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Helix Energy Solutions(HLX) - 2022 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2022-07-27 20:40
[PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION](index=4&type=section&id=PART%20I.%20FINANCIAL%20INFORMATION) [Financial Statements](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) For the six months ended June 30, 2022, Helix Energy Solutions Group reported a net loss of **$71.7 million**, a significant increase from the **$16.7 million** loss in the same period of 2021, driven by a decline in gross profit to a **$20.0 million** loss from a **$17.8 million** profit year-over-year, primarily due to weaker performance in the Well Intervention segment, with total assets decreasing to **$2.21 billion** from **$2.33 billion** at year-end 2021, and cash flow from operations turning negative **$23.3 million** from a positive **$92.5 million** in the prior year period Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Highlights (Unaudited) | Metric (in thousands, except per share) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Revenues | $312,737 | $325,356 | | Gross Profit (Loss) | $(19,963) | $17,754 | | Loss from Operations | $(51,953) | $(11,496) | | Net Loss | $(71,730) | $(16,733) | | Diluted Loss Per Share | $(0.47) | $(0.11) | Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (Unaudited) | Metric (in thousands) | June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $260,595 | $253,515 | | Total Current Assets | $485,404 | $529,538 | | Total Assets | $2,213,653 | $2,326,028 | | Total Current Liabilities | $232,726 | $278,283 | | Long-term Debt | $258,977 | $262,137 | | Total Shareholders' Equity | $1,531,790 | $1,647,469 | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Highlights (Unaudited) | Metric (in thousands) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $(23,254) | $92,540 | | Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | $5,653 | $(6,761) | | Net cash used in financing activities | $(40,319) | $(62,802) | [Note 2 — Company Overview](index=11&type=section&id=Note%202%20%E2%80%94%20Company%20Overview) The company operates as an international offshore energy services provider with a three-pronged business model focused on production maximization, decommissioning, and renewable energy support, with operations divided into three reportable segments: Well Intervention, Robotics, and Production Facilities, serving deepwater regions globally, and a key recent development being the July 1, 2022 acquisition of Alliance, expanding services into the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico - The company's business model focuses on three core areas: maximizing production from existing oil and gas reserves, decommissioning end-of-life assets, and supporting offshore renewable energy projects[20](index=20&type=chunk) - Operations are managed through three segments: Well Intervention (vessels like Q4000, Q5000), Robotics (ROVs, trenchers), and Production Facilities (Helix Producer I)[21](index=21&type=chunk)[22](index=22&type=chunk)[23](index=23&type=chunk) - On July 1, 2022, the company acquired Alliance to expand its service capabilities into the shallow water Gulf of Mexico market[20](index=20&type=chunk) [Note 5 — Long-Term Debt](index=14&type=section&id=Note%205%20%E2%80%94%20Long-Term%20Debt) As of June 30, 2022, total long-term debt stood at **$259.0 million**, with the company maintaining an **$80 million** ABL Facility, which was increased to **$100 million** in July 2022, and during the period, the company fully redeemed the remaining **$35 million** of its 2022 Convertible Senior Notes upon maturity, with the debt structure also including 2023 Notes (**$30 million**), 2026 Notes (**$200 million**), and MARAD Debt (**$44.9 million**), and the company was in compliance with all debt covenants Scheduled Maturities of Long-Term Debt (as of June 30, 2022) | Debt Instrument (in thousands) | Less than one year | One to two years | Three to four years | Total Gross Debt | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2023 Notes | $0 | $30,000 | $0 | $30,000 | | 2026 Notes | $0 | $0 | $200,000 | $200,000 | | MARAD Debt | $8,133 | $8,538 | $9,412 | $44,930 | | **Total** | **$8,133** | **$38,538** | **$209,412** | **$274,930** | - The company fully redeemed the **$35 million** remaining principal of its 2022 Convertible Senior Notes upon maturity on May 1, 2022[36](index=36&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2022, the company had no borrowings under its ABL Facility, with an available capacity of **$60.3 million**, and the facility was subsequently upsized from **$80 million** to **$100 million** on July 1, 2022[31](index=31&type=chunk)[35](index=35&type=chunk) - The company was in compliance with all debt covenants as of June 30, 2022[52](index=52&type=chunk) [Note 7 — Revenue from Contracts with Customers](index=19&type=section&id=Note%207%20%E2%80%94%20Revenue%20from%20Contracts%20with%20Customers) The company's revenue is primarily derived from short-term and long-term service contracts, with total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022, at **$312.7 million**, and short-term contracts contributing **$223.7 million**, and as of June 30, 2022, the company had **$551.5 million** in unsatisfied performance obligations (backlog), with **$232.4 million** expected to be recognized in the remainder of 2022 Disaggregated Revenue by Segment (Six Months Ended June 30, 2022, in thousands) | Segment | Short-term Revenue | Long-term Revenue | Total Revenue | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Well Intervention | $177,394 | $35,264 | $212,658 | | Robotics | $46,989 | $40,212 | $87,201 | | Production Facilities | $0 | $35,972 | $35,972 | - As of June 30, 2022, the company reported **$551.5 million** in backlog (unsatisfied performance obligations)[61](index=61&type=chunk) - Of the total backlog, **$232.4 million** is expected to be recognized as revenue in 2022, **$233.5 million** in 2023, and **$85.6 million** in 2024[61](index=61&type=chunk) [Note 10 — Business Segment Information](index=24&type=section&id=Note%2010%20%E2%80%94%20Business%20Segment%20Information) For Q2 2022, the Robotics segment showed strong growth in revenue and operating income, while the Well Intervention segment experienced a significant decline, posting a **$22.5 million** operating loss compared to a **$6.7 million** loss in Q2 2021, and for the first six months of 2022, the Well Intervention segment's operating loss widened to **$54.3 million** from a **$1.5 million** loss a year prior, whereas the Robotics segment's operating income grew to **$11.1 million** from a **$2.7 million** loss Segment Performance (in thousands) | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Revenues** | | | | | | Well Intervention | $106,291 | $132,305 | $212,658 | $266,073 | | Robotics | $49,850 | $31,651 | $87,201 | $53,807 | | Production Facilities | $17,678 | $14,218 | $35,972 | $30,665 | | **Income (Loss) from Operations** | | | | | | Well Intervention | $(22,548) | $(6,719) | $(54,306) | $(1,476) | | Robotics | $9,666 | $255 | $11,146 | $(2,679) | | Production Facilities | $6,045 | $4,682 | $11,896 | $11,196 | [Note 16 — Subsequent Events](index=30&type=section&id=Note%2016%20%E2%80%94%20Subsequent%20Events) On July 1, 2022, the company completed its acquisition of Alliance, a provider of services for the upstream and midstream industries in the Gulf of Mexico shelf, with the transaction involving approximately **$120 million** in cash at closing, with potential post-closing earn-out consideration, and this acquisition is a strategic move to expand into the shallow-water decommissioning market - Completed the acquisition of Alliance on July 1, 2022, for approximately **$120 million** in cash at closing[89](index=89&type=chunk) - The acquisition includes a potential post-closing earn-out payable in 2024 based on Alliance's financial performance in 2022 and 2023[89](index=89&type=chunk) - This strategic acquisition expands the company's energy transition strategy by adding shallow-water decommissioning capabilities[89](index=89&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=30&type=section&id=Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management noted that while high oil and gas prices should lead to higher customer spending, headwinds such as regional conflicts, inflation, and ESG initiatives may temper this growth, with the company's consolidated backlog at **$552 million** as of June 30, 2022, and Q2 2022 revenues flat year-over-year, as a **57%** increase in Robotics revenue was offset by a **20%** decrease in Well Intervention revenue, and the company's liquidity remains strong at **$320.9 million**, which is expected to be sufficient to fund operations, service debt, and cover costs from the recent Alliance acquisition [Executive Summary](index=33&type=section&id=Executive%20Summary) The company's business is influenced by oil and gas market conditions, with recent high prices expected to boost customer spending, however, management acknowledges risks from geopolitical issues, inflation, and the shift to renewable energy, and the company believes its focus on production enhancement, decommissioning, and renewables positions it well for the long term, with consolidated backlog standing at **$552 million** as of June 30, 2022 - Demand is influenced by oil/gas and renewable energy markets, and while high commodity prices are favorable, headwinds like regional conflicts, inflation, and ESG initiatives create uncertainty[100](index=100&type=chunk)[101](index=101&type=chunk) - The company is subject to rising costs due to inflation but believes it can manage these pressures through price adjustments and cost reduction efforts[108](index=108&type=chunk) - Consolidated backlog totaled **$552 million** as of June 30, 2022, with **$232 million** expected to be performed in the remainder of 2022[109](index=109&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=35&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) For Q2 2022, consolidated net revenues were flat at **$162.6 million** compared to Q2 2021, with a **57%** increase in Robotics revenue, driven by higher vessel and ROV activity, offset by a **20%** decline in Well Intervention revenue due to lower utilization of the Q7000 and lower rates in Brazil, which led to a consolidated gross loss of **$1.4 million** for the quarter, and for the six-month period, revenues decreased **4%** to **$312.7 million**, and the gross loss was **$20.0 million**, a sharp decline from a **$17.8 million** gross profit in the prior year period Segment Revenue and Gross Profit Comparison (Three Months Ended June 30) | Segment (in thousands) | Revenue 2022 | Revenue 2021 | % Change | Gross Profit (Loss) 2022 | Gross Profit (Loss) 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Well Intervention | $106,291 | $132,305 | (20)% | $(19,336) | $(2,542) | | Robotics | $49,850 | $31,651 | 57% | $11,597 | $2,286 | | Production Facilities | $17,678 | $14,218 | 24% | $6,687 | $5,103 | - The decrease in Well Intervention Q2 revenue was primarily due to lower utilization of the Q7000 in West Africa and lower rates and utilization for vessels in Brazil[119](index=119&type=chunk) - The increase in Robotics Q2 revenue was driven by higher vessel and ROV activity, with chartered vessel days increasing to **370** from **236** in Q2 2021[120](index=120&type=chunk) - For the six months ended June 30, 2022, consolidated gross loss was **$20.0 million** compared to a gross profit of **$17.8 million** in the prior year, a negative swing of **$37.7 million**[129](index=129&type=chunk)[134](index=134&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=43&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) The company's liquidity stood at **$320.9 million** as of June 30, 2022, comprising **$260.6 million** in cash and **$60.3 million** in available borrowing capacity, and management believes this is sufficient to fund operations, service debt, and cover cash requirements for at least the next 12 months, including the recent **$120 million** cash payment for the Alliance acquisition, with cash flow from operations being negative **$23.3 million** for the first half of 2022, a significant decrease from a positive **$92.5 million** in the same period of 2021, reflecting lower earnings and higher costs Financial Condition (in thousands) | Metric | June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net working capital | $252,678 | $251,255 | | Long-term debt | $258,977 | $262,137 | | Liquidity | $320,857 | $304,660 | - Cash flow from operations decreased significantly to **$(23.3) million** for H1 2022 from **$92.5 million** in H1 2021, primarily due to lower earnings and negative changes in working capital[148](index=148&type=chunk)[149](index=149&type=chunk) - Material cash requirements include debt service, operating leases, and approximately **$31.0 million** for decommissioning obligations expected to be paid within the next 12 months[154](index=154&type=chunk)[155](index=155&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=46&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company's primary market risk exposure as of June 30, 2022, is foreign currency exchange rate risk, as it operates globally and conducts business in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, and for the first six months of 2022, the company recorded foreign currency transaction losses of **$17.4 million**, primarily related to its UK subsidiaries due to the weakening of the British pound, and the company had no exposure to interest rate risk as it had no outstanding debt with floating rates - The primary market risk is foreign currency exchange rates due to global operations[160](index=160&type=chunk)[161](index=161&type=chunk) - For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the company recorded foreign currency transaction losses of **$17.4 million**, primarily due to the weakening of the British pound against the U.S. dollar[163](index=163&type=chunk) - The company had no exposure to interest rate risk as of June 30, 2022, because it had no outstanding debt subject to floating rates[160](index=160&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=46&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management, including the CEO and CFO, evaluated the company's disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2022, and concluded that these controls were effective, with no material changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter - Based on an evaluation as of June 30, 2022, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective[164](index=164&type=chunk) - No changes in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal controls[165](index=165&type=chunk) [PART II. OTHER INFORMATION](index=46&type=section&id=PART%20II.%20OTHER%20INFORMATION) [Legal Proceedings](index=46&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is involved in several lawsuits filed by current and former offshore employees seeking overtime compensation, and in one case, an adverse ruling was issued by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court granted the company's petition for a writ of certiorari in May 2022, and the company continues to defend these lawsuits but has established a liability for certain matters - The company is involved in several collective action lawsuits from offshore employees seeking overtime compensation[82](index=82&type=chunk) - In May 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the company's appeal of an adverse ruling from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in one of these cases[82](index=82&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=47&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company highlights new and updated risk factors following the Alliance acquisition, including the risk of failing to comply with the Jones Act's U.S. citizen ownership provisions, which is now more relevant due to the acquisition of **21** U.S. flagged vessels, and additionally, the company notes risks associated with executing strategic transactions, such as the potential for integration challenges, increased debt, and failure to achieve intended financial results - A new risk factor relates to compliance with the Jones Act, as the Alliance acquisition added **21** U.S. flagged vessels, and failure to maintain U.S. citizen status could adversely affect operations[169](index=169&type=chunk) - The company outlines risks related to strategic transactions, including difficulties in integrating acquired businesses, realizing expected synergies, and the potential for increased debt or share dilution[170](index=170&type=chunk)[171](index=171&type=chunk)[172](index=172&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=48&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) During the second quarter of 2022, the company did not repurchase any of its own equity securities, and as of June 30, 2022, the maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the company's stock repurchase program was approximately **9.3 million** - No shares were repurchased by the company during the three months ended June 30, 2022[178](index=178&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2022, **9,260,720** shares remained available for repurchase under the company's publicly announced program[178](index=178&type=chunk)
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