SEACOR Holdings Post 2Q Loss

 

SEACOR Holdings Inc. today announced its results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2015.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2015, net income attributable to SEACOR Holdings Inc. was $0.7 million, or $0.04 per diluted share. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, net loss attributable to SEACOR Holdings Inc. was $18.9 million, or $1.06 per diluted share.

Results attributable to SEACOR Holdings Inc. for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 included a loss on the extinguishment of the Company's Title XI bonds of $9.6 million, net of noncontrolling interests and tax, or $0.53 per diluted share. See "Debt Extinguishment Losses" below.

For the preceding quarter ended March 31, 2015, net loss attributable to SEACOR Holdings Inc. was $19.6 million, or $1.10 per diluted share. A comparison of results for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 with the preceding quarter ended March 31, 2015 is included in the "Highlights for the Quarter" discussion below.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2014, net income attributable to SEACOR Holdings Inc. was $21.1 million, or $0.98 per diluted share. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, net income attributable to SEACOR Holdings Inc. was $32.6 million, or $1.58 per diluted share.

Highlights for the Quarter

Offshore Marine Services - Operating income before depreciation and amortization was $15.3 million on operating revenues of $96.7 million in the second quarter compared with a loss of $1.1 million on operating revenues of $93.5 million in the preceding quarter, an improvement of $9.8 million when excluding the $6.6 million impairment charge related to the suspended construction of two offshore support vessels in the preceding quarter. Operating loss after depreciation and amortization was $0.4 million in the second quarter compared with $16.5 million in the preceding quarter.

During the second quarter, the Company sold two offshore support vessels, including one vessel to a joint venture in which the Company has a 30.4% interest, and other equipment for net proceeds of $15.5 million and gains of $1.0 million, all of which were recognized currently. In addition, the Company recognized previously deferred gains of $2.5 million in the second quarter.

On a total fleet basis, the total number of days available for charter for the Company's fleet, excluding wind farm utility vessels, decreased by 49 days, or 1%. Overall utilization, including cold-stacked vessels but excluding wind farm utility vessels, decreased from 68% to 65% and overall average day rates, including cold-stacked vessels but excluding wind farm utility vessels, increased by 6% from $13,178 to $13,955 per day. This release includes a table presenting time charter operating data by vessel class.

In the U.S., operating results excluding the impact of gains (losses) on asset dispositions and impairments were $6.7 million higher in the second quarter. Time charter revenues for the anchor handling towing supply vessels were $5.2 million higher primarily due to an improvement in average day rates attributable to several charters which commenced during the second quarter.

Time charter revenues for the Company's liftboat fleet increased by $3.7 million primarily due to seasonally improved market conditions. Time charter revenues for all other vessel classes were $3.6 million lower primarily due to continued weak market conditions. On a total fleet basis, utilization including cold-stacked vessels was unchanged at 49% and average day rates including cold-stacked vessels increased from $18,097 to $21,898 per day.

Operating expenses were $1.4 million lower primarily due to an increase in the number of cold-stacked vessels, partially offset by higher drydocking expenses. As of June 30, 2015, the Company had ten vessels cold-stacked in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico compared with seven vessels as of March 31, 2015.

In international regions, operating results excluding the impact of gains (losses) on asset dispositions and impairments was $0.7 million lower in the second quarter. Operating revenues were $2.0 million lower primarily due to the conclusion of several charters and overall weaker market conditions. Including cold-stacked vessels but excluding wind farm utility vessels, overall utilization was 73% compared with 78% in the preceding quarter, and overall average day rates decreased from $11,510 to $11,111 per day. Operating expenses were $0.8 million lower primarily due a reduction drydocking costs, partially offset by an increase in routine repair and maintenance expenses. The Company had two vessels cold-stacked in international regions as of June 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015.

Foreign currency gains, net of $1.9 million in the second quarter were primarily due to the weakening of the U.S. dollar versus the pound sterling and euro currencies underlying certain of the Company's intercompany notes payable and debt balances.

Inland River Services - OIBDA was $10.0 million on operating revenues of $61.2 million in the second quarter compared with $13.0 million on operating revenues of $56.6 million in the preceding quarter. Operating income after depreciation and amortization was $2.6 million in the second quarter compared with $6.1 million in the preceding quarter.

Operating income excluding the impact of gains on asset dispositions was $2.9 million lower in the second quarter. Operating results for the dry-cargo barge pools were $1.7 million lower primarily due to operating restrictions caused by high water levels and lower rates. Operating results for the 10,000 barrel liquid tank barge operations were $1.5 million lower primarily due to higher costs associated with U.S. Coast Guard inspections and related repairs.

During the second quarter, the Company recognized $3.7 million of equity losses in 50% or less owned companies primarily due to reduced activity in the Company's joint venture operating on the Parana-Paraguay River Waterway as a result of continued weakness in the iron ore and grain markets. In addition, the Company recognized interest income (not a component of segment profit) of $1.1 million during the second quarter on notes due from this joint venture.

Shipping Services - OIBDA was $12.9 million on operating revenues of $55.7 million in the second quarter compared with $8.0 million on operating revenues of $51.4 million in the preceding quarter. Operating income after depreciation and amortization was $6.3 million in the second quarter compared with $1.3 million in the preceding quarter.

Operating income was $5.0 million higher in the second quarter. Operating revenues were $4.3 million higher in the second quarter primarily due to less out-of-service time for drydocking U.S.-flag product tankers, an increase in the time charter rate for one U.S.-flag product tanker and increased harbor towing activities resulting from higher port traffic. Operating expenses were $1.0 million lower in the second quarter primarily due to lower drydocking costs for U.S.-flag product tankers and harbor tugs.

Equity in earnings from 50% or less owned companies increased by $1.2 million primarily due to improved operating results from the Company's joint venture operating in the Puerto Rico liner trade.