Conclusion of legacy issue in Switzerland
On November 23, 2021, SBM Offshore reported the termination of a criminal investigation by the Swiss Public Prosecutor, concluding a six-year inquiry into bribery allegations involving its subsidiaries. The Company agreed to pay a total of 7.0 million CHF (approximately USD 7.6 million) as part of a penalty. Chief Governance and Compliance Officer Erik Lagendijk emphasized the Company’s commitment to compliance and integrity following this resolution, which parallels previous resolutions in the Netherlands, the U.S., and Brazil. SBM Offshore operates in the offshore energy sector, employing around 4,570 individuals globally.
- Termination of a long-standing criminal investigation by the Swiss Public Prosecutor.
- Payment of 7.0 million CHF (approx. USD 7.6 million) resolves historical compliance issues.
- Company's commitment to strong compliance measures recognized by Swiss authorities.
- None.
November 23, 2021
In November 2020, the Company communicated that three of the Company’s subsidiaries in Switzerland received a notification from the Bundesanwaltschaft (Public Prosecutor Office) in Bern. It concerned a suspicion that from 2005 till 2012 these subsidiaries failed to take all reasonable and necessary organisational measures to prevent the commission of acts of active bribery of foreign public officials during said period.
On this matter, the Swiss public prosecutor has now issued an investigation termination order and a criminal penalty order against the three Swiss subsidiaries, requiring them to pay a total amount of 7.0 million CHF (c. USD 7.6 million).
Erik Lagendijk, Chief Governance and Compliance Officer said: “The fact pattern and compliance shortcomings prior to 2012 that led to the Swiss penalty are also covered by the legacy resolutions the Company concluded in the Netherlands (2014), the United States (2017), and Brazil (2018). The termination of the investigation and penalty now also close this old issue in Switzerland on a full and final basis. Today and for many years now, the Company has been implementing substantial measures to ensure that it operates with integrity and fully in line with laws, regulations and with its compliance standards. These measures were also recognised by the Swiss Public Prosecutor Office.”
Corporate Profile
The Company’s main activities are the design, supply, installation, operation and the life extension of floating production solutions for the offshore energy industry over the full lifecycle. The Company is market leading in leased floating production systems, with multiple units currently in operation.
As of December 31, 2020, the Company employs approximately 4,570 people worldwide spread over offices in our key markets, operational shore bases and the offshore fleet of vessels.
SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies.
Where references are made to SBM Offshore N.V. and /or its subsidiaries in general, or where no useful purpose is served by identifying the particular company or companies “SBM Offshore” or “the Company” are sometimes used for convenience.
For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com.
The Management Board
Amsterdam, the Netherlands, November 23, 2021
| Financial Calendar | Date | Year |
| Full Year 2021 Earnings | February 10 | 2022 |
| Annual General Meeting | April 6 | 2022 |
| First Quarter 2022 Trading Update | May 12 | 2022 |
| Half Year 2022 Earnings | August 4 | 2022 |
| Third Quarter 2022 Trading Update | November 10 | 2022 |
For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations
Bert-Jaap Dijkstra
Group Treasurer and IR
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| E-mail: | bertjaap.dijkstra@sbmoffshore.com |
| Website: | www.sbmoffshore.com |
Media Relations
Vincent Kempkes
Group Communications Director
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| E-mail: | vincent.kempkes@sbmoffshore.com |
| Website: | www.sbmoffshore.com |
Disclaimer
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