SEACOR Marine(US:SMHI) Globenewswireยท2025-04-30 20:27Core Insights - SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. reported consolidated operating revenues of $55.5 million for Q1 2025, a decrease of 11.6% from $62.8 million in Q1 2024 and a 20.5% decrease from $69.8 million in Q4 2024 [2][8] - The company experienced an operating loss of $5.3 million in Q1 2025, an improvement from a loss of $10.6 million in Q1 2024 and a loss of $6.5 million in Q4 2024 [2][3] - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $15.5 million, or $0.56 per share, compared to a net loss of $23.1 million ($0.84 per share) in Q1 2024 and a net loss of $26.2 million ($0.94 per share) in Q4 2024 [3][8] Financial Performance - Direct vessel profit (DVP) for Q1 2025 was $13.6 million, down from $14.7 million in Q1 2024 and significantly lower than $23.1 million in Q4 2024 [2][8] - Average day rates were $18,825, reflecting a 1.1% decrease from Q1 2024 and remaining flat compared to Q4 2024 [8] - Fleet utilization was reported at 60%, down from 62% in Q1 2024 and 72% in Q4 2024 [8] Operational Highlights - The CEO noted that the first quarter results were impacted by lower utilization during the seasonally low period and flat average rates, with maintenance and drydocking activities contributing to the utilization loss [4][5] - The company has seen healthy tendering activity in international markets, particularly in South America, West Africa, and the Middle East, while reducing exposure in the North Sea [5][6] - SEACOR Marine completed the sale of a liftboat for $7.5 million and had three vessels held for sale, which closed in April 2025 for total proceeds of $33.2 million [8][6] Strategic Actions - On April 4, 2025, SEACOR Marine repurchased shares and warrants representing 9.1% of its outstanding shares for approximately $12.9 million, funded by proceeds from the sale of a PSV [6][8] - The company is focused on simplifying its capital structure by eliminating all outstanding warrants [6] - SEACOR Marine is confident in its positioning for the remainder of 2025, having rotated out of markets with high spot exposure and lower specification assets [7]