Superior Energy Services Q1 2010 Results
Superior Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE:SPN) announced net income of $21.5 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.27 on revenue of $364.5 million for the first quarter of 2010, as compared with net income of $56.8 million, or $0.72 diluted earnings per share on revenue of $437.1 million for the first quarter of 2009. Terence Hall, Chairman and CEO of Superior, commented, "While our earnings are below year-ago levels, our financial and operational results are much improved from the fourth quarter of 2009, which is encouraging, especially since the first quarter is typically a seasonally weak period. The company also reaffirms its previously announced full-year 2010 earnings guidance of $1.50 to $1.70 earnings per share.
Superior Energy Acquires Hallin Marine Subsea
Superior Energy Services, Inc. announced that it has entered into an Implementation Agreement with Hallin Marine Subsea International Plc (AIM: HMS), to acquire Hallin for a price of 233 pence in cash per Hallin share. The offer values Hallin's existing issued and to be issued fully diluted ordinary share capital at approximately 103.5 million pounds sterling (approximately $168.3m based upon an exchange rate of $1.626, at the close of business on December 10, 2009). Hallin is an international provider of integrated subsea services and engineering solutions, focused on installing, maintaining and extending subsea wells. Hallin operates in most international offshore oil and gas markets with major offices and facilities located in Singaporeā¦
