DJ PETROFAC LIMITED: RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Petrofac Limited ( PFC)
PETROFAC LIMITED: RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
30-Sep-2024 / 07:00 GMT/BST
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PETROFAC LIMITED
RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Petrofac today issues its financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2024.
OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
-- Group business performance first half EBIT loss of USUSD(106) million
-- First half free cash outflow of USUSD36 million, net debt of USUSD622 million and gross liquidity of USUSD164
million
-- Group backlog USUSD8.0 billion, with strong order intake in Asset Solutions of USUSD0.9 billion in the first
half of the year
-- In-principle agreement with certain key stakeholders on the framework for a comprehensive Financial
Restructure
Six months ended 30 June 2024 Six months ended 30 June 2023 (restated)(3)
USUSDm Business performance Separately disclosed Reported Business performance Separately disclosed Reported
(1) items (1) items
Revenue 1,240 - 1,240 1,231 - 1,231
EBITDA (66) (46) (112) (30) (7) (37)
EBIT (106) (46) (152) (72) (7) (79)
Net loss(2) (162) (46) (208) (136) (5) (141)
Tareq Kawash, Petrofac's Group Chief Executive, commented:
"The first half of 2024 was another challenging period for Petrofac, set against the backdrop of a restructuring process which aims to put the business in a stronger financial position. While this has impacted the Group's performance during the first half, our new projects are performing well, and we continue to make progress in closing our legacy contracts in E&C. The markets we operate in remain robust and we have secured a good level of new order intake in Asset Solutions.
As announced last week, we are moving forward with a financial restructuring that will enable us to look to the future. The Board is grateful for the support of our stakeholders during this period and remains focused on delivering the best possible outcome for Petrofac and capitalise on the opportunities ahead of us. I am particularly proud of the continued dedication and commitment of our people and thank them for their ongoing and relentless focus on our customers at this important time." FINANCIAL AND STRATEGIC UPDATE
As announced on 27 September 2024, Petrofac has reached an in-principle agreement with certain key stakeholders on the framework for a comprehensive Financial Restructure to strengthen the Group's financial position and better position it to deliver on its strategy.
The Board and management continue to work constructively with the Company's creditors, key clients and other stakeholders to agree and finalise terms and conditions of the Financial Restructure and to secure the necessary funding and the remaining required performance security.
The Group continues to closely manage its financial and commercial payment obligations, and to rely on forbearance granted by its creditors, as previously communicated.
The success and timing of the implementation of the Financial Restructure depends on reaching agreements with, and obtaining approvals from, third parties. Details of the judgements and assumptions made by the Directors in respect of the risks associated with the Group's ability to maintain liquidity and implement the restructure can be found in the going concern statement in note 2.4 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. DIVISIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Engineering & Construction (E&C)
Operational performance in the first half of the year reflected the continued impact of legacy contracts, the challenges in securing performance guarantees and adverse operating leverage. The initial phases of the new contracts secured in 2023 are progressing well.
Revenue in the first half of the year increased 13% to USUSD0.6 billion (2023 restated(3): USUSD0.5 billion), reflecting the initial phases of the new contracts secured in 2023. E&C had a business performance EBIT loss of USUSD103million (2022 restated(3): USUSD98 million) reflecting the impact of onerous contracts with no margin recognition and adverse operating leverage due to low levels of activity.
With respect to the Thai Oil Clean Fuels project, progress continues to be made on the construction phases. Alongside our Joint Venture partners, we continue to seek the reimbursement of additional costs with the aim of reversing some of the previous losses recorded on this contract.
We are progressing well on the first two TenneT contracts that were awarded as part of the six-contract Framework Agreement. With the support of our clients, the Group has secured either performance guarantees or agreed temporary alternative arrangements for approximately USUSD4.4 billion of the USUSD5.5 billion E&C contracts awarded during 2023. Asset Solutions
Asset Solutions continued to leverage its UK centre of excellence and expanded its operations with new awards in both new and existing geographies, delivering a strong order intake of USUSD0.9 billion (2023: USUSD0.9 billion) in the first half of the year.
Revenue during the period was USUSD0.6 billion (2023: USUSD0.7 billion), reflecting the contract mix across the service lines. Business performance EBIT was USUSD(8) million (2023: USUSD14 million), reflecting contract mix and the timing of old contracts completing and new awards being mobilised. Integrated Energy Services (IES)
IES continued to deliver in line with expectations. Net production during the first half of the year decreased to 525 thousand barrels of oil equivalent (kboe) (2023: 640 kboe). Revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2024 was USUSD49 million (2023: USUSD63 million), reflecting the lower levels of production. Business performance EBITDA was USUSD31 million (2023: USUSD48 million), principally reflecting the lower revenue. CASH FLOW, NET DEBT AND LIQUIDITY
Free cash outflow for the six months ended 30 June 2024 was USUSD36 million (2023: USUSD225 million) primarily reflecting the reduced operating cash flows, lower interest payments, and the working capital management measures taken by management.
Net debt, excluding net finance leases, was USUSD622 million at 30 June 2024 (31 December 2023: USUSD583 million), reflecting the free cash outflow. The Group had USUSD164 million of gross liquidity(4) available at 30 June 2024 (31 December 2023: USUSD201 million). ORDER BACKLOG
The Group's backlog(5) at 30 June 2024 was USUSD8.0 billion (31 December 2023: USUSD8.1 billion). Asset Solutions delivered a strong order intake of USUSD0.9 billion during the first half of the year.
30 June 2024 31 December 2023
USUSD billion USUSD billion
Engineering & Construction 5.7 6.1
Asset Solutions 2.3 2.0
Group backlog 8.0 8.1 OUTLOOK
The outlook for the business is predicated on the Group maintaining sufficient liquidity and successfully implementing a financial restructuring which strengthens its balance sheet, improves liquidity and enables the Group to access future guarantees on normal commercial terms.
Notwithstanding these challenges, the Group has an order backlog of USUSD8.0 billion, largely comprising contracts in core markets, with 87% of the E&C backlog being the new contracts secured in 2023. It has a substantial pipeline of USUSD53 billion scheduled for award in the next 18-months. Within this, E&C's addressable pipeline is USUSD44 billion, of which 47% is in the Group's core MENA markets and 23% in energy transition sectors. Asset Solutions' addressable pipeline is USUSD9 billion, of which 62% is in target expansion geographies outside the UK & Europe.
Operating activity in E&C in 2024 is expected to be higher than in 2023, but still sub-scale, as the portfolio transitions from legacy to new contracts. Following a successful implementation of the Financial Restructure, supported by the strong pipeline of opportunities including further contracts under the TenneT Framework Agreement, the Group targets backlog to grow, translating into continued revenue growth in the medium-term. As new contracts reach margin recognition thresholds and onerous contracts are completed, and with the benefit of improved operating leverage, margins in the E&C business unit are expected to improve over the same period.
In Asset Solutions, the business is expected to maintain or grow its activity levels in the medium-term, driven by its focus on late life asset operations, well engineering and decommissioning, including further geographical expansion. These new geographies are expected to contribute to margin improvement. These ambitions are supported by a backlog of USUSD2.3 billion and over USUSD1.0 billion of contracts awarded in 2024 to date. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Click on, or paste the following link into your web browser, to view the Group interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2024:
https://www.petrofac.com/media/tugg3x3m/petrofac-half-year-2024-results-financial-statements.pdf CONFERENCE CALL
Our half year results conference call will be held at 11:00am today, and will be webcast live via:
https://stream.brrmedia.co.uk/broadcast/66f6bc2982620abb95890399 NOTES 1. Business performance before separately disclosed items. This measurement is shown by Petrofac as a meansof measuring underlying business performance (see note 4 to the interim condensed consolidated financialstatements). 2. Attributable to Petrofac Limited shareholders. 3. The prior year numbers are restated as detailed in note 2.6 to the interim condensed consolidatedfinancial statements. 4. Gross liquidity of USUSD164 million on 30 June 2024 consisted of gross cash with no undrawn committedfacilities. Gross cash included USUSD10 million held in certain countries whose exchange controls significantlyrestrict or delay the remittance of these amounts to foreign jurisdictions. It also included USUSD33 million in jointoperation bank accounts which are generally available to meet the working capital requirements of those jointoperations, but which can only be made available to the Group for its general corporate use with the agreement ofthe joint operation partners. 5. Backlog consists of: the estimated revenue attributable to the uncompleted portion of Engineering &Construction division projects; and, for the Asset Solutions division, the estimated revenue attributable to thelesser of the remaining term of the contract and five years.
ENDS
Disclaimer:
This announcement contains forward-looking statements relating to the business, financial performance and results of Petrofac and the industry in which Petrofac operates. These statements may be identified by words such as "expect", "believe", "estimate", "plan", "target", or "forecast" and similar expressions, or by their context. These statements are made on the basis of current knowledge and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties. Various factors could cause actual future results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed in these statements and neither Petrofac nor any other person accepts any responsibility for the accuracy of the opinions expressed in this presentation or the underlying assumptions. No obligation is assumed to update any forward-looking statements.
For further information contact:
Petrofac Limited
+44 (0) 207 811 4900
James Boothroyd, Head of Investor Relations
James.boothroyd@petrofac.com
Sophie Reid, Group Director of Communications
Sophie.reid@petrofac.com
Teneo (for Petrofac)
+44 (0) 207 353 4200
petrofac@teneo.com
NOTES TO EDITORS
Petrofac
Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world's leading energy companies.
Petrofac designs, builds, manages and maintains oil, gas, refining, petrochemicals and renewable energy infrastructure. Our purpose is to enable our clients to meet the world's evolving energy needs. Our four values - driven, agile, respectful and open - are at the heart of everything we do.
Petrofac's core markets are in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and the UK North Sea, where we have built a long and successful track record of safe, reliable and innovative execution, underpinned by a cost effective and local delivery model with a strong focus on in-country value. We operate in several other significant markets, including India, South East Asia and the United States. We have 8,600 employees based across 31 offices globally.
Petrofac is quoted on the London Stock Exchange (symbol: PFC).
For additional information, please refer to the Petrofac website at www.petrofac.com
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