SBM Offshore announces share repurchase
SBM Offshore has announced a share repurchase program worth EUR150 million (approximately US$180 million) effective August 5, 2021. The aim is to reduce share capital and support management and employee share programs. The buyback is expected to be completed by year-end 2021 and follows authorization from the Annual General Meeting. Progress will be reported weekly, and the program can be suspended at the company's discretion. This move may enhance shareholder value by decreasing outstanding shares, potentially boosting earnings per share (EPS).
- EUR150 million share repurchase program may enhance shareholder value.
- Reduces outstanding shares, potentially improving EPS.
- Execution under safe harbor provisions allows for flexibility in share buybacks.
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August 5, 2021
SBM Offshore is pleased to announce a EUR150 million (c. US
The objective of the program is to reduce share capital and, in addition, to provide shares for regular management and employee share programs. The repurchase program is expected to be completed within the year 2021, and it will be accomplished under the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting of the Company on April 7, 2021. The execution of the share repurchase program will be done under the terms of an engagement letter with a third party, performed in compliance with the safe harbor provisions for share repurchases, and therefore transactions may be carried out during closed periods.
In accordance with the European Market Abuse Regulation, the Company will inform the market of the progress made in the execution of this program through weekly press releases and updates on its website. In accordance with normal practice to cater for possible changes in future circumstances, the share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any amount of shares, and it may be suspended at any time at the Company’s discretion.
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, August 5, 2021
| Financial Calendar | Date | Year |
| Trading Update 3Q 2021 – Press Release | November 11 | 2021 |
| Full Year 2021 Earnings – Press Release | February 10 | 2022 |
| Annual General Meeting | April 6 | 2022 |
| Trading Update 1Q 2022 – Press Release | May 12 | 2022 |
| Half Year 2022 Earnings – Press Release | August 4 | 2022 |
For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations
Bert-Jaap Dijkstra
Group Treasurer and IR
| Mobile: | +31 (0) 6 21 14 10 17 |
| E-mail: | bertjaap.dijkstra@sbmoffshore.com |
| Website: | www.sbmoffshore.com |
Media Relations
Vincent Kempkes
Group Communications Director
| Mobile: | +377 (0) 6 40 62 87 35 |
| E-mail: | vincent.kempkes@sbmoffshore.com |
| Website: | www.sbmoffshore.com |
Disclaimer
This press release contains inside information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation. Some of the statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements based on management’s current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance, or events to differ materially from those in such statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results and performance of the Company’s business to differ materially and adversely from the forward-looking statements. Certain such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “would be”, “expects” or “anticipates” or similar expressions, or the negative thereof, or other variations thereof, or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans, or intentions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in this release as anticipated, believed, or expected. SBM Offshore NV does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update any industry information or forward-looking statements set forth in this release to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Nothing in this press release shall be deemed an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities.
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