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Seatrium Limited (SMBMF) H1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
2024-08-04 14:51
Company and Industry Overview * **Company**: Seatrium Limited (OTCPK: SMBMF) * **Industry**: Offshore & Marine Engineering, Energy Transition * **Focus**: Building FPSOs, Offshore Wind Projects, Repairs & Upgrades Key Financial Highlights * **Revenue**: SGD4.0 billion (39% increase YoY) * **Underlying EBITDA**: SGD390 million (9x increase YoY) * **Underlying Net Profit**: SGD115 million (turnaround from SGD264 million loss YoY) * **Net Order Book**: SGD26.1 billion (10-year high) * **Free Cash Outflow**: SGD1.0 billion (mainly due to working capital needs) Business Performance * **Strong Order Backlog**: Secured SGD13 billion in new orders in H1 2024, including FPSOs for Petrobras and TenneT's HVDC Offshore Converter Platform. * **Project Execution**: Focus on project execution, cost management, and operational efficiency driving profitability. * **R&D and Sustainability**: Investing in R&D for cleaner and greener solutions, including zero routine flaring and venting technologies. * **Repairs & Upgrades**: Growing segment contributing to steady baseload revenue. Strategy and Outlook * **Long-term Strategy**: Leverage industry tailwinds to transform and achieve 2028 financial targets. * **Global Delivery Model**: Integrating global assets and workforce for efficient operations and scalability. * **Sustainability**: Commitment to sustainability through the Sustainable Finance Framework and KPIs. * **Industry Outlook**: Positive outlook for offshore & marine industry, supported by demand in oil & gas and renewables sectors. Key Questions and Answers * **Profitability in H2 2024**: Management committed to sustaining improved financial performance for the full year. * **Billion Dollar Contracts**: Healthy order pipeline with potential for more billion-dollar contracts. * **Gross Margin**: Target mid-teens gross margin levels, driven by project execution and series-building strategy. * **Legacy Projects**: Majority of legacy projects expected to be completed by end-2024. * **Cost Savings**: On track to achieve SGD300 million in annual recurring savings by 2025. * **Debt Refinancing**: Proactive approach to managing cost of capital and working capital requirements. * **Share Buyback**: Continuing to execute SGD100 million share buyback program. Conclusion Seatrium Limited delivered strong financial results in H1 2024, driven by a robust order book, improved project execution, and focus on sustainability. The company is well-positioned for future growth and profitability, supported by its global delivery model and commitment to the energy transition.