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Helix Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

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Helix Energy Solutions (NYSE: HLX) reported Q3 2024 net income of $29.5 million ($0.19 per share), compared to $32.3 million in Q2 2024 and $15.6 million in Q3 2023. Q3 2024 revenues were $342.4 million with adjusted EBITDA of $87.6 million. The company's Well Intervention segment saw decreased revenues due to vessel transit times, while Robotics showed improved performance with higher vessel and ROV activities. Shallow Water Abandonment was impacted by hurricane-related disruptions causing approximately $10 million in revenue loss. The company secured over $800 million in new well intervention contracts, strengthening its future backlog.

Helix Energy Solutions (NYSE: HLX) ha riportato un utile netto per il terzo trimestre del 2024 di $29.5 milioni ($0.19 per azione), rispetto ai $32.3 milioni del secondo trimestre del 2024 e ai $15.6 milioni del terzo trimestre del 2023. I ricavi del terzo trimestre del 2024 sono stati di $342.4 milioni con un EBITDA rettificato di $87.6 milioni. Il segmento di Intervento nei Pozzi ha visto una diminuzione dei ricavi a causa dei tempi di transito delle navi, mentre il settore della Robotica ha mostrato prestazioni migliori con un aumento delle attività delle navi e dei veicoli sottomarini telecomandati (ROV). L'Abbandono in Acque Poche è stato colpito da interruzioni legate all'uragano, causando una perdita di ricavi di circa $10 milioni. L'azienda ha assicurato oltre $800 milioni in nuovi contratti per l'intervento nei pozzi, rafforzando il proprio portafoglio futuro.

Helix Energy Solutions (NYSE: HLX) reportó un ingreso neto de $29.5 millones ($0.19 por acción) para el tercer trimestre de 2024, en comparación con $32.3 millones en el segundo trimestre de 2024 y $15.6 millones en el tercer trimestre de 2023. Los ingresos del tercer trimestre de 2024 fueron de $342.4 millones con un EBITDA ajustado de $87.6 millones. El segmento de Intervención en Pozos experimentó una disminución en los ingresos debido a los tiempos de tránsito de los buques, mientras que el sector de Robótica mostró un desempeño mejorado con un aumento en las actividades de buques y ROV. El Abandono en Aguas Poco Profundas se vio afectado por interrupciones relacionadas con huracanes, que causaron aproximadamente $10 millones en pérdidas de ingresos. La empresa aseguró más de $800 millones en nuevos contratos de intervención de pozos, fortaleciendo su cartera futura.

헬릭스 에너지 솔루션즈 (NYSE: HLX)는 2024년 3분기 순이익이 $2950만 ($0.19 प्रति 주)이라고 보고했으며, 이는 2024년 2분기의 $3230만 및 2023년 3분기의 $1560만과 비교됩니다. 2024년 3분기 수익은 $3억4240만으로 조정된 EBITDA는 $8760만입니다. 회전선이 지연되면서 우물 개입 부문의 수익이 감소했지만 로봇 분야는 선박 및 ROV 활동이 증가하면서 성과가 개선되었습니다. 얕은 수역 방치 부문은 허리케인으로 인한 disruptions에 의해 약 $1000만의 수익 손실이 발생했습니다. 회사는 8억 달러 이상의 새로운 우물 개입 계약을 확보하여 향후 백로그를 강화했습니다.

Helix Energy Solutions (NYSE: HLX) a déclaré un bénéfice net pour le troisième trimestre 2024 de 29,5 millions de dollars (0,19 $ par action), contre 32,3 millions de dollars au deuxième trimestre 2024 et 15,6 millions de dollars au troisième trimestre 2023. Les revenus du troisième trimestre 2024 s'élevaient à 342,4 millions de dollars avec un EBITDA ajusté de 87,6 millions de dollars. Le segment d'Intervention de Puits a connu une baisse de revenus en raison des temps de transit des navires, tandis que le secteur de la Robotique a montré une performance améliorée avec une augmentation des activités de navires et de ROV. L'Abandon en Eaux Peu Profondes a été impacté par des perturbations liées aux ouragans, entraînant environ 10 millions de dollars de perte de revenus. L'entreprise a sécurisé plus de 800 millions de dollars de nouveaux contrats d'intervention de puits, renforçant son carnet de commandes futur.

Helix Energy Solutions (NYSE: HLX) berichtete für das dritte Quartal 2024 einen Nettogewinn von $29,5 Millionen ($0,19 pro Aktie), verglichen mit $32,3 Millionen im zweiten Quartal 2024 und $15,6 Millionen im dritten Quartal 2023. Die Einnahmen für das dritte Quartal 2024 beliefen sich auf $342,4 Millionen mit einem bereinigten EBITDA von $87,6 Millionen. Das Segment der Brunneninterventionen verzeichnete aufgrund der Transitzeiten der Schiffe geringere Einnahmen, während der Bereich Robotik eine verbesserte Leistung mit höheren Aktivitäten im Schiff- und ROV-Bereich zeigte. Der Bereich für die Aufgabe von seichten Gewässern wurde durch wetterbedingte Störungen beeinträchtigt, was zu einem Einnahmenverlust von etwa $10 Millionen führte. Das Unternehmen sicherte sich über $800 Millionen an neuen Verträgen für Brunneninterventionen und stärkte somit seinen zukünftigen Auftragsbestand.

Positive
  • Net income increased to $29.5M in Q3 2024 vs $15.6M in Q3 2023
  • Secured over $800M in new well intervention contracts
  • Robotics segment revenues increased 12% YoY to $84.5M
  • Achieved negative net debt position of -$9.4M
  • Strong liquidity position with $398.8M available
Negative
  • Q3 2024 revenues decreased 13.5% to $342.4M from $395.7M in Q3 2023
  • Adjusted EBITDA declined to $87.6M from $96.9M in Q2 2024
  • Hurricane disruptions caused ~$10M revenue loss in Shallow Water segment
  • Well Intervention revenues decreased 19% QoQ due to vessel transit time
  • Production Facilities revenue declined 19% QoQ due to unplanned well shut-ins

Insights

The Q3 2024 results show mixed performance with notable highlights. Net income of $29.5 million ($0.19 per share) represents a slight decline from Q2's $32.3 million but an improvement from Q3 2023's $15.6 million. Key positives include strong Robotics segment performance and significant backlog growth of over $800 million in well intervention contracts.

The company achieved impressive financial metrics despite challenges: negative net debt position of $9.4 million, strong liquidity of $398.8 million and positive free cash flow of $52.6 million. However, revenue declined 13.5% year-over-year to $342.4 million, impacted by vessel transit times and weather disruptions.

The Robotics segment stands out with 12% year-over-year revenue growth and improved utilization rates, while Well Intervention secured strategic long-term contracts despite temporary mobilization impacts.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. ("Helix") (NYSE: HLX) reported net income of $29.5 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the third quarter 2024 compared to net income of $32.3 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, for the second quarter 2024 and net income of $15.6 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, for the third quarter 2023. Helix reported adjusted EBITDA1 of $87.6 million for the third quarter 2024 compared to $96.9 million for the second quarter 2024 and $96.4 million for the third quarter 2023.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Helix reported net income of $35.5 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, compared to net income of $17.5 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, included a pre-tax loss of $20.9 million related to the retirement of our Convertible Senior Notes due 2026, and net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 included a pre-tax loss of $31.3 million due to the increase in the value of the contingent consideration related to the Alliance acquisition. Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $231.5 million compared to $202.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The table below summarizes our results of operations:

Summary of Results

($ in thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended Nine-Months Ended
9/30/2024 9/30/2023 6/30/2024 9/30/2024 9/30/2023
Revenues

$

342,419

 

$

395,670

 

$

364,797

 

$

1,003,427

 

$

954,571

 

Gross Profit

$

65,665

 

$

80,545

 

$

75,486

 

$

160,705

 

$

151,078

 

 

19

%

 

20

%

 

21

%

 

16

%

 

16

%

Net Income

$

29,514

 

$

15,560

 

$

32,289

 

$

35,516

 

$

17,495

 

Basic Earnings Per Share

$

0.19

 

$

0.10

 

$

0.21

 

$

0.23

 

$

0.12

 

Diluted Earnings Per Share

$

0.19

 

$

0.10

 

$

0.21

 

$

0.23

 

$

0.11

 

Adjusted EBITDA1

$

87,621

 

$

96,385

 

$

96,895

 

$

231,506

 

$

202,771

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

$

324,120

 

$

168,370

 

$

275,066

 

$

324,120

 

$

168,370

 

Net Debt1

$

(9,447

)

$

58,887

 

$

43,563

 

$

(9,447

)

$

58,887

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

$

55,731

 

$

31,611

 

$

(12,164

)

$

108,051

 

$

57,720

 

Free Cash Flow1

$

52,645

 

$

23,366

 

$

(16,153

)

$

97,734

 

$

41,920

 

1 Adjusted EBITDA, Net Debt and Free Cash Flow are non-GAAP measures; see non-GAAP reconciliations below

Owen Kratz, President and Chief Executive Officer of Helix, stated, “Helix’s third quarter 2024 results reflect its strength financially, operationally and commercially. Our Robotics segment continues to perform at a high level, benefitting from strong trenching and renewables operations in the North Sea and Asia Pacific. Our Well Intervention segment performed well even though impacted by 105 mobilization days on the Q4000 transiting to West Africa and the Q7000 transiting in Australia. We achieved our strong third quarter results despite significant weather disruptions in the Gulf of Mexico, which have negatively impacted our Shallow Water Abandonment segment during the quarter, and lower oil and gas production due to shut-ins on some of our offshore wells. During the quarter, we also entered into three well intervention contracts that increased our backlog by over $800 million and provide contract coverage for multiple years into the future. Overall, we believe our third quarter performance and achievements display our steadfast execution of our strategy, the confidence our customers have in our services and the strength of this market.”

Segment Information, Operational and Financial Highlights

($ in thousands, unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
9/30/2024 9/30/2023 6/30/2024 9/30/2024 9/30/2023
Revenues:
Well Intervention

$

182,667

 

$

225,367

 

$

224,679

 

$

623,805

 

$

522,026

 

Robotics

 

84,526

 

 

75,646

 

 

81,249

 

 

216,084

 

 

194,918

 

Shallow Water Abandonment

 

71,595

 

 

87,272

 

 

50,841

 

 

149,289

 

 

212,959

 

Production Facilities

 

20,695

 

 

24,469

 

 

25,400

 

 

70,247

 

 

68,502

 

Intercompany Eliminations

 

(17,064

)

 

(17,084

)

 

(17,372

)

 

(55,998

)

 

(43,834

)

Total

$

342,419

 

$

395,670

 

$

364,797

 

$

1,003,427

 

$

954,571

 

 
Income (Loss) from Operations:
Well Intervention

$

16,109

 

$

16,120

 

$

29,299

 

$

64,087

 

$

11,357

 

Robotics

 

24,158

 

 

20,665

 

 

28,400

 

 

58,008

 

 

43,226

 

Shallow Water Abandonment

 

8,808

 

 

27,624

 

 

(281

)

 

(3,901

)

 

54,208

 

Production Facilities

 

8,288

 

 

8,886

 

 

9,097

 

 

15,842

 

 

21,817

 

Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration

 

-

 

 

(16,499

)

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(31,319

)

Corporate / Other / Eliminations

 

(12,723

)

 

(20,568

)

 

(13,322

)

 

(37,479

)

 

(51,159

)

Total

$

44,640

 

$

36,228

 

$

53,193

 

$

96,557

 

$

48,130

 

Segment Results

Well Intervention

Well Intervention revenues decreased $42.0 million, or 19%, during the third quarter 2024 primarily due to a higher number of transit and mobilization days compared to the prior quarter. During the third quarter 2024, the Q4000 incurred approximately 67 days of paid mobilization and transit to West Africa, and the Q7000 incurred approximately 38 days of paid mobilization and transit between contracts offshore Australia, periods during which mobilization revenues and costs were deferred and not recognized. Pass-through revenues were also lower during the third quarter 2024 following the completion of the Seawell’s Mediterranean campaign during the second quarter 2024. Overall Well Intervention vessel utilization was 97%, including the mobilization and transit periods, during the third quarter 2024 compared to 94% during the prior quarter. Well Intervention operating income decreased $13.2 million during the third quarter 2024 compared to the prior quarter. The decrease was due to lower revenues, offset in part by the deferral of transit and mobilization costs during the third quarter 2024.

Well Intervention revenues decreased $42.7 million, or 19%, during the third quarter 2024 compared to the third quarter 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a higher number of transit and mobilization days compared to the third quarter 2023. The Q4000 incurred approximately 67 days of paid mobilization and transit to West Africa and the Q7000 incurred approximately 38 days of paid mobilization and transit between contracts offshore Australia during the third quarter 2024, whereas both vessels were nearly fully operational during the third quarter 2023. Overall Well Intervention vessel utilization increased to 97% during the third quarter 2024 compared to 92% during the third quarter 2023. Well Intervention operating income was unchanged at $16.1 million during the third quarters 2024 and 2023 with lower revenues being offset by lower costs due in part to the deferral of transit and mobilization costs during the third quarter 2024.

Robotics

Robotics revenues increased $3.3 million, or 4%, during the third quarter 2024 compared to the prior quarter. The increase in revenues was due to higher vessel, trenching and ROV activities compared to the prior quarter. Chartered vessel activity increased to 532 days, or 96%, during the third quarter 2024 compared to 528 days, or 97%, during the prior quarter. Integrated vessel trenching increased to 249 days during the third quarter 2024 compared to 232 days during the prior quarter. The i-Plough had 92 days utilization on a third-party vessel and the IROV boulder grab had 92 days utilization during the third quarter 2024 compared to 49 days and 78 days, respectively, during the prior quarter. Overall ROV and trencher utilization increased to 77% during the third quarter 2024 compared to 76% during the prior quarter. Robotics operating income decreased $4.2 million despite higher revenues during the third quarter 2024 compared to the prior quarter primarily due to higher-margin contracts completed during the prior quarter.

Robotics revenues increased $8.9 million, or 12%, during the third quarter 2024 compared to the third quarter 2023. The increase in revenues was due to higher vessel, trenching and ROV activities during the third quarter 2024. Chartered vessel activity increased to 532 days, or 96%, during the third quarter 2024 compared to 506 days, or 97%, during the third quarter 2023. Integrated vessel trenching decreased to 249 days during the third quarter 2024 compared to 276 days during the third quarter 2023, and the third quarter 2024 included 92 days utilization on the i-Plough trencher on a third-party vessel and 92 days utilization on the IROV boulder grab, whereas the i-Plough and IROV were idle during the third quarter 2023. Overall ROV and trencher utilization increased to 77% during the third quarter 2024 compared to 67% during the third quarter 2023. Robotics operating income increased $3.5 million during the third quarter 2024 compared to the third quarter 2023 primarily due to higher revenues during the third quarter 2024.

Shallow Water Abandonment

Shallow Water Abandonment revenues increased $20.8 million, or 41%, during the third quarter 2024 compared to the previous quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to an increase in vessel and heavy lift activity during the third quarter 2024. Vessel utilization (excluding heavy lift) increased to 76% during the third quarter 2024 compared to 58% during the prior quarter. The Epic Hedron heavy lift barge had 88% utilization during the third quarter 2024 compared to 46% during the prior quarter. Plug and Abandonment (P&A) and Coiled Tubing systems activity declined slightly to 607 days, or 25% utilization, during the third quarter 2024 compared to 632 days, or 27% utilization, during the prior quarter. These improvements during the third quarter were achieved despite the impacts of Hurricanes Francine and Helene in September 2024 that resulted in approximately 12 weather-related idle days, up to an estimated $10 million loss in revenue, during the quarter. Shallow Water Abandonment operating income improved $9.1 million during the third quarter 2024 compared to the prior quarter primarily due to higher revenues during the third quarter 2024.

Shallow Water Abandonment revenues decreased $15.7 million, or 18%, during the third quarter 2024 compared to the third quarter 2023 due to lower vessel and system utilization during the third quarter 2024. Revenue decreases were offset in part by higher pass-through revenues on the P&A systems compared to the third quarter 2023. Vessel utilization (excluding heavy lift) was 76% during the third quarter 2024 compared to 89% during the third quarter 2023. P&A and Coiled Tubing systems utilization declined to 607 days, or 25%, during the third quarter 2024 compared to 1,531 days utilization, or 74%, during the third quarter 2023. The Epic Hedron heavy lift barge had 88% utilization during the third quarter 2024 compared to 100% utilization during the third quarter 2023. Utilization rates for the segment during the third quarter 2024 reflect 12 weather-related idle days, up to an estimated $10 million loss in revenue, resulting from Hurricanes Francine and Helene. Shallow Water Abandonment operating income decreased $18.8 million during the third quarter 2024 compared to the third quarter 2023 primarily due to lower revenues, in addition to higher costs due to an increase in lower margin pass-through activities during the third quarter 2024.

Production Facilities

Production Facilities revenues decreased $4.7 million, or 19%, during the third quarter 2024 compared to the prior quarter primarily due to lower oil and gas production and prices during the third quarter. Oil and gas production declined due to an ongoing unplanned shut-in of the Thunder Hawk wells during most of the third quarter 2024. Production Facilities operating income decreased $0.8 million during the third quarter 2024 compared to the prior quarter primarily due to lower oil and gas revenues, offset in part by lower production costs, during the third quarter 2024.

Production Facilities revenues decreased $3.8 million, or 15%, during the third quarter 2024 compared to the third quarter 2023 primarily due to lower oil and gas production and prices during the third quarter 2024. Oil and gas production declined during the third quarter 2024 due to an ongoing unplanned shut-in of the Thunder Hawk wells. Production Facilities operating income decreased $0.6 million during the third quarter 2024 compared to the third quarter 2023 primarily due lower revenues, offset in part by lower production costs, during the third quarter 2024.

Selling, General and Administrative and Other

Selling, General and Administrative

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $21.1 million, or 6.2% of revenue, during the third quarter 2024 compared to $22.3 million, or 6.1% of revenue, during the prior quarter. The decrease in expenses during the third quarter 2024 was primarily due to lower compensation costs compared to the prior quarter.

Other Income and Expenses

Other expense, net was $0.0 million during the third quarter 2024 compared to $0.4 million other expense during the prior quarter. Other expense, net in the third quarter 2024 primarily includes a charge of $2.4 million related an increase in the value of incentive credits granted to the seller of P&A equipment that Helix acquired in 2023, offset by foreign currency gains related to the approximate 6% appreciation of the British pound during the third quarter 2024.

Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration

Change in fair value of contingent consideration of $16.5 million in the third quarter 2023 was related to our acquisition of Alliance and reflected an increase in the fair value during the third quarter 2023 of the estimated earn-out that was paid in April 2024.

Cash Flows

Operating cash flows were $55.7 million during the third quarter 2024 compared to $(12.2) million during the prior quarter and $31.6 million during the third quarter 2023. During the prior quarter, operating cash flows included $58.3 million related to the Alliance earn-out payment. Excluding the impact of the earn-out payment, third quarter 2024 operating cash flows increased compared to the prior quarter primarily due to lower working capital outflows and lower regulatory certification costs on our vessels and systems, offset partially by lower earnings. Third quarter operating cash flows increased year over year primarily due to lower working capital outflows and lower regulatory certification costs on our vessels and systems during the third quarter 2024. Regulatory certifications for our vessels and systems, which are included in operating cash flows, were $8.9 million during the third quarter 2024 compared to $10.7 million during the prior quarter and $17.9 million during the third quarter 2023.

Capital expenditures, which are included in investing cash flows, totaled $3.2 million during the third quarter 2024 compared to $4.0 million during the prior quarter and $8.2 million during the third quarter 2023.

Free Cash Flow was $52.6 million during the third quarter 2024 compared to $(16.2) million during the prior quarter and $23.4 million during the third quarter 2023. The increase in Free Cash Flow in the third quarter 2024 compared to the prior quarter and the third quarter 2023 was due primarily to higher operating cash flows in the third quarter 2024. (Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure. See reconciliation below.)

Financial Condition and Liquidity

Cash and cash equivalents were $324.1 million on September 30, 2024. Available capacity under our ABL facility on September 30, 2024, was $74.7 million, resulting in total liquidity of $398.8 million. Consolidated long-term debt was $314.7 million on September 30, 2024, resulting in negative Net Debt of $9.4 million. (Net Debt is a non-GAAP measure. See reconciliation below.)

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Conference Call Information

Further details are provided in the presentation for Helix’s quarterly teleconference to review its third quarter 2024 results (see the "For the Investor" page of Helix's website, www.helixesg.com). The teleconference is scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 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 the United States and 1-646-307-1963 outside the United States. The passcode is "Staffeldt." A live webcast of the teleconference will be available in a listen-only mode on the Investor Relations section of Helix’s website. A replay of the webcast will be available on Helix's website beginning approximately three hours after the completion of the event.

About Helix

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is an international offshore energy services company that provides specialty services to the offshore energy industry, with a focus on well intervention, robotics and decommissioning operations. Our services are key in supporting a global energy transition by maximizing production of existing oil and gas reserves, decommissioning end-of-life oil and gas fields and supporting renewable energy developments. For more information about Helix, please visit our website at www.helixesg.com.

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.

HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC.
 
Comparative Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
Three Months Ended Sep. 30, Nine Months Ended Sep. 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)

2024

2023

2024

2023

(unaudited) (unaudited)
 
Net revenues

$

342,419

 

$

395,670

 

$

1,003,427

 

$

954,571

 

Cost of sales

 

276,754

 

 

315,125

 

 

842,722

 

 

803,493

 

Gross profit

 

65,665

 

 

80,545

 

 

160,705

 

 

151,078

 

Gain (loss) on disposition of assets, net

 

100

 

 

-

 

 

(50

)

 

367

 

Acquisition and integration costs

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(540

)

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

 

-

 

 

(16,499

)

 

-

 

 

(31,319

)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

(21,125

)

 

(27,818

)

 

(64,098

)

 

(71,456

)

Income from operations

 

44,640

 

 

36,228

 

 

96,557

 

 

48,130

 

Net interest expense

 

(5,689

)

 

(4,152

)

 

(17,057

)

 

(12,567

)

Losses related to convertible senior notes

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(20,922

)

 

-

 

Other expense, net

 

(49

)

 

(8,257

)

 

(2,647

)

 

(10,553

)

Royalty income and other

 

132

 

 

78

 

 

2,132

 

 

2,116

 

Income before income taxes

 

39,034

 

 

23,897

 

 

58,063

 

 

27,126

 

Income tax provision

 

9,520

 

 

8,337

 

 

22,547

 

 

9,631

 

Net income

$

29,514

 

$

15,560

 

$

35,516

 

$

17,495

 

 
Earnings per share of common stock:
Basic

$

0.19

 

$

0.10

 

$

0.23

 

$

0.12

 

Diluted

$

0.19

 

$

0.10

 

$

0.23

 

$

0.11

 

 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic

 

151,914

 

 

150,550

 

 

152,171

 

 

151,031

 

Diluted

 

154,851

 

 

153,622

 

 

155,038

 

 

153,936

 

Comparative Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
Sep. 30, 2024 Dec. 31, 2023
(in thousands) (unaudited)
 
ASSETS
 
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents

$

324,120

$

332,191

Accounts receivable, net

 

270,883

 

280,427

Other current assets

 

98,934

 

85,223

Total Current Assets

 

693,937

 

697,841

 
Property and equipment, net

 

1,511,325

 

1,572,849

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

338,245

 

169,233

Deferred recertification and dry dock costs, net

 

74,324

 

71,290

Other assets, net

 

43,318

 

44,823

Total Assets

$

2,661,149

$

2,556,036

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable

$

142,400

$

134,552

Accrued liabilities

 

91,767

 

203,112

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

9,186

 

48,292

Current operating lease liabilities

 

59,866

 

62,662

Total Current Liabilities

 

303,219

 

448,618

 
Long-term debt

 

305,487

 

313,430

Operating lease liabilities

 

293,393

 

116,185

Deferred tax liabilities

 

123,722

 

110,555

Other non-current liabilities

 

64,758

 

66,248

Shareholders' equity

 

1,570,570

 

1,501,000

Total Liabilities and Equity

$

2,661,149

$

2,556,036

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
 
 
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(in thousands, unaudited) 9/30/2024 9/30/2023 6/30/2024 9/30/2024 9/30/2023
 
Reconciliation from Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA:
Net income

$

29,514

 

$

15,560

 

$

32,289

 

$

35,516

 

$

17,495

 

Adjustments:
Income tax provision

 

9,520

 

 

8,337

 

 

14,725

 

 

22,547

 

 

9,631

 

Net interest expense

 

5,689

 

 

4,152

 

 

5,891

 

 

17,057

 

 

12,567

 

Other expense, net

 

49

 

 

8,257

 

 

382

 

 

2,647

 

 

10,553

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

42,904

 

 

43,249

 

 

43,471

 

 

132,728

 

 

120,013

 

EBITDA

 

87,676

 

 

79,555

 

 

96,758

 

 

210,495

 

 

170,259

 

Adjustments:
(Gain) loss on disposition of assets, net

 

(100

)

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

50

 

 

(367

)

Acquisition and integration costs

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

540

 

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

 

-

 

 

16,499

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

31,319

 

General provision for current expected credit losses

 

45

 

 

331

 

 

137

 

 

39

 

 

1,020

 

Losses related to convertible senior notes

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

20,922

 

 

-

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

87,621

 

$

96,385

 

$

96,895

 

$

231,506

 

$

202,771

 

 
 
Free Cash Flow:
Cash flows from operating activities

$

55,731

 

$

31,611

 

$

(12,164

)

$

108,051

 

$

57,720

 

Less: Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from asset sales and insurance recoveries

 

(3,086

)

 

(8,245

)

 

(3,989

)

 

(10,317

)

 

(15,800

)

Free Cash Flow

$

52,645

 

$

23,366

 

$

(16,153

)

$

97,734

 

$

41,920

 

 
 
Net Debt:
Long-term debt including current maturities

$

314,673

 

$

227,257

 

$

318,629

 

$

314,673

 

$

227,257

 

Less: Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

(324,120

)

 

(168,370

)

 

(275,066

)

 

(324,120

)

 

(168,370

)

Net Debt

$

(9,447

)

$

58,887

 

$

43,563

 

$

(9,447

)

$

58,887

 

 
 

 

Erik Staffeldt, Executive Vice President and CFO

Ph: 281-618-0465

email: estaffeldt@helixesg.com

Source: Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.

FAQ

What was Helix Energy's (HLX) net income for Q3 2024?

Helix Energy Solutions reported net income of $29.5 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the third quarter 2024.

How much new contract backlog did HLX secure in Q3 2024?

Helix secured over $800 million in new well intervention contracts during Q3 2024, providing contract coverage for multiple years into the future.

What was the impact of hurricanes on HLX's Q3 2024 performance?

Hurricanes Francine and Helene in September 2024 resulted in approximately 12 weather-related idle days and up to $10 million in revenue loss for the Shallow Water Abandonment segment.

What was HLX's cash position at the end of Q3 2024?

Helix reported cash and cash equivalents of $324.1 million as of September 30, 2024, with total liquidity of $398.8 million including available ABL facility capacity.

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