Akastor ASA: First Quarter Results 2021

Akastor CEO Karl Erik Kjelstad comments: Akastor CEOKarl Erik Kjelstadcomments: "In the first quarter, we were first of all pleased to announce the strategically important agreement with Baker Hughes to establish a joint venture between their Subsea Drilling Systems business and MHWirth, which we believe will create good value for our shareholders. As part of the transaction, we were able to secure refinancing of the Akastor group bank facility which will provide financial flexibility...

OSLO, Norway, 29/04/2021 (informazione.news - comunicati stampa - energia)

Akastor CEO Karl Erik Kjelstad comments:

MHWirth reported revenues of NOK 591 million in the quarter. EBITDA for the quarter was NOK 12 million , representing an EBITDA margin of 2 percent.

 revenues were NOK 447 million in the quarter, a decrease of 28 percent compared to last year. Number of active rigs remained stable during the quarter, with potential for further increase over the next quarters based on current contract schedule of the fleet. Despite lower activity in the first quarter driven by lower spare part sale following a very strong 2020, the DLS business continues to create a solid basis for MHWirth with good medium to long term growth opportunities through increased utilization of fleet. Digital Technologies had high activity in the quarter including the delivery of one full CADS system.

Revenues from decreased 73 percent compared with last year, driven by few ongoing projects and low backlog within this segment per start of quarter. Despite several good leads, especially within single equipment for the non-oil market, backlog situation still causes uncertainty related to performance in the near to medium term.

AKOFS reported revenues of NOK 269 million and EBITDA of NOK 42 million in the quarter.

Revenue utilization for Aker Wayfarer was affected by a scheduled five-year SPS completed in the quarter, resulting in 35 days of off-hire. Skandi Santos delivered 100% revenue utilization in the quarter. AKOFS Seafarer contributed positively, with technical uptime above 90%, however with a certain reduction in revenue utilization due to harsh weather conditions.

AGR delivered good growth and increased margins in the quarter, fuelled by the Norwegian consultancy business. Cool Sorption had low project activity, affecting financial results. Total revenue and EBITDA for the two companies were NOK 188 million and NOK 8 million , respectively.

Contributions from financial investments were negative NOK 2 million in the quarter. NES Global Talent and the preferred equity in Odfjell Drilling contributed positively with NOK 23 million and NOK 33 million , respectively. The joint venture, AKOFS Offshore, contributed negatively with NOK 58 million .

Second Quarter and Half-Yearly Results 2021: July 15, 2021

Øyvind Paaske
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +47 917 59 705
E-mail: oyvind.paaske@akastor.com

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