Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total company inbound for the year was $11.2 billion, with a backlog ending at $16.6 billion, representing a 15% increase from the prior year [5][23] - Total company revenue for the year grew 9% to $9.9 billion, with Adjusted EBITDA improving to $1.8 billion, an increase of 33% compared to the prior year [5][22] - Full-year free cash flow increased to $1.4 billion, and shareholder distributions grew to $1 billion, both more than double the levels achieved in the prior year [5][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Subsea, revenue was $2.2 billion, a decrease of 5% versus the third quarter, but full-year revenue grew 11% compared to the prior period [16] - Adjusted EBITDA for Subsea was $416 million, down 18% sequentially, but the full-year adjusted EBITDA margin improved by 340 basis points to 20.1% [16] - Surface Technologies revenue was $323 million, a decrease of 2% from the third quarter, with adjusted EBITDA increasing by 8% sequentially to $58 million [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Subsea Opportunities List reflects approximately $29 billion of opportunities for future development, marking the highest level ever recorded [11] - The company expects a greater share of capital spending to move offshore, with improved project economics [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its configure-to-order offerings and enhancing integrated execution to drive further advancements [14] - A shift in customer behavior towards a portfolio approach for offshore development is noted, allowing for simultaneous project execution [9][10] - The company aims to reduce cycle times and improve project returns, which is seen as a key differentiator in the market [15][64] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued strength in offshore activity through the end of the decade, driven by a growing Subsea Opportunities List and increased customer confidence [11][12] - The company anticipates further growth in backlog and revenue, with a focus on high-quality projects and operational efficiencies [19][23] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $168 million of stock in the fourth quarter, with total shareholder distributions exceeding $1 billion for the year [18][22] - The company is committed to a disciplined, asset-light approach to capital management, with anticipated capital expenditures of approximately $340 million for the full year [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on margin expansion potential from industrializing the SURF process? - Management indicated that industrialization and configure-to-order product architecture are expected to drive significant efficiency gains and improved project certainty [27][28] Question: How much visibility do you have on further margin expansion in Subsea? - Management confirmed that the company is inbounding at a level that is accretive to backlog margin, indicating a positive outlook for revenue and EBITDA [30] Question: Can you discuss the renewed interest in Greenfield developments? - Management noted that there is substantial interest in Greenfield developments, with many projects that had been on hold now moving forward due to improved project economics and confidence [36][37] Question: What is the expected revenue from Subsea services in 2026? - Management expects Subsea services to grow in line with top-line growth, estimating around $2 billion for the year [56] Question: How does the portfolio approach impact your sales funnel? - Management stated that while the portfolio approach is still a smaller portion of discussions, it is gaining traction as customers respond positively to this strategy [90][91]