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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010
GULFMARK OFFSHORE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
001-33607
(Commission file number)
76-0526032
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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10111 Richmond Avenue, Suite 340, Houston, Texas
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77042 |
(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
(713) 963-9522
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES ý NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
YES o NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definition of large
accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act. (Check One):
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Large accelerated filer ý
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Accelerated filer o
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Non-accelerated filer o
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act).
YES o NO ý
Number
of shares of Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value, outstanding as of
April 30, 2010:
26,184,419.
(Exhibit Index Located on Page 24)
GulfMark Offshore, Inc.
Index
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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GULFMARK
OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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(In thousands, except par value amount) |
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ASSETS
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
48,227 |
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$ |
92,079 |
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Trade
accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $645 and $334, respectively |
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76,069 |
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76,554 |
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Other accounts receivable |
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3,736 |
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4,235 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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12,145 |
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12,206 |
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Total current assets |
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140,177 |
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185,074 |
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Vessels and
equipment at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of $244,030 and $239,518, respectively |
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1,169,179 |
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1,164,067 |
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Construction in progress |
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54,921 |
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40,349 |
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Goodwill |
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129,023 |
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129,849 |
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Fair value hedges |
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- |
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6,886 |
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Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $5,046 and $4,325, respectively |
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29,552 |
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30,273 |
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Deferred costs and other assets, net |
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8,109 |
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9,161 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
1,530,961 |
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$ |
1,565,659 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
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Current liabilities: |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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$ |
33,333 |
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$ |
33,333 |
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Accounts payable |
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21,243 |
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19,519 |
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Income taxes payable |
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2,405 |
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3,368 |
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Accrued personnel costs |
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22,661 |
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26,312 |
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Accrued interest expense |
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2,658 |
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5,966 |
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Other accrued liabilities |
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10,313 |
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8,535 |
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Total current liabilities |
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92,613 |
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97,033 |
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Long-term debt |
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318,044 |
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326,361 |
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Long-term income taxes: |
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Deferred tax liabilities |
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110,965 |
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112,960 |
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Other income taxes payable |
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13,178 |
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24,029 |
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Fair value hedges |
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- |
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6,886 |
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Cash flow hedges |
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6,987 |
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6,422 |
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Other liabilities |
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4,222 |
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4,500 |
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Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred stock, no par value; 2,000 authorized; no shares issued |
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Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 60,000 shares authorized; 26,164 and 25,906
shares issued and 25,927 and 25,697 outstanding, respectively; Class B Common Stock
$0.01 per value; 60,000 shares authorized; no shares issued |
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257 |
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255 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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364,205 |
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362,022 |
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Retained earnings |
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592,756 |
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571,213 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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27,968 |
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54,005 |
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Treasury stock, at cost |
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(6,719 |
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(5,865 |
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Deferred compensation expense |
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6,485 |
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5,838 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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984,952 |
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987,468 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
1,530,961 |
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$ |
1,565,659 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
3
GULFMARK
OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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(In thousands, except per share amounts) |
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Revenue |
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$ |
84,651 |
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$ |
108,795 |
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Costs and expenses: |
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Direct operating expenses |
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43,069 |
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40,482 |
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Drydock expense |
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6,964 |
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2,238 |
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General and administrative expenses |
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11,731 |
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10,540 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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13,975 |
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12,370 |
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Gain on sale and involuntary disposal of assets |
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- |
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(4,632 |
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Impairment charge |
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- |
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46,247 |
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Total costs and expenses |
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75,739 |
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107,245 |
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Operating income |
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8,912 |
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1,550 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest expense |
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(4,989 |
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(5,137 |
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Interest income |
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105 |
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60 |
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Foreign currency gain (loss) and other |
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1,781 |
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(2,206 |
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Total other expense |
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(3,103 |
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(7,283 |
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
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5,809 |
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(5,733 |
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Income tax benefit |
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15,734 |
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19,954 |
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Net income |
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$ |
21,543 |
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$ |
14,221 |
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Earnings per share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.85 |
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$ |
0.57 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.84 |
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$ |
0.56 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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25,394 |
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24,978 |
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Diluted |
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25,544 |
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25,190 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GULFMARK
OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010
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Deferred |
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Additional |
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Accumulated Other |
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Compen- |
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Total |
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Common |
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Paid-In |
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Retained |
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Comprehensive |
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sation |
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Stockholders |
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Stock |
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Capital |
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Earnings |
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Income/(Loss) |
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Treasury Stock |
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Expense |
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Equity |
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Share |
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Shares |
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Value |
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(In thousands) |
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Balance at December 31, 2009 |
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$ |
255 |
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$ |
362,022 |
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$ |
571,213 |
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$ |
54,005 |
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(209 |
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$ |
(5,865 |
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$ |
5,838 |
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$ |
987,468 |
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Net income |
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- |
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- |
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21,543 |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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21,543 |
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Issuance of common stock |
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1 |
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3,145 |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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3,146 |
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Exercise of stock options |
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1 |
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643 |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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644 |
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Deferred compensation plan |
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- |
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(1,605 |
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- |
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- |
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(28 |
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(854 |
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647 |
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(1,812 |
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Unrealized loss on cash flow
hedges, net of tax |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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(555 |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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(555 |
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Translation adjustment |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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(25,482 |
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- |
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- |
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(25,482 |
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Balance at March 31, 2010 |
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$ |
257 |
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$ |
364,205 |
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$ |
592,756 |
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$ |
27,968 |
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(237 |
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$ |
(6,719 |
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$ |
6,485 |
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$ |
984,952 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
5
GULFMARK
OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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(In thousands) |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
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$ |
21,543 |
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$ |
14,221 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income from operations to net cash provided by
operations: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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13,975 |
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12,370 |
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Gain on sale of assets |
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- |
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(4,632 |
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Impairment charge on assets under construction |
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- |
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46,247 |
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Amortization of stock based compensation |
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1,273 |
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1,660 |
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Amortization of deferred financing costs on debt |
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400 |
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176 |
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Adjustment for doubtful accounts receivable, net of write-offs |
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322 |
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390 |
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Deferred income tax benefit |
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(1,485 |
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(16,021 |
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Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss |
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(1,615 |
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3,272 |
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Change in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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(1,096 |
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(2,901 |
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Prepaids and other |
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(121 |
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(7,134 |
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Accounts payable |
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2,259 |
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2,023 |
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Accrued liabilities and other |
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(13,520 |
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(12,621 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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21,935 |
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37,050 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Purchases of vessels and equipment |
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(55,430 |
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(22,360 |
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Proceeds from disposition of vessels and equipment |
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257 |
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5,114 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(55,173 |
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(17,246 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Repayments of debt |
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(8,333 |
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(4,742 |
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Debt refinancing cost |
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(2,000 |
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- |
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Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
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644 |
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524 |
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Proceeds from issuance of stock |
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247 |
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283 |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
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(9,442 |
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(3,935 |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
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(1,172 |
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(220 |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
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(43,852 |
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15,649 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period |
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92,079 |
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100,761 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
48,227 |
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$ |
116,410 |
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Supplemental cash flow information: |
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Interest paid, net of interest capitalized |
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$ |
7,200 |
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$ |
8,044 |
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Income taxes paid, net |
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302 |
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655 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
6
GULFMARK
OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) GENERAL INFORMATION
The condensed consolidated financial statements of GulfMark Offshore, Inc. and its
subsidiaries included herein have been prepared by us without audit, pursuant to the
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. Unless otherwise
indicated, references to we, us, our and the Company refer collectively to GulfMark
Offshore, Inc. and its subsidiaries and predecessors. Certain information relating to our
organization and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in
accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP, has been condensed or
omitted in this Form 10-Q pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, we believe that the
disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The consolidated
balance sheet as of December 31, 2009, has been derived from the audited financial statements at
that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for
complete financial statements. It is recommended that these financial statements be read in
conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which include reclassification and normal
recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial statements for the periods
indicated have been made. All significant intercompany accounts have been eliminated. Certain
reclassifications of previously reported information may be made to conform with current year
presentation.
We
evaluated all events or transactions that occurred after March 31,
2010 and no material subsequent events came to our attention.
We provide offshore marine support and transportation services primarily to companies involved
in the offshore exploration and production of oil and natural gas. Our vessels transport materials,
supplies and personnel to offshore facilities, as well as move and position drilling structures.
The majority of our operations are conducted in the North Sea, offshore Southeast Asia and the
Americas. We also contract vessels into other regions to meet our customers requirements.
Basic Earnings Per Share, or EPS, is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average
number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed using the
treasury stock method for common stock equivalents. The details of our EPS calculation are as
follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
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Three Months Ended |
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, 2010 |
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March 31, 2009 |
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Per Share |
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Per Share |
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Income |
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Shares |
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Amount |
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Income |
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Shares |
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Amount |
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Earnings per share, basic |
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$ |
21,543 |
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25,394 |
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$ |
0.85 |
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$ |
14,221 |
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24,978 |
|
|
$ |
0.57 |
|
Dilutive effect of common stock options and unvested restricted stock |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
150 |
|
|
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
212 |
|
|
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
|
Earnings per share, diluted |
|
$ |
21,543 |
|
|
|
25,544 |
|
|
$ |
0.84 |
|
|
$ |
14,221 |
|
|
|
25,190 |
|
|
$ |
0.56 |
|
|
|
|
7
(2) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The components of comprehensive income (loss), net of related tax, are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Net income |
|
$ |
21,543 |
|
|
$ |
14,221 |
|
Comprehensive income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedge |
|
|
(555 |
) |
|
|
700 |
|
Foreign currency translation |
|
|
(25,482 |
) |
|
|
960 |
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income (loss) |
|
$ |
(4,494 |
) |
|
$ |
15,881 |
|
|
|
|
Our accumulated other comprehensive income item relates primarily to our cumulative
foreign currency translation adjustments, and adjustments related to the cash flow hedges.
(3) IMPAIRMENT CHARGE
In March 2009, we notified a shipyard building three of the vessels in our new build program
that they were in default under the construction contract. The default arose as a result of non
performance under the terms of the contract caused by financial difficulties of the shipyard.
Construction on these vessels has stopped and we are evaluating our remedies under the contract and
under applicable law. We determined that we had a material impairment and recognized a charge of
$46.2 million in the first quarter of 2009 pertaining to the construction in progress related to
this contract. That charge represented the full amount of our investment in these vessels. The
shipyard building the three vessels is in chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
(4) VESSEL ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
During the first quarter of 2010, we took delivery of one vessel that was under construction
at December 31, 2009. We currently have two vessels under construction that are due to be delivered
in the second and third quarters of 2010.
The following tables illustrate the details of the vessels added and updates activity in our
new build program since December 31, 2009.
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Vessel Additions |
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Year |
|
Length |
|
|
|
|
|
Month |
Vessel |
|
Region |
|
Type (1) |
|
Built |
|
(feet) |
|
BHP (2) |
|
DWT (3) |
|
Delivered |
|
North Purpose
|
|
N. Sea
|
|
PSV
|
|
2010
|
|
284
|
|
10,600
|
|
4,850
|
|
Feb-10 |
8
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|
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Vessels Currently Under Construction |
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|
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|
|
Expected |
|
Length |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expected |
Vessel |
|
Region |
|
Type(1) |
|
Delivery |
|
(feet) |
|
BHP(2) |
|
DWT(3) |
|
Cost |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(millions) |
Remontowa 20 |
|
TBD |
|
AHTS |
|
|
Q2 2010 |
|
|
|
230 |
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
2,150 |
|
|
$ |
26.9 |
|
Remontowa 21 |
|
TBD |
|
AHTS |
|
|
Q3 2010 |
|
|
|
230 |
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
2,150 |
|
|
$ |
26.9 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
AHTS - Anchor handling, towing and supply vessel |
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|
|
FSV - Fast supply vessel |
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|
|
PSV - Platform supply vessel |
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|
|
SpV - Specialty vessel, including towing and oil response |
|
|
|
SmAHTS - Small anchor handling, towing and supply vessel |
|
(2) |
|
BHP - Breakhorse power |
|
(3) |
|
DWT - Deadweight tons |
Interest is capitalized in connection with the construction of vessels. During the three
month period ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, $0.7 million and $1.3 million, respectively, were
capitalized.
(5) INCOME TAXES
We consider earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries to be permanently reinvested, and as
such, we have not provided for any U.S. federal or state income taxes on these earnings. Our
overall tax provision is affected by the mix of our operations within various taxing jurisdictions;
accordingly, there is limited correlation between income before income taxes and the income tax
provision or benefit. The majority of our non-US based operations are subject to foreign tax
systems that provide significant incentives to qualified shipping activities. Our United Kingdom
(UK) and Norway based vessels are taxed under tonnage tax regimes with the UK regime being a
ten year election, which we will renew in 2010. Our qualified Singapore based vessels are exempt
from Singapore taxation through December 2017 with extensions available in certain circumstances
beyond 2017. The tonnage tax regimes provide for a tax based on the net tonnage weight of a
qualified vessel. These foreign tax beneficial structures continued to result in our earnings
incurring significantly lower taxes than those that would apply if we were not a qualified shipping
company in those jurisdictions. During the three months ended March 31, 2010, our income was
derived principally from lower tax jurisdictions.
As previously announced, in February 2010 the Norwegian Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional
the 2007 legislation to begin taxing previously untaxed pre-2007 tonnage tax profits. This decision
is a change in tax law and, accordingly, we recorded a $15.0 million discrete tax benefit in our
tax provision for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 to reflect the elimination of this previously
recorded income tax liability. Norways Ministry of Finance (MoF) has publicly stated that new
legislation regarding pre-2007 tonnage tax profits will be forthcoming as part of Norways revised
2010 budget process, which is projected to be finalized and become law in the second quarter of
2010. At that time we expect that we may have to record a deferred income tax liability.
Our operations in Mexico are subject to a revenue based Flat Tax, or IETU, which generally
functions as an alternative minimum corporate tax payable to the extent that the new revenue based
tax exceeds the current income tax liability. We have determined that the IETU is our Mexican
current tax liability and it is more likely than not we will not realize any economic benefit from
the future utilization of our Mexican tax loss carryforwards and, accordingly, we provide a net
valuation allowance related to such carryforwards.
9
Our income tax expense for the first quarter of 2010, including the $15.0 million Norwegian
tax reversal, was a benefit of $15.7 million. Excluding unusual items, we recorded a tax benefit of
$0.5 million, and this results in a beneficial effective tax rate of 9.4%. This compares to a 6.3%
effective tax rate provision in the first quarter of 2009 (also excluding unusual items). The
decrease in the effective tax rate from the prior year is a result of the decrease in profitability
in the higher tax rate jurisdictions in which we operate. Since the first quarter of 2009, pre-tax
income has decreased substantially in the U.S., and this resulted in a lower overall effective tax
rate.
(6) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
We have contingent liabilities and future claims for which we have made estimates of the
amount of the eventual cost to liquidate these liabilities or claims. These liabilities and claims
may involve threatened or actual litigation where damages have not been specifically quantified but
we have made an assessment of our exposure and recorded a provision in our accounts for the
expected loss. Other claims or liabilities, including those related to taxes in foreign
jurisdictions, may be estimated based on our experience in these matters and, where appropriate,
the advice of outside counsel or other outside experts. Upon the ultimate resolution of the
uncertainties surrounding our estimates of contingent liabilities and future claims, our future
reported financial results will be impacted by the difference, if any, between our estimates and
the actual amounts paid to settle the liabilities. In addition to estimates related to litigation
and tax liabilities, other examples of liabilities requiring estimates of future exposure include
contingencies arising out of acquisitions and divestitures. Our contingent liabilities are based on
the most recent information available to us regarding the nature of the exposure. Such exposures
change from period to period based upon updated relevant facts and circumstances, which can cause
the estimate to change. In the recent past, our estimates for contingent liabilities have been
sufficient to cover the actual amount of our exposure. We do not believe that the outcome of these
matters will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of
operations.
(7) DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Derivative instruments are accounted for at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair
value of a derivative depends on the intended use and designation of the derivative instrument. For
a derivative instrument designated as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative is
recognized in earnings in the period of change in fair value together with the offsetting gain or
loss on the hedged item. For a derivative instrument designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective
portion of the derivatives gain or loss is initially reported as a component of Other
Comprehensive Income (OCI) and is subsequently recognized in earnings when the hedged exposure
affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the gain or loss is recognized in earnings. Gains and
losses from changes in fair values of derivatives that are not designated as hedges for accounting
purposes are recognized in earnings.
Using derivative instruments means assuming counterparty credit risk. Counterparty credit risk
relates to the loss we could incur if a counterparty were to default on a derivative contract. We
deal with investment grade counterparties and monitor the overall credit risk and exposure to
individual counterparties. We do not anticipate nonperformance by any counterparties. The amount of
counterparty credit exposure is the unrealized gains, if any, on such derivative contracts. We do
not require, nor do we post, collateral or security on such contracts.
10
Hedging Strategy
We are exposed to certain risks relating to our ongoing business operations. As a result, we
enter into derivative transactions to manage certain of these exposures that arise in the normal
course of business. The primary risks managed by using derivative instruments are foreign currency
exchange rate and interest rate risks. Fluctuations in these rates and prices can affect our
operating results and financial condition. We manage the exposure to these market risks through
operating and financing activities and through the use of derivative financial instruments. We do
not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
We periodically enter into forward foreign currency contracts which are designated as fair
value hedges and are highly effective, as the terms of the forward contracts are the same as the
purchase commitments under the related new build contract. Any gains or losses resulting from
changes in fair value are recognized in income with an offsetting adjustment to income for changes
in the fair value of the hedged item such that there was no net impact in the consolidated
statements of operations. As of March 31, 2010, no contracts related to our Aker Yard vessel
remain.
We entered into an interest rate swap with the objective of reducing our exposure to interest
rate risk for $100.0 million of our $200.0 million Facility Agreement variable-rate debt. At March
31, 2010, our interest rate derivative instruments have an outstanding notional amount of $100.0
million and have been designated as cash flow hedges. The critical terms of these swaps, including
reset dates and floating rate indices match those of our underlying variable-rate debt and no
ineffectiveness has been recorded.
Early Hedge Settlement
During December 2009, we cash settled certain interest rate swap contracts prior to their
scheduled settlement dates. As a result of these transactions, we paid $6.4 million in cash, which
represented the fair value of these contracts at the date of settlement. Unrecognized losses of
$3.6 million are recorded as of March 31, 2010 in accumulated OCI related to these interest rate
swaps. This balance will be amortized into interest expense through December 31, 2012 based on
forecasted payments as of the settlement date.
The following table quantifies the fair values, on a gross basis, of all our derivative
contracts and identifies the balance sheet location as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009
(dollars in thousands):
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asset Derivatives |
|
|
Liability Derivatives |
|
|
|
March 31, 2010 |
|
|
December 31, 2009 |
|
|
March 31, 2010 |
|
|
December 31, 2009 |
|
|
|
Balance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance |
|
|
|
|
Derivatives designed as |
|
Sheet |
|
|
Fair |
|
|
Sheet |
|
|
Fair |
|
|
Sheet |
|
|
Fair |
|
|
Sheet |
|
|
|
|
hedging instruments |
|
Location |
|
|
Value |
|
|
Location |
|
|
Value |
|
|
Location |
|
|
Value |
|
|
Location |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange contract |
|
Fair Value Hedges |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
Fair Value Hedges |
|
$ |
6,886 |
|
|
Fair Value Hedges |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
Fair Value Hedges |
|
$ |
6,886 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest rate swaps |
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
Cash flow hedges |
|
|
6,987 |
|
|
Cash flow hedges |
|
|
6,422 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
6,886 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
6,987 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
13,308 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
11
The following tables quantify the amount of gain or loss recognized during the quarters
ended March 31, and identify the consolidated statement of operations location:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Location of Gain or Loss |
|
|
Amount of Gain or Loss |
|
Derivatives in fair value |
|
Recognized in Income on |
|
|
Recognized in Income on |
|
hedging relationships |
|
Derivative |
|
|
Derivative |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Foreign exchange contracts |
|
See note. |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Note: Our foreign exchange contracts relate to construction
projects.
The changes in value are included in construction in
progress on the consolidated balance sheet.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Location of Gain or (Loss) |
|
|
Amount of Gain or (Loss) |
|
|
|
Amount of Gain or (Loss) |
|
|
Reclassified from |
|
|
Reclassified from |
|
Derivatives in cash flow |
|
Recognized in OCI on |
|
|
Accumulated OCI into |
|
|
Accumulated OCI into |
|
hedging relationships |
|
Derivative |
|
|
Income |
|
|
Income |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Interest rate contracts |
|
$ |
(1,650 |
) |
|
$ |
(700 |
) |
|
Interest expense |
|
$ |
(660 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,023 |
) |
(8) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Each asset and liability required to be carried at fair value is classified under one of the
following criteria:
|
|
|
Level 1: |
|
Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities |
|
|
|
Level 2: |
|
Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data |
|
|
|
Level 3: |
|
Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data |
Financial Instruments
At December 31, 2009, we maintained fair value hedges associated with firm contractual
commitments for future vessel payments denominated in a foreign currency. These forward contracts
were designated as fair value hedges and were highly effective, as the terms of the forward
contracts were the same as the purchase commitment under the new build contract. We recognized the
fair value of our derivative assets as a Level 2 valuation. We determined the fair value of our
financial instrument position based upon the forward contract price and the foreign currency
exchange rate as of December 31, 2009. We took delivery of the new build vessel associated with the
contract in the first quarter of 2010 and settled the contracts. At March, 31, 2010, the fair value
of our derivatives was approximately $7.0 million.
On December 17, 2009, we entered into a $200.0 million facility agreement. Concurrently, we
entered into an interest rate swap agreement for approximately $100.0 million of the Facility
Agreement indebtedness that has fixed the interest rate at 4.145%. The interest rate swap is
accounted for as cash flow hedge. We report changes in the fair value of the cash flow hedges in
accumulated other comprehensive income. The consolidated balance sheet contains cash flow hedges
within other long term liabilities, reflecting the fair value of the interest rate swap which was
$7.0 million at March 31, 2010. We expect to reclassify $2.6
12
million of deferred loss on the current interest rate swap to interest expense during the next
12 months. We recognize the fair value of our derivative swaps as a Level 2 valuation. We
determined the fair value of our interest rate swap based on the contractual fixed rate in the swap
agreement and the forward curve of three month LIBOR supplied by the bank as of March 31, 2010.
The following table presents information about our assets (liabilities) measured at fair value
on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2010, and indicates the fair value hierarchy we utilized to
determine such fair value (in millions).
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
Total |
Cash Flow Hedges |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
(7.0 |
) |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
(7.0 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The purchase commitments and cash flow hedges are included in other long term liabilities
on the balance sheet as of March 31, 2010.
(9) NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
We adopted the following new accounting standards during the quarter ended March 31, 2010 and
the impact of such adoption, if applicable, has been presented in the accompanying condensed
consolidated financial statements.
In January 2010, the FASB issued an update to its guidelines in FASB ASC 820, Fair Value
Measurements and Disclosures, relating to improving disclosures about fair value measurements,
including the fair value measurement of liabilities. The guidance was effective for interim and
annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009. We have evaluated the updated ASC and
have determined that it does not impact our results of operations or financial position.
In June 2009, the FASB issued an update to its guidelines in FASB ASC 810, Consolidations,
relating to how a company determines when an entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not
controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be consolidated. The guidance is effective
for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. We have evaluated the updated ASC and have
determined that it does not impact our results of operations or financial position.
In December 2009, the FASB issued an update to its guidelines in FASB ASC 860, Transfers and
Servicing, relating to information requirements about transfers of financial assets, including
securitization transactions, and where companies have continuing exposure to the risks related to
transferred financial assets. It eliminates the concept of a qualifying special purpose entity,
changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets, and requires additional disclosures.
The new guidelines are effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. We have
evaluated the updated ASC and have determined that it does not impact our results of operations or
financial position.
In April 2009, the FASB issued an update to its guidelines in FASB ASC 825, Financial
Instruments, relating to disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in both interim and
annual financial statements. The guidance was effective for periods ending after
13
June 15, 2009. We have evaluated the updated ASC and have determined that it does not impact our
results of operations or financial position.
(10) OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION
We operate three segments: the North Sea, Southeast Asia and the Americas, each of which is
considered a reportable segment under FASB ASC 280, Segment Reporting. Our management evaluates
segment performance primarily based on operating income. Cash and debt are managed centrally.
Because the regions do not manage those items, the gains and losses on foreign currency
remeasurements associated with these items are excluded from operating income. Our management
considers segment operating income to be a good indicator of each segments operating performance
from its continuing operations, as it represents the results of the ownership interest in
operations without regard to financing methods or capital structures. Each operating segments
operating income (loss) is summarized in the following table, and detailed discussions below.
Operating Income (Loss) by Operating Segment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North |
|
Southeast |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sea |
|
Asia |
|
Americas |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Quarter Ended March 31, 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue |
|
$ |
35,275 |
|
|
$ |
15,827 |
|
|
$ |
33,549 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
84,651 |
|
Direct operating expenses |
|
|
20,169 |
|
|
|
2,324 |
|
|
|
20,576 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
43,069 |
|
Drydock expense |
|
|
2,030 |
|
|
|
1,945 |
|
|
|
2,989 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
6,964 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
2,820 |
|
|
|
599 |
|
|
|
2,187 |
|
|
|
6,125 |
|
|
|
11,731 |
|
Depreciation expense |
|
|
4,660 |
|
|
|
1,965 |
|
|
|
7,128 |
|
|
|
222 |
|
|
|
13,975 |
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
$ |
5,596 |
|
|
$ |
8,994 |
|
|
$ |
669 |
|
|
$ |
(6,347 |
) |
|
$ |
8,912 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter Ended March 31, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue |
|
$ |
43,911 |
|
|
$ |
17,669 |
|
|
$ |
47,215 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
108,795 |
|
Direct operating expenses |
|
|
19,457 |
|
|
|
1,998 |
|
|
|
19,027 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
40,482 |
|
Drydock expense |
|
|
1,660 |
|
|
|
560 |
|
|
|
18 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
2,238 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
2,492 |
|
|
|
833 |
|
|
|
2,109 |
|
|
|
5,106 |
|
|
|
10,540 |
|
Depreciation expense |
|
|
4,006 |
|
|
|
1,559 |
|
|
|
6,619 |
|
|
|
186 |
|
|
|
12,370 |
|
Gain on sale of assets |
|
|
(3,189 |
) |
|
|
(1,438 |
) |
|
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(4,632 |
) |
Impairment charge |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
46,247 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
46,247 |
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
$ |
19,485 |
|
|
$ |
14,157 |
|
|
$ |
(26,800 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,292 |
) |
|
$ |
1,550 |
|
|
|
|
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ITEM 2. |
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
We provide offshore marine support and transportation services primarily to companies involved
in the offshore exploration and production of oil and natural gas. Our vessels transport drilling
materials, supplies and personnel to offshore facilities, as well as move and position drilling
structures. The North Sea, offshore Southeast Asia, offshore West Africa, offshore Middle East,
offshore Brazil and the Gulf of Mexico are each major markets that employ a large number of
vessels. Vessel usage is also significant in other international markets, including offshore India,
offshore Australia, offshore Trinidad, the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea. The industry is
relatively fragmented, with more than 20 major participants and numerous small regional
competitors. We currently operate a fleet of 87 offshore support vessels in the following regions:
37 vessels in the North Sea, 13 vessels offshore Southeast Asia, and
37 vessels in the Americas.
Our fleet is one of the worlds youngest, largest and most geographically balanced, high
specification offshore support vessel fleets and our owned vessels (excluding specialty vessels)
have an average age of approximately eight years.
Our results of operations are directly impacted by the level of activity in worldwide offshore
oil and natural gas exploration, development and production. This activity is in turn influenced
by trends in oil and natural gas prices. Oil and natural gas prices are affected by a host of
geopolitical and economic forces, including the fundamental principles of supply and demand. Over
the last few years commodity prices have been at record highs, resulting in oil and natural gas
companies increasing exploration and development activities. However, as a result of the world
economic crisis, commodity prices have declined and we have experienced a reduction in the level of
activity.
The operations of our fleet may be subject to seasonal factors. Operations in the North Sea
are often at their highest levels during the summer months, from April to August, and at their
lowest levels during the winter, from November to February. Operations in our other areas, although
involving some seasonal factors, tend to remain more consistent throughout the year. We have
historically, to the extent possible, accomplished the majority of our regulatory drydocks during
these seasonal decreases in demand in order to minimize downtime during our traditionally peak
demand periods. When a vessel is drydocked, we incur not only the drydocking cost but also the loss
of revenue from the vessel during the drydock period. The demands of the market, the expiration
of existing contracts, the start of new contracts and the availability allowed by our customers
have and will continue to influence the timing of drydocks throughout the year. During the first
quarter of 2010, we completed 205 drydock days, compared to 85 drydock days completed in the same
quarter last year.
We provide management services to other vessel owners for a fee. We do not include charter
revenues and vessel expenses of these vessels in our operating results but rather include
management fees in operating revenues. These vessels have been excluded for purposes of calculating
fleet rates per day worked and utilization in the applicable periods.
Our operating costs are primarily a function of fleet configuration. The most significant
direct operating costs are wages paid to vessel crews, maintenance and repairs, and marine
insurance. Generally, fluctuations in vessel utilization have little effect on direct operating
costs in the short term. As a result, direct operating costs as a percentage of revenues may vary
substantially due to changes in day rates and utilization.
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In addition to direct operating costs, we incur fixed charges related to the depreciation of
our fleet and costs for routine drydock inspections, which are maintenance and repairs designed to
ensure compliance with applicable regulations and maintaining certifications for our vessels with
various international classification societies.
Critical Accounting Policies
There have been no changes to the critical accounting policies used in our reporting of
results of operations and financial position. For a discussion of our critical accounting policies
see Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Goodwill
Our goodwill consists of $98 million related to an acquisition in our Americas region and $31
million related to acquisitions in the North Sea region. The determination of impairment of all
long-lived assets, goodwill, and intangibles is conducted when indicators of impairment are present
and at least annually, for goodwill. Impairment testing on goodwill is performed on a
reporting-segment basis where the goodwill is recorded.
As a result of our 2009 annual impairment testing, we determined that the Americas region,
which includes operations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, is vulnerable to a potential goodwill
impairment due to its fair market value being dependent on higher future domestic
natural gas prices. Natural gas prices have been below recent historical averages and this has
given us concern as to whether our future domestic natural gas price
assumptions will require revision in the future. The decrease in
natural gas prices over the past year has resulted in a substantial decrease in the amount of revenue generated by
this region, which has significantly reduced the profitability of this region. In the first
quarter of 2010, we reviewed our assumptions and performed the goodwill impairment test for the
Americas region and the results indicated no impairment existed; however, due to our concern we
will continue to assess goodwill for impairment in each quarter of 2010.
Results of Operations
The table below sets forth, by region, the average day rates and utilization for our vessels
and the average number of vessels owned or chartered during the periods indicated. This fleet
generates substantially all of our revenues and operating profit. We use the information that
follows to evaluate the performance of our business.
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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Revenues by Region (000s) (a): |
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|
|
|
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North Sea Based Fleet (c) |
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$ |
35,275 |
|
|
$ |
43,911 |
|
Southeast Asia Based Fleet |
|
|
15,827 |
|
|
|
17,669 |
|
Americas Based Fleet |
|
|
33,549 |
|
|
|
47,215 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rates Per Day Worked (a) (b): |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North Sea Based Fleet (c) |
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$ |
16,771 |
|
|
$ |
21,073 |
|
Southeast Asia Based Fleet |
|
|
18,039 |
|
|
|
20,699 |
|
Americas Based Fleet |
|
|
13,362 |
|
|
|
17,302 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Overall Utilization (a) (b): |
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|
|
|
|
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North Sea Based Fleet |
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|
90.2 |
% |
|
|
84.5 |
% |
Southeast Asia Based Fleet |
|
|
83.1 |
% |
|
|
87.2 |
% |
Americas Based Fleet |
|
|
79.8 |
% |
|
|
92.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Average Owned/Chartered Vessels (a) (d): |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North Sea Based Fleet (c) |
|
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25.3 |
|
|
|
25.9 |
|
Southeast Asia Based Fleet |
|
|
12.0 |
|
|
|
11.2 |
|
Americas Based Fleet |
|
|
36.0 |
|
|
|
33.2 |
|
|
|
|
Total |
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|
73.3 |
|
|
|
70.3 |
|
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(a) |
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Includes all owned or bareboat chartered vessels. |
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(b) |
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Rate per day worked is defined as total charter revenues divided by number of days worked.
Utilization rate is defined as the total days worked divided by total days of availability in
the period. |
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(c) |
|
Revenues for vessels in the North Sea based fleet are primarily earned in Pound Sterling
(GBP), Norwegian Kroner (NOK) and Euros, and have been converted to U.S. Dollars (US$) at the
average exchange rate for the period. The average equivalent exchange rate per one US$ for
the periods indicated is as follows: |
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|
|
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|
Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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|
2010 |
2009 |
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1 US$ = |
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|
|
GBP |
|
|
0.641 |
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|
|
0.696 |
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NOK |
|
|
5.862 |
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|
|
6.858 |
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Euro |
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|
0.723 |
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0.766 |
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(d) |
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Average number of vessels is calculated based on the aggregate number of vessel days
available during each period divided by the number of calendar days in such period. Includes
owned and bareboat vessels only, and is adjusted for vessel additions and dispositions
occurring during each period. |
Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 with the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009
For the quarter ended March 31, 2010, we had net income of $21.5 million, or $0.84 per diluted
share, on revenues of $84.7 million. In comparison, for the same period in 2009, net income was
$14.2 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, on revenues of $108.8 million.
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Our revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, decreased $24.1 million, or 22%, compared
to the first quarter of 2009. The decrease in revenue was due mainly to the overall decrease in
day rates from $19,151 in the first quarter of 2009 to $15,385 in the current year quarter offset
by the effect of the weakening of the U.S. Dollar, the combination of which negatively impacted
revenue by $24.5 million. In addition, overall utilization decreased from 88.9% in the first
quarter of 2009 to 83.9% in the current year quarter, which decreased revenue by $5.3 million.
Capacity related to the effect of vessels added in 2009 and the vessel added in 2010 increased
revenue by $5.7 million.
Operating income increased $7.4 million compared with the first quarter of 2009. The 2009
first quarter included a $46.2 million impairment charge resulting from a shipyard defaulting on
the construction of three vessels. Operating income excluding the charge would have been $47.8
million for the quarter compared to $8.9 million in the first quarter of 2010. The decrease,
excluding the impairment charge, is due primarily to lower revenue but is also affected by
increased direct operating, drydock and depreciation expenses. General and administrative expense
increased from $10.5 million in the first quarter of 2009 to $11.7 million in the current year
quarter, due primarily to higher salaries and benefits and higher professional fees.
North Sea
Revenues in the North Sea region, compared to the first quarter of 2009 decreased by $8.6
million, or 20%, to $35.3 million in the first quarter of 2010. This decrease was primarily a
result of the decrease in day rates from $21,073 in the prior year quarter to $16,771 in the first
quarter of 2010 offset by the effect of the weakening of the U.S. Dollar, the combination of which
contributed $12.5 million to the decrease in revenue. The region did experience an increase in
capacity resulting primarily from the effect of the addition of a vessel in late 2009 and the
addition of a vessel in the first quarter of 2010 which increased revenue by $1.7 million.
Utilization increased from 84.5% in the first quarter of 2009 to 90.2% in the first quarter of 2010
resulting in increased revenue of $2.2 million. Operating income decreased $13.9 million from the
prior year quarter, due primarily to the decrease in revenue and the decrease on the gain on sale
of assets. In addition, direct operating expenses increased by $0.7 million due primarily to the
addition of the new vessels. Drydock expense also increased by $0.4 million due to higher cost per
drydock day. Depreciation expense also increased by $0.7 million resulting primarily from the new
additions. General and administrative expense in the first quarter of 2010 was $2.8 million
compared to $2.5 million in the prior year quarter.
Southeast Asia
Revenues for the Southeast Asia based fleet decreased by $1.8 million, or 10%, to $15.8
million in the first quarter of 2010, compared to the same 2009 quarter, primarily resulting from a
decrease in day rates from $20,699 in 2009 to $18,039 in the current year quarter, which decreased
revenue by $2.9 million. Revenue was positively impacted by $2.9 million due to the increase in
capacity resulting from the effect of the two vessels added in 2009. Utilization for the first
quarter of 2009 was 87.2% compared to the current quarter of 83.1%, which negatively impacted
revenue by $1.8 million. Operating income for the region was $9.0 million in the first quarter of
2010 compared to $14.2 million in the same 2009 quarter. The decrease is due mainly to the
decrease in revenue coupled with an increase in drydock expense totaling $1.4 million and the
decrease on the gain on sale of assets totaling $1.4 million. General and administrative expense
was $0.6 million in the first quarter of 2010 compared to $0.8 million in the first quarter of
2009. The decrease is due mainly to the collection of a previously reserved bad debt receivable.
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Americas
The
Americas region revenues decreased by $13.7 million, or 29%, in the first quarter of 2010,
compared to the first quarter of 2009. The decrease in revenue is due primarily to the decreased
day rates from $17,302 in the first quarter of 2009 to $13,362 in 2010, which contributed $9.1
million to the decrease in revenue. Utilization also decreased from 92.9% in the first quarter of
2009 to 79.8% in the first quarter of 2010 contributing $5.6 million to the decrease in revenue.
The capacity effect of the vessels added in 2009 increased revenue by $1.1 million. Operating
income for the first quarter of 2010 was $0.7 million compared to a quarter loss of $26.8 million
in the same period of 2009. The 2009 loss included the $46.2 million impairment previously
discussed. Excluding the impairment, the 2009 first quarter operating
income was $19.4 million and
the decrease in operating income is largely attributable to the lower revenues. Direct operating
expense was higher by $1.5 million due primarily to higher salaries and benefits and unexpected
major repairs. Depreciation expense increased $0.5 million quarter over quarter resulting from the
new vessel additions. Drydock expense was higher by $3.0 million as we experienced 94 drydock days
in 2010 compared to zero days in 2009. General and administrative expense increased slightly.
Other
Other expenses in the first quarter of 2010 decreased by $4.2 million compared to the prior
year quarter resulting primarily from positive foreign currency exchange effects, and the decrease
in interest expense.
Tax Rate
Our income tax expense for the first quarter of 2010, including the $15.0 million Norwegian
tax reversal, was a benefit of $15.7 million. Excluding unusual items, we recorded a tax benefit of
$0.5 million, and this results in a beneficial effective tax rate of 9.4%. This compares to a 6.3%
effective tax rate provision in the first quarter of 2009 (also excluding unusual items). The
decrease in the effective tax rate from the prior year is a result of the decrease in profitability
in the higher tax rate jurisdictions in which we operate. Since the first quarter of 2009, pre-tax
income has decreased substantially in the U.S., and this resulted in a lower overall effective tax
rate.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Financial Condition
Our ongoing liquidity requirements are generally associated with our need to service debt,
fund working capital, acquire or improve equipment and make other investments. Since inception, we
have been active in the acquisition of additional vessels through both the resale market and new
construction. Bank financing, equity capital and internally generated funds have historically
provided funding for these activities. Internally generated funds are directly related to fleet
activity and vessel day rates, which are generally dependent upon the demand for our vessels which
is ultimately determined by the supply and demand for crude oil and natural gas.
Net working capital at March 31, 2010, was $47.6 million, including $48.2 million in cash.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $21.9 million for the three months ended March 31,
2009. Net cash used in investing activities was $55.2 million. Net cash used in financing
activities was $9.4 million.
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We anticipate that our current level of cash on hand, cash flows from operations, and
availability under our credit facility will be adequate to repay our debts due and will provide
sufficient resources to finance our operating requirements. However, our ability to fund working
capital, capital expenditures and debt service in excess of cash on hand will be dependent upon the
success of our operations. To the extent that existing sources are insufficient to meet those cash
requirements, we would seek other debt or equity financing; however, we can give no assurances that
such debt or equity financing would be available on acceptable terms.
Currency Fluctuations and Inflation
In areas where currency risks are potentially high, we normally accept only a small percentage
of charter hire in local currency. The remainder is paid in U.S. Dollars.
The majority of our operations are international; therefore we are exposed to currency
fluctuations and exchange rate risks. Charters for vessels in the North Sea fleet are primarily
denominated in Pounds Sterling (GBP) with a portion denominated in Norwegian Kroner (NOK) and
Euros. Mostly all of our operating costs are denominated in the same currency as charter hire in
order to reduce the risk of currency fluctuations. For the periods indicated, the average
equivalent exchange rate per one U.S. Dollar (US$) were:
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Three Months Ended |
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|
March 31, |
|
|
2010 |
2009 |
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1 US$ = |
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|
|
GBP |
|
|
0.641 |
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|
|
0.696 |
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NOK |
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|
5.862 |
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6.858 |
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Euro |
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0.723 |
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0.766 |
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Our North Sea based fleet generated $35.3 million in revenue and $5.6 million in
operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2010.
Reflected
in the accompanying balance sheet as of March 31, 2010, is a $25.5 million
accumulated other comprehensive income charge that fluctuates based on differences in foreign
currency exchange rates as of each balance sheet date compared to the exchange rates when we
invested capital in these markets. Also included in accumulated other comprehensive income was a
loss of $0.6 million related to our cash flow hedges. Changes in the other comprehensive income
are non-cash items that are primarily attributable to investments in vessels and dollar based
capitalization between our parent company and our foreign subsidiaries.
After evaluating the U.S. Dollar debt, we have determined that it is in our best interest not
to use any financial instruments to hedge the exposure of our revenue and costs of operations to
currency fluctuations under present conditions. Our decision is based on a number of factors,
including among others:
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the cost of using hedging instruments in relation to the risks of currency
fluctuations, |
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|
the propensity for adjustments in currency denominated vessel day rates over time to
compensate for changes in the purchasing power of the currency as measured in U.S.
Dollars, |
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the level of U.S. Dollar denominated borrowings available to us, and |
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|
the conditions in our U.S. Dollar generating regional markets. |
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One or more of these factors may change and we, in response, may choose to use financial
instruments to hedge risks of currency fluctuations with regards to our revenue and costs of
operations. We periodically enter into forward currency contracts to specifically hedge the foreign
currency exposure related to firm contractual commitments in the form of future vessel construction
payments. These hedging relationships were formally documented at inception and the contracts have
been and continue to be highly effective. As a result, by design, there is an exact offset between
the gain or loss exposure in the related underlying contractual commitment. As of February 2010,
we had taken delivery of the new build vessels and had terminated the associated foreign currency
contracts.
We also have an interest rate swap agreement for a portion of the Facility Agreement that has
fixed the interest rate at 4.145% on $100.0 million of the Facility. The interest rate swap is
accounted for as a cash flow hedge. We report changes in the fair value of the cash flow hedges in
accumulated other comprehensive income. The consolidated balance sheet also contains cash flow
hedges, in the liability section reflecting the fair value of the interest rate swap which was
$7.0 million at March 31, 2010. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, a loss of $0.7 million
has been reclassified from other comprehensive income to interest expense. We expect to reclassify
$2.6 million of deferred loss on the interest rate swaps to interest expense during the next 12
months.
To date, general inflationary trends have not had a material effect on our operating revenues
or expenses.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements and other statements that are not
historical facts concerning, among other things, market conditions, the demand for marine and
transportation support services and future capital expenditures. These statements are subject to
certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, without limitation:
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operational risk, |
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catastrophic or adverse sea or weather conditions, |
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dependence on the oil and gas industry, |
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oil and natural gas prices, |
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delay or cost overruns on construction projects or insolvency of shipbuilders, |
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lack of shipyard or equipment availability, |
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ongoing capital expenditure requirements, |
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uncertainties surrounding environmental and government regulation, |
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risks related to compliance with the Jones Act, |
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risks relating to leverage, |
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risks of foreign operations, |
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risk of war, sabotage, piracy or terrorism, |
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assumptions concerning competition, |
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risks of currency fluctuations, and |
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other matters. |
These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our
experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future
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developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. Such statements
are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the risk factors discussed above and those
discussed in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, filed with the SEC, general
economic and business conditions, the business opportunities that may be presented to and pursued
by us, changes in law or regulations and other factors, many of which are beyond our control.
We cannot assure you that we have accurately identified and properly weighed all of the
factors which affect market conditions and demand for our vessels, that the information upon which
we have relied is accurate or complete, that our analysis of the market and demand for our vessels
is correct, or that the strategy based on that analysis will be successful.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Sensitivity
Our financial instruments that are potentially sensitive to changes in interest rates include
our 7.75% Senior Notes. As of March 31, 2010, the fair value of these notes, based on quoted
market prices, was approximately $160.6 million compared to a carrying amount of $159.7 million.
Exchange Rate Sensitivity
We operate in a number of international areas and are involved in transactions denominated in
currencies other than U.S. Dollars, which exposes us to foreign currency exchange risk. At various
times we may utilize forward exchange contracts, local currency borrowings and the payment
structure of customer contracts to selectively hedge exposure to exchange rate fluctuations in
connection with monetary assets, liabilities and cash flows denominated in certain foreign
currency. We do not hold or issue forward exchange contracts or other derivative financial
instruments for speculative purposes.
Other information required under Item 3 has been incorporated into Managements Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and is incorporated herein.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
Based on their evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the
period covered by this report, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have
concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective for the period covered by the
report ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or
submit under the Securities Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the
time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms.
(b) Evaluation of internal controls and procedures.
As of December 31, 2009, our management determined that our internal controls over financial
reporting were effective. Our assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls
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over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009, has been audited by UHY LLP, an independent
public accounting firm, as stated in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 filed with
the SEC.
There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during
the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibits
See Exhibit Index for list of Exhibits filed herewith.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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GulfMark Offshore, Inc.
(Registrant)
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By:
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/s/ Quintin V. Kneen |
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Quintin V. Kneen |
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Executive Vice President |
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and Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: May 3, 2010 |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Following Documents |
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3.1
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Certificate of Incorporation, as amended
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Exhibit 3.1 to our
current report on Form
8-K filed on February
24, 2010 |
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3.2
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Bylaws, as amended
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Exhibit 3.2 to our
current report on Form
8-K filed on February
24, 2010 |
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4.1
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Description of GulfMark Offshore, Inc. Common Stock
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Exhibit 4.1 to our
current report on Form
8-K filed on February
24, 2010 |
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4.2
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Form of U.S. Citizen Stock Certificates
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Exhibit 4.2 to our
current report on Form
8-K filed on February
24, 2010 |
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4.3
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Form of Non-U.S. Citizen Stock Certificates
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Exhibit 4.3 to our
current report on Form
8-K filed on February
24, 2010 |
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4.4
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Indenture, dated as of July 21, 2004, between
GulfMark Offshore, Inc., as the Company, and U.S.
Bank National Association, as Trustee, including a
form of the Companys 7.75% Senior Notes due 2014
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Exhibit 4.4 to our
quarterly report on Form
10-Q for the quarter
ended September 30, 2004 |
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4.5
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First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of February
24, 2010, between GulfMark Offshore, Inc. (f/k/a New
GulfMark Offshore, Inc.), as the Company and U.S.
Bank Association, as Trustee, for the Companys
7.75% Senior Notes due 2014
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Exhibit 10.1 to our Form
8-K filed February 24,
2010 |
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10.1
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Amendment No. 1 to the GulfMark Offshore, Inc.
Employee Stock Incentive Plan
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Exhibit 10.1 to our Form
8-K filed on March 23,
2010 |
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10.2
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Amendment No. 3 to the GulfMark Offshore, Inc. 2005
Non-Employee Director Share Incentive Plan
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Exhibit 10.2 to our Form
8-K filed on March 23,
2010 |
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10.3
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GulfMark Offshore, Inc. 2005 Non-Employee Director
Share Incentive Plan: Stock Award Agreement
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Exhibit 10.3 to our Form
8-K filed on March 23,
2010 |
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31.1
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Section 302 Certification for B.A. Streeter
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Filed herewith |
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31.2
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Section 302 Certification for Q.V. Kneen
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Filed herewith |
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32.1
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Section 906 Certification furnished for B.A. Streeter
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Filed herewith |
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32.2
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Section 906 Certification furnished for Q.V. Kneen
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Filed herewith |
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The following materials from GulfMark Offshore, Inc.s Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010,
formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language):
(i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (ii) Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Operations, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements
of Stockholders Equity (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Cash Flows and (v) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements, tagged as blocks of text.
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Filed herewith |
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