Company Performance - Golar LNG Limited (GLNG) reported second-quarter 2025 earnings of 26 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 29 cents and declining year over year [1][8] - Revenues for the quarter were $75.7 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $66.3 million and improving by 17% year over year [1][8] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $49.25 million, reflecting a decline of 16% year over year [3] Financial Position - As of June 30, 2025, Golar LNG had cash and cash equivalents of $783.42 million, an increase from $521.43 million at the end of the previous quarter [4] - The company's share of contractual debt rose by 71% year over year to $2.05 billion [4][8] - The board of directors approved a second-quarter 2025 dividend of 25 cents per share, payable on or around September 2, 2025 [4] Operational Developments - In June 2025, the FLNG Gimi achieved its Commercial Operations Date, marking the start of a 20-year lease term with BP [2] - On August 6, 2025, SESA reached a Final Investment Decision for the charter of Golar's 3.5 MTPA MKII FLNG, with completion anticipated by 2025 [3] Industry Comparison - Vista Energy S.A.B. de CV reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of 55 cents, missing estimates, while revenues increased to $610.5 million [6] - ExxonMobil reported second-quarter 2025 earnings per share of $1.64, beating estimates, but total revenues of $81.5 billion missed expectations [7]

Core Insights - Golar LNG Limited has secured a 20-year charter agreement for the FLNG Hilli in Argentina, generating a net charter hire of $285 million per year, totaling $5.7 billion over the contract term [2][6][7] - The company reported a Q2 2025 net income of $16 million and an Adjusted EBITDA of $49 million, with a total cash position of $891 million [6][20][27] - Golar's share of contractual debt as of June 30, 2025, is approximately $2.05 billion, reflecting a significant increase from the previous year [20][28][38] Financial Performance - The company experienced a 13% decrease in net income year-over-year for Q2 2025, with total operating revenues increasing by 17% [20][21] - Adjusted EBITDA backlog increased by $13.7 billion, with significant upside potential from commodity-linked tariffs [6][11] - The company declared a dividend of $0.25 per share for Q2 2025, with a total of 102.3 million shares outstanding [18][20] Operational Developments - The FLNG Gimi achieved Commercial Operations Date (COD) in June 2025, with Golar owning 70% of the asset and an expected net earnings backlog of approximately $3 billion [4][6] - The MKII FLNG conversion project is on schedule, with $0.8 billion spent to date, and is expected to be delivered in Q4 2027 [5][8] - Golar is exploring additional FLNG growth units and has engaged with three prospective shipyards for future projects [12][13] Market Position and Strategy - Golar is positioned as a leading provider of FLNG solutions, capitalizing on the increasing demand for flexible LNG export options [13][14] - The company aims to optimize asset-level debt and secure attractive financing for future FLNG projects [3][5] - Golar's 10% ownership in Southern Energy S.A. (SESA) provides additional commodity exposure, equating to approximately $28 million in annual commodity exposure for every $1/MMBtu change in achieved FOB prices [10][11]

Core Insights - Golar LNG Limited has maintained a strong operational track record with FLNG Hilli, having offloaded 132 cargoes and produced over 9 million tons of LNG since operations began [2] - The company has concluded a Final Investment Decision (FID) for a 20-year redeployment of FLNG Hilli to Southern Energy in Argentina, which is expected to significantly enhance its earnings visibility [2][10] - Golar's financial performance for Q1 2025 shows a net income of $8 million and an Adjusted EBITDA of $41 million, indicating a decline compared to the previous year [7][22] Financial Performance - Q1 2025 net income attributable to Golar was $8 million, a decrease of 85% from $55.2 million in Q1 2024 [22] - Total operating revenues for Q1 2025 were $62.5 million, down 4% from $65.0 million in Q1 2024 [22] - Golar's share of contractual debt increased by 24% year-over-year to $1.495 billion as of March 31, 2025 [22] Operational Developments - FLNG Gimi is in the final stages of commissioning, with the Commercial Operations Date (COD) expected in Q2 2025, which will unlock approximately $3 billion in Adjusted EBITDA backlog for Golar [4][7] - The MKII FLNG conversion project is on schedule for a Q4 2027 delivery, with $0.7 billion already spent on the conversion [8][10] - Golar has signed definitive agreements for a 20-year charter for the MKII FLNG, which, combined with FLNG Hilli, will create one of the largest FLNG development projects globally with a capacity of 5.95 million tons per annum [7][11] Strategic Agreements - The two FLNG agreements with Southern Energy are projected to add $13.7 billion in Adjusted EBITDA backlog over 20 years, with inflationary adjustments and commodity-linked tariff upside [11][12] - Golar's 10% equity stake in SESA provides additional commodity exposure, equating to approximately $28 million in annual exposure for every $1/MMBtu change in achieved FOB prices [13][14] - The charter agreements are subject to strong legal protections under Argentina's Large Investments Incentive Scheme (RIGI), ensuring regulatory stability and security of exports [16][20] Debt and Financing - A $1.2 billion debt facility to refinance FLNG Gimi was signed with a consortium of Chinese leasing companies, expected to generate net proceeds of approximately $530 million for Golar [6] - Golar is exploring alternatives for asset-level financing for MKII FLNG following the secured FID [9] - As of March 31, 2025, Golar's total cash was $678 million, with a net debt position of $817 million after accounting for cash [28][39]

Group 1 - Golar LNG Limited has entered into finance lease agreements with a consortium of leading Chinese leasing companies for refinancing the existing FLNG Gimi debt facility, amounting to approximately $1.2 billion [1] - The sale leaseback facility will have a tenor of 12 years and a 17-year amortization profile, with quarterly repayment installments throughout the lease period [2] - Upon closing and repayment of the existing debt facility, Gimi MS Corporation is expected to generate net proceeds of approximately $530 million, with Golar benefiting from 70% of these proceeds, equivalent to approximately $371 million [2]

Core Insights - Golar LNG Limited has maintained a strong operational track record with FLNG Hilli, exceeding its contracted production volume for 2024, resulting in $0.5 million of overproduction revenue recognized [1] - The acquisition of remaining minority interests in FLNG Hilli for $60 million in cash and an increase in contractual debt has resulted in Golar holding a 100% economic interest in FLNG Hilli [2] - The acquisition is expected to increase Golar's annual Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $7 million, with additional revenue linked to Brent oil and TTF gas prices [3] Financial Performance - For Q4 2024, Golar reported a net income of $3 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA of $59 million, while the full year 2024 net income was $50 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $241 million [6] - Total Golar Cash as of December 31, 2024, was $699 million, consisting of $566 million in cash and cash equivalents and $133 million in restricted cash [22] - Golar's share of contractual debt increased to $1.515 billion as of December 31, 2024, reflecting a 24% increase from the previous year [17] Operational Developments - FLNG Gimi has commenced commissioning, with the first LNG export cargo expected in Q1 2025, and the Commercial Operations Date anticipated in Q2 2025 [5][7] - The MKII FLNG conversion project is on schedule, with $0.6 billion spent to date, and is expected to be delivered in Q4 2027 [8] - Golar has entered into definitive agreements for the deployment of FLNG in Argentina, with a consortium of leading gas producers involved [10] Future Outlook - Golar expects to release significant capital from refinancing FLNG Hilli following the completion of conditions precedent in the SESA 20-year charter [4] - The project in Argentina is projected to generate an annual Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $300 million, plus commodity-linked revenue [11] - Golar is in advanced discussions for additional FLNG units and has options for further conversions at CIMC shipyard [13]