PresentationMark HeineChairman of Management Board & CEO Good morning. Thank you for dialing in this morning. This is Mark Heine, CEO of Fugro. I'm together here with Barbara Geelen, our CFO. I would like to give you a short update before we open up for questions on the press release that we had to issue this morning. Unfortunately, Fugro has to withdraw its financial guidance for the full year 2025, and this is following significant changes in the market conditions, specifically focused on what has happene ...

Group 1 - Petrobras S.A. has signed a four-year charter contract valued at approximately $165 million with DOF Group ASA for the subsea construction vessel Skandi Salvador [1][8] - The Skandi Salvador vessel is equipped with two work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and a subsea crane, and is expected to be delivered in December [2][8] - DOF Group has also expanded its long-term inspection contract with Petrobras, adding over $50 million in new work expected to be completed by the end of 2025 [3][8] Group 2 - The Skandi Salvador vessel has a length of 106 meters and can accommodate up to 100 personnel, with prior experience in Brazilian waters [3] - Other vessels secured in the same tender process include Skandi Achiever, Skandi Carla, and Geoholm [2] - Petrobras currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating a favorable investment outlook [4]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net income of $54.4 million, or $0.54 per share, for Q2 2025, with consolidated revenue increasing to $698 million, a 4% increase year-over-year [5][6] - Consolidated operating income rose by 31% to $79.2 million, and consolidated adjusted EBITDA grew by 20% to $103 million [6][20] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $46.9 million, with an ending cash position of $434 million and no borrowings under the secured revolving credit facility [6][7] Business Segment Performance - Subsea Robotics (SSR) saw operating income improve by 4% to $64.5 million, with revenue increasing approximately 2% and an EBITDA margin of 35% [8][9] - Manufactured Products generated operating income of $18.8 million, marking a 31% rise, with revenue growing by 4% to $145 million [10][11] - Offshore Projects Group (OPG) reported operating income of $21.7 million, with revenue increasing by 4% and operating income margin expanding to 15% [12][13] - Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) operating income increased by 125% to $16.3 million, with a 13% increase in revenue [15][17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - ROV revenue per day increased to $11,065, with fleet utilization at 67% [5][8] - The company maintained a 60% share of the contracted floating rig market with ROV contracts on 81 of the 136 floating rigs under contract [9] - The company anticipates continued tendering activity supportive of ROV utilization and pricing assumptions, particularly in decommissioning opportunities in Europe [9][10] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company remains positive about growth in both energy and aerospace and defense markets, with expectations for continued growth beyond 2025 [23] - The recent reconciliation bill is expected to positively impact all three AdTech business lines over the next five years, particularly in unmanned underwater vehicles [18][23] - The company is gearing up to increase capacity to serve the submarine maintenance and repair market due to anticipated funding increases [55] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to sustain market share and improve operational results across segments [21][22] - The outlook for Q3 2025 includes expected increases in consolidated revenue and EBITDA, with projections for SSR and AdTech showing significant growth [19][20] - Management noted that visibility into future contracts has improved, particularly with larger international contracts [49] Other Important Information - Unallocated expenses for the quarter were $46.7 million, slightly higher than guidance [19] - The company has secured order commitments totaling approximately $100 million in the first weeks of Q3 2025 [11][32] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of offshore rig white space on business - Management acknowledged some impact but noted that pricing improvements have offset concerns, with expectations for ROV utilization to reach 70% by year-end [26][27] Question: Orders in the manufactured product segment - Management indicated that orders are expected to be flat year-over-year, with positive signals for 2026 [30][32] Question: ROV utilization outlook - Management stated that the lower utilization outlook relates to both vessel and rig support, with increased clarity on plans for Q4 [39][40] Question: Free cash flow visibility - Management highlighted that cash flow typically rebounds in Q3 and Q4, with significant amounts sitting in receivables [42][44] Question: OPG business visibility - Management confirmed improved visibility due to securing larger contracts, which stabilizes the business [48][49] Question: Potential impact of the reconciliation bill - Management discussed the positive implications for OTEC and other business lines, particularly in defense and space sectors [50][55]

Company Overview - Helix Energy Solutions Group is a specialized offshore services company focused on well intervention, subsea robotics, and decommissioning [1] Investment Thesis - The share price of Helix Energy Solutions is significantly below its fair value, indicating a potential buying opportunity [1] - The company is positioned to benefit from its specialized services in the offshore sector, which may lead to future growth [1] Analyst Perspective - The investment strategy emphasizes value investing, aiming to acquire assets at a discount, which aligns with the current valuation of Helix Energy Solutions [1]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2024, the company reported net income of $56.1 million or $0.55 per share, a 26% year-over-year increase [11] - Consolidated revenue for Q4 2024 was $713 million, a 9% increase compared to the same period last year, with operating income rising 64% to $77.9 million [11][12] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 reached $102 million, representing a 35% increase year-over-year [11][12] - For the full year 2024, consolidated revenue increased 10% to $2.7 billion, with operating income improving by 36% to $246 million [21][22] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subsea Robotics (SSR) operating income for Q4 2024 was $63.5 million, a 26% increase year-over-year, with an EBITDA margin improvement to 36% from 32% [13][14] - Manufactured Products segment revenue for Q4 2024 was $143 million, an 8% increase year-over-year, but operating income margin declined to 3% due to reserves taken on a project [15][16] - Offshore Projects Group (OPG) achieved record revenue and operating income in Q4 2024, with operating income improving to $39.3 million and revenue increasing 14% to $184 million [17][18] - Integrity Management and Digital Solutions (IMDS) saw a decrease in operating income despite a revenue increase, primarily due to acquisition-related costs [18][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended 2024 with a cash balance of $498 million and a free cash flow of $94.5 million [12][13] - The year-end backlog was $604 million, a decrease of $17 million compared to the previous year [16] - The book-to-bill ratio for 2024 was 0.7, down from 1.31 in 2023, indicating a slowdown in order intake [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging market dynamics in 2025, with expectations for mid to high single-digit revenue growth across all segments [28][29] - Continued pricing progression and favorable project mix are expected to drive revenue growth [29][30] - The company is actively pursuing M&A opportunities, particularly in disruptive technologies, and has seen an increase in potential targets [87][88] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the stability of defense-related markets and the overall outlook for 2025, despite potential geopolitical risks [27][28] - The forecast for 2025 includes expectations for EBITDA in the range of $380 million to $430 million, representing a 17% increase over 2024 [30][31] - The company anticipates generating positive free cash flow of $110 million in 2025, with capital expenditures projected between $130 million and $140 million [31][32] Other Important Information - The company achieved a 56% reduction in high potential incidents, with a total recordable incident rate of 0.29% for the year [9][10] - The acquisition of Global Design Innovation Limited (GDI) is expected to enhance the company's digital and software capabilities [8][10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Pricing increase in ROVs - Management indicated that the pricing increase in ROVs has been driven by both drilling support and vessel-based work, with expectations for continued upward pricing progression despite flat activity levels [46][49] Question: Guidance on orders and book-to-bill - Management did not provide specific guidance on orders or book-to-bill but noted a healthy sales pipeline [50][52] Question: ROV utilization assumptions - Management expects rig activity to remain flattish, with a focus on higher quality assets and increased market share in Brazil [58][61] Question: Update on outsourced manufacturing - Management expressed confidence in the quality of outsourced manufacturing and noted ongoing discussions with customers for larger volume orders [62][64] Question: Margin improvement in manufactured products - Management highlighted that margin improvement is driven by better pricing in backlog and operational efficiencies [67][69] Question: Strength in offshore projects - Management discussed the growth in light well intervention and rework of infrastructure as key drivers for OPG's performance [78][80] Question: Visibility in the vessel class ROV market - Management noted strong utilization in the vessel class and ongoing demand for ROVs in various projects [82][85] Question: M&A opportunities - Management indicated an increase in M&A opportunities and expressed excitement about potential targets that align with the company's strategic goals [87][89]