Seacor Marine Announces Second Quarter 2020 Results

HOUSTON, Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SMHI) (the “Company” or “SEACOR Marine”), a leading provider of marine and support transportation services to offshore oil and natural gas and wind farm facilities worldwide, today announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2020.
Notable second quarter items include:Acquisition of the remaining 50% of the equity interests in SEACOSCO Offshore LLC (“SEACOSCO”) on June 30, 2020 for total consideration of $28.2 million payable over four years.  The transaction adds eight modern platform supply vessels to SEACOR Marine’s owned vessel fleet, six of which are equipped with a state-of-the-art battery energy storage system designed to reduce fuel consumption and enhance the safety and redundancy of the vessels’ systems.  The vessels and the debt associated with the transaction are included in the second quarter numbers, but the operating results of the joint venture were not consolidated in the quarter. SEACOR Marine expects the vessels to generate cash in future quarters in excess of scheduled debt amortization payments.
 Entry into an agreement with SEACOR Holdings Inc. permitting SEACOR Marine to carry back net operating losses under provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”).  SEACOR Marine expects to receive approximately $31.2 million of cash tax refunds under the CARES Act. SEACOR Marine paid a one-time transaction fee of $3.0 million to SEACOR Holdings Inc. as consideration for entry into the agreement that is reflected in the general and administrative costs for the second quarter.
 Average dayrates, excluding those for the crew transfer vessel fleet, were $11,018 in the second quarter of 2020 and $10,387 in the second quarter of 2019. The improved average dayrates year on year reflect the improvement in SEACOR Marine’s overall fleet mix since the second quarter of the prior year.
 Both COVID-19 and volatility in oil prices impacted second quarter revenues. SEACOR Marine expects such volatility to continue at least for the remainder of this year.  SEACOR Marine is unable to quantify such impact at this point but will continue to closely monitor the level of activity from its oil and gas customers and adjust its operations accordingly.
 Administrative and general expenses in the second quarter were $14.5 million, including $3.7 million in non-recurring expenses comprised of $3.3 million of transaction, legal and advisory fees related to the carry back of net operating losses pursuant to the CARES Act, and  a one-time restructuring charge of $0.4 million from SEACOR Marine’s continuing cost reduction initiatives. SEACOR Marine maintains its target for projected annual savings of at least $8.0 million, of which it has already achieved $7.8 million. SEACOR Marine anticipates that the cost reduction initiatives will impact all of its reportable segments and expects the remaining cost reduction initiatives to be completed by the end of the third quarter of 2020. SEACOR Marine continues to evaluate additional opportunities for further cost reductions to continue adapting to the changing conditions.Overall, total operating revenues for the second quarter were $41.9 million, operating loss was $16.7 million, and direct vessel profit (“DVP”)⁽¹⁾ was $18.0 million. This compares to operating revenues of $52.8 million, operating loss of $17.6 million, and DVP of $17.4 million in the second quarter of 2019. The improved DVP in the second quarter was primarily driven by the change in fleet mix over the period.Chief Executive Officer John Gellert commented on SEACOR Marine’s second quarter results:“SEACOR Marine delivered solid operating and financial results in an extremely challenging environment. All our international operating regions showed significant improvements in key metrics, reflecting the efforts made to improve our market presence, fleet mix and overhead expenses. Our U.S. operations saw a steep decline in activity, mostly in liftboat demand, which continues to be challenged by the effects of low commodity prices on our customers and tepid decommissioning activity.“Notwithstanding this difficult environment we were able to execute two transactions that will enhance our results and strengthen our liquidity. The acquisition of our partner’s interest in SEACOSCO is expected to be accretive to our results this year, and the ability to carry back net operating losses pursuant to the CARES Act adds incremental liquidity.“Finally, I want to recognize and thank the SEACOR Marine team for these results and their continuing dedication to maintaining safe and reliable operations for our customers worldwide.  I particularly thank our seafarers, many of whom have worked extended rotations due to the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to face challenges returning home.  We appreciate the cooperation and assistance of our customers and suppliers in navigating the complex logistics of the unprecedented COVID-19 operating environment.”For the second quarter of 2020, net loss attributable to SEACOR Marine was $6.1 million ($0.24 loss per basic and diluted share) and operating loss was $16.7 million.  Net loss attributable to SEACOR Marine’s continuing operations for the second quarter of 2019 was $31.4 million ($1.26 loss per basic and diluted share) and operating loss was $17.6 million.___________________SEACOR Marine provides global marine and support transportation services to offshore oil and natural gas and windfarm facilities worldwide.  SEACOR Marine and its joint ventures operate a diverse fleet of offshore support and specialty vessels that deliver cargo and personnel to offshore installations; handle anchors and mooring equipment required to tether rigs to the seabed; tow rigs and assist in placing them on location and moving them between regions; provide construction, well workover and decommissioning support; and carry and launch equipment used underwater in drilling and well installation, maintenance and repair.  Additionally, SEACOR Marine’s vessels provide accommodations for technicians and specialists, safety support and emergency response services.Certain statements discussed in this release as well as in other reports, materials and oral statements that the Company releases from time to time to the public constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Generally, words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “believe,” “plan,” “target,” “forecast” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Such forward-looking statements concern management’s expectations, strategic objectives, business prospects, anticipated economic performance and financial condition and other similar matters.  Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or expected by the management of the Company.  These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual events or results may differ significantly from these statements.  Actual events or results are subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and are described in the Company’s filings with the SEC. It should be understood that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Given these risk factors, investors and analysts should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are made.  The Company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to provide any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which the forward-looking statement is based, except as required by law.  It is advisable, however, to consult any further disclosures the Company makes on related subjects in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K (if any).  These statements constitute the Company’s cautionary statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.Please visit SEACOR Marine’s website at www.seacormarine.com for additional information.
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