TechnipFMC(US:FTI)2025-10-23 13:32Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total company revenue for the quarter was $2.6 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $531 million, resulting in a margin of 20.1% when excluding foreign exchange impacts [5][11] - Free cash flow generated was $448 million, with total shareholder distributions amounting to $271 million through dividends and share repurchases [5][12] - Total company backlog at the end of the period was $16.8 billion [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subsea revenue was $2.3 billion, a 5% increase from the previous quarter, driven by increased project activity, particularly in iEPCI projects in Africa, Australia, and the Americas [11] - Surface Technologies revenue was $328 million, up 3% sequentially, primarily due to higher activity in the North Sea and Asia-Pacific [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subsea orders for the quarter totaled $2.4 billion, contributing to a strong commercial performance [5][11] - The company expects to secure over $10 billion in subsea orders in 2025, reflecting confidence in the offshore market's growth [7][9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on reducing cycle times and improving project returns through innovations like Subsea 2.0 and iEPCI, which enhance project execution certainty [8][9] - The strategy emphasizes a capital-light approach, with a commitment to return at least 70% of free cash flow to shareholders [10][51] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the offshore market's resilience and the company's ability to secure high-quality projects, with expectations for continued strong activity through the end of the decade [9][10] - The company anticipates a decline in revenue for the fourth quarter due to seasonal impacts but maintains a positive long-term outlook for subsea revenue growth [14][16] Other Important Information - The board authorized an additional $2 billion in share repurchases, reflecting confidence in the company's outlook and commitment to maximizing shareholder value [10] - The company reduced debt by $258 million during the quarter, ending with $438 million in gross debt [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Share repurchase authorization and cash return in 2026 - Management confirmed a commitment to return at least 70% of free cash flow to shareholders, with expectations for strong free cash flow generation in 2026 [22][24] Question: Subsea award intake and working capital expectations - Management indicated that there are more awards to be announced, and working capital expectations will be normalized moving forward [30][31] Question: 2026 subsea guidance and backlog conversion - Management expressed confidence in the 2026 subsea guidance, highlighting strong backlog coverage and the potential for accelerated backlog conversion due to cycle time reductions [39][40] Question: Surface Technologies outlook and all-electric subsea infrastructure - Management noted that the outlook for Surface Technologies remains less certain, while progress on all-electric subsea infrastructure is ongoing, with specific applications identified [66][70] Question: Resource levels and execution capacity - Management assured that they do not take on work they cannot execute and are confident in their staffing and resource levels to meet project demands [84][85]