2.173.041 | 2.359.950 | 1.807.411 | 1.873.837 | 947.783 |
| Short-term debt to credit institutions 3 |
187.090 | 199.869 | 781.067 | 748.863 | 662.124 |
| Accounts payable | 43.194 | 52.796 | 53.298 | 50.715 | 24.802 |
| Other current liabilities | 116.428 | 207.647 | 180.405 | 238.238 | 127.359 |
| Current liabilities | 346.712 | 460.312 | 1.014.770 | 1.037.816 | 814.285 |
| Total liabilities | 2.519.753 | 2.820.261 | 2.822.181 | 2.911.653 | 1.762.068 |
| Total Equity and liabilities | 4.242.624 | 4.583.794 | 4.623.756 | 4.731.453 | 3.320.087 |
Tangible fixed assets are recognized at cost or after deductions for accumulated depreciation according to plan and possible impairment. Straight-line amortization according to plan is based on the following useful lives:
– Vessels 25–30 years
Residual value of 30% (up from 0%) was implemented during the 4th quarter. The 2012 impact was a reduction in depreciation of 63 MNOK for the total fleet.
Impairment test as at 31 December shows no need for impairment.
The segment information is presented in accordance with the internal reporting structure and includes two segments – AHTS and PSV.
| Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | FY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (NOK '000) | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Total revenue (external revenue) | |||||
| AHTS 1) | 168.536 | 232.367 | 210.487 | 112.671 | 724.061 |
| PSV | 38.906 | 46.968 | 42.653 | 45.034 | 173.561 |
| Total | 207.442 | 279.335 | 253.140 | 157.705 | 897.622 |
| EBITDA | |||||
| AHTS | 17.421 | 98.163 | 36.497 | 4.457 | 156.538 |
| PSV | 3.846 | 10.523 | 6.349 | 5.485 | 26.203 |
| Total | 21.267 | 108.686 | 42.846 | 9.942 | 182.741 |
| EBIT | |||||
| AHTS | 19.237 | 42.404 | -13.693 | -42.653 | 5.295 |
| PSV | 3.560 | 1.754 | -2.827 | -2.282 | 205 |
| Total | 22.797 | 44.158 | -16.520 | -44.935 | 5.500 |
1) VSS performs external ship management assignments for 5 icebreakers owned by the Swedish Maritime Authorities. External ship management is not considered a segment of its own. Revenues and costs for the AHTS include 29 MNOK for Q1, 24 MNOK for Q2, 23 MNOK for Q3 and 23 MNOK for Q4 for external ship management.
Revenue and results are impacted by seasonal effects with lower activity and rates during the winter season.
Tangible fixed assets are distributed as follows:
| Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | FY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (NOK '000) | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| AHTS | 3.209.658 | 3.504.481 | 3.548.949 | 3.580.033 | 3.209.658 |
| PSV | 564.179 | 589.381 | 625.722 | 592.520 | 564.179 |
| Total tangible fixed assets | 3.773.837 | 4.093.862 | 4.174.671 | 4.172.553 | 3.773.837 |
There are no significant revenue transactions between the segments.
The vessels owned by the Company are primarily financed through bank loans with pledge in the vessels. Further securities have been given in the form of pledge in revenue and insurance policies. The interest-bearing debt in VSS per Q4 2012 is 2 290 MNOK. In July debt of 644 MNOK was refinanced with a consortium of two banks.
Parts of the interest-bearing liabilities are associated with so-called covenants, according to which VSS must fulfill certain key data. At the reporting date all covenants were in compliance.
In March VSS issued a 5 year senior unsecured bond loan in the Norwegian capital market, with maturity in March 2017, totaling 300 MNOK. The bond agreement has a limit of 750 MNOK. The net proceeds from the bond shall be employed for investments, capital expenditures related to fleet expansion and general corporate purposes. The bond was listed on the Oslo ABM on June 28th.
VSS has 11 % of its interest bearing debt in USD. The remaining loans are denominated in NOK. 40 % of the total loan portfolio has been swapped into fixed interest rate.
| (NOK '000) | 31/12 2012 | 30/9 2012 | 30/6 2012 | 31/3 2012 | 31/12 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bond loan | 295.566 | 295.303 | 294.750 | - | - |
| Current part of bond loan | - | - | - | - | - |
| Long-term debt to credit institutions | 1.807.361 | 1.987.898 | 1.453.905 | 1.507.215 | 875.120 |
| Short-term debt to credit institutions 1) | 187.090 | 199.869 | 781.067 | 748.863 | 662.124 |
| Total interest bearing liabilities | 2.290.017 | 2.483.069 | 2.529.722 | 2.256.078 | 1.537.244 |
1) Due to refinancing of loan facilities in the AHTS segment, 634 MNOK was presented as short term debt in the Balance Sheet as at June 30, 2012. The facility was refinanced in July 2012.
| (NOK '000) | 31/12 2012 |
|---|---|
| Restricted cash 1) | 61.111 |
| Free cash and cash equivalents | 197.094 |
| Total restricted and free cash and cash equivalents | 258.205 |
1) The amount is included in the item "Financial fixed assets" in the balance-sheet.
Viking Supply Ships A/S is a 100 % owned subsidiary of RABT. RABT is a limited liability company registered in Sweden, with its domicile in Gothenburg, and corporate registration number 556161-0113. RABT is listed on the Small Cap list of the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm.
These condensed interim financial statements for the twelve months ended 31 December 2012 have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles as described in the RABT's Annual report for 2011.
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