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Akastor ASA: Fourth Quarter Results 2022
Akastor CEO Karl Erik Kjelstad comments:
"During the fourth quarter, we realized our preference share holding in Odfjell Drilling which was in line with our strategy and an important step to further strengthen our balance sheet. We are targeting further realizations within 2023 and remain optimistic that markets will continue to be constructive. In the quarter, we were particularly pleased to see continued growth in HMH, which remains our most valuable investment. The outlook for the rig market going into 2023 is positive, and we continue to believe that HMH has a unique position and will continue to demonstrate growth also going forward."
HMH reported revenues of USD 196 million in the quarter, with an adjusted EBITDA of USD 29 million , corresponding to an EBITDA margin of approximately 15 percent.
Revenues from were USD 140 million in the quarter, a strong increase compared to previous quarter. Order intake within this segment in period also increased significantly compared to last quarter, partly driven by the ERP implementation in the third quarter which pushed bookings.
Revenues from were USD 55 million in the fourth quarter, in line with previous quarter and last year. Order intake within this segment was somewhat lower than last quarter, but significantly up compared to last year driven by single equipment orders. HMH continues to see significant single equipment opportunities in MENAT going forward. The rig newbuilding market continues to be muted with few projects expected to materialize in the short to medium term.
AKOFS Offshore reported revenues of USD 36 million and EBITDA of USD 13 million in the quarter.
AKOFS Offshore delivered solid operational performance on the two vessels in operations through Q4, Aker Wayfarer and AKOFS Seafarer. AKOFS Santos went to yard in July last year, in order to prepare for the new three-year contract which was expected to commence in December 2022 . However, as AKOFS experienced certain issues related to deliveries from a sub-supplier which caused a delay, commencement is now expected in Q1 2023.
AGR delivered yet another solid quarter with NOK 204 million in revenues and EBITDA of NOK 17 million . The activity continues to be driven by the Norwegian consultancy business. Cool Sorption delivered revenues of NOK 22 million and EBITDA of NOK 1 million .
Contributions from financial investments were negative NOK 105 million in the quarter. NES Fircroft contributed negatively with NOK 144 million , of which NOK 120 million related to valuation changes from previous periods which were reclassified from equity to P&L in the quarter (no effect on total equity in the fourth quarter). Odfjell Drilling contributed positively with NOK 22 million . The joint venture AKOFS Offshore contributed negatively with NOK 15 million , whilst HMH contributed positively with NOK 36 million .
Group revenue and EBITDA of Akastor was NOK 283 million and NOK 3 million , respectively. Consolidated revenue and EBTDA include earnings from subsidiaries which represent a minor part of Akastor's total Net Capital Employed.
First Quarter Results 2023: April 27, 2023
Øyvind Paaske
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +47 917 59 705
E-mail: oyvind.paaske@akastor.com
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