BOURBON Annual & 4th Quarter 2013 Revenues
Revenues up 10.5% vs. full year 2012 to €1.312 billion and up 6.0% vs. 4th quarter 2012 to €331.6 million impacted by US Dollar depreciation against the Euro
PARIS, February 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
- Annual Revenues up 10.5% partly due to a 5.9% increase in the size of the fleet and a positive offshore demand environment
- Utilization rate of the fleet remains at a high level at 89.5% (-0.9 pts compared with 2012), despite the increase in the size of the fleet, impacted by the transit of some vessels in order to adapt to regional market conditions
- Average daily rates continue to increase regularly for supply and subsea vessels (+3.8%) as well as for crewboats (+7.1%)
- Foreign currency movements versus the Euro in 2013 (most notably versus the US Dollar) impacted revenue growth in both the full year 2013 (-2.6 pts) and 4th quarter (-3.3 pts) compared with the corresponding periods in 2012
- Revenues in the 4th quarter were stable at €331.6 million compared to the previous quarter (-0.3%) as new vessel deliveries had little impact on the quarter, all having been delivered during the 2nd half of the quarter and the previously announced sale of three older vessels, which had almost no revenues during the quarter
Quarter Full Year
In millions of increment
euros, except as Q4 Q4 increment Q3 2013/
noted 2013 2012 2013/2012 2013 2013 2012 2012
Marine Services 270.3 257.2 +5.1% 267.0 1,064.7 972.2 +9.5%
Deepwater
offshore vessels 95.7 92.6 +3.3% 100.6 391.6 360.8 +8.5%
Shallow water
offshore vessels 100.0 91.1 +9.7% 93.0 376.0 336.7 +11.7%
Crewboats 74.7 73.5 +1.6% 73.4 297.2 274.8 +8.2%
Subsea Services 55.4 51.4 +7.8% 58.9 223.3 190.0 +17.5%
Other 5.8 4.2 +40.2% 6.5 24.0 24.7 -2.8%
GROUP TOTAL 331.6 312.8 +6.0% 332.4 1,311.9 1,186.9 +10.5%
Number of vessels +27 +27
(end of period)* 485 458 vessels 479 485 458 vessels
Average
utilization rate
excl. Crewboats 90.1% 91.4% -1.3 pts 90.0% 89.5% 90.4% -0.9 pts
Average daily
rate excl.
Crewboats (in
US$/d) 19,329 19,097 +1.2% 19,573 19,447 18,743 +3.8%
* Vessels operated by BOURBON (including vessels owned or on bareboat charter)
"2013 revenues of more than €1.3 billion, a complete range of 485 vessels with an average age of 6.2 years and the broad geographical reach of its activities makes BOURBON a leader in the offshore marine services industry," says Christian Lefèvre, Chief Executive Officer of BOURBON. "Stability of utilization rates and a positive trend in annual average daily rates are solid fundamentals in a context of continued fleet growth with 38 new vessel deliveries for a net increase in the fleet of 27 vessels in 2013.
BOURBON continues its focus on operational excellence and debt reduction via the Transforming for beyond action plan. The asset smart portion of this action plan is progressing well with the sale and bareboat charter of 24 vessels during 2013, the proceeds from which are primarily aimed at reducing debt."
OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
MARINE SERVICES
- Operational excellence continues to be an industry driver strengthened by the deployment of the OCIMF (Oil Companies International Marine Forum) vessel vetting system
Deepwater offshore
- Activity remained high driven by a large number of exploration and development projects throughout the year
- Annual increases in day rates were partly due to certain contract renewals coming in at higher daily rates in West Africa and Latin America
- BOURBON's fleet was stable overall in 2013 with deliveries of new vessels offset by the sale of older vessels
- During 2013, utilization rates were impacted by the transit of vessels to adapt to market conditions and in the 4th quarter, seasonal effects negatively impacted North Sea activities
Shallow water offshore
- The shallow water market continues to see the benefits of the replacement of older vessels as clients are seeking modern and efficient vessels to work for their new jack-up rigs
- Average utilization rates remained stable year on year despite double the number of new vessel deliveries in 2013, partly due to certain contract extensions and new contracts
- In general, average daily rates increased in all regions, especially in Latin America and Mediterranean/Middle East/India ("MMI"). They have been impacted by a regional mix effect due to the end of contracts in Australia and Brazil (where average daily rates and running costs are higher than in other regions)
- In the 4th quarter, the typical seasonal effects of the monsoons in Asia have not impacted BOURBON as most of the fleet has been fixed on long term contracts
Crewboats
- Activity has been stable throughout the year
- FSIV vessels showing high utilization rates for 2013 with positive feedback from clients, positively impacting average daily rates
SUBSEA SERVICES
- Improved activity due to the continued increase in number of wellhead installations with almost 600 wellheads ordered by the industry in 2013, a growth of approximately 40% over the prior year
- Continued increase in average daily rates during 2013 reflects the combination of improving demand and better terms on contract renewals
- During 2013, one new MPSV was delivered in the 1st quarter and as previously announced, an older MPSV was sold in the 4th quarter
MARINE SERVICES
Quarter Full Year
increment increment
Q4 2013 / 2013 /
Q4 Q4 Q3
2013 2012 Q4 2012 2013 2013 2012 2012
Revenues (in
millions of euros) 270.3 257.2 +5.1% 267.0 1,064.7 972.2 +9.5%
Number of vessels +27 +27
(end of period)* 466 439 vessels 459 466 439 vessels
Average utilization
rate 83.3% 86.0% -2.7 pts 82.4% 83.0% 83.9% -0.9 pts
* Vessels operated by BOURBON (including vessels owned or on bareboat charter)
Marine Services revenues were up 9.5% in 2013 compared with 2012 and up 5.1% year on year in the 4th quarter, primarily due to an addition of new vessels into the fleet and a positive offshore demand environment. The reduced utilization rate both in the quarter and for the full year period, partly due to the movement of vessels between regions, were offset by improved average daily rates, most notably in the Deepwater and Crewboat segments. In addition, there was an impact on each of the Marine Services segments from the change in consolidation scope that became effective on January 1, 2013.
Marine Services indicators by segment
Deepwater offshore vessels
Quarter Full Year
increment increment
Q4 2013 / 2013 /
Q4 Q4 Q3
2013 2012 Q4 2012 2013 2013 2012 2012
Revenues (in
millions of euros) 95.7 92.6 +3.3% 100.6 391.6 360.8 +8.5%
Number of vessels
(end of period)* 72 72 no change 71 72 72 no change
Average utilization
rate 90.1% 90.2% -0.1 pt 88.8% 88.9% 91.6% -2.7 pts
Average daily rate
(in US$/day) 22,241 21,074 +5.5% 22,683 22,156 20,683 +7.1%
* Vessels operated by BOURBON (including vessels owned or on bareboat charter)
For both the 4th quarter and full year 2013, revenues increases were achieved partly due to higher average daily rates being offset by reduced utilization rates. For the full year 2013, an increase in transit time impacted utilization rates as BOURBON moved some vessels in order to adapt to market conditions. Higher average daily rates for the full year 2013 compared with 2012 were partly due to a strong summer in the North Sea market, renewal of contracts on some medium and large PSVs and a mix effect (daily rates vary depending upon the size of the vessel) with the delivery of 4 large PSVs early in the year. Winter seasonal effects weighed heavily on the average daily rates in the North Sea in the 4th quarter 2013 compared to the prior quarter.
Shallow water offshore vessels
Quarter Full Year
increment increment
Q4 2013 / 2013 /
Q4 Q4 Q3
2013 2012 Q4 2012 2013 2013 2012 2012
Revenues (in
millions of euros) 100.0 91.1 +9.7% 93.0 376.0 336.7 +11.7%
Number of vessels +20 +20
(end of period)* 122 102 vessels 117 122 102 vessels
Average utilization
rate 90.2% 92.2% -2.0 pts 90.2% 89.8% 89.9% -0.1 pts
Average daily rate
(in US$/day) 14,013 14,257 -1.7% 13,728 13,978 13,918 +0.4%
* Vessels operated by BOURBON (including vessels owned or on bareboat charter)
The fleet grew by almost 20% in 2013 while revenues grew by 11.7%, due to the regional effect as most of the new shallow water vessels were allocated to Asia and MMI Regions, where average daily rates are lower than in other regions, as are operating costs. Compared with the 3rd quarter, revenues in the 4th quarter were up 7.5% mainly due to the increase of the fleet by 5 vessels and an increase in average daily rates mainly in Asia, MMI and Latin America. Utilization rates for the year were stable at a high level despite the delivery of one new shallow water vessel every 18 days, on average.
Crewboats
Quarter Full Year
increment increment
Q4 2013 / 2013 /
Q4 Q4 Q3
2013 2012 Q4 2012 2013 2013 2012 2012
Revenues (in
millions of euros) 74.7 73.5 +1.6% 73.4 297.2 274.8 +8.2%
Number of vessels +7 +7
(end of period) 272 265 vessels 271 272 265 vessels
Average utilization
rate 78.4% 82.5% -4.1 pts 77.5% 78.7% 79.6% -0.9 pts
Average daily rate
(in US$/day) 5,309 4,987 +6.5% 5,204 5,198 4,852 +7.1%
Revenues increased with a mixed impact of increasing average daily rates partly offset by reduced utilization rates for both the 4th quarter and full year compared with the prior year period. The average daily rates increased partly due to a mix effect with the larger vessels in the Crewboat segment having higher utilization rates than the smaller vessels in this segment.
SUBSEA SERVICES
Quarter Full Year
increment increment
Q4 2013 / 2013 /
Q4 Q4 Q3
2013 2012 Q4 2012 2013 2013 2012 2012
Revenues (in
millions of euros) 55.4 51.4 +7.8% 58.9 223.3 190.0 +17.5%
Number of vessels
(end of period) * 18 18 no change 19 18 18 no change
Average utilization
rate 89.2% 91.7% -2.5 pts 93.6% 90.2% 88.1% +2.1 pts
Average daily rate
(in US$/day) 43,120 39,064 +10.4% 41,331 41,190 38,497 +7.0%
* Vessels operated by BOURBON (including vessels owned or on bareboat charter)
Full year revenues increased more than 17% compared with 2012 with increases in both utilization rates and average daily rates. 4th quarter revenues increased 7.8% year on year with partly offsetting impacts of higher average daily rates and reduced utilization rates, while there was a negative impact on revenues from the sale of an MPSV at the beginning of the quarter. Average daily rate increases were partly due to continued demand for the vessels as well as a positive vessel mix effect. Utilization rates in the 4th quarter were impacted by maintenance and classification drydocks, as well as the transit of 2 MPSV vessels to new operational areas.
OTHER
Quarter Year
increment increment
Q4 2013 / 2013 /
Q4 Q4 Q3
2013 2012 Q4 2012 2013 2013 2012 2012
Revenues (in
millions of euros) 5.8 4.2 +40.2% 6.5 24.0 24.7 -2.8%
Using chartered vessels has two advantages for BOURBON: it makes it possible to meet client demands and generate contracts while new vessels are being built and added to the fleet. Using chartered vessels also enables BOURBON to offer vessels that are not part of its regular line of services when needed for global calls for tenders. Volatility of "Other" revenues is largely due to the variation in the number of chartered vessels during the period.
OUTLOOK
The demand for offshore vessels is growing, helped by a relatively stable oil price during the past several years.
Deepwater offshore vessel demand growth continues, driven by large projects and the exploration programs in remote and extreme locations. The high number of large PSVs coming out of the shipyards could negatively affect the spot market. This should have only a small impact on BOURBON, taking into account the high contractualisation rate of it PSVs.
The demand in the shallow water offshore market continues to be driven more than ever by the renewal of the fleet and operational excellence. In this segment, BOURBON will consolidate its leadership on the strength of its more than 100 Bourbon Liberty series ships with diesel electric propulsion and DP2 (Dynamic Positioning 2), which offers it's clients operational safety and fuel savings.
The Subsea services market was buoyed by the growing number of subsea wellheads and the development of new deepwater oil fields. 3 of the 5 vessels in the Bourbon Evolution 800 series that will be delivered in 2014 are already contracted.
Active Fleet Management
In line with the Transforming for beyond Asset Smart action plan, a total of 21 vessels were transferred to ICBCL during 2013, as part of the sale and bareboat charter agreement for up to 51 vessels signed with ICBCL on April 9, 2013. The transfer of the remaining maximum 30 vessels should take place during the first half of 2014.
In addition, at the end of November 2013, BOURBON signed an agreement with Standard Chartered Bank ("SCB") for the sale and bareboat charter of 6 new build vessels. The ownership of 3 vessels has been transferred and the remaining 3 vessels will be delivered to SCB during the second half of 2014.
In addition to vessel disposals in line with the Transforming for beyond action plan, BOURBON sold 7 older vessels, including 2 AHTS (Anchor Handling Tug Supply) vessels which the company continues to operate under a bareboat charter agreement, 2 AHTS vessels sold without a bareboat charter, a tug, an MPSV (Multi-Purpose Supply Vessel) from the Subsea Services fleet and a PSV (Platform Supply Vessel).
CHANGE IN BOURBON CONSOLIDATION SCOPE
As of January 1, 2013, certain companies that were previously consolidated proportionally have been fully consolidated. The impact of this change in consolidation scope is not significant for the Group. Consequently, and in accordance with regulations, no pro forma financial statements have been established for the current period.
For information, the table below shows comparative revenue information:
In millions of euros 4th Quarter 12 Months
2013 331.6 1,311.9
2012 restated 323.0 1,226.6
Change +2.7% +7.0%
2012 restated at 2013 constant rate 312.7 1,197.4
Change at constant rate +6.0% +9.6%
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- While there was some hedging activity in the first half of 2013, since the beginning of the 3rd quarter of this year, BOURBON no longer has any hedging in place. At constant exchange rates, 4th quarter 2013 revenues rose 9.3% compared with the same period last year while revenues for full year 2013 rose 13.1% compared with 2012
- BOURBON's results will continue to be affected by the €/US$ exchange rate
FINANCIAL CALENDAR
- 2013 Annual Results press release and presentation March 5, 2014
- 2014 1st Quarter Revenues press release April 30, 2014
- Shareholders' Meeting May 20, 2014
- 2014 1st Half Results press release and presentation August 27, 2014
APPENDIX
Quarterly revenue breakdown
In millions of euros 2013 2012
Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Marine Services 270.3 267.0 268.7 258.5 257.2 254.5 238.4 222.1
Deepwater offshore
vessels 95.7 100.6 102.3 93.0 92.6 93.2 88.5 86.5
Shallow water offshore
vessels 100.0 93.0 90.1 92.8 91.1 91.7 83.4 70.5
Crewboats 74.7 73.4 76.3 72.8 73.5 69.7 66.4 65.1
Subsea Services 55.4 58.9 57.3 51.6 51.4 46.5 46.4 45.7
Other 5.8 6.5 6.7 4.9 4.2 5.1 5.2 10.2
GROUP TOTAL 331.6 332.4 332.8 315.1 312.8 306.1 290.0 278.0
Quarterly average utilization rates for the BOURBON offshore fleet
In % 2013 2012
Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Marine Services 83.3 82.4 82.4 83.9 86.0 83.4 83.9 83.7
Deepwater offshore
vessels 90.1 88.8 90.0 86.6 90.2 92.1 91.3 92.5
Shallow water offshore
vessels 90.2 90.2 89.1 89.8 92.2 90.3 92.5 84.3
Crewboats 78.4 77.5 77.7 80.8 82.5 78.4 78.6 81.0
Subsea Services 89.2 93.6 88.0 90.6 91.7 85.2 89.7 85.7
"Total fleet excluding
Crewboats" 90.1 90.0 89.3 88.7 91.4 90.5 91.8 87.6
"Total fleet" average
utilization rate 83.5 82.9 82.6 84.2 86.2 83.5 84.0 83.7
Quarterly average daily rates for the BOURBON offshore fleet
In US$/day 2013 2012
Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Deepwater
offshore vessels 22,241 22,683 22,092 21,392 21,074 20,702 20,480 20,011
Shallow water
offshore vessels 14,013 13,728 13,850 14,315 14,257 14,308 13,773 13,290
Crewboats 5,309 5,204 5,122 5,034 4,987 4,923 4,763 4,447
Subsea Services 43,120 41,331 40,644 40,405 39,064 38,991 38,018 38,181
"Total fleet
excluding
Crewboats"
average daily
rate 19,329 19,573 19,458 19,427 19,097 18,883 18,526 18,309
Quarterly deliveries of vessels
In number of vessels 2013 2012
Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Marine Services 10 9 9 9 5 13 6 8
Deepwater offshore vessels 1 0 1 1 1 0 2 0
Shallow water offshore
vessels 5 8 4 3 1 4 1 3
Crewboats 4 1 4 5 3 9 3 5
Subsea Services 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
FLEET TOTAL 10 9 9 10 5 14 6 8
Yearly revenue breakdown
In millions of euros Full Year
2013 2012
Marine Services 1,064.7 972.2
Deepwater offshore vessels 391.6 360,8
Shallow water offshore vessels 376.0 336.7
Crewboats 297.2 274.8
Subsea Services 223.3 190.0
Other 24.0 24.7
GROUP TOTAL 1,311.9 1,186.9
Yearly average utilization rates for the BOURBON offshore fleet
In % Full Year
2013 2012
Marine Services 83.0 83.9
Deepwater offshore vessels 88.9 91.6
Shallow water offshore vessels 89.8 89.9
Crewboats 78.7 79.6
Subsea Services 90.2 88.1
"Total fleet excluding
Crewboats" 89.5 90.4
"Total fleet" average
utilization rate 83.3 84.1
Yearly average daily rates for the BOURBON offshore fleet
In US$/day Full Year
2013 2012
Deepwater offshore vessels 22,156 20,683
Shallow water offshore vessels 13,978 13,918
Crewboats 5,198 4,852
Subsea Services 41,190 38,497
"Total fleet excluding Crewboats"
average daily rate 19,447 18,743
Yearly deliveries of vessels
In number of vessels Full Year
2013 2012
Marine Services 37 32
Deepwater Offshore vessels 3 3
Shallow water Offshore 20 9
Crewboats 14 20
Subsea Services 1 1
FLEET TOTAL 38 33
Breakdown of BOURBON revenues by geographical region
In millions of euros 4th quarter Full Year
Q4 2013 Q4 2012 Change 2013 2012 Change
Africa 186.1 188.2 -1.1% 750.4 729.2 +2.9%
Europe & Mediterranean/Middle
East 56.7 54.9 +3.2% 228.0 201.1 +13.4%
Americas 46.7 36.0 +29.8% 187.5 146.3 +28.2%
Asia 42.0 33.6 +25.0% 145.9 110.3 +32.3%
Other key indicators
Quarterly breakdown
2013 2012
Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Average EUR/US$ exchange rate
for the quarter (in EUR) 1.36 1.32 1.31 1.32 1.30 1.25 1.28 1.31
EUR/US$ exchange rate at closing
(in EUR) 1.38 1.35 1.31 1.28 1.32 1.29 1.26 1.34
Average price of Brent for the
quarter (in US$/bbl) 109 110 102 112 110 109 108 119
Annual breakdown
Full Year
2013 2012
Average 12-month EUR/US$ exchange rate
in (EUR) 1.33 1.28
EUR/US$ exchange rate at closing (in
EUR) 1.38 1.32
Average 12-month price of Brent (in
US$/bbl) 109 112
About BOURBON
As a leader in offshore marine services, BOURBON offers the most demanding oil & gas companies a comprehensive range of surface and subsea marine services for offshore oil & gas fields and wind farms. These services are based on an extensive range of latest-generation vessels and the expertise of more than 10,000 competent professionals. The Group provides local service through its 27 operating subsidiaries, close to clients and their operations, and it guarantees the highest standards of service quality and safety worldwide.
BOURBON has two Activities (Marine Services and Subsea Services) and also protects the French coastline for the French Navy.
In 2013, BOURBON posted revenues of €1.312 billion and as of December 31, 2013, it operated a fleet of 485 vessels.
Under its "BOURBON 2015 Leadership Strategy" plan, the Group is investing in a large fleet of innovative and high-performance offshore vessels built-in series.
The latest action plan "Transforming for beyond" in its financial aspect aims at the sale and bareboat chartering for 10 years of US$2.5 billion of new or existing vessels. The first phase of the program has been signed for 51 vessels and up to US$1.5 billion with ICBC Financial Leasing.
Through "Transforming for beyond", BOURBON wants to enlarge the scope of achievable strategies beyond 2015 and be ready to deliver growth and value creation further.
Classified by ICB (Industry Classification Benchmark) in the "Oil Services" sector, BOURBON is listed for trading on Euronext Paris, Compartment A, and is included in the Deferred Settlement Service SRD, in the SBF 120 and CAC Mid 60 index.
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