6-K 1 d6k.htm FORM 6-K Form 6-K

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of October, 2010

Commission File Number: 000-21742

 

 

Acergy S.A.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

200 Hammersmith Road

London, W6 7DL

England

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

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Attached herewith as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release, dated October 13, 2010, whereby Acergy S.A. (the “Company”) announced results for the third quarter, which ended on August 31, 2010.

Highlights

 

 

Revenue from continuing operations was $495 million (Q3 2009: $558 million)

 

 

Income from continuing operations was $59 million (Q3 2009: $65 million)

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents position of $548 million (May 31, 2010: $631 million)

 

 

New major contract awards:

 

   

Awarded $1.3 billion CLOV SURF contract, offshore Angola

 

   

Awarded $220 million four year contract for the Acergy Condor, offshore Brazil

 

 

As part of the ongoing fleet development programme, Acergy acquired three vessels; the Polar Queen and the Antares during the quarter and the Pertinacia post quarter end

 

 

On June 21, 2010 the Boards of Acergy S.A. and Subsea 7 Inc. announced that they had agreed to combine the two companies. In September, unconditional clearance was granted by the US and Norwegian authorities.

Financial Summary

 

     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  

In $ millions, except share and per share data

   Aug.31.10
Unaudited
    Aug.31.09
Unaudited
    Aug.31.10
Unaudited
    Aug.31.09
Unaudited
 

Revenue from continuing operations

     495.1        558.3        1,651.8        1,586.9   

Gross profit

     126.3        115.9        436.2        358.3   

Net operating income from continuing operations

     88.7        76.9        283.2        229.2   

Income before taxes from continuing operations

     89.2        95.5        260.0        242.2   

Taxation

     (30.3     (30.8     (85.7     (62.4

Income from continuing operations

     58.9        64.7        174.3        179.8   

Net income from discontinued operations

     5.5        2.0        15.0        4.8   

Net income - total operations

     64.4        66.7        189.3        184.6   

Per share data (Diluted)

                        

Earnings per share - continuing operations

   $ 0.24      $ 0.29      $ 0.74      $ 0.89   

Earnings per share - discontinued operations

   $ 0.03      $ 0.01      $ 0.07      $ 0.03   

Earnings per share - total operations

   $ 0.27      $ 0.30      $ 0.81      $ 0.92   

Weighted average number of Common Shares and Common Share equivalents outstanding

     206.8m        183.9m        206.6m        183.7m   

 


 

Financial Review

Third quarter 2010

Revenue from continuing operations for the third quarter was $495 million (Q3 2009: $558 million) primarily reflecting lower activity levels in the North Sea and Asia Pacific, as anticipated, partly offset by good activity levels in West Africa and Brazil.

Gross profit was $126 million (Q3 2009: $116 million) reflecting strong project execution across the portfolio, partially offset by lower activity levels and lower vessel utilisation.

Administrative expenses were $76 million (Q3 2009: $56 million) reflecting higher professional fees arising from the proposed combination with Subsea 7, ongoing legal restructuring and organisational optimisation and higher tendering costs.

Acergy’s share of results of associates and joint ventures was $38 million (Q3 2009: $17 million) reflecting a strong contribution from Seaway Heavy Lifting (SHL), an improved positive contribution from SapuraAcergy, partially offset by a lower albeit positive contribution from NKT Flexibles.

Other gains were $3 million (Q3 2009: $25 million) with the decrease from the third quarter of 2009 primarily reflecting realised hedging losses arising from the weakened Euro and NOK.

Income before taxes from continuing operations for the third quarter was $89 million (Q3 2009: $96 million) reflecting anticipated lower activity levels in the North Sea and Asia Pacific, partly offset by good operational performance and a good contribution from associates and joint ventures.

Taxation for the quarter was $30 million (Q3 2009: $31 million) reflecting an effective tax rate for the quarter of 34% (Q3 2009: 32%) as a result of the current geographical portfolio mix.

Income from continuing operations for the third quarter was $59 million (Q3 2009: $65 million). Net income from total operations for the third quarter was $64 million (Q3 2009: $67 million).

The cash and cash equivalents position at the quarter end was $548 million (Q2 2010: $631 million). Deferred revenue, at the quarter end stood at $283 million (Q2 2010: $227 million).

At quarter end, Acergy S.A. held directly 10,502,974 treasury shares representing 5.39% of the total number of issued shares, as well as holding indirectly 879,121 treasury shares, representing 0.45% of the total number of issued shares, of which 583,000 are held in an employee benefit trust to support the 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Total shares in issue were 194,953,972, including treasury shares.

Operating Review

Territory 1:

Acergy Northern Europe and Canada – Revenue from continuing operations for the third quarter was $165.8 million (Q3 2009: $216.6 million) reflecting the ongoing challenging market environment and fewer projects in installation phase, partly offset by good operational progress on a number of projects including BP Skarv, Deep Panuke, which commenced offshore operations in the quarter, Gjoa Riser, DONG Trym and the DSVi frame agreement. Net operating income from continuing operations for the quarter was $26.5 million (Q3 2009: $34.1 million), reflecting lower activity levels and ongoing margin pressure due to prevailing market conditions and the rescheduling of certain vessels for offshore operations, despite good vessel utilisation and strong operational performance across the project portfolio in this segment. Commercial negotiations on the Marathon Volund Project continue.

Acergy Asia and Middle East – Revenue from continuing operations for the third quarter was $4.7 million (Q3 2009: $43.2 million) reflecting anticipated lower activity levels due to the completion of projects which were in their offshore phases in the prior period, partially offset by the close out of the Pluto Project. Net operating income from continuing operations was $19.9 million (Q3 2009: net operating loss of $0.1 million) due to the close-out of the Pluto Project and a strong contribution from the SapuraAcergy joint venture, reflecting good progress on the Gumusut Project and the completion of the Iwaki Project during the quarter.


 

Territory 2:

Acergy Africa and Mediterranean – Revenue from continuing operations for the third quarter was $262.0 million (Q3 2009: $243.7 million) reflecting good progress on a number of projects, including PazFlor, Block 17/18, EPC4A and Angola LNG and a strong contribution from Sonamet. Net operating income from continuing operations for the quarter was $43.1 million (Q3 2009: $27.2 million) reflecting good project performance across the project portfolio, including PazFlor, which commenced offshore operations post quarter end, Block 17/18, EPC4A, and Sonamet.

Acergy North America and Mexico – Revenue from continuing operations for the third quarter was $10.9 million (Q3 2009: $13.3 million) reflecting lower activity levels, partially offset by the contribution from the MEGI project, offshore Equatorial Guinea. Net operating loss from continuing operations for the quarter was $0.5 million (Q3 2009: net operating income of $4.1 million) reflecting the lower activity levels and the completion of offshore operations on the cross-regional Frade Project and the Perdido Projects in the third quarter 2009, which was partially offset by good progress on the MEGI Project.

Acergy South America – Revenue from continuing operations for the third quarter was $45.8 million (Q3 2009: $39.3 million) reflecting revenue from the ships on long-term service agreements to Petrobras, including the Polar Queen, which commenced operations in 2010. Net operating loss from continuing operations for the quarter was $4.0 million (Q3 2009: net operating income of $6.5 million) reflecting the dry-dock of the Acergy Condor and the completion of offshore operations on the cross-regional Frade Project during the third quarter of 2009, partially offset by good performance on the Polar Queen, Pertinacia and Acergy Harrier.

Acergy Corporate:

Revenue from continuing operations for the third quarter was $5.8 million (Q3 2009: $2.2 million). Net operating income from continuing operations for the quarter was $3.6 million (Q3 2009: $5.1 million) reflecting a strong contribution from SHL and a positive albeit lower contribution from NKT Flexibles, partially offset by professional fees arising from the proposed combination and ongoing legal restructuring and organisational optimisation.

Discontinued operations:

Net income from discontinued operations for the third quarter was $5.5 million (Q3 2009: $2.0 million) arising from the positive contribution from the Mexilhao Trunkline Project.

Asset Development

The Sonamet joint venture remained fully consolidated as at August 31, 2010 although it continues to be classified as ‘Assets held for sale’. After the completion of the sale and transfer of shares the business will be deconsolidated from Acergy’s financials and its future results will be reported as share of results of associates and joint ventures.

As part of the ongoing fleet development programme, Acergy has acquired two vessels during the third quarter. Firstly, the acquisition of the Antares, a new shallow water barge for Conventional activity, including pipelay and hook-up projects in West Africa. Secondly, the acquisition of the Polar Queen, a flexible pipelay and subsea construction ship which joined the fleet in 2006 on long-term charter, and which is currently on a long-term service agreement with Petrobras in Brazil.

Post quarter end, Acergy acquired the Pertinacia, a flexible pipelay ship which joined the fleet in 2007 on long-term charter, and which is currently on a long-term service agreement with Petrobras in Brazil.

Financing

On August 10, 2010 Acergy completed a new $1 billion revolving credit and guarantee facility. The purpose of the new facility is for general corporate purposes and operations of the Group, including the financing of vessels and the refinancing of the existing facilities of the Group, namely the $400 million multicurrency revolving credit and guarantee facility agreement and the $200 million multicurrency guarantee facility agreement. The new facility will support Acergy’s ongoing operations and has been entered into irrespective of the proposed Combination with Subsea 7.


 

Backlog

Backlog for continuing operations as at August 31, 2010 was approximately $3.5 billion, of which approximately $0.6 billion is expected to be executed in the fiscal year 2010. This figure does not include backlog related to associates and joint ventures.

 

In $ millions as at:

   Aug.31.10    May.31.10    Aug.31.09

Backlog (1)

   3,496    2,251    2,628

Pre-Backlog (2)

   214    205    42

 

(1) Backlog excludes amounts related to discontinued operations as of Aug.31.10: $14 million, May.31.10: $15 million, Aug.31.09: $72 million
(2) Pre-backlog reflects the stated value of letters of intent and the expected value of escalations on frame agreements

Trading Outlook

Confidence in the oil price and strong tendering activity continues to underpin momentum in our business. However, for shorter-term work, particularly in the North Sea, the pricing environment remains competitive, and is likely to impact margins in 2011.

Conventional activity in West Africa is expected to remain strong in the short and medium-term. A number of the major SURF contracts, delayed during 2009, are still expected to come to market award in the remainder of 2010 and the first half of 2011. However, the offshore installation phase of any such new SURF projects will commence beyond 2011.

We believe the trend will be for SURF projects to continue to increase in size and complexity which will contribute to strong industry growth in the medium-term. We are well placed to combine our competitive strengths of high calibre engineering and project management skills with our high quality assets to capture these growth opportunities.

Proposed Combination of Acergy S.A. and Subsea 7 Inc.

On June 21, 2010, the Board of Directors of both Acergy and Subsea 7 announced that their Boards of Directors have agreed to combine the two companies subject to approval from shareholders and regulatory approvals and other customary completion conditions as outlined in the prospectus dated September 21, 2010. Completion is currently anticipated for January 2011.

The proposed combination is based on an agreed ratio between the equity value of Acergy and Subsea 7. of 54:46 (Acergy:Subsea 7). Subsea 7’s shareholders will receive 1.065 Acergy common shares for every Subsea 7 common share with the new entity, to be named Subsea 7 S.A.

The Board will have a majority of independent directors and will be chaired by Subsea 7’s current Chairman, Kristian Siem. The Boards of Directors of both companies have unanimously agreed to recommend the combination to their respective shareholders.

On September 22, 2010 Acergy published the notice of the Combination Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on November 9, 2010, together with supporting materials, including the prospectus, dated September 21, 2010.

On September 28, 2010 Acergy announced that anti-trust clearance for the proposed combination had been granted by the relevant US and Norwegian authorities.


 

ACERGY S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

(In $ millions, except share and per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
     Aug.31.10
Unaudited
    Aug.31.09
Unaudited
    Aug.31.10
Unaudited
    Aug.31.09
Unaudited
 

Revenue from continuing operations

   495.1      558.3      1,651.8      1,586.9   

Operating expenses

   (368.8   (442.4   (1,215.6   (1,228.6
                        

Gross profit

   126.3      115.9      436.2      358.3   

Administrative expenses

   (75.9   (56.1   (213.5   (164.6

Net other operating income / (loss)

   0.6      (0.1   0.8      —     

Share of results of associates and joint ventures

   37.7      17.2      59.7      35.5   
                        

Net operating income from continuing operations

   88.7      76.9      283.2      229.2   

Investment income

   3.1      1.4      7.2      4.8   

Other gains / (losses)

   2.5      25.1      (12.4   31.1   

Finance costs

   (5.1   (7.9   (18.0   (22.9
                        

Income before taxes from continuing operations

   89.2      95.5      260.0      242.2   

Taxation

   (30.3   (30.8   (85.7   (62.4
                        

Income from continuing operations

   58.9      64.7      174.3      179.8   

Net income from discontinued operations

   5.5      2.0      15.0      4.8   
                        

Net income

   64.4      66.7      189.3      184.6   
                        

Net income attributable to:

        

Equity holders of parent

   50.3      55.9      151.8      168.7   

Non controlling interest

   14.1      10.8      37.5      15.9   
                        

Net income

   64.4      66.7      189.3      184.6   
                        

PER SHARE DATA

        

Earnings per share ($)

        

Basic

        

Continuing operations

   0.24      0.30      0.75      0.90   

Discontinued operations

   0.03      0.01      0.08      0.02   
                        

Net earnings

   0.27      0.31      0.83      0.92   
                        

Diluted

        

Continuing operations

   0.24      0.29      0.74      0.89   

Discontinued operations

   0.03      0.01      0.07      0.03   
                        

Net earnings

   0.27      0.30      0.81      0.92   
                        

Weighted average number of Common Shares

        

And Common Share equivalents outstanding (m)

        

Basic

   183.6      183.0      183.4      182.9   

Diluted

   206.8      183.9      206.6      183.7   

SELECTED INFORMATION - CONTINUING OPERATIONS

        

Cash outflows for capital expenditures

   169.6      34.1      355.6      136.9   

Depreciation and amortisation

   27.8      33.1      86.1      95.8   

Impairment

   7.0      —        10.8      —     


 

ACERGY S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In $ millions)

 

     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended
     Aug.31.10
Unaudited
    Aug.31.09
Unaudited
    Aug.31.10
Unaudited
    Aug.31.09
Unaudited

Net income for the period

   64.4      66.7      189.3      184.6
                      

Foreign currency translation

   15.1      7.7      (82.4   22.5

Cash flow hedges:

        

(Losses) / gains on cash flow hedges

   (19.8   1.4      (62.8   3.3

Transferred to income statement on cash flow hedges

   6.7      0.9      11.5      12.2

Net (loss) / gain on cash flow hedges - associates & joint ventures

   (7.1   (2.1   (10.5   4.2

Tax relating to components of other comprehensive income

   1.3      2.6      (8.2   13.1
                      

Other comprehensive (loss) / income – net of tax

   (3.8   10.5      (152.4   55.3
                      

Total comprehensive income

   60.6      77.2      36.9      239.9
                      

Total comprehensive income attributable to:

        

Equity holders of parent

   45.6      66.2      1.7      222.8

Non-controlling interest

   15.0      11.0      35.2      17.1
                      

Total comprehensive income

   60.6      77.2      36.9      239.9
                      


 

ACERGY S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In $ millions)

 

     As at
Aug.31.10
Unaudited
    As at
Nov.30.09(1)
Audited
    As at
Aug.31.09
Unaudited
 

ASSETS

      

Non-current assets

      

Intangible assets

   6.0      9.4      0.7   

Property, plant and equipment

   1,202.3      821.8      845.4   

Interest in associates and joint ventures

   194.4      190.3      175.1   

Advances and receivables and other non-current assets

   67.5      49.3      38.0   

Deferred tax assets

   16.5      19.3      40.4   
                  

Total non-current assets

   1,486.7      1,090.1      1,099.6   

Current assets

      

Inventories

   20.9      22.4      22.0   

Trade and other receivables

   367.4      297.9      304.7   

Other current assets

   23.5      38.7      25.1   

Assets held for sale

   242.8      263.6      243.6   

Other accrued income and prepaid expenses

   162.4      212.8      219.2   

Cash and cash equivalents(2)

   547.9      907.6      807.0   
                  

Total current assets

   1,364.9      1,743.0      1,621.6   
                  

Total assets

   2,851.6      2,833.1      2,721.2   
                  

EQUITY

      

Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders

      

Issued share capital

   389.9      389.9      389.9   

Own shares

   (216.1   (222.6   (225.0

Paid in surplus

   506.9      503.9      504.2   

Equity reserve

   110.7      110.7      110.7   

Translation reserve

   (100.3   (12.0   (36.0

Other reserves

   (121.9   (60.1   (50.7

Retained earnings

   464.0      358.2      283.6   
                  

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

   1,033.2      1,068.0      976.7   

Non-controlling interest

   46.4      31.2      25.9   
                  

Total equity

   1,079.6      1,099.2      1,002.6   

LIABILITIES

      

Non-current liabilities

      

Non-current portion of borrowings

   430.3      415.8      411.2   

Retirement benefit obligation

   23.0      27.2      24.2   

Deferred tax liabilities

   49.9      49.9      56.1   

Other non-current liabilities

   52.7      19.8      21.0   
                  

Total non-current liabilities

   555.9      512.7      512.5   

Current liabilities

      

Trade and other payables

   577.0      624.1      545.6   

Current tax liabilities

   128.2      97.9      114.2   

Current portion of borrowings

   —        —        0.2   

Liabilities directly associated with assets held for sale

   166.9      174.9      173.4   

Other current liabilities

   61.5      44.5      52.8   

Deferred revenue

   282.5      279.8      319.9   
                  

Total current liabilities

   1,216.1      1,221.2      1,206.1   
                  

Total liabilities

   1,772.0      1,733.9      1,718.6   
                  

Total equity and liabilities

   2,851.6      2,833.1      2,721.2   
                  

 

(1)

These figures have been extracted from the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for 2009.

(2)

As at August 31, 2010 cash balances of $547.9 million exclude $76.3 million relating to Sonamet which as at this date is classified as an asset held for sale.


 

ACERGY S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(In $ millions)

 

     Issued
share
capital
   Own
shares
    Paid in
surplus
    Equity
reserves
   Translation
reserves
    Other
reserves
    Retained
earnings
    Total     Non-
controlling
interest
    Total
equity
 

December 1, 2009

   389.9    (222.6   503.9      110.7    (12.0   (60.1   358.2      1,068.0      31.2      1,099.2   
                                                          

Other comprehensive loss

   —      —        —        —      (88.3   (61.8   —        (150.1   (2.3   (152.4

Net income for the period

   —      —        —        —      —        —        151.8      151.8      37.5      189.3   
                                                          

Total comprehensive (loss) / income

   —      —        —        —      (88.3   (61.8   151.8      1.7      35.2      36.9   

Share based compensation

   —      —        3.4      —      —        —        —        3.4      —        3.4   

Tax effects

   —      —        (0.4   —      —        —        —        (0.4   —        (0.4

Shares reissued

   —      6.5      —        —      —        —        —        6.5      —        6.5   

Dividends declared

   —      —        —        —      —        —        (42.2   (42.2   (20.0   (62.2

Loss on reissuance of own shares

   —      —        —        —      —        —        (3.8   (3.8   —        (3.8
                                                          

At August 31, 2010

   389.9    (216.1   506.9      110.7    (100.3   (121.9   464.0      1,033.2      46.4      1,079.6   
                                                          

December 1, 2008

   389.9    (229.4   498.7      110.7    (70.4   (70.4   158.6      787.7      13.7      801.4   
                                                          

Other comprehensive income

   —      —        —        —      34.4      19.7      —        54.1      1.2      55.3   

Net income for the period

   —      —        —        —      —        —        168.7      168.7      15.9      184.6   
                                                          

Total comprehensive income

   —      —        —        —      34.4      19.7      168.7      222.8      17.1      239.9   

Share based compensation

   —      —        4.9      —      —        —        —        4.9      —        4.9   

Tax effects

   —      —        0.6      —      —        —        —        0.6      —        0.6   

Shares reissued

   —      4.4      —        —      —        —        —        4.4      —        4.4   

Dividends declared

   —      —        —        —      —        —        (40.2   (40.2   (4.9   (45.1

Loss on reissuance of own shares

   —      —        —        —      —        —        (3.5   (3.5   —        (3.5
                                                          

At August 31, 2009

   389.9    (225.0   504.2      110.7    (36.0   (50.7   283.6      976.7      25.9      1,002.6   
                                                          


 

ACERGY S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

(In $ millions)

 

     Nine Months
Ended
Aug.31.10
Unaudited
    Year
Ended
Nov.30.09
Audited
    Nine Months
Ended
Aug.31.09
Unaudited
 

Net cash generated from operating activities

   65.1      546.1      384.8   
                  

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment

   0.9      73.6      73.5   

Purchase of property, plant & equipment

   (355.6   (171.8   (136.9

Payment for intangible assets

   (5.6   (4.6   —     

Dividends from joint ventures

   28.3      28.0      7.4   

Investment in associates & joint ventures

   (14.0   (20.6   —     

Advances to joint ventures

   —        (5.0   (5.1
                  

Net cash used in investing activities

   (346.0   (100.4   (61.1
                  

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Convertible loan interest paid

   (5.6   (11.3   (5.6

Proceeds from borrowings, net of issuance cost

   (10.0   2.8      1.3   

Repayment of borrowings

   (6.8   —        —     

Proceeds from exercise of share options

   2.6      1.6      0.9   

Dividends paid to equity shareholders of the parent

   (42.2   (40.2   (40.2

Dividends paid to non-controlling interest

   (9.8   (4.9   (4.9
                  

Net cash used in financing activities

   (71.8   (52.0   (48.5
                  

Net (decrease) /increase in cash and cash equivalents

   (352.7   393.7      275.2   
                  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

   907.6      573.0      573.0   

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

   (34.3   44.5      26.9   

Closing cash balances classified as assets held for sale

   (76.3   (103.6   (68.1

Opening cash balances classified as assets held for sale

   103.6      —        —     
                  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   547.9      907.6      807.0   
                  


 

ACERGY S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Basis of preparation

The condensed consolidated financial statements for the period December 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010 have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the revaluation of certain financial instruments.

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with the annual financial statements for the year ended November 30, 2009, as described in those annual financial statements.

2. Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the Group’s accounting polices which are described in the annual financial statements for the year ended November 30, 2009, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

The Board of Directors make accounting judgements on the following aspects of the business as described in full in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended November 30, 2009:

 

   

Revenue recognition on long-term contracts

 

   

Revenue recognition on variation orders and claims

 

   

Property, plant and equipment

 

   

Impairment of investments in and advances to associates and joint ventures

 

   

Recognition of provisions and disclosure of contingent liabilities

 

   

Taxation

 

   

Fair value of derivatives and other financial instruments


ACERGY S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

3. Segmental Information

 

Three months ended

August 31, 2010
Unaudited

(In $ millions)

   Territory 1    Territory 2     Acergy
Corporate
   Total –
Continuing
operations
 
   Acergy
NEC
   Acergy
AME
   Acergy
AFMED
   Acergy
NAMEX
    Acergy
SAM
      

Revenue

   165.9    4.7    262.0    10.9      45.8      5.8    495.1   

Net operating income/(loss)

   26.5    19.9    43.1    (0.4   (4.0   3.6    88.7   

Investment income

                   3.1   

Other gains

                   2.5   

Finance costs

                   (5.1

Net income before taxation from continuing operations

   89.2   

 

Three months ended

August 31, 2009
Unaudited

(In $ millions)

   Territory 1     Territory 2    Acergy
Corporate
   Total –
Continuing
operations
 
   Acergy
NEC
   Acergy
AME
    Acergy
AFMED
   Acergy
NAMEX
   Acergy
SAM
     

Revenue

   216.6    43.2      243.7    13.3    39.3    2.2    558.3   

Net operating income/(loss)

   34.1    (0.1   27.2    4.1    6.5    5.1    76.9   

Investment income

                    1.4   

Other gains

                    25.1   

Finance costs

                    (7.9

Net income before taxation from continuing operations

   95.5   

 

Nine months ended

August 31, 2010
Unaudited

(In $ millions)

   Territory 1    Territory 2    Acergy
Corporate
    Total –
Continuing
operations
 
   Acergy
NEC
   Acergy
AME
   Acergy
AFMED
   Acergy
NAMEX
    Acergy
SAM
    

Revenue

   377.6    173.4    919.8    11.8      161.0    8.2      1,651.8   

Net operating income/(loss)

   20.1    81.9    217.2    (9.3   4.6    (31.3   283.2   

Investment income

                   7.2   

Other losses

                   (12.4

Finance costs

                   (18.0

Net income before taxation from continuing operations

  

  260.0   

 

Nine months ended

August 31, 2009
Unaudited

(In $ millions)

   Territory 1    Territory 2    Acergy
Corporate
   Total –
Continuing
operations
 
   Acergy
NEC
   Acergy
AME
   Acergy
AFMED
   Acergy
NAMEX
   Acergy
SAM
     

Revenue

   485.3    144.0    679.6    46.8    225.3    5.9    1,586.9   

Net operating income

   31.1    27.4    105.9    16.8    24.3    23.7    229.2   

Investment income

                     4.8   

Other gains

                     31.1   

Finance costs

                     (22.9

Net income before taxation from continuing operations

   242.2   

For management and reporting purposes, Acergy is organised into two territories, which are then organised into five geographical regions or divisions which are representative of its principal activities. In addition, there is the corporate segment (Corporate) which includes all activities that serve more than one region. These include the activities of the SHL and NKT joint ventures. Also included are assets which have global mobility including construction and flowline support ships, ROVs and other mobile assets that are not attributed to any one segment; management of offshore personnel; captive insurance activities; and Management and corporate services provided for the benefit of the whole Group, including design engineering, finance and legal departments.


ACERGY S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

4. Earnings per share

 

     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
(In $ millions, except share and per share data)    August 31,
2010
Unaudited
    August 31,
2009
Unaudited
    August 31,
2010
Unaudited
    August 31,
2009
Unaudited
 

Net income attributable to equity holders

     50.3        55.9        151.8        168.7   

(Income) from discontinued operations

     (5.5     (2.0     (15.0     (4.8
                                

Net Income from continuing operations

     44.8        53.9        136.8        163.9   

Interest expense on convertible note

     4.5        7.5        15.1        22.1   
                                

Adjusted net income from continuing operations including convertible note

     49.3        61.4        151.9        186.0   
                                

Weighted-average number of common shares:

        

Basic number of shares

     183,557,712        182,995,265        183,432,933        182,901,906   
                                

Diluted number of shares

     184,458,459        183,895,921        184,470,576        183,685,245   

Convertible note dilutive effect

     22,351,363        22,016,733        22,129,090        22,016,7333   
                                

Total diluted number of shares

     206,809,822        205,912,654        206,599,666        205,701,978   
                                

BASIC

        

Continuing operations

   $ 0.24      $ 0.30      $ 0.75      $ 0.90   

Discontinued operations

   $ 0.03      $ 0.01      $ 0.08      $ 0.02   
                                

Net Earnings

   $ 0.27      $ 0.31      $ 0.83      $ 0.92   
                                

DILUTED excluding convertible note

        

Continuing operations

   $ 0.24      $ 0.29      $ 0.74      $ 0.89   

Discontinued operations

   $ 0.03      $ 0.01      $ 0.08      $ 0.03   
                                

Net Earnings

   $ 0.27      $ 0.30      $ 0.82      $ 0.92   
                                

DILUTED including convertible note

        

Continuing operations

   $ 0.24      $ 0.30      $ 0.74      $ 0.91   

Discontinued operations

   $ 0.03      $ 0.01      $ 0.07      $ 0.02   
                                

Net Earnings

   $ 0.27      $ 0.31      $ 0.81      $ 0.93   
                                

For the three months ended August 31, 2010 the effect of inclusion of the Convertible note is to decrease the diluted EPS from $0.272 to $0.265 (Q3 2009: anti-dilutive increase from $0.30 to $0.31). This is said to be dilutive and is therefore included in the calculation.

For the nine months ended August 31, 2010 the effect of inclusion of the Convertible note would be to decrease the diluted EPS from $0.82 to $0.81 (YTD 2009: anti-dilutive increase from $0.92 to $0.93). This is said to be dilutive and is therefore included in the calculation.


ACERGY S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

6. Dividends

The Directors proposed a dividend of $0.23 per share at the end of the 2009 fiscal year. The dividend was approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting in May 2010, and was paid in June 2010. The total dividend paid was $42.2 million.

A dividend of $0.22 per share was paid in 2009 in association with the 2008 fiscal year with a total cost of $40.2 million and a dividend of $0.21 per share was paid in 2008 in association with the 2007 fiscal year with a total cost of $38.3m.

7. Cash flow from operating activities

 

In $ millions    Nine Months
Ended
Aug.31.10
Unaudited
    Year Ended
Nov.30.09
Audited
   Nine Months
Ended
Aug.31.09
Unaudited

Net income

   189.3      265.7    184.6

Depreciation and amortisation and impairment

   96.9      146.7    95.8

Non cash items

   (25.9   96.6    78.3

Changes in working capital, including tax paid

   (195.2   37.1    26.1
               

Net cash generated from operating activities

   65.1      546.1    384.8
               

8. Contingent liabilities

During 2009 Acergy’s Brazilian business was audited and formally assessed for ICMS tax (import duty) by the Brazilian tax authorities (Secretaria Fazenda Estado Rio de Janeiro). The amount assessed including penalties and interest amounted to BRL133.9 million ($76.1 million) as at August 31, 2010. Acergy has challenged this assessment and will revert to the courts if necessary. No provision has been made for any payment as Acergy does not believe that this liability is probable.

In the course of business, Acergy becomes involved in contract disputes from time-to-time due to the nature of activities as a contracting business involved in several long-term projects at any given time. Acergy makes provisions to cover the expected risk of loss to the extent that negative outcomes are probable and reliable estimates can be made. However, the final outcomes of these contract disputes are subject to uncertainties as to whether or not they develop into a formal legal action and therefore the resulting liabilities may exceed the liability anticipated.

Furthermore, Acergy is involved in legal proceedings from time to time incidental to the ordinary conduct of our business. Litigation is subject to many uncertainties, and the outcome of individual matters is not predictable with assurance. It is reasonably possible that the final resolution of any litigation could require Acergy to make additional expenditures in excess of reserves that it may establish. In the ordinary course of business, various claims, suits and complaints have been filed against Acergy in addition to the ones specifically referred to above. Although the final resolution of any such other matters could have a material effect on operating results for a particular reporting period, Acergy believes that they should not materially affect its consolidated financial position.

9. Post Balance Sheet Events

As part of Acergy’s ongoing fleet development programme, Acergy acquired one vessel after the August 31, 2010 balance sheet date; the Pertinacia, a flexible pipelay ship which joined the fleet in 2007 on long-term charter, and which is currently on a long-term service agreement with Petrobras in Brazil.


Highlights
Strong quarterly performance:
Continuing operations:
Revenue of $495 million
Net income of $59 million
Diluted EPS of $0.24
Performance reflects:
Timing of operations on projects
Strong execution of contracts signed prior to 2009 with good profit
margins
Continued strength of Conventional activity in West Africa
Contract awards improve backlog to $3.5 billion
The
following
information,
attached
herewith
as
Exhibit
99.2,
was
used
by
Acergy
in
connection
with
the
earnings
presentation
for
the
third
quarter
ended August 31, 2010.


Consistently strong results throughout 2010
Confident of our ability to continue to control costs and deliver very
good operational performance
Updated guidance for fiscal year 2010:
On track to meet 2010 revenue expectations
Updated Guidance for fiscal year 2010


Medium-term
fundamentals
remain
strong
The oil price continues to build confidence in the industry and
underpins momentum in our sector
SURF environment is improving:
First of the large SURF contracts awarded, including CLOV to Acergy
Continue to see strong tendering activity worldwide and good growth
potential
Anticipate
a
number
of
major
contracts
coming
to
award
late
2010
and
in
2011 in West Africa, China, Brazil, Australia and other countries
Given the size and complexity of these new major SURF projects –
offshore installation expected to commence beyond 2011 and in some
cases beyond 2012
Could see some delays in the award of major SURF projects in Gulf of
Mexico


North Sea activity visibility remains somewhat
Significant increase in tendering, especially in the UK
Projects remain slow to come to award in Norway
Pricing environment for shorter-term work remains competitive
Project awards in 2010 expected to create margin headwind in 2011
limited


Conventional
and
hook-up
activity
remains
strong
Conventional and hook-up activity in West Africa expected to remain
strong in short and medium-term
Acergy’s substantial local presence remains a competitive strength
Supports continuity of activity and maintains good level of backlog
Further activity expected over the next 12 months at good margins


Maintain
a
disciplined
approach
to
costs,
risk
and
pricing
building
quality backlog and executing strongly
2011
a
year
of
transition:
Good level of activity anticipated
Prior year delays in project awards and competitive market for shorter-
term work could see some impact on overall margins in 2011
New contract awards will drive backlog and momentum
Improvement in margins on these new contracts anticipated but positive 
impact of this ramp up visible in 2012 and beyond
Acergy
in 2011


Well
positioned
to
capture
future
growth
In a more challenging market we have achieved our key objective
as we remained focused on:
Execution:
Performed
strongly
and
delivered
excellent
execution
for
clients
in
safe
and
efficient manner
Building large projects backlog:
At the right price and on the right terms
Driving efficiencies:
Reducing costs and improving processes without impeding our ability to grow
when market rebounds
Focused on renewal and enhancement of our fleet:
Strong balance sheet and actions have enabled us to capitalise on
opportunities to achieve our fleet ambitions
opportunities


Very please with the progress we have made
We are today where we want and need to be
We have world-class engineering, project management and the
right fleet of assets to support our clients ambitions in all regions
and all water depths
Our long-term strategy remains focused on global SURF activities
significant opportunities lie ahead
Conclusion


($)
($)
Financial
highlights
Three-Months Ended
Nine-Months Ended
In $ millions, except share and per share data
Aug
31, 
2010
Unaudited
Aug
31,   
2009
Unaudited
Aug
31, 
2010
Unaudited
Aug
31,   
2009
Unaudited
Continuing operations:
Revenue
495.1
558.3
1,651.8
1,586.9
Gross profit
126.3
115.9
436.2
358.3
Net operating income
88.7
76.9
283.2
229.2
Taxation
(30.3)
(30.8)
(85.7)
(62.4)
58.9
64.7
174.3
179.8
5.5
2.0
15.0
4.8
Net income
64.4
66.7
189.3
184.6
Continuing operations
0.24
0.29
0.74
0.89
Discontinued operations
0.03
0.01
0.07
0.03
Total operations  ($)
0.27
0.30
0.81
0.92
206.8m
183.9m
206.6m
183.7m
Weighted average number of common shares and
common
share
equivalents
outstanding
-
diluted
Income
continuing
operations
Net
income
discontinued
operations
Earnings
per
share
diluted


Regional
performance
continuing
operations
Territory 1 -
Acergy Northern Europe and Canada
Third Quarter 2010:
As
expected,
lower
activity
levels
during
the
quarter
reflecting
the
ongoing
challenging
market
environment and fewer large projects in installation phase
Good operational progress on the BP Skarv, Deep Panuke, Gjoa
Riser, DONG Trym
and the DSVi
frame agreement
Lower activity levels and ongoing margin pressure due to prevailing market conditions and the
rescheduling of certain vessels for offshore operations, partially offset by good vessel
utilisation and strong operational performance across the project portfolio
Commercial
negotiations
on
Marathon
Volund
Project
continue
Quarter ended Aug.31
$m
Nine months ended Aug.31
$m
166
27
217
34
Revenue
Net operating income
Q310
Q309
378
20
485
31
Revenue
Net operating income
Q310
Q309


Regional
performance
continuing
operations
Territory 1 -
Acergy Asia and Middle East
Third Quarter 2010:
Lower anticipated activity levels due to the completion of projects which were in their
offshore phases in the prior period, partially offset by the final close out of the Pluto Project
Strong contribution from the SapuraAcergy
joint venture, reflecting good progress on the
Gumusut
Project and the completion of the Iwaki Project during the quarter
Quarter ended Aug.31
$m
82
173
27
144
Revenue
Net operating income
Q310
Q309
Nine months ended Aug.31
$m
5
20
43
(0.1)
Revenue
Net operating
income/(loss)
Q310
Q309


Regional
performance
continuing
operations
Territory 2 -
Acergy Africa and Mediterranean
Third Quarter 2010:
Good operational progress on a number of major projects: PazFlor, Block 17/18, EPC4A,
Angola
LNG,
and
a
good
contribution
from
Sonamet,
which
remained
fully
consolidated
during
the quarter
PazFlor
commenced offshore operations post quarter end
Acquisition of Antares, a new shallow water barge for conventional activity including pipelay
and hook-up projects in West Africa
Quarter ended Aug.31
$m
262
43
244
27
Revenue
Net operating income
Q310
Q309
217
920
106
680
Revenue
Net operating income
Q310
Q309
Nine months ended Aug.31
$m


Regional
performance
continuing
operations
Territory 2 -
Acergy North America and Mexico
Third Quarter 2010:
Lower
activity
levels,
partially
offset
by
the
contribution
from
the
MEGI
project,
offshore
Equatorial Guinea
Lower activity levels and the completion of offshore operations on the cross-regional Frade
Project and the Perdido
Projects in the third quarter 2009 was partially offset by good
progress on the MEGI Project
Quarter ended Aug.31
$m
Nine months ended Aug.31
$m
(0.4)
11
4
13
Q310
Q309
Revenue
Net operating (loss)
/ income
Revenue
Net operating (loss)
/ income
12
(9)
47
17
Q310
Q309


Regional
performance
continuing
operations
Territory 2 -
Acergy South America
Third Quarter 2010:
Activity reflects the ships on long-term service agreements to Petrobras, including the Polar
Queen, which commenced operations in 2010
Good
performance
on
the
Polar
Queen,
Pertinacia
and
Acergy
Harrier,
offset
by
the
Acergy
Condor
which was in dry-dock for the quarter
Q3
2009
also
reflected
the
completion
of
offshore
operations
on
the
Frade
Project
Acquisition
of
the
Polar
Queen
during
the
quarter
and
the
Pertinacia,
post
quarter
end
both
of which are currently on long-term service contract for Petrobras
Quarter ended Aug.31
$m
5
161
24
225
Revenue
Net operating income
Q310
Q309
Nine months ended Aug.31
$m
(4)
46
7
39
Q310
Q309
Revenue
Net operating (loss)
/ income


(31)
8
24
6
Q310
Q309
Regional
performance
continuing
operations
Corporate
Third Quarter 2010:
Strong contribution from SHL and a positive albeit lower contribution from NKT Flexibles
Higher professional fees arising from the proposed combination and ongoing legal
restructuring organisational optimisation
Revenue
Net operating
(loss) / income
Quarter ended Aug.31
$m
Nine months ended Aug.31
$m
6
4
2
5
Revenue
Net operating income
Q310
Q309


In $ millions
Three-Months Ended
Nine-Months Ended
Aug 31, 2010
Unaudited
Aug 31, 2010
Unaudited
Net income – total operations
64.4
189.3
Depreciation and amortisation and Impairment
Non cash items
Tax paid
Changes in working capital
34.8
27.6
(11.9)
(0.6)
96.9
(25.9)
(55.5)
(139.7)
Net cash generated from operating activities
114.3
65.1
Capital expenditure
Payment for intangible assets
Proceeds from sale of assets (net of costs of sale)
Dividends from associates & JVs
Increase in investment in non-consolidated JVs
(169.6)
(0.7)
-
14.3
-
(355.6)
(5.6)
0.9
28.3
(14.0)
Net cash used in investing activities
(156.0)
(346.0)
Repayment of borrowings and issuance costs
Exercise of share options
Interest paid on convertible loan note
Dividends paid to shareholders
Dividends paid to minority interests
(18.4)
0.4
-
(42.2)
-
(16.8)
2.6
(5.6)
(42.2)
(9.8)
Net cash used in financing activities
(60.2)
(71.8)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
8.2
(34.3)
Change in cash and cash equivalents 
(93.7)
(387.0)
Cashflow
highlights


Balance
sheet
highlights
In $ millions as at
Aug
31,
2010 
Unaudited
November
30, 2009
Audited
(1)
Aug
31,
2009
Unaudited
Property, plant and equipment
1,202.3
821.8
845.4
Interest
in
associates
and
joint
ventures
194.4
190.3
175.1
Trade and other receivables
367.4
297.9
304.7
Assets held for sale
242.8
263.6
243.6
Other accrued
income
and
prepaid expenses
162.4
212.8
219.2
Cash and cash equivalents
547.9
907.6
807.0
Other assets
134.4
139.1
126.2
Total assets
2,851.6
2,833.1
2,721.2
Total equity
1,079.6
1,099.2
1,002.6
Non-current portion of borrowings
430.3
415.8
411.2
Trade and other payables
577.0
624.1
545.6
Deferred revenue
282.5
279.8
319.9
Current tax liabilities
128.2
97.9
114.2
Liabilities directly associated with assets held for sale
166.9
174.9
173.4
Other liabilities
187.1
141.4
154.3
Total liabilities
1,772.0
1,733.9
1,718.6
Total equity and liabilities
2,851.6
2,833.1
2,721.2
(1)
(2)
(2)
As at August 31, 2010 cash balances of $547.9 million exclude $76.3 million relating to Sonamet which as at this date is classified as an asset held for sale.
These figures have been extracted from the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for 2009.


Acergy
and
Subsea
7
Combination
Proposed combination will create a global leader in seabed-to-
surface engineering and construction
Positive feedback from shareholders, clients and our people
On track with plans:
Combination EGM –
November 9, 2010
Fillings submitted to relevant competition authorities
Unconditional clearance granted by US and Norwegian authorities
Currently anticipate completion in January 2011, subject to shareholder
approval and other customary closing conditions
Significantly enhanced capabilities of the enlarged combined Group
Even better positioned to benefit from market upturn beyond 2011


Major project progression
Continuing Projects >$100m, between 5% and 95% complete
as at August 31, 2010 - excl. long-term ship charters
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Gumusut (Malaysia)
Deep Panuke (Canada)
Oso (Nigeria)
Block 17/18 (Angola)
ALNG (Angola)
PazFlor (Angola)
EPC4A (Nigeria)
Moho Bilondo (Congo)
Acergy AFMED
Acergy NEC
SapuraAcergy JV


Backlog by Segment
SAM
16%
NEC
8%
AFMED
75%
Backlog by Service Capability
Backlog analysis –
continuing operations
Backlog by Award Date
<2007
7%
2010
49%
2009
25%
2008
19%
Backlog by Execution Date
2011
48%
2012+
37%
2010
15%
In $ millions as at:
Aug.31.10
May.31.10
Aug.31.09
Backlog
(1)
3,496
2,251
2,628
Pre-Backlog
(2)
214
205
42
(1)
Backlog excludes amounts related to discontinued operations as of Aug.31.10: $14 million, May.31.10: $15 million, Aug.31.09: $72 million
(2)
Pre-backlog reflects the stated value of letters of intent and the expected value of escalations on frame agreements
Conventional
23%
IMR/
Survey
2%
NAMEX
1%
SURF
75%


Segmental analysis –
continuing operations
Territory 1
Territory 2
For the three months
ended August 31, 2010
In $ millions
Acergy
NEC
Acergy
AME
Acergy
AFMED
Acergy
NAMEX
Acergy
SAM
Acergy
Corporate
Total –
continuing
operations
Revenue
165.9
4.7
262.0
10.9
45.8
5.8
495.1
Net operating (loss) / income
26.5
19.9
43.1
(0.4)
(4.0)
3.6
88.7
   Investment income
3.1
   Other gains and losses
2.5
   Finance costs
(5.1)
Net income before taxation from continuing operations 
89.2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Territory 1
Territory 2
For the three months
ended August 31, 2009
In $ millions
Acergy
NEC
Acergy
AME
Acergy
AFMED
Acergy
NAMEX
Acergy
SAM
Acergy
Corporate
Total –
continuing
operations
Revenue
216.6
43.2
243.7
13.3
39.3
2.2
558.3
Net operating (loss) / income 
34.1
(0.1)
27.2
4.1
6.5
5.1
76.9
    Investment income
1.4
    Other gains and losses
25.1
    Finance costs
(7.9)
Net income before taxation from continuing operations
95.5


Segmental analysis –
continuing operations
Territory 1
Territory 2
For the nine months    
ended August 31, 2010
In $ millions
Acergy
NEC
Acergy
AME
Acergy
AFMED
Acergy
NAMEX
Acergy
SAM
Acergy
Corporate
Total –
continuing
operations
Revenue
377.6
173.4
919.8
11.8
161.0
8.2
1,651.8
Net operating (loss) / income
20.1
81.9
217.2
(9.3)
4.6
(31.3)
283.2
   Investment income
7.2
   Other gains and losses
(12.4)
   Finance costs
(18.0)
Net income before taxation from continuing operations 
260.0
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Territory 1
Territory 2
For the nine months    
ended August 31, 2009
In $ millions
Acergy
NEC
Acergy
AME
Acergy
AFMED
Acergy
NAMEX
Acergy
SAM
Acergy
Corporate
Total –
continuing
operations
Revenue
485.3
144.0
679.6
46.8
225.3
5.9
1,586.9
Net operating (loss) / income 
31.1
27.4
105.9
16.8
24.3
23.7
229.2
    Investment income
4.8
    Other gains and losses
31.1
    Finance costs
(22.9)
Net income before taxation from continuing operations
242.2


Positive contribution from the Mexilhao Trunkline Project
Discontinued operations performance
Quarter ended Aug.31
$m
8
8
5
36
Revenue
Net operating income
Q310
Q309
46
21
85
11
Revenue
Net operating income
Q310
Q309
Nine months ended Aug.31
$m


The information set forth above shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the prospectuses forming a part of our Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 33-85168, No. 333-09292, No. 333-74321, No. 333-124983, No. 333-124997 and No. 333-166574) and our Registration Statements on Form F-3 and Form F-3/A (No. 333-86288) and to be a part of such prospectuses from the date of the filing thereof. The attached press release and earnings presentation shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Certain statements set forth above and contained in the press release and earnings presentation furnished pursuant to this Form 6-K may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements may be identified by the use of words like “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “forecast”, “project,” “will,” “should,” “seek,” and similar expressions. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements as to the approximate value of the contract award, expectations as to the Group’s performance in 2010, expectations as to Acergy’s approach to costs, risk, pricing, execution and position and direction of the market in 2011, the continued commercial negotiations relating to the Marathon Volund Project, the impact of the sale and deconsolidation of the Sonamet joint venture, expected uses of the new $1 billion revolving credit and guarantee facility, expectations regarding our backlog and pre-backlog, statements contained in the “Trading Outlook” section, including our visibility for 2010 and 2011, the expected impact of a continued competitive pricing environment, the anticipated activity levels in the Conventional market in West Africa, the anticipation that delayed major SURF contracts will come to market and the timing of the offshore installation phase of such projects, the expectation for SURF contracts to increase in size and complexity in the medium-term, our ability to capture growth opportunities, the expected timing for completion of the proposed Combination with Subsea 7 Inc., the composition of the Board of Directors of the combined Company and the expected date of the Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders to consider the Combination. The forward-looking statements reflect our current views and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties. The following factors, and others which are discussed in our public filings and submissions with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, are among those that may cause actual and future results and trends to differ materially from our forward-looking statements: actions by regulatory authorities or other third parties; unanticipated costs and difficulties related to the integration of Acergy S.A. and Subsea 7 Inc. and our ability to achieve benefits therefrom; unanticipated delays, costs and difficulties related to the combination transaction, including satisfaction of closing conditions; our ability to recover costs on significant projects; the general economic conditions and competition in the markets and businesses in which we operate; our relationship with significant clients; the outcome of legal and administrative proceedings or governmental enquiries; uncertainties inherent in operating internationally; the timely delivery of ships on order and the timely completion of ship conversion programs; the impact of laws and regulations; and operating hazards, including spills and environmental damage. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. Given these factors, you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements.

This communication does not constitute an offer to purchase, sell, or exchange or the solicitation of an offer to sell, purchase, or exchange any securities of Subsea 7 Inc. or Acergy S.A.


SIGNATURE

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.

 

    ACERGY S.A.
Date: October 13, 2010     By:  

/S/    JEAN CAHUZAC        

    Name:   Jean Cahuzac
    Title:   Chief Executive Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

99.1    Press Release dated October 13, 2010 Announcing Third Quarter Results
99.2    Earnings Presentation for Third Quarter Ended August 31, 2010