Helix Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE: HLX) reported strong Q2 2024 results with a net income of $32.3 million ($0.21 per diluted share), a significant improvement from a net loss of $26.3 million in Q1 2024 and higher than net income of $7.1 million in Q2 2023. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $96.9 million from $47.0 million in Q1 2024. Revenue increased to $364.8 million, a 22% rise from Q1 2024. The Well Intervention segment saw a 4% revenue increase QoQ, while Robotics revenues grew by 61% due to higher vessel and trenching activities. Shallow Water Abandonment improved but remains soft. Free Cash Flow was $(16.2) million, impacted by a $58.3 million earn-out payment. Operating cash flows were $(12.2) million, with higher earnings offset by working capital outflows. Cash and cash equivalents stood at $275.1 million with total liquidity of $370.1 million. Long-term debt was $318.6 million, with net debt at $43.6 million.
- Net income of $32.3 million in Q2 2024 compared to a net loss of $26.3 million in Q1 2024.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased to $96.9 million in Q2 2024 from $47.0 million in Q1 2024.
- Revenue rose by 22% QoQ to $364.8 million.
- Well Intervention segment revenue increased by 4% QoQ.
- Robotics segment revenue surged by 61% QoQ.
- Total liquidity of $370.1 million.
- Shallow Water Abandonment revenues decreased by 33% YoY.
- Free Cash Flow was $(16.2) million due to a $58.3 million earn-out payment.
- Operating cash flows were $(12.2) million primarily due to working capital outflows.
Insights
Helix Energy Solutions Group's Q2 2024 results demonstrate a significant turnaround from previous quarters. The company reported net income of
Key financial highlights include:
- Adjusted EBITDA of
$96.9 million , up106% from Q1 2024 and36% from Q2 2023 - Revenue of
$364.8 million , a23% increase from Q1 2024 and18% from Q2 2023 - Gross profit margin improved to
21% , up from7% in Q1 2024 and18% in Q2 2023
The company's liquidity position remains strong, with
However, it's worth noting that operating cash flows were negative
The improved performance was driven by stronger results across all segments, particularly in Well Intervention and Robotics. The Shallow Water Abandonment segment, while showing improvement from Q1, still faces challenges due to softer market conditions.
Overall, these results indicate a positive trajectory for Helix, with improving market conditions and operational efficiency driving better financial performance. However, investors should monitor the company's ability to sustain this momentum and manage cash flows in the coming quarters.
Helix's Q2 2024 results reflect a broader recovery in the offshore energy services sector, particularly in well intervention and robotics services. The company's performance indicates several key industry trends:
- Seasonal uptick in North Sea and Gulf of Mexico activity: This highlights the cyclical nature of offshore operations and the importance of geographic diversification.
- Growing demand for robotics services: The
61% quarter-over-quarter increase in Robotics revenues suggests increasing adoption of autonomous and remote technologies in offshore operations. - Challenges in shallow water abandonment: The softer performance in this segment (
$0.3 million operating loss) indicates potential oversupply or reduced activity in Gulf of Mexico decommissioning projects. - Focus on energy transition: CEO Owen Kratz's mention of executing their 'Energy Transition strategy' aligns with the industry's shift towards cleaner energy solutions and decommissioning services.
The improved utilization rates across various assets (e.g.,
However, the volatility in cash flows and the need for significant capital expenditures (albeit lower at
Looking ahead, Helix's expectation of 'further improvements in 2025' suggests ongoing recovery in the offshore energy services sector, which could benefit peers and the broader oil field services industry.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, Helix reported net income of
Summary of Results |
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($ in thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited) |
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| Three Months Ended | Six-Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
| 6/30/2024 | 6/30/2023 | 3/31/2024 | 6/30/2024 | 6/30/2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ |
364,797 |
|
$ |
308,817 |
|
$ |
296,211 |
|
$ |
661,008 |
|
$ |
558,901 |
|
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| Gross Profit | $ |
75,486 |
|
$ |
55,349 |
|
$ |
19,554 |
|
$ |
95,040 |
|
$ |
70,533 |
|
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21 |
% |
|
18 |
% |
|
7 |
% |
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14 |
% |
|
13 |
% |
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| Net Income (Loss) | $ |
32,289 |
|
$ |
7,100 |
|
$ |
(26,287 |
) |
$ |
6,002 |
|
$ |
1,935 |
|
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| Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share | $ |
0.21 |
|
$ |
0.05 |
|
$ |
(0.17 |
) |
$ |
0.04 |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
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| Adjusted EBITDA1 | $ |
96,895 |
|
$ |
71,292 |
|
$ |
46,990 |
|
$ |
143,885 |
|
$ |
106,386 |
|
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ |
275,066 |
|
$ |
182,651 |
|
$ |
323,849 |
|
$ |
275,066 |
|
$ |
182,651 |
|
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| Net Debt1 | $ |
43,563 |
|
$ |
78,317 |
|
$ |
(5,685 |
) |
$ |
43,563 |
|
$ |
78,317 |
|
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| Cash Flows from Operating Activities | $ |
(12,164 |
) |
$ |
31,501 |
|
$ |
64,484 |
|
$ |
52,320 |
|
$ |
26,109 |
|
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| Free Cash Flow1 | $ |
(16,153 |
) |
$ |
30,246 |
|
$ |
61,242 |
|
$ |
45,089 |
|
$ |
18,554 |
|
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Owen Kratz, President and Chief Executive Officer of Helix, stated, “We generated strong second quarter 2024 performance, which benefitted from the seasonal pick-up in activity in the North Sea and the Gulf of
Segment Information, Operational and Financial Highlights |
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($ in thousands, unaudited) |
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| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
| 6/30/2024 | 6/30/2023 | 3/31/2024 | 6/30/2024 | 6/30/2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Well Intervention | $ |
224,679 |
|
$ |
154,221 |
|
$ |
216,459 |
|
$ |
441,138 |
|
$ |
296,659 |
|
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| Robotics |
|
81,249 |
|
|
70,050 |
|
|
50,309 |
|
|
131,558 |
|
|
119,272 |
|
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| Shallow Water Abandonment |
|
50,841 |
|
|
76,306 |
|
|
26,853 |
|
|
77,694 |
|
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125,687 |
|
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| Production Facilities |
|
25,400 |
|
|
23,128 |
|
|
24,152 |
|
|
49,552 |
|
|
44,033 |
|
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| Intercompany Eliminations |
|
(17,372 |
) |
|
(14,888 |
) |
|
(21,562 |
) |
|
(38,934 |
) |
|
(26,750 |
) |
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| Total | $ |
364,797 |
|
$ |
308,817 |
|
$ |
296,211 |
|
$ |
661,008 |
|
$ |
558,901 |
|
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| Income (Loss) from Operations: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Well Intervention | $ |
29,299 |
|
$ |
3,380 |
|
$ |
18,679 |
|
$ |
47,978 |
|
$ |
(4,763 |
) |
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| Robotics |
|
28,400 |
|
|
17,467 |
|
|
5,450 |
|
|
33,850 |
|
|
22,561 |
|
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| Shallow Water Abandonment |
|
(281 |
) |
|
19,762 |
|
|
(12,428 |
) |
|
(12,709 |
) |
|
26,584 |
|
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| Production Facilities |
|
9,097 |
|
|
7,774 |
|
|
(1,543 |
) |
|
7,554 |
|
|
12,931 |
|
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| Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration |
|
- |
|
|
(10,828 |
) |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
(14,820 |
) |
||||
| Corporate / Other / Eliminations |
|
(13,322 |
) |
|
(17,350 |
) |
|
(11,434 |
) |
|
(24,756 |
) |
|
(30,591 |
) |
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| Total | $ |
53,193 |
|
$ |
20,205 |
|
$ |
(1,276 |
) |
$ |
51,917 |
|
$ |
11,902 |
|
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Segment Results
Well Intervention
Well Intervention revenues increased
Well Intervention revenues increased
Robotics
Robotics revenues increased
Robotics revenues increased
Shallow Water Abandonment
Shallow Water Abandonment revenues increased
Shallow Water Abandonment revenues decreased
Production Facilities
Production Facilities revenues increased
Production Facilities revenues increased
Selling, General and Administrative and Other
Share Repurchases
Share repurchases totaled approximately 0.5 million shares for
Selling, General and Administrative
Selling, general and administrative expenses were
Other Income and Expenses
Other expense, net was
Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration
Change in fair value of contingent consideration of
Cash Flows
Operating cash flows were
Capital expenditures, which are included in investing cash flows, totaled
Free Cash Flow was
Financial Condition and Liquidity
Cash and cash equivalents were
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Conference Call Information
Further details are provided in the presentation for Helix’s quarterly teleconference to review its second quarter 2024 results (see the "For the Investor" page of Helix's website, www.helixesg.com). The teleconference is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. Investors and other interested parties wishing to participate in the teleconference should dial 1-800-715-9871 within
About Helix
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc., headquartered in
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Management evaluates operating performance and financial condition using certain non-GAAP measures, primarily EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow and Net Debt. We define EBITDA as earnings before income taxes, net interest expense, net other income or expense, and depreciation and amortization expense. Non-cash impairment losses on goodwill and other long-lived assets are also added back if applicable. To arrive at our measure of Adjusted EBITDA, we exclude gains or losses on disposition of assets, acquisition and integration costs, gains or losses related to convertible senior notes, the change in fair value of contingent consideration, and the general provision (release) for current expected credit losses, if any. We define Free Cash Flow as cash flows from operating activities less capital expenditures, net of proceeds from asset sales and insurance recoveries (related to property and equipment), if any. Net Debt is calculated as long-term debt including current maturities of long-term debt less cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash.
We use EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow and Net Debt to monitor and facilitate internal evaluation of the performance of our business operations, to facilitate external comparison of our business results to those of others in our industry, to analyze and evaluate financial and strategic planning decisions regarding future investments and acquisitions, to plan and evaluate operating budgets, and in certain cases, to report our results to the holders of our debt as required by our debt covenants. We believe that our measures of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow and Net Debt provide useful information to the public regarding our operating performance and ability to service debt and fund capital expenditures and may help our investors understand and compare our results to other companies that have different financing, capital and tax structures. Other companies may calculate their measures of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow and Net Debt differently from the way we do, which may limit their usefulness as comparative measures. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow and Net Debt should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, but instead are supplemental to, income from operations, net income, cash flows from operating activities, or other income or cash flow data prepared in accordance with GAAP. Users of this financial information should consider the types of events and transactions that are excluded from these measures. See reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial information presented in this press release to the most directly comparable financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. We have not provided reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to comparable GAAP measures due to the challenges and impracticability with estimating some of the items without unreasonable effort, which amounts could be significant.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, any statements regarding: our plans, strategies and objectives for future operations; any projections of financial items including projections as to guidance and other outlook information; future operations expenditures; our ability to enter into, renew and/or perform commercial contracts; the spot market; our current work continuing; visibility and future utilization; our protocols and plans; energy transition or energy security; our spending and cost management efforts and our ability to manage changes; oil price volatility and its effects and results; our ability to identify, effect and integrate mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures or other transactions, including the integration of the Alliance acquisition and any subsequently identified legacy issues with respect thereto; developments; any financing transactions or arrangements or our ability to enter into such transactions or arrangements; our sustainability initiatives; future economic conditions or performance; our share repurchase program or execution; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to market conditions and the demand for our services; volatility of oil and natural gas prices; results from mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures or similar transactions; results from acquired properties; our ability to secure and realize backlog; the performance of contracts by customers, suppliers and other counterparties; actions by governmental and regulatory authorities; operating hazards and delays, which include delays in delivery, chartering or customer acceptance of assets or terms of their acceptance; the effectiveness of our sustainability initiatives and disclosures; human capital management issues; complexities of global political and economic developments; geologic risks; and other risks described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, which are available free of charge on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. We assume no obligation and do not intend to update these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their respective dates, except as required by law.
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Comparative Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations |
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Three Months Ended June 30, |
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Six Months Ended June 30, |
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| (in thousands, except per share data) |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
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| (unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ |
364,797 |
|
$ |
308,817 |
|
$ |
661,008 |
|
$ |
558,901 |
|
||||
| Cost of sales |
|
289,311 |
|
|
253,468 |
|
|
565,968 |
|
|
488,368 |
|
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| Gross profit |
|
75,486 |
|
|
55,349 |
|
|
95,040 |
|
|
70,533 |
|
||||
| Gain (loss) on disposition of assets, net |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
(150 |
) |
|
367 |
|
||||
| Acquisition and integration costs |
|
- |
|
|
(309 |
) |
|
- |
|
|
(540 |
) |
||||
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration |
|
- |
|
|
(10,828 |
) |
|
- |
|
|
(14,820 |
) |
||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
(22,293 |
) |
|
(24,007 |
) |
|
(42,973 |
) |
|
(43,638 |
) |
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| Income from operations |
|
53,193 |
|
|
20,205 |
|
|
51,917 |
|
|
11,902 |
|
||||
| Net interest expense |
|
(5,891 |
) |
|
(4,228 |
) |
|
(11,368 |
) |
|
(8,415 |
) |
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| Losses related to convertible senior notes |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
(20,922 |
) |
|
- |
|
||||
| Other expense, net |
|
(382 |
) |
|
(5,740 |
) |
|
(2,598 |
) |
|
(2,296 |
) |
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| Royalty income and other |
|
94 |
|
|
175 |
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
2,038 |
|
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| Income before income taxes |
|
47,014 |
|
|
10,412 |
|
|
19,029 |
|
|
3,229 |
|
||||
| Income tax provision |
|
14,725 |
|
|
3,312 |
|
|
13,027 |
|
|
1,294 |
|
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| Net income | $ |
32,289 |
|
$ |
7,100 |
|
$ |
6,002 |
|
$ |
1,935 |
|
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| Earnings per share of common stock: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ |
0.21 |
|
$ |
0.05 |
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
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| Diluted | $ |
0.21 |
|
$ |
0.05 |
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
$ |
0.01 |
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| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic |
|
152,234 |
|
|
150,791 |
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|
152,301 |
|
|
151,275 |
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| Diluted |
|
155,024 |
|
|
153,404 |
|
|
155,072 |
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|
153,873 |
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| Comparative Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||||||||||
| June 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||
| Current Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ |
275,066 |
|
$ |
332,191 |
|
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| Accounts receivable, net |
|
283,636 |
|
|
280,427 |
|
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| Other current assets |
|
65,213 |
|
|
85,223 |
|
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| Total Current Assets |
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623,915 |
|
|
697,841 |
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| Property and equipment, net |
|
1,500,812 |
|
|
1,572,849 |
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| Operating lease right-of-use assets |
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347,608 |
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169,233 |
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| Deferred recertification and dry dock costs, net |
|
78,044 |
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|
71,290 |
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| Other assets, net |
|
46,558 |
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|
44,823 |
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| Total Assets | $ |
2,596,937 |
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$ |
2,556,036 |
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| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||
| Current Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ |
144,830 |
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$ |
134,552 |
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| Accrued liabilities |
|
88,662 |
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|
203,112 |
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| Current maturities of long-term debt |
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8,965 |
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48,292 |
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| Current operating lease liabilities |
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57,717 |
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62,662 |
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| Total Current Liabilities |
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300,174 |
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448,618 |
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| Long-term debt |
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309,664 |
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313,430 |
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| Operating lease liabilities |
|
302,941 |
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|
116,185 |
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| Deferred tax liabilities |
|
120,169 |
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|
110,555 |
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| Other non-current liabilities |
|
67,201 |
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|
66,248 |
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| Shareholders' equity |
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1,496,788 |
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|
1,501,000 |
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| Total Liabilities and Equity | $ |
2,596,937 |
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$ |
2,556,036 |
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| Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, unaudited) | 6/30/2024 | 6/30/2023 | 3/31/2024 | 6/30/2024 | 6/30/2023 | ||||||||||||||||
| Reconciliation from Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ |
32,289 |
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$ |
7,100 |
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$ |
(26,287 |
) |
$ |
6,002 |
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$ |
1,935 |
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| Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision (benefit) |
|
14,725 |
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|
3,312 |
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(1,698 |
) |
|
13,027 |
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|
1,294 |
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| Net interest expense |
|
5,891 |
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|
4,228 |
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|
5,477 |
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|
11,368 |
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|
8,415 |
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| Other expense, net |
|
382 |
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|
5,740 |
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|
2,216 |
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|
2,598 |
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|
2,296 |
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| Depreciation and amortization |
|
43,471 |
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|
39,227 |
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|
46,353 |
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|
89,824 |
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|
76,764 |
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| EBITDA |
|
96,758 |
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|
59,607 |
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|
26,061 |
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|
122,819 |
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|
90,704 |
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| Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on disposition of assets, net |
|
- |
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|
- |
|
|
150 |
|
|
150 |
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(367 |
) |
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| Acquisition and integration costs |
|
- |
|
|
309 |
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
540 |
|
||||||
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration |
|
- |
|
|
10,828 |
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
14,820 |
|
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| General provision (release) for current expected credit losses |
|
137 |
|
|
548 |
|
|
(143 |
) |
|
(6 |
) |
|
689 |
|
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| Losses related to convertible senior notes |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
20,922 |
|
|
20,922 |
|
|
- |
|
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| Adjusted EBITDA | $ |
96,895 |
|
$ |
71,292 |
|
$ |
46,990 |
|
$ |
143,885 |
|
$ |
106,386 |
|
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| Free Cash Flow: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | $ |
(12,164 |
) |
$ |
31,501 |
|
$ |
64,484 |
|
$ |
52,320 |
|
$ |
26,109 |
|
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| Less: Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from asset sales and insurance recoveries |
|
(3,989 |
) |
|
(1,255 |
) |
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(3,242 |
) |
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(7,231 |
) |
|
(7,555 |
) |
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| Free Cash Flow | $ |
(16,153 |
) |
$ |
30,246 |
|
$ |
61,242 |
|
$ |
45,089 |
|
$ |
18,554 |
|
||||||
| Net Debt: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt including current maturities | $ |
318,629 |
|
$ |
260,968 |
|
$ |
318,164 |
|
$ |
318,629 |
|
$ |
260,968 |
|
||||||
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash |
|
(275,066 |
) |
|
(182,651 |
) |
|
(323,849 |
) |
|
(275,066 |
) |
|
(182,651 |
) |
||||||
| Net Debt | $ |
43,563 |
|
$ |
78,317 |
|
$ |
(5,685 |
) |
$ |
43,563 |
|
$ |
78,317 |
|
||||||
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Erik Staffeldt
email: estaffeldt@helixesg.com
Ph: 281-618-0465
Source: Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.
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