EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

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Subsea 7 S.A. Announces Fourth Quarter

and Full Year 2010 Results

Luxembourg – February 23, 2011 – Subsea 7 S.A. (formerly Acergy S.A.) (the “Group”) (NASDAQ-GS: SUBC; Oslo Børs: SUBC) announced today results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010. The combination between Acergy S.A. and Subsea 7 Inc. completed on January 7, 2011. Upon completion, Acergy S.A. was renamed Subsea 7 S.A.

 

    

Subsea 7 S.A.

(formerly Acergy S.A.)
Twelve Months Ended

   

Subsea 7 Inc.

Twelve Months Ended

 

In $ millions, except Adjusted EBITDA margin %

   Nov.30.10
Audited
    Nov.30.09
Audited
    Dec.31.10
Unaudited
    Dec.31.09
Audited
 

Continuing operations:

        

Revenue

     2,369.0        2,208.8        2,022.7        2,439.3   

Adjusted EBITDA 1

     559.3        488.3        427.5        526.8   

Adjusted EBITDA margin % 2

     23.6     22.1     21.1     21.6

Backlog

     3,552        2,848        2,800        2,798   

Cash & Cash equivalents

     484.3        907.6        458.9        487.3   

Earnings per share – in $ per share (Diluted)

        

Continuing operations

   $ 1.16      $ 1.29      $ 1.09      $ 1.94   

Total operations

   $ 1.38      $ 1.33      $ 1.09      $ 1.94   

 

 

Good full year results driven by strong operational performance across both companies.

 

 

These results reflect fees relating to the transaction of $25 million across both companies, as previously disclosed in the Prospectus dated September 21, 2010.

 

 

Further expenses of $16 million have been incurred, to date, relating to initial integration and restructuring.

 

 

Strong cash and cash equivalents position with combined cash in excess of $900m at balance sheet dates.

 

 

Significant ongoing investment in the fleet during the year: acquisitions of Borealis, Antares, Polar Queen and Pertinacia; new builds Seven Atlantic and Seven Pacific joined the fleet.

 

 

Combined backlog of $6.4bn, at balance sheet dates, of which $3.4bn is expected to be executed in 2011.

 

 

On February 15, 2011 the Group announced its intention to apply for voluntary delisting from NASDAQ and to deregister from the Securities and Exchange Commission. The delisting is expected to be effective on March 7, 2011.

Jean Cahuzac, Chief Executive Officer, said: “Both Acergy and Subsea 7 delivered strong financial and operational results in 2010. The combination of the two businesses positions us fully to capture future growth opportunities in the global seabed-to-surface market. With a combined backlog of $6.4 billion and an industry-leading fleet of 42 vessels supported by extensive fabrication and onshore facilities, we believe we are positioned to deliver enhanced long-term value for all stakeholders. Merger integration continues on track and we are particularly pleased with our progress toward the targeted synergies. We look forward to updating you in greater detail on the new Group at our combined first quarter results presentation.”

Outlook for Subsea 7 S.A.

The Group is looking forward to 2011 with confidence. A robust oil price and rising tendering activity around the world underpins order book momentum. Execution and activity levels are expected to rise, although contracts awarded in more challenging market conditions during 2009 and 2010 will impact the Group’s Adjusted EBITDA margin 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, in Australia, Brazil and West Africa, are expected to come to market award in 2011. The offshore installation phase of any such new SURF projects will commence beyond 2011. In the North Sea we are seeing renewed activity, albeit in a pricing environment that, for shorter-term work, remains competitive.

The Group believes that the trend will be for subsea projects to continue to increase in size and complexity which will contribute to strong industry growth in the medium-term for those companies that have the capabilities to meet these challenges.

 

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For explanations and reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, please refer to Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Subsea 7 S.A. and Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for Subsea 7 Inc, attached hereto

 

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Dividend

In light of the development of the combined business and the Group’s investment opportunities the Board has proposed not to pay a dividend for the 2010 fiscal year. The Board is reviewing methods of balancing the optimal use of cash in light of the opportunities available.

Contained within this announcement:

 

 

Pages 3 to 21 present the audited results for Subsea 7 S.A. for fiscal year ended November 30, 2010 and unaudited results for the fourth quarter which ended on November 30, 2010.

 

 

Appendix 1 on pages 22 to 35 presents unaudited results for Subsea 7 Inc. for the fourth quarter and preliminary results for the year ended December 31, 2010.

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Subsea 7 S.A. is a seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and services contractor to the offshore energy industry worldwide.

We provide integrated services, and we plan, design and deliver complex projects in harsh and challenging environments.

 

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Contact:

Karen Menzel

Subsea 7

+44 (0)20 8210 5568

karen.menzel@subsea7.com

www.subsea7.com

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Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements made in this announcement may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the US 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 awards and the scope and location of our work thereunder, statements as to the date of commencement and completion of operations of contracts, statements as to the scope of each awarded contract expectations as to the Group’s performance in 2011, expectations as to the Group’s approach to costs, risk, pricing, execution and position and direction of the market in 2011, statements contained in the “Outlook for Subsea 7 S.A.” section, including 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, statements as to the expected date of delivery of Seven Havila and Oleg Strashnov, statements as to the expected uses of the new $1 billion revolving credit and guarantee facility, expectations regarding our backlog and pre-backlog, the integration of Acergy S.A. and Subsea 7 Inc., the Board of Directors’ intention not to propose a dividend for consideration at the 2011 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, the expected costs relating to the acquisition of Borealis and the sources of such funds, the Group’s intention to delist from NASDAQ and deregister under the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, statements as to the timing and dates of effectiveness of notices and filings to be made in connection with the delisting and deregistration process . 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 programmes; 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.

 

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SUBSEA 7 S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(FORMERLY ACERGY S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES)

Highlights

 

 

Revenue from continuing operations for fiscal year 2010 was $2,369 million (2009: $2,209 million)

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA3 from continuing operations for fiscal year 2010 was $559 million (2009: $488 million) corresponding to an Adjusted EBITDA margin4 of 23.6% (2009: 22.1%)

 

 

Income from continuing operations for fiscal year 2010 was $268 million (2009: $259 million)

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents position of $484 million (2009: $908 million)

 

 

New major contract awards during the fourth quarter:

 

   

$50 million Medway Development Project, in the Dutch sector of the North Sea

 

   

$190 million Sul-Norte Capixaba Project, offshore Brazil

 

 

On November 9, 2010 the Shareholders of Acergy S.A. and Subsea 7 Inc. approved the resolution to combine the two companies

Post quarter end:

 

 

On January 7, 2011 the Combination between Acergy S.A. and Subsea 7 Inc. was completed. Upon completion, Acergy S.A. was renamed Subsea 7 S.A.

 

 

On February 15, 2011 the Group announced its intention to apply for voluntary delisting from the NASDAQ Global Select Market and to deregister and terminate its reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The delisting is expected to be effective on March 7, 2011.

Financial Summary

 

     Three Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended  

In $ millions, except Adjusted EBITDA margin, share and per share data

   Nov.30.10
Unaudited
    Nov.30.09
Unaudited
    Nov.30.10
Audited
    Nov.30.09
Audited
 

Revenue from continuing operations

     717.2        621.9        2,369.0        2,208.8   

Gross profit

     231.8        166.7        668.0        525.0   

Net operating income from continuing operations

     152.9        113.5        436.1        342.7   

Income before taxes from continuing operations

     139.2        119.1        399.2        361.3   

Taxation

     (45.1     (40.4     (130.8     (102.8

Income from continuing operations

     94.1        78.7        268.4        258.5   

Net income from discontinued operations

     29.6        2.4        44.6        7.2   

Net income – total operations

     123.7        81.1        313.0        265.7   

Adjusted EBITDA – continuing operations

     179.2        163.3        559.3        488.3   

Adjusted EBITDA margin – continuing operations

     25.0     26.3     23.6     22.1

Per share data (Diluted)

                        

Earnings per share - continuing operations

   $ 0.42      $ 0.39      $ 1.16      $ 1.29   

Earnings per share - discontinued operations

   $ 0.14      $ 0.01      $ 0.22      $ 0.04   

Earnings per share – total operations

   $ 0.57      $ 0.40      $ 1.38      $ 1.33   

Weighted average number of Common Shares and Common Share equivalents outstanding

     207.0m        206.2m        206.7m        183.8m   

 

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See Note 5 - Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin to the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein

 

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SUBSEA 7 S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(FORMERLY ACERGY S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES)

 

Financial Review

Fourth Quarter 2010

Revenue from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was $717 million (Q4 2009: $622 million) primarily reflecting strong activity levels in West Africa and the North Sea, partially offset by lower activity levels in Brazil and Asia Pacific.

Gross profit was $232 million (Q4 2009: $167 million) reflecting strong project execution across the portfolio and project settlements, partially offset by lower vessel utilisation.

Administrative expenses were $93 million (Q4 2009: $67 million) reflecting higher tendering costs, higher professional fees arising from the combination with Subsea 7 Inc., and costs arising from legal restructuring and organisational optimisation.

The Group’s share of results of associates and joint ventures was $15 million (Q4 2009: $14 million) reflecting a strong contribution from SapuraAcergy and a good, albeit lower, contribution from NKT Flexibles. This was partially offset by a small loss from Seaway Heavy Lifting arising from Stanislav Yudin being in planned dry-dock for the quarter.

The Adjusted EBITDA margin from continuing operations for the three months was 25.0% (Q4 2009: 26.3%). The Adjusted EBITDA margin from total operations for the three months was 28.9% (Q4 2009: 25.9%), reflecting the successful settlement on the Mexilhao Project.

Other losses were $6 million (Q4 2009: gains of $13 million) primarily reflecting foreign exchange losses on short-term inter-company balances arising from the weakening US dollar.

Income before taxes from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was $139 million (Q4 2009: $119 million) reflecting the increase in revenue from higher activity levels in West Africa and the North Sea, strong operational performance and a good contribution from associates and joint ventures, partly offset by higher administrative expenses.

Taxation for the quarter was $45 million (Q4 2009: $40 million) reflecting an effective tax rate for the quarter of 32% (Q4 2009: 34%) as a result of the current geographical portfolio mix.

Income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was $94 million (Q4 2009: $79 million). Net income from total operations for the fourth quarter was $124 million (Q4 2009: $81 million).

The cash and cash equivalents position at the quarter end was $484 million (Q3 2010: $548 million). The decrease primarily reflected the acquisition of Pertinacia. Deferred revenue at the quarter end stood at $218 million (Q3 2010: $283 million).

At quarter end, Subsea 7 S.A. held indirectly 10,431,762 treasury shares representing 5.35% of the total number of issued shares. In addition, 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.

Fiscal Year 2010

Revenue from continuing operations for the fiscal year was $2,369 million (2009: $2,209 million) reflecting strong activity levels in West Africa, good activity levels in the North Sea, partially offset by lower activity levels in Brazil, Asia Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico.

Gross profit for the fiscal year was $668 million (2009: $525 million) reflecting higher activity levels and strong project execution across the portfolio, partially offset by lower vessel utilisation.

Administrative expenses for the fiscal year were $307 million (2009: $231 million) reflecting higher professional fees arising from the combination with Subsea 7 Inc., ongoing legal restructuring and organisational optimisation and higher tendering costs.

The Group’s share of results of associates and joint ventures for the fiscal year was $75 million (2009: $49 million) reflecting strong contributions from Seaway Heavy Lifting and SapuraAcergy, and a good albeit lower contribution from NKT Flexibles.

 

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The Adjusted EBITDA margin from continuing operations for the fiscal year was 23.6% (2009: 22.1%). The Adjusted EBITDA margin from total operations for the fiscal year was 25.2% (2009: 21.7%).

Other losses for the fiscal year were $18 million (2009: gains of $44 million) primarily due to the effects of movements in foreign currency exchange and disposals of property, plant and equipment.

Income before taxes from continuing operations for the fiscal year was $399 million (2009: $361 million) reflecting higher activity levels, particularly in West Africa, strong operational performance across the project portfolio and a strong contribution from associates and joint ventures, partially offset by lower utilisation and ongoing margin pressure due to prevailing market conditions in the North Sea.

Taxation for the fiscal year was $131 million (2009: $103 million) reflecting an effective tax rate for the fiscal year of 33% (2009: 28%) as a result of the current geographical portfolio mix. The effective tax rate for the fiscal year 2009 was impacted by a net provision release relating to the resolution of a number of ongoing audits.

Income from continuing operations for the fiscal year was $268 million (2009: $259 million). Net income from total operations for the fiscal year was $313 million (2009: $266 million).

Operating Review

Fourth Quarter 2010

Territory 1:

Acergy Northern Europe and Canada – Revenue from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was $190.5 million (Q4 2009: $163.5 million) reflecting good operational progress on a number of projects including BP Skarv, Deep Panuke, Taurt & Ha’py, the Statoil Frame Agreement and DONG Trym, which completed offshore operations. Net operating income from continuing operations for the quarter was $63.5 million (Q4 2009: $36.3 million) due to higher activity levels and strong operational performance across the project portfolio in this segment, despite ongoing margin pressure due to prevailing market conditions. Commercial negotiations of claims on the Marathon Volund Project were successfully completed during the quarter allowing disputed revenues from the project to be recognised, although the related expenses had previously been recognised and reported.

Acergy Asia and Middle East – Revenue from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was $6.4 million (Q4 2009: $62.0 million) reflecting anticipated lower activity levels due to the completion of projects which were in their offshore phases in the fourth quarter of 2009, partially offset by offshore activity on the Al Sheehan Project. Net operating income from continuing operations was $1.6 million (Q4 2009: $10.4 million) due to the offshore activity of projects in the prior period, partially offset by a strong contribution from the SapuraAcergy joint venture, reflecting good progress on the Gumusut Project.

Territory 2:

Acergy Africa and Mediterranean – Revenue from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was $441.6 million (Q4 2009: $320.1 million) reflecting good progress on a number of projects, including PazFlor, EGP3B, Angola LNG, Block 17/18, Oso Re and a strong contribution from Sonamet. Net operating income from continuing operations for the quarter was $90.5 million (Q4 2009: $65.4 million) reflecting good project performance across the project portfolio, including PazFlor, which commenced offshore operations during the quarter, Angola LNG, EGP3B, Block 17/18 and Sonamet and the completion of offshore operations on the Block 15 and EPC4 Projects during the quarter.

Acergy North America and Mexico – Revenue from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was $22.8 million (Q4 2009: $11.0 million) reflecting good progress on the MEGI project, offshore Equatorial Guinea. Net operating income from continuing operations for the quarter was $8.9 million (Q4 2009: $9.2 million) reflecting completion of the MEGI Project. Net operating income in the fourth quarter 2009 reflected completion of the cross-regional Frade Project and the Perdido and Hess Conger Projects.

 

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SUBSEA 7 S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(FORMERLY ACERGY S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES)

 

Acergy South America – Revenue from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was $53.3 million (Q4 2009: $63.5 million) reflecting revenue from the four vessels on long-term service agreements to Petrobras. Net operating income from continuing operations for the quarter was $3.8 million (Q4 2009: $13.2 million) reflecting full utilisation on Polar Queen and Pertinacia, lower utilisation of Acergy Condor and Acergy Harrier, due to dry-dock and reflecting the completion of the cross-regional Frade Project during the fourth quarter of 2009.

Acergy Corporate:

Revenue from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was $2.6 million (Q4 2009: $1.8 million). Net operating loss from continuing operations for the quarter was $15.4 million (Q4 2009: net operating loss of $21.0 million) reflecting a positive, albeit lower, contribution from the joint ventures; comprising a good contribution from NKT Flexibles and a small loss from SHL as Stanislav Yudin was in dry-dock following completion of the Greater Gabbard Project in the previous quarter. This positive contribution was partially offset by an increase in professional fees related to the Combination with Subsea 7 Inc. and ongoing legal restructuring and organisational optimisation.

Fiscal Year 2010

Territory 1:

Acergy Northern Europe and Canada – Revenue from continuing operations for the fiscal year was $568.1 million (2009: $648.8 million) reflecting lower activity levels due to the ongoing challenging market environment, partly offset by good operational performance across the project portfolio including BP Skarv, Deep Panuke, the DSVi Frame Agreement and DONG Trym. Net operating income from continuing operations for the fiscal year was $83.6 million (2009: $67.4 million) reflecting strong operational performance, good activity levels and vessel utilisation, despite ongoing margin pressure due to prevailing market conditions. Commercial negotiations of claims on the Marathon Volund Project were successfully completed, allowing disputed revenue from the project to be recognised, although the related expenses had previously been recognised. Net operating income in 2009 reflected the operating expenses incurred on the Marathon Volund Project which were subject to commercial negotiations.

Acergy Asia and Middle East – Revenue from continuing operations for the fiscal year was $179.8 million (2009: $206.0 million) reflecting anticipated lower activity levels and fewer projects in their offshore phases compared to the prior period, partially offset by the strong operational performance of the Pluto and Pyrenees Projects. Net operating income from continuing operations for the fiscal year was $83.5 million (2009: $37.8 million) reflecting the strong operational performance of the Pluto and Pyrenees Projects which completed during the year and a strong contribution from the SapuraAcergy joint venture, reflecting good progress on the Gumusut Project and the completion of the Iwaki Project.

Territory 2:

Acergy Africa and Mediterranean – Revenue from continuing operations for the fiscal year was $1,361.4 million (2009: $999.7 million). The increase is primarily due to higher Conventional activity, which offset a decrease in SURF revenue. Conventional activity was mainly represented by the Angola LNG, EPC4A, Block 17/18 and EGP3B Projects progressing well. The decrease in SURF revenue reflected lower SURF activity levels resulting from the delay in the award of new contracts, however, two major SURF projects performed strongly; PazFlor, which achieved good progress and commenced offshore operations and Block 15, which was completed during the year. Sonamet delivered another strong contribution. Net operating income from continuing operations for the fiscal year was $307.7 million (2009: $171.3 million) reflecting strong project performance across the project portfolio, including PazFlor, which commenced offshore operations during the fourth quarter, Angola LNG, EGP3B, Block 17/18, and Block 15 and EPC4A which completed operations during the year. Sonamet delivered another strong performance.

Acergy North America and Mexico – Revenue from continuing operations for the fiscal year was $34.6 million (2009: $57.8 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 fiscal year was $0.4 million (2009: net operating income of $26.0 million) reflecting the lower activity levels partially offset by good progress and the completion of the MEGI Project. In 2009, net operating income reflected the completion of the cross-regional Frade Project and the Perdido and Hess Conger Projects.

 

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Acergy South America – Revenue from continuing operations for the fiscal year was $214.3 million (2009: $288.8 million) reflecting lower activity on major SURF projects, partially offset by good performance from the vessels on long-term service agreements to Petrobras, including Polar Queen, which commenced operations in 2010. Net operating income from continuing operations for the fiscal year was $8.4 million (2009: $37.5 million) This result reflects the completion of offshore operations on the Frade SURF Project during 2009, partially offset by good performance on Polar Queen, Pertinacia and Acergy Harrier, and lower utilisation of Acergy Condor, due to planned dry-dock.

Acergy Corporate:

Revenue from continuing operations for the fiscal year was $10.8 million (2009: $7.7 million). Net operating loss from continuing operations for the fiscal year was $46.7 million (2009: net operating income of $2.7 million) reflecting an increase in professional fees arising from the combination with Subsea 7 Inc. and ongoing legal restructuring and organisational optimisation, partially offset by a strong contribution from SHL following completion of the Greater Gabbard Project and a positive, albeit lower, contribution from NKT Flexibles.

Discontinued Operations:

Net income from discontinued operations for the fourth quarter was $29.6 million (Q4 2009: $2.4 million) arising from the positive contribution from the Mexilhao Trunkline Project, which completed operations in the quarter. All outstanding claims were resolved during the quarter.

Net income from discontinued operations for the fiscal year was $44.6 million (2009: $7.2 million) arising from the positive contribution from the Mexilhao Trunkline Project.

Asset Development

The Sonamet investment remained fully consolidated as at November 30, 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 the Group’s financials and its future results will be reported as ‘Share of results of associates and joint ventures’.

2010 was a year of significant fleet development. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2010, the Group acquired Borealis, a versatile deepwater ship for operations in challenging and harsh environments worldwide. Final completion and operational delivery of the ship is scheduled for the first half of 2012. Total costs, upon delivery, are expected to be approximately $500 million, funded entirely from the Group’s existing cash resources.

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, the Group acquired Antares, a new shallow water barge for Conventional activity, including pipelay and hook-up projects in West Africa, which commenced operations in Nigeria during the fourth quarter. The Group also acquired 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. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010, the Group acquired 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. Total costs were approximately $190 million, funded from the Group’s existing cash resources

During the second half of fiscal year 2010, the Group also completed major dry-docks on Acergy Condor and Acergy Harrier, prior to their commencement of new contracts in Brazil.

The Group expects to take delivery of two new vessels during the first half of 2011: Seven Havila, the newbuild diving support vessel, which has just been awarded the prestigious Support Vessel of the Year 2011 award and Oleg Strashnov a second heavy lifting vessel for the SHL joint venture.

Financing

On August 10, 2010 the Group entered into a new $1 billion revolving credit and guarantee facility. The new facility is available for general corporate purposes and operations of the Group, including the financing of vessels. The new $1 billion revolving credit and guarantee facility replaced the Group’s $400 million multicurrency revolving credit and guarantee facility agreement and the $200 million multicurrency guarantee facility agreement.

 

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SUBSEA 7 S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(FORMERLY ACERGY S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES)

 

Backlog

Backlog for continuing operations as at November 30, 2010 was approximately $3.6 billion, of which approximately $1.9 billion is expected to be executed in fiscal period 2011. This figure does not include backlog related to associates and joint ventures.

 

In $ millions as at:

   Nov.30.10      Aug.31.10      Nov.30.09  

Backlog (1)

     3,552         3,496         2,848   

Pre-backlog (2)

     255         214         249   

 

(1) Backlog excludes amounts related to discontinued operations as of Nov.30.10: $nil, Aug.31.10: $14 million, Nov.30.09: $43 million
(2) Pre-backlog reflects the stated value of letters of intent and the expected value of escalations on frame agreements

 

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SUBSEA 7 S.A. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

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

 

     Three Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended  
     Nov.30.10     Nov.30.09     Nov.30.10     Nov.30.09  
     Unaudited     Unaudited     Audited     Audited  

Revenue from continuing operations

     717.2        621.9        2,369.0        2,208.8   

Operating expenses

     (485.4     (455.2     (1,701.0     (1,683.8
                                

Gross profit

     231.8        166.7        668.0        525.0   

Administrative expenses

     (93.2     (66.7     (306.7     (231.3

Net other operating loss

     (0.8     —          —          —     

Share of results of associates and joint ventures

     15.1        13.5        74.8        49.0   
                                

Net operating income from continuing operations

     152.9        113.5        436.1        342.7   

Investment income from bank deposits

     2.6        1.6        9.8        6.4   

Other (losses)/gains

     (5.6     12.5        (18.0     43.6   

Finance costs

     (10.7     (8.5     (28.7     (31.4
                                

Income before taxes from continuing operations

     139.2        119.1        399.2        361.3   

Taxation

     (45.1     (40.4     (130.8     (102.8
                                

Income from continuing operations

     94.1        78.7        268.4        258.5   

Net income from discontinued operations

     29.6        2.4        44.6        7.2   
                                

Net income

     123.7        81.1        313.0        265.7   
                                

Net income attributable to:

        

Equity holders of parent

     113.6        76.3        265.4        245.0   

Non-controlling interests

     10.1        4.8        47.6        20.7   
                                

Net income

     123.7        81.1        313.0        265.7   
                                

PER SHARE DATA

        

Earnings per share ($)

        

Basic

        

Continuing operations

     0.46        0.40        1.20        1.30   

Discontinued operations

     0.16        0.02        0.24        0.04   
                                

Net earnings

     0.62        0.42        1.45        1.34   
                                

Diluted

        

Continuing operations

     0.42        0.39        1.16        1.29   

Discontinued operations

     0.14        0.01        0.22        0.04   
                                

Net earnings

     0.57        0.40        1.38        1.33   
                                

Weighted average number of Common Shares

        

And Common Share equivalents outstanding (m)

        

Basic

     183.7        183.1        183.5        183.0   

Diluted

     207.0        206.2        206.7        183.8   

SELECTED INFORMATION - CONTINUING OPERATIONS

        

Cash outflows for capital expenditures

     148.3        34.9        503.9        171.8   

Depreciation and amortisation

     33.3        35.2        119.4        131.0   

(Reversal of impairment)/impairment

     (7.0     14.6        3.8        14.6   

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In $ millions)

 

     Three Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended  
     Nov.30.10     Nov.30.09     Nov.30.10     Nov.30.09  
     Unaudited     Unaudited     Audited     Audited  

Net income

     123.7        81.1        313.0        265.7   
                                

Foreign currency translation

     13.0        18.0        (69.4     40.5   

Cash flow hedges:

        

Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges

     22.0        13.1        (40.8     16.4   

Transferred to income statement on cash flow hedges

     5.2        (2.5     16.7        9.7   

Transferred to the initial carrying amount of hedged items on cash flow hedges

     (0.2     0.2        (0.2     0.2   

Share of other comprehensive income/(loss) of associates and joint ventures

     5.4        (5.9     (5.1     (1.7

Actuarial losses on defined benefit pension schemes

     (7.2     (2.8     (7.2     (2.8

Tax relating to components of other comprehensive income

     13.8        (4.9     5.6        8.1   
                                

Other comprehensive income/(loss) – net of tax

     52.0        15.2        (100.4     70.4   
                                

Total comprehensive income

     175.7        96.3        212.6        336.1   
                                

Total comprehensive income attributable to:

        

Equity holders of parent

     165.3        90.9        167.0        313.7   

Non-controlling interests

     10.4        5.4        45.6        22.4   
                                

Total comprehensive income

     175.7        96.3        212.6        336.1   
                                

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In $ millions)

 

    

As at

Nov.30.10(1)

    As at
Nov.30.09(1)
 
     Audited     Audited  

ASSETS

    

Non-current assets

    

Intangible assets

     6.1        9.4   

Property, plant and equipment

     1,278.8        821.8   

Interest in associates and joint ventures

     215.1        190.3   

Advances, receivables and other non-current assets

     63.4        49.3   

Deferred tax assets

     22.8        19.3   
                

Total non-current assets

     1,586.2        1,090.1   

Current assets

    

Inventories

     24.1        22.4   

Trade and other receivables

     382.0        297.9   

Other current assets

     15.1        38.7   

Assets held for sale

     255.5        263.6   

Other accrued income and prepaid expenses

     242.3        212.8   

Cash and cash equivalents(2)

     484.3        907.6   
                

Total current assets

     1,403.3        1,743.0   
                

Total assets

     2,989.5        2,833.1   
                

EQUITY

    

Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders

    

Issued share capital

     389.9        389.9   

Own shares

     (209.2     (222.6

Paid in surplus

     508.8        503.9   

Equity reserves

     110.7        110.7   

Translation reserves

     (80.2     (12.0

Other reserves

     (90.3     (60.1

Retained earnings

     572.8        358.2   
                

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

     1,202.5        1,068.0   

Non-controlling interests

     56.8        31.2   
                

Total equity

     1,259.3        1,099.2   
                

LIABILITIES

    

Non-current liabilities

    

Non-current portion of borrowings

     435.3        415.8   

Retirement benefit obligation

     28.8        27.2   

Deferred tax liabilities

     44.1        49.9   

Other non-current liabilities

     31.5        19.8   
                

Total non-current liabilities

     539.7        512.7   

Current liabilities

    

Trade and other liabilities

     673.3        624.1   

Current tax liabilities

     109.9        97.9   

Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale

     134.5        174.9   

Other current liabilities

     55.0        44.5   

Deferred revenue

     217.8        279.8   
                

Total current liabilities

     1,190.5        1,221.2   
                

Total liabilities

     1,730.2        1,733.9   
                

Total equity and liabilities

     2,989.5        2,833.1   
                

 

(1)

These figures have been extracted from the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for 2010 and 2009.

(2)

As at Nov.30.10 cash balances of $484.3 million excludes $63.7 million relating to Sonamet which as at this date is classified as ‘assets held for sale’.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(In $ millions)

 

Audited

   Issued
share
capital
     Own
Shares
    Paid in
surplus
     Equity
reserves
     Translation
reserves
    Other
reserves
    Retained
earnings /
(accumulated
deficit)
    Total     Non-
controlling
interests
    Total
equity
 

Balance at November 30, 2008

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

Comprehensive income

                       

Net income

     —           —          —           —           —          —          245.0        245.0        20.7        265.7   

Foreign currency translation

     —           —          —           —           38.8        —          —          38.8        1.7        40.5   

Cash flow hedges

     —           —          —           —           –          26.3        —          26.3        —          26.3   

Share of other comprehensive loss of associates and joint ventures

     —           —          —           —           —          (1.7     —          (1.7     —          (1.7

Actuarial losses on defined benefit pension schemes

     —           —          —           —           —          (2.8     —          (2.8     —          (2.8

Tax relating to components of other comprehensive income

     —           —          —           —           19.6        (11.5     —          8.1        —          8.1   
                                                                                   

Total comprehensive income

     —           —          —           —           58.4        10.3        245.0        313.7        22.4        336.1   
                                                                                   

Transactions with owners

                       

Share based compensation

     —           —          3.9         —           —          —          —          3.9        —          3.9   

Tax effects

     —           —          1.3         —           —          —          —          1.3        —          1.3   

Shares reissued

     —           6.8        —           —           —          —          —          6.8        —          6.8   

Dividends declared and paid

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

Loss on reissuance of own shares

     —           —          —           —           —          —          (5.2     (5.2     —          (5.2
                                                                                   

Total transactions with owners

     —           6.8        5.2         —           —          —          (45.4     (33.4     (4.9     (38.3
                                                                                   

Balance at November 30, 2009

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

Comprehensive income

                       

Net income

     —           —          —           —           —          —          265.4        265.4        47.6        313.0   

Foreign currency translation

     —           —          —           —           (67.4     —          —          (67.4     (2.0     (69.4

Cash flow hedges

     —           —          —           —           —          (24.3     —          (24.3     —          (24.3

Share of other comprehensive loss of associates and joint ventures

     —           —          —           —           —          (5.1     —          (5.1     —          (5.1

Actuarial losses on defined benefit pension schemes

     —           —          —           —           —          (7.2     —          (7.2     —          (7.2

Tax relating to components of other comprehensive income

     —           —          —           —           (0.8     6.4        —          5.6        —          5.6   
                                                                                   

Total comprehensive (loss)/income

     —           —          —           —           (68.2     (30.2     265.4        167.0        45.6        212.6   
                                                                                   

Transactions with owners

                       

Share based compensation

     —           —          4.4         —           —          —          —          4.4        —          4.4   

Tax effects

     —           —          0.5         —           —          —          —          0.5        —          0.5   

Shares reissued

     —           13.4        —           —           —          —          —          13.4        —          13.4   

Dividends declared and paid

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

Loss on reissuance of own shares

     —           —          —           —           —          —          (8.6     (8.6     —          (8.6
                                                                                   

Total transactions with owners

     —           13.4        4.9         —           —          —          (50.8     (32.5     (20.0     (52.5
                                                                                   

Balance at November 30, 2010

     389.9         (209.2     508.8         110.7         (80.2     (90.3     572.8        1,202.5        56.8        1,259.3   
                                                                                   

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

(In $ millions)

 

    

Year

Ended

   

Year

Ended

 
     Nov.30.10     Nov.30.09  
     Audited     Audited  

Net cash generated from operating activities

     140.0        546.1   
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment

     0.3        73.6   

Purchase of property, plant & equipment

     (503.9     (171.8

Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale

     2.2        —     

Purchases of intangible assets

     (6.2     (4.6

Dividends from joint ventures

     28.3        28.0   

Investment in associates & joint ventures

     (14.0     (20.6

Advances to joint ventures

     —          (5.0
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (493.3     (100.4
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Interest paid

     (15.8     (11.3

Proceeds from borrowings

     6.1        2.8   

Issuance costs of new borrowings

     (10.0     —     

Repayment of borrowings

     (7.2     —     

Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares

     4.6        1.6   

Dividends paid to equity shareholders of the parent

     (42.2     (40.2

Dividends paid to non-controlling interest

     (20.0     (4.9
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (84.5     (52.0
                

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (437.8     393.7   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     907.6        573.0   

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

     (25.4     44.5   

Closing cash balances classified as assets held for sale

     (63.7     (103.6

Opening cash balances classified as assets held for sale

     103.6        —     
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

     484.3        907.6   
                

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1. Basis of preparation

The condensed consolidated financial statements for the period from December 1, 2009 to November 30, 2010 have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the revaluation of certain financial instruments.

 

2. Accounting policies

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. In addition the following new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations have been adopted from December 1, 2009:

The Group has adopted the following new International Financial Reporting Standards and interpretations as of December 1, 2009.

IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements (revised 2007)

The revised standard separates owner and non-owner changes in equity. The statement of changes in equity includes only details of transactions with owners, with non-owner changes in equity presented in the new statement of comprehensive income. The Group has elected to present a separate statement of comprehensive income.

IFRS 3 Business Combinations (revised 2008) and IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements (revised 2008)

IFRS 3 (revised 2008) introduces significant changes in the accounting for business combinations occurring after this date. Changes affect the valuation of non-controlling interests (previously “minority interests”), the accounting for transaction costs, the initial recognition and subsequent measurement of contingent consideration and business combinations achieved in stages. These changes will impact the amount of goodwill recognised, the reported results in the period when an acquisition occurs and future reported results. IAS 27 (revised 2008) requires that a change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary (without a change in control) is to be accounted for as a transaction with owners in their capacity as owners. Therefore such transactions will no longer give rise to goodwill, nor will they give rise to a gain or loss in the statement of comprehensive income. Furthermore the revised standard changes the accounting for losses incurred by a partially owned subsidiary as well as the loss of control of a subsidiary. The changes in IFRS 3 (revised 2008) and IAS 27 (revised 2008) will affect future acquisitions, changes in, and loss of control of, subsidiaries and transactions with non-controlling interests.

The change in accounting policy was applied prospectively and has not materially impacted the group for the three and twelve month periods ending November 30, 2010. The adoption of the following standards, amendments to standards and interpretation had no impact on the reported income or net assets of the Group for the three and twelve month periods ending November 30, 2010.

 

     Date applicable to the
Group
 

Improvements to IFRS – 2009

     Various   

IAS 23 – Borrowing Costs (Revised)

     December 1, 2009   

IAS 27 – Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements – Cost of an Investment in a Subsidiary, Jointly Controlled Entity or Associate (Amendments)

     December 1, 2009   

IFRIC 9 Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives and IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement — Embedded Derivatives (Amendments)

     December 1, 2009   

IFRS 2 – Share-based Payment – Vesting Conditions and Cancellations (Amendments)

     December 1, 2009   

 

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

3. Segmental Information

 

Three months ended

November 30, 2010

Unaudited

(In $ millions)

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

Revenue

     190.5         6.4         441.6         22.8        53.3         2.6        717.2   

Net operating income/(loss)

     63.5         1.6         90.5         8.9        3.8         (15.4     152.9   

Investment income

                     2.6   

Other losses

                     (5.6

Finance costs

                     (10.7
                                                            

Net income before taxation from continuing operations

  

    139.2   
                                                            

Three months ended

November 30, 2009

Unaudited

(In $ millions)

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

Revenue

     163.5         62.0         320.1         11.0        63.5         1.8        621.9   

Net operating income/(loss)

     36.3         10.4         65.4         9.2        13.2         (21.0     113.5   

Investment income

                     1.6   

Other gains

                     12.5   

Finance costs

                     (8.5
                                                            

Net income before taxation from continuing operations

  

    119.1   
                                                            

Twelve months ended

November 30, 2010

Audited

(In $ millions)

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

Revenue

     568.1         179.8         1,361.4         34.6        214.3         10.8        2,369.0   

Net operating income/(loss)

     83.6         83.5         307.7         (0.4     8.4         (46.7     436.1   

Investment income

                     9.8   

Other losses

                     (18.0

Finance costs

                     (28.7
                                                            

Net income before taxation from continuing operations

  

    399.2   
                                                            

Twelve months ended

November 30, 2009

Audited

(In $ millions)

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

Revenue

     648.8         206.0         999.7         57.8        288.8         7.7        2,208.8   

Net operating income

     67.4         37.8         171.3         26.0        37.5         2.7        342.7   

Investment income

                     6.4   

Other gains

                     43.6   

Finance costs

                     (31.4
                                                            

Net income before taxation from continuing operations

  

    361.3   
                                                            

For management and reporting purposes, the Group was organised into two territories, which were then organised into five geographical regions or divisions which were 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.

 

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4. Earnings per share

 

     Three Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended  
(In $ millions, except share and per share data)    Nov.30.10     Nov.30.09     Nov.30.10     Nov.30.09  
     Unaudited     Unaudited     Audited     Audited  

Net income attributable to equity holders

     113.6        76.3        265.4        245.0   

Income from discontinued operations

     (29.6     (2.4     (44.6     (7.2
                                

Net Income from continuing operations

     84.0        73.9        220.8        237.8   

Interest expense on convertible note

     3.9        7.4        19.0        29.5   
                                

Adjusted net income from continuing operations including convertible note

     87.9        81.3        239.8        267.3   
                                

Weighted-average number of common shares:

        

Basic number of shares

     183,704,785        183,118,916        183,500,710        182,956,010   
                                

Diluted number of shares

     184,641,278        184,146,680        184,521,530        183,791,160   

Convertible note dilutive effect

     22,351,363        22,016,733        22,184,506        22,016,733   
                                

Total diluted number of shares

     206,992,641        206,163,413        206,706,036        205,807,893   
                                

BASIC

        

Continuing operations

   $ 0.46      $ 0.40      $ 1.20      $ 1.30   

Discontinued operations

   $ 0.16      $ 0.02      $ 0.24      $ 0.04   
                                

Net Earnings

   $ 0.62      $ 0.42      $ 1.45      $ 1.34   
                                

DILUTED excluding convertible note

        

Continuing operations

   $ 0.46      $ 0.40      $ 1.20      $ 1.29   

Discontinued operations

   $ 0.16      $ 0.01      $ 0.24      $ 0.04   
                                

Net Earnings

   $ 0.62      $ 0.41      $ 1.44      $ 1.33   
                                

DILUTED including convertible note

        

Continuing operations

   $ 0.42      $ 0.39      $ 1.16      $ 1.30   

Discontinued operations

   $ 0.14      $ 0.01      $ 0.22      $ 0.04   
                                

Net Earnings

   $ 0.57      $ 0.40      $ 1.38      $ 1.34   
                                

For the three months ended November 30, 2010 the effect of inclusion of the Convertible note is to decrease the diluted EPS from $0.62 to $0.57 (Q4 2009: $0.41 to $0.40). This is said to be dilutive and is therefore included in the calculation.

For the twelve months ended November 30, 2010 the effect of inclusion of the Convertible note would be to decrease the diluted EPS from $1.44 to $1.38 (2009: anti-dilutive increase from $1.33 to $1.34). This is said to be dilutive and is therefore included in the calculation.

 

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5. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin

The Group calculates adjusted earnings before interest, income taxation, depreciation and amortisation (‘Adjusted EBITDA’) from continuing operations as net income from continuing operations plus finance costs, other gains and losses, taxation, depreciation and amortisation and adjusted to exclude investment income and impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangibles. Adjusted EBITDA margin from continuing operations is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue from continuing operations. Adjusted EBITDA for discontinued operations is calculated as per the methodology outlined above. Adjusted EBITDA for total operations is the total of continuing operations and discontinued operations.

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure that represents EBITDA before additional specific items that are considered to hinder comparison of the Group’s performance either year-on-year or with other businesses. The additional specific items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA are other gains and losses and impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangibles. These items are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA because they are individually or collectively material items that are not considered representative of the performance of the businesses during the periods presented. Other gains and losses principally relate to disposals of property, plant and equipment and net foreign exchange gains or losses. Impairments of property, plant and equipment represent the excess of the assets’ carrying amount that is expected to be recovered from their use in the future.

The Adjusted EBITDA measures and Adjusted EBITDA margins have not been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (‘IASB’) nor as adopted for use in the European Union (‘EU’). These measures exclude items that can have a significant effect on the Group’s profit or loss and therefore should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (as determined in accordance with IFRS), as a measure of the Group’s operating results or cash flows from operations (as determined in accordance with IFRS) or as a measure of the Group’s liquidity.

Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin from continuing operations are important indicators of the operational strength and the performance of the business. These non-IFRS measures provide management with a meaningful comparison amongst its various regions, as they eliminate the effects of financing and depreciation. Management believes that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is also useful as it is similar to measures used by companies within Subsea 7’s peer group and therefore believes it to be a helpful calculation for those evaluating companies within Subsea 7’s industry. Adjusted EBITDA margin from continuing operations may also be a useful ratio to compare performance to its competitors and is widely used by shareholders and analysts following the Group’s performance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin from continuing operations as presented by the Group may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

 

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5. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin (Continued)

 

     Three Months Ended     Three Months Ended  
     Nov 30.10     Nov 30.10     Nov 30.10     Nov 30.09     Nov 30.09     Nov 30.09  
(In $ millions, except percentages)    Continuing     Discontinued     Total
Operations
    Continuing     Discontinued     Total
Operations
 

Net operating income

     152.9        38.9        191.8        113.5        4.6        118.1   

Depreciation and amortisation

     33.3        —          33.3        35.2        0.1        35.3   

(Reversal of impairments)/Impairments

     (7.0     —          (7.0     14.6        1.0        15.6   
                                                

Adjusted EBITDA

     179.2        38.9        218.1        163.3        5.7        169.0   

Revenue

     717.2        37.9        755.1        621.9        29.5        651.4   
                                                

Adjusted EBITDA %

     25.0     102.6     28.9     26.3     19.3     25.9
                                                
     Twelve Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended  
     Nov 30.10     Nov 30.10     Nov 30.10     Nov 30.09     Nov 30.09     Nov 30.09  
(In $ millions, except percentages)    Continuing     Discontinued     Total
Operations
    Continuing     Discontinued     Total
Operations
 

Net operating income

     436.1        59.7        495.8        342.7        15.5        358.2   

Depreciation and amortisation

     119.4        —          119.4        131.0        0.1        131.1   

Impairments

     3.8        —          3.8        14.6        1.0        15.6   
                                                

Adjusted EBITDA

     559.3        59.7        619.0        488.3        16.6        504.9   

Revenue

     2,369.0        83.4        2,452.4        2,208.8        114.8        2,323.6   
                                                

Adjusted EBITDA %

     23.6     71.6     25.2     22.1     14.5     21.7
                                                

 

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5. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin (Continued)

 

     Three Months Ended     Three Months Ended  
     Nov 30.10     Nov 30.10     Nov 30.10     Nov 30.09     Nov 30.09     Nov 30.09  
(In $ millions, except percentages)    Continuing     Discontinued     Total
Operations
    Continuing     Discontinued     Total
Operations
 

Net income

     94.1        29.6        123.7        78.7        2.4        81.1   

Depreciation and amortisation

     33.3        —          33.3        35.2        0.1        35.3   

(Reversal of impairments)/Impairments

     (7.0     —          (7.0     14.6        1.0        15.6   

Investment income

     (2.6     —          (2.6     (1.6     —          (1.6

Other gains and losses

     5.6        —          5.6        (12.5     (0.6     (13.1

Finance costs

     10.7        —          10.7        8.5        —          8.5   

Taxation

     45.1        9.3        54.4        40.4        2.8        43.2   
                                                

Adjusted EBITDA

     179.2        38.9        218.1        163.3        5.7        169.0   

Revenue

     717.2        37.9        755.1        621.9        29.5        651.4   
                                                

Adjusted EBITDA %

     25.0     102.6     28.9     26.3     19.3     25.9
                                                
     Twelve Months Ended     Twelve Months Ended  
     Nov 30.10     Nov 30.10     Nov 30.10     Nov 30.09     Nov 30.09     Nov 30.09  
(In $ millions, except percentages)    Continuing     Discontinued     Total
Operations
    Continuing     Discontinued     Total
Operations
 

Net income

     268.4        44.6        313.0        258.5        7.2        265.7   

Depreciation and amortisation

     119.4        —          119.4        131.0        0.1        131.1   

Impairments

     3.8        —          3.8        14.6        1.0        15.6   

Investment income

     (9.8     —          (9.8     (6.4     —          (6.4

Other gains and losses

     18.0        0.2        18.2        (43.6     1.6        (42.0

Finance costs

     28.7        —          28.7        31.4        —          31.4   

Taxation

     130.8        14.9        145.7        102.8        6.7        109.5   
                                                

Adjusted EBITDA

     559.3        59.7        619.0        488.3        16.6        504.9   

Revenue

     2,369.0        83.4        2,452.4        2,208.8        114.8        2,323.6   
                                                

Adjusted EBITDA %

     23.6     71.6     25.2     22.1     14.5     21.7
                                                

 

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6. Dividends

In light of the development of the combined business and the Group’s investment opportunities the Board has proposed not to pay a dividend for the 2010 fiscal year. The Board is reviewing methods of balancing the optimal use of cash in light of the opportunities available.

A dividend of $0.23 per share was paid in June 2010 in association with the 2009 fiscal year with a total cost of $42.2 million.

 

7. Cash flow from operating activities

 

(In $ millions)    Year Ended
Nov.30.10
Audited
    Year Ended
Nov.30.09
Audited
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

     313.0        265.7   

Adjustments for:

    

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

     116.2        124.6   

Net (reversal of impairment)/impairment of property, plant and equipment

     (1.3     12.8   

Amortisation of intangible assets

     1.6        2.0   

Net impairment of intangible assets

     5.1        2.8   

Share in net income of associates and joint ventures

     (74.8     (49.0

Mobilisation costs

     1.6        4.5   

Share based payments and retirement obligations

     9.5        5.2   

Finance costs

     28.7        29.5   

Inventories (written off)/written back

     (0.5     0.3   

Taxation

     145.7        109.5   

Losses/(gains) on disposal of property, plant and equipment

     —          1.1   

Foreign exchange (gain)/loss

     (82.1     28.6   
                
     462.7        537.6   
                

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

    

(Increase)/decrease in inventories

     (1.6     2.4   

(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables

     (120.6     94.8   

Increase in accrued salaries and benefits

     11.3        10.5   

Decrease in trade and other liabilities

     (56.2     (53.3

Net realised mark-to-market hedging transactions

     (18.2     14.0   
                
     (185.3     68.4   
                

Income taxes paid

     (137.4     (59.9
                

Net cash generated from operating activities

     140.0        546.1   
                

 

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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 BRL 136.0 million ($79.2 million) as at November 30, 2010. The Group has challenged this assessment and will revert to the courts if necessary. No provision has been made for any payment as the Group does not believe that likelihood of payment is probable.

In the course of business, the Group 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. The Group 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, the Group 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 the Group 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 the Group in addition to the one 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, the Group believes that they should not materially affect its consolidated financial position.

 

9. Post Balance Sheet Events

Following shareholder approval of the proposed Articles of Incorporation at the Combination Extraordinary General Meeting on November 9, 2010, the fiscal period which started on December 1, 2010 will end on December 31, 2011. Thereafter, future fiscal years will commence on January 1 and end on December 31.

At an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held on December 20, 2010, Mr. Robert Long was appointed as an Independent Director of Subsea 7 S.A., effective upon completion of the combination. Mr. Long’s appointment became effective on January 7, 2011.

On December 21, 2010 the UK Office of Fair Trading (OFT) announced that it was considering undertakings from Acergy S.A. and Subsea 7 Inc. in lieu of referring the proposed merger to the UK Competition Commission. This followed the submission of a notification to the OFT regarding the proposed merger on September 23, 2010. The undertakings under consideration are: the divestiture of one rigid pipelay vessel: Acergy Falcon, and potentially one diving vessel. The OFT’s announcement followed prior unconditional clearances received from the relevant authorities in the US, Norway and Australia. Competition clearance is still being sought in Brazil.

The Luxembourg tax law which provided for a special tax regime for 1929 Holding Companies expired on December 31, 2010. As of January 1, 2011, the 1929 regime ceased to exist and Subsea 7 S.A. became an ordinary taxable Luxembourg company.

The Combination between Acergy S.A. and Subsea 7 Inc. was completed on January 7, 2011 after closing of the Oslo Børs. Subsea 7 S.A issued 156,839,759 new shares to the Subsea 7 Inc. shareholders in consideration for the repurchase and cancellation of all Subsea 7 Inc. shares, at which point, the shares of Subsea 7 Inc. were delisted. The fair value of the newly issued shares was $25.19 per share, resulting in an aggregate consideration of $3.95 billion. Upon completion, Acergy S.A. was renamed Subsea 7 S.A. and the restated Articles of Incorporation approved by Acergy S.A.’s shareholders on November 9, 2010 and the appointment of the Board of Directors became effective. The first day of trading in the shares of the newly combined Group, Subsea 7 S.A. was January 10, 2011.

 

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12. Post Balance Sheet Events (Continued)

On January 19, 2011 the Group announced the launch of its offshore renewables division and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Scottish and Southern Energy plc (“SSE”) under which Subsea 7 will form an alliance with SSE, Siemens plc, Siemens Transmission and Distribution Limited, Burntisland Fabrications Ltd and Atkins. The purpose of this alliance will be to work together in a collaborative arrangement in order to secure substantial reduction in the cost of delivered power from offshore wind farms. The Group will be responsible for marine operations and offshore construction within the alliance.

On February 11, 2011 the Group announced the award of a five year frame agreement contract, plus two 1 year options by Statoil ASA. The contract will cover provision of a dedicated vessel on a full time basis, and associated project management and engineering support, for ROV based inspection, maintenance, and repair (“IMR”) work in the Norwegian Sea and North Sea starting mid 2011. The estimated contract value of this Frame Agreement is approximately $260 million. As a result of this contract award, Subsea 7 has entered into an eight year contract with Eidesvik Offshore ASA for the provision of a new IMR vessel, which is expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2012.

On February 15, 2011 the Group announced its intention to apply for voluntary delisting from the NASDAQ Global Select Market and to deregister and terminate its reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The delisting is expected to be effective on March 7, 2011. The Group also intends to deregister and terminate its reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as soon as it becomes eligible to do so.

On February 16, 2011 a NOK 920m loan agreement with Eksportfinans ASA was executed. This facility utilised the guarantee element of the NOK977.5m facility, and will be used to part finance the Seven Havila which is scheduled for delivery on February 23, 2011.

On February 21 2011 Subsea 7 Inc. cancelled the outstanding commitments under the revolving credit facilities with DnB NOR Bank ASA ($150 million), HSBC Bank plc ($50 million) and Bank of Scotland plc ($50 million). Subsea 7 Inc. has no loan facilities available at the date of this report.

 

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REPORT FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND PRELIMINARY YEAR END RESULTS FOR 2010 - UNAUDITED

Pages 22 – 35 present the consolidated unaudited results for Subsea 7 Inc. for the fourth quarter and preliminary results for year ended 31 December 2010.

PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

Quarter Highlights

 

 

Announced major contracts with a value in excess of USD 500 million during the quarter

 

Seven Pacific joined fleet in December 2010 and commenced work for BP in Angola

Post-Quarter Highlights

 

 

Completed Combination with Acergy S.A. (renamed Subsea 7 S.A.) on 7 January 2011

Financial Results

Subsea 7 Inc.’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union.

 

     Three months ended      Year ended  
     31/12/2010      31/12/2009      31/12/2010      31/12/2009  

In USD millions

   Unaudited      Unaudited      Unaudited      Audited  

Revenue

     509.2         538.2         2,022.7         2,439.3   

Adjusted EBITDA 5

     81.2         130.9         427.5         526.8   

Net operating profit

     42.6         96.4         291.3         404.0   

Profit before tax

     43.2         92.0         239.5         412.2   

Profit attributable to equity shareholders

     31.3         64.5         162.2         288.4   

Earnings per share, in USD per share

           

Basic

     0.21         0.44         1.10         1.96   

Diluted

     0.21         0.42         1.09         1.94   

 

5

For further information regarding Adjusted EBITDA, please refer to Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for Subsea 7 Inc.

 

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OPERATIONS

North Sea

During the quarter, the 2010 scopes of BP’s Skarv and Valhall Re-development projects in the Norwegian section of the North Sea were completed.

Procurement, engineering and project management continued on BP’s Andrew and Apache’s Bacchus pipeline bundles, with fabrication of these commencing at the Wick facility during the quarter. These projects are scheduled for offshore installation in 2011.

Project management and engineering commenced on Total’s Laggan Tormore deepwater gas field development, West of Shetland.

Life-of-Field operations continued on Shell, ConocoPhillips, Total and BP frame agreements.

Kommander Subsea was laid up during the quarter.

Africa

BP’s Block 18 Gas Export Line project commenced offshore installation activities at the end of the quarter with the support of Seven Oceans, following successful fabrication of the pipelines at the Luanda spoolbase. Towards the end of the quarter, the newly-commissioned Seven Pacific mobilised for Angola to support this project.

BP’s Block 31 project in Angola continued and offshore installation commenced as planned during the quarter with Seven Seas.

Brazil

The pipelay scope on Petrobras’ P-56 project was completed during the quarter. This scope of work took significantly longer than planned due to pipe coating issues and the effects of unseasonal weather which impacted the speed of pipelay. Post-lay activities are forecast to conclude during the first quarter of 2011.

Onshore fabrication of pipeline in respect of Petrobras’ P-55 project at the Ubu spoolbase was postponed from the fourth quarter 2010 to the second quarter of 2011, due to pipe coating issues. These issues were identified and are currently being addressed.

K3000 and Normand Seven continued to support Petrobras on day-rate operations. Lochnagar completed a four-year contract and immediately commenced a new two-year contract with Petrobras. K3000 and Lochnagar undertook class / maintenance stops during the quarter.

North America

The first phase of Anadarko’s Caesar Tonga project progressed well, with the offshore umbilical scope being completed by Skandi Neptune. The vessel then transited to Norway to commence a scheduled dry-dock.

Asia Pacific

BHP’s Stybarrow project in Australia was successfully completed.

Rockwater 2 was laid up during the quarter.

 

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INVESTMENTS

Fourth quarter 2010

Subsea 7 Inc. continued to hold 1,094,004 shares in Acergy S.A. At 31 December 2010, these available-for-sale financial assets were fair valued in the balance sheet, giving rise to an increase in their carrying value during the quarter of USD 6.4 million. This increase in the quarter has been reflected directly in shareholders’ equity. Following the completion of the Combination between Subsea 7 Inc. and Acergy S.A. (now renamed Subsea 7 S.A.), these shares were reclassified as treasury shares held by Subsea 7 S.A.

Full year 2010

In addition to the above, other significant investing activities for the year ended 31 December 2010 include the following:

During the first quarter 2010, Subsea 7 Inc. sold 3,488,881 of the shares held in Subsea 7 S.A. (formerly Acergy S.A.) for USD 61.4 million and recognised a gain of USD 4.3 million in respect of these shares. This gain was transferred from equity to the income statement and is included within finance income.

During the first quarter 2010, Subsea 7 Inc. also sold its entire holding of the debt securities in Subsea 7 S.A. (formerly Acergy S.A.) for USD 111.6 million. Over the entire period of ownership, Subsea 7 Inc. realised a profit of USD 7.0 million in respect of these investments.

FINANCING

Fourth quarter 2010

On 29 November 2010, Subsea 7 Inc. exercised its redemption option on the outstanding USD 3.4 million (par value) of the USD 175 million zero coupon Subsea 7 Inc. convertible notes due 2017 (the “2017 Notes”). The notes were redeemed at their accreted principal amount of USD 3.5 million.

Full year 2010

In addition to the above, other significant financing activities for the year ended 31 December 2010 include the following:

In February 2010, Subsea 7 Inc. repurchased USD 11 million (par value) of its USD 300 million 2.8% coupon Subsea 7 Inc. convertible notes due 2011 (the “2011 Notes”) for USD 11.1 million.

In June 2010, the holders of USD 131.1 million (par value) of the USD 175 million zero coupon Subsea 7 Inc. convertible notes due 2017 (the “2017 Notes”) exercised their option to redeem the notes at their accreted principal amount of USD 134.9 million.

In July 2010, Subsea 7 Inc. cancelled its USD 40.5 million (par value) holding of the 2017 Notes.

In August 2010, Subsea 7 Inc. repurchased USD 20 million (par value) of the 2011 Notes for USD 19.9 million, or 99.6% of the par value.

Subsea 7 Inc. now holds USD 71 million (par value) of the 2011 Notes which remain outstanding and have not been cancelled.

 

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FINANCIALS

Fourth quarter 2010

Revenue for the fourth quarter 2010 was USD 509.2 million compared to USD 538.2 million for the same period in 2009. The decrease in revenue was mainly due to reduced activity levels in Asia Pacific and North America in the fourth quarter 2010 compared to the same period in 2009, offset by an increase in activity in Africa as a result of BP’s Block 18 GEL and Block 31 projects being in their offshore phases.

Net operating profit for the fourth quarter 2010 was USD 42.6 million compared to USD 96.4 million for the same period in 2009. Net operating margins as a percentage of revenue were 8.4% in the fourth quarter 2010 compared to 17.9% in the same period in 2009. This decrease in net operating margins is partly due to overall market conditions and is also impacted by the operational issues on the fabrication of the Petrobras’ P-56 and P-55 projects pipeline during the quarter.

Net financial expense for the fourth quarter 2010 was USD 0.5 million compared to USD 5.6 million for the same period in 2009. One reason for this difference is gains in the fair value of derivative financial instruments of USD 5.5 million during the fourth quarter 2010 compared to losses of USD 2.3 million in the same period in 2009. In addition, there were lower net currency gains of USD 2.5 million for the fourth quarter 2010 compared to USD 8.6 million in the same period in 2009 and, due to the redemption of the 2017 notes, a lower finance expense of USD 10.2 million in the fourth quarter 2010 compared to a finance expense of USD 13.4 million in the same period in 2009.

Taxation expense for the fourth quarter 2010 was USD 12.0 million which equates to an effective rate of 27.9% compared to USD 27.5 million, which equates to an effective rate of 29.9%, for the same period in 2009.

Net profit attributable to equity shareholders for the fourth quarter 2010 was USD 31.3 million, or USD 0.21 per share, compared to USD 64.5 million, or USD 0.44 per share, for the same period in 2009.

Full year 2010

Revenue for the year ended 31 December 2010 was USD 2.02 billion compared to USD 2.44 billion for the same period in 2009. The decrease in revenue was mainly due to reduced activity levels in Brazil during 2010 compared to 2009 during which there were a number of significant projects in their offshore phases, including Shell’s BC-10 development. In addition, there were lower levels of activity in North America and the North Sea during 2010 compared to 2009, offset to some extent by an increase in activity in Asia Pacific and Africa.

Net operating profit for the year ended 31 December 2010 was USD 291.3 million compared to USD 404.0 million for the same period in 2009, representing a decrease in net operating margins as a percentage of revenue for the year ended 31 December from 16.6% in 2009 to 14.4% in 2010. This decrease in net operating margins is partly due to overall market conditions and is also impacted by the fact that there were fewer projects in their offshore phases during 2010 as compared to 2009.

Net financial expense for the year ended 31 December 2010 was USD 53.0 million compared to net financial income of USD 1.5 million for the same period in 2009. The main reason for this difference is net losses in the fair value of derivative financial instruments in 2010 of USD 3.0 million compared to gains of USD 47.8 million in 2009.

Taxation expense for the year ended 31 December 2010 was USD 77.7 million which equates to an effective rate of 32.4% compared to a taxation expense of USD 123.8 million and an effective rate of 30.0% in 2009.

Net profit attributable to equity shareholders for the year ended 31 December 2010 was USD 162.2 million, or USD 1.10 per share, compared to USD 288.4 million, or USD 1.96 per share in 2009.

Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 2010 were USD 458.9 million compared to USD 487.3 million at 31 December 2009.

Shareholders’ equity at 31 December 2010 totalled USD 1.35 billion compared to USD 1.19 billion at 31 December 2009.

 

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CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

On 6 December 2010, Seven Pacific, a dynamically positioned pipelay and construction ice-class vessel, designed for deepwater pipelay and offshore construction activities worldwide, mobilised for her first project.

SHARE CAPITAL

During the quarter, 25,000 share options were exercised under Subsea 7 Inc.’s share option plan at a strike price of NOK 29.49 per share. Subsea 7 Inc. had 147,267,380 shares issued and outstanding at 31 December 2010.

BACKLOG

Subsea 7 Inc. was awarded new contracts, including commitments under frame agreements, of an aggregate amount of approximately USD 0.5 billion during the quarter. The worldwide order book of Subsea 7 Inc. at 31 December 2010 was approximately USD 2.8 billion, comprised of approximately USD 1.9 billion of day-rate contracts and USD 0.9 billion of lump-sum contracts.

MAJOR NEW CONTRACT AWARDS SINCE 1 OCTOBER 2010

In October 2010, Subsea 7 Inc. announced the award of a major engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning (EPIC) contract by Total E&P UK Limited for the Laggan Tormore deepwater gas field development, West of Shetland in the North Sea. The contract, which was signed on 30 September 2010, is valued in excess of USD 250 million.

In November 2010, Subsea 7 Inc. announced the award of a contract by BP for a two and a half year frame agreement for Life-of-Field services in the UK and Norwegian North Sea. The contract is valued in the region of USD 100 million and has further extension options. This agreement replaces and existing contract that ran to December 2011, under which approximately USD 27 million of work had yet to be executed.

In November 2010, Subsea 7 Inc. confirmed that the North Sea pipeline bundle contract award it announced on 9 August 2010 was for the ConocoPhillips Jasmine discovery in the Central North Sea.

In November 2010, Subsea 7 Inc. announced the award of a contract in the Danish sector of the North Sea valued in excess of USD 55 million. The scope of the project is to engineer, procure, fabricate, install and commission a bundle system, which was subsequently confirmed to be for Hess ApS in respect of the South Arne field.

In November 2010, Subsea 7 Inc. announced the award of an engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning (EPIC) contract from Statoil ASA for the Pan Pandora and Katla fields in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. The contract is valued in excess of USD 85 million.

In November 2010, Subsea 7 Inc. announced the award of a new day-rate contract with Petrobras. The contract, valued in excess of USD 110 million, is for the exclusive use of Subsea 7’s pipeline vessel, Lochnagar and will run for a period of two years.

 

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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

 

     Three months ended     Year ended  

(Amounts in USD 1,000)

   31/12/2010
Unaudited
    31/12/2009
Unaudited
    31/12/2010
Unaudited
    31/12/2009
Audited
 

Revenue

     509,156        538,178        2,022,712        2,439,278   

Project and vessel expenses

     (413,202     (392,708     (1,536,424     (1,861,990

Other operating expenses

     (15,847     (15,701     (60,088     (57,223

Depreciation and amortisation

     (37,381     (33,927     (137,680     (117,214

(Loss)/profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment

     (97     547        2,742        1,160   
                                

Net operating profit

     42,629        96,389        291,262        404,011   
                                

Changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments

     5,455        (2,299     (3,021     47,755   

Net currency gain/(loss)

     2,485        8,554        (7,083     4,767   

Finance income

     1,784        1,575        12,674        8,896   

Finance expense

     (10,217     (13,388     (55,611     (59,955
                                

Net financial items

     (493     (5,558     (53,041     1,463   
                                

Share of post-tax profit from joint ventures

     739        692        812        5,652   

Share of post-tax profit from associates

     330        444        481        1,074   
                                

Profit before tax

     43,205        91,967        239,514        412,200   
                                

Taxation expense

     (12,040     (27,499     (77,666     (123,849
                                

Profit for the period

     31,165        64,468        161,848        288,351   
                                

Attributable to:

        

Equity shareholders

     31,251        64,468        162,232        288,351   

Non-controlling interests

     (86     —          (384     —     
                                
     31,165        64,468        161,848        288,351   
                                

Earnings per share attributable to equity shareholders (in USD per share)

        

Basic

     0.21        0.44        1.10        1.96   

Diluted

     0.21        0.42        1.09        1.94   

Weighted average number of issued shares (1,000)

        

Basic

     147,258        146,983        147,208        146,941   

Diluted

     148,587        161,529        148,910        150,586   

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

     Three months ended      Year ended  

(Amounts in USD 1,000)

   31/12/2010
Unaudited
    31/12/2009
Unaudited
     31/12/2010
Unaudited
    31/12/2009
Audited
 

Profit for the year

     31,165        64,468         161,848        288,351   
                                 

Currency translation differences

     (26,412     17,239         (30,360     97,012   

Available-for-sale financial assets

         

– fair value adjustment

     6,444        12,592         20,100        56,743   

– gains reclassified to income statement

     —          —           (4,321     —     

– losses reclassified to income statement

     —          —           8,246        —     
                                 

Other comprehensive (loss)/income

     (19,968     29,831         (6,335     153,755   
                                 

Total comprehensive income

     11,197        94,299         155,513        442,106   
                                 

Attributable to:

         

Equity shareholders

     11,283        94,299         155,897        442,106   

Non-controlling interests

     (86     —           (384     —     
                                 
     11,197        94,299         155,513        442,106   
                                 

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

(Amounts in USD 1,000)

   At 31/12/2010
Unaudited
    At 31/12/2009
Audited
 

ASSETS

    

Non-current assets

    

Property, plant and equipment

     1,249,692        1,189,389   

Goodwill

     98,139        98,533   

Other intangible assets

     45        621   

Derivative financial instruments

     1,295        194   

Deferred tax assets

     10,688        11,849   

Retirement benefit asset

     791        —     

Investment in joint ventures

     4,506        2,958   

Investment in associates

     3,156        2,675   
                
     1,368,312        1,306,219   
                

Current assets

    

Inventories

     35,245        32,981   

Trade and other receivables

     627,060        505,978   

Available-for-sale financial assets

     26,628        176,443   

Derivative financial instruments

     —          5,337   

Cash and cash equivalents

     458,906        487,251   
                
     1,147,839        1,207,990   
                

TOTAL ASSETS

     2,516,151        2,514,209   
                

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

    

Equity

    

Share capital

     1,473        1,470   

Share premium reserve

     273,237        271,664   

Shares held by Employee Share Trust

     (9,430     (9,430

Other reserves

     (97,304     (43,603

Retained earnings

     1,182,020        967,187   
                

Shareholders’ equity

     1,349,996        1,187,288   

Non-controlling interests

     (384     —     
                

Total equity

     1,349,612        1,187,288   
                

Non-current liabilities

    

Borrowings

     234,379        468,540   

Deferred tax liabilities

     102,648        106,577   

Retirement benefit obligations

     —          279   

Derivative financial instruments

     2,352        —     

Other non-current liabilities

     300        346   
                
     339,679        575,742   
                

Current liabilities

    

Borrowings

     224,775        133,465   

Trade and other payables

     577,611        576,098   

Current tax liabilities

     24,412        40,368   

Derivative financial instruments

     62        1,248   
                
     826,860        751,179   
                

Total liabilities

     1,166,539        1,326,921   
                

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

     2,516,151        2,514,209   
                

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

     Shareholders’ equity        

(Amounts in USD 1,000)

   Share
capital
     Share
premium
     Shares held
by Employee
Share Trust
    Other
reserves
    Retained
earnings
     Total     Non-
controlling
interest
    Total equity  

At 1 January 2010 (Audited)

     1,470         271,664         (9,430     (43,603     967,187         1,187,288        —          1,187,288   

Foreign currency translation

     —           —           —          (30,360     —           (30,360     —          (30,360

Available-for-sale financial assets

                   

– fair value adjustment

     —           —           —          20,100        —           20,100        —          20,100   

– gains reclassified to income statement

     —           —           —          (4,321     —           (4,321     —          (4,321

– losses reclassified to income statement

     —           —           —          8,246        —           8,246        —          8,246   
                                                                   

Other comprehensive expense

     —           —           —          (6,335     —           (6,335     —          (6,335

Net result for the period

     —           —           —          —          162,232         162,232        (384     161,848   
                                                                   

Total comprehensive (expense)/income

     —           —           —          (6,335     162,232         155,897        (384     155,513   

Share based payments

     —           —           —          —          5,441         5,441        —          5,441   

Shares issued – exercise of options

     3         1,573         —          —          —           1,576        —          1,576   

Redemption of convertible notes

     —           —           —          (35,974     35,974         —          —          —     

Repurchase of convertible notes

     —           —           —          (7,472     7,266         (206     —          (206

Depreciation on re-valued assets

     —           —           —          (3,920     3,920         —          —          —     
                                                                   

At 31 December 2010 (Unaudited)

     1,473         273,237         (9,430     (97,304     1,182,020         1,349,996        (384     1,349,612   
                                                                   

At 1 January 2009 (Audited)

     1,469         271,238         (9,430     (225,650     652,039         689,666        —          689,666   

Foreign currency translation

     —           —           —          97,012        —           97,012        —          97,012   

Available-for-sale financial assets

                   

– fair value adjustment

     —           —           —          56,743        —           56,743        —          56,743   
                                                                   

Other comprehensive income

     —           —           —          153,755        —           153,755        —          153,755   

Net result for the period

     —           —           —          —          288,351         288,351        —          288,351   
                                                                   

Total comprehensive income

     —           —           —          153,755        288,351         442,106        —          442,106   

Share based payments

     —           —           —          —          4,595         4,595        —          4,595   

Shares issued – exercise of options

     1         426         —          —          —           427        —          427   

Convertible notes 2009 – 2014 equity component

     —           —           —          52,157        —           52,157        —          52,157   

Transaction costs

     —           —           —          (398     —           (398     —          (398

Repurchase of convertible notes

     —           —           —          (19,548     18,283         (1,265     —          (1,265

Depreciation on re-valued assets

     —           —           —          (3,919     3,919         —          —          —     
                                                                   

At 31 December 2009 (Unaudited)

     1,470         271,664         (9,430     (43,603     967,187         1,187,288        —          1,187,288   
                                                                   

 

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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

 

     Year ended  

(Amounts in USD 1,000)

   31/12/2010
Unaudited
    31/12/2009
Audited
 

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Cash generated from operations

     273,728        639,977   

Finance income received

     7,995        4,551   

Finance expense paid

     (19,892     (11,941

Taxation paid

     (89,001     (90,998
                

Net cash from operating activities

     172,830        541,589   
                

Cash flows from investing activities

    

Deferred consideration paid

     (2,500     —     

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     3,103        1,413   

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (208,268     (246,331

Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale financial assets

     173,015        —     

Investment in joint ventures

     (851     —     

Dividends received

     230        16,336   
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (35,271     (228,582
                

Cash flows from financing activities

    

Net proceeds from issue of ordinary share capital

     1,576        427   

Repayment of loans

     —          (150,000

Proceeds from issue of convertible notes

     —          272,902   

Repurchase of convertible notes

     (169,387     (75,486
                

Net cash (used in)/from financing activities

     (167,811     47,843   
                

Effects of exchange rate changes

     1,907        12,335   
                

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (28,345     373,185   

Cash and cash equivalents at start of period

     487,251        114,066   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     458,906        487,251   
                

 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

1. Basis of preparation

The condensed consolidated financial information for the period 1 January to 31 December 2010 has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 ‘Interim Financial Reporting’ as adopted by the European Union, but has not been audited or reviewed. The condensed consolidated financial information should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2009 which have been prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union.

 

2. Accounting policies

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial information are consistent with the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2009, as described in those annual financial statements. In addition the following new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations have been adopted from 1 January 2010:

IFRS 3 ‘Business Combinations (Revised)’ and IAS 27 ‘Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements (Amended)’

IFRS 3 (Revised) introduces significant changes in the accounting for business combinations occurring after implementation. Changes affect the valuation of non-controlling interest, the accounting for transaction costs, the initial recognition and subsequent measurement of a contingent consideration and business combinations achieved in stages. These changes will impact the amount of goodwill recognised, the reported results in the period that an acquisition occurs and future reported results.

IAS 27 (Amended) requires that a change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary (without loss of control) is accounted for as a transaction with owners in their capacity as owners. Therefore, such transactions will no longer give rise to goodwill, nor will it give rise to a gain or loss. Furthermore, the amended standard changes the accounting for losses incurred by the subsidiary as well as the loss of control of a subsidiary.

The changes made by IFRS 3 (Revised) and IAS 27 (Amended) will affect future acquisitions or loss of control of subsidiaries and transactions with non-controlling interests. The changes in accounting policy will be applied prospectively.

In addition, the changes to IAS 27 have impacted the basis of consolidation used by the Subsea 7 Inc. The main impact is in the accounting for non-controlling interests. Prior to 1 January 2010 losses incurred by Subsea 7 Inc. were allocated to non-controlling interests until that balance was reduced to nil. Any further losses were attributable to Subsea 7 Inc. From 1 January 2010 losses are attributable to the non-controlling interest even if that results in a deficit balance. Losses attributable to the non-controlling interest incurred prior to 1 January 2010 are not reclassified.

The adoption of the following standards, amendments to standards and interpretations had no impact on the reported income or net assets of Subsea 7 Inc. in the quarter.

 

Title

   Effective Date  

Improvements to IFRSs – 2009

     Various   

IFRS 2 ‘Share-based Payment: Group Cash-settled Share-based Payment Transactions’

     1 January 2010   

IAS 39 ‘Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement – Eligible hedged items’

     1 July 2009   

IFRIC 17 ‘Distributions of Non-Cash Assets to Owners’

     1 July 2009   

IFRIC 18 ‘Transfers of Assets from Customers’

     1 July 2009   

 

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3. Segment reporting

 

(Amounts in USD 1,000)

   North
Sea
     Africa      Brazil     North
America
    Asia
Pacific
     Global     Total  

Fourth quarter 2010 (Unaudited)

                 

Revenue

     204,980         114,976         127,353        22,856        38,991         —          509,156   
                                                           

Profit/(loss) before tax

     37,049         34,185         (13,007     (1,214     1,474         (15,282     43,205   
                                                           

Fourth quarter 2009 (Unaudited)

                 

Revenue

     220,007         41,906         140,915        66,858        68,492         —          538,178   
                                                           

Profit/(loss) before tax

     33,325         12,057         27,141        18,545        16,343         (15,444     91,967   
                                                           

Full year 2010 (Unaudited)

  

Revenue

     953,117         286,973         480,437        104,895        197,290         —          2,022,712   
                                                           

Profit/(loss) before tax

     135,484         90,302         39,035        12,383        49,845         (87,535     239,514   
                                                           

Full year 2009 (Audited)

                 

Revenue

     1,078,612         244,574         848,218        145,591        122,270         13        2,439,278   
                                                           

Profit/(loss) before tax

     208,620         88,577         73,593        47,114        15,010         (20,714     412,200   
                                                           

The “Global” segment comprises the global support functions, including the vessel and equipment management group which is responsible for the management and maintenance of the vessels and equipment. Finance income and expense, derivative instrument fair value changes, net currency items, profits or losses on disposals of property, plant and equipment and share of profits from associates are also allocated to this segment.

 

4. Cash flow from operating activities

 

     Year ended  

(Amounts in USD 1,000)

   31/12/2010
Unaudited
    31/12/2009
Audited
 

Net profit

     161,848        288,351   

Adjustments for:

    

Taxation charge

     77,666        123,849   

Depreciation and amortisation

     137,680        117,214   

Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment

     (2,742     (1,160

Share based payment charge

     5,441        4,595   

Deferred government grant income

     (20     (20

Finance income

     (12,674     (8,896

Finance expense

     55,611        59,955   

Gain on embedded derivative within convertible loan notes

     (3,100     (34,284

Share of post tax profit from joint ventures

     (812     (5,652

Share of post tax profit from associates

     (481     (1,074

Changes in working capital

    

Increase in inventories

     (2,264     (10,414

(Increase)/decrease in receivables

     (117,873     149,804   

Decrease in payables

     (24,552     (42,291
                

Cash generated from operations

     273,728        639,977   
                

 

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5. Adjusted EBITDA

 

     Three months ended     Year ended  

(Amounts in USD 1,000 except percentages)

   31/12/2010
Unaudited
    31/12/2009
Unaudited
    31/12/2010
Unaudited
    31/12/2009
Audited
 

Net profit

     31,165        64,468        161,848        288,351   

Adjustments:

        

Taxation expense

     12,040        27,499        77,666        123,849   

Net financial items

     493        5,558        53,041        (1,463

Depreciation and amortisation

     37,381        33,927        137,680        117,214   

Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment

     97        (547     (2,742     (1,160
                                

Adjusted EBITDA

     81,176        130,905        427,493        526,791   
                                

Revenue

     509,156        538,178        2,022,712        2,439,278   
                                

Adjusted EBITDA %

     15.9     24.3     21.1     21.6
                                

Subsea 7 Inc. calculates “Adjusted EBITDA” (adjusted earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation) as net profit adjusted for taxation, net financial items, depreciation, amortisation, impairments and profits or losses on disposals of property, plant and equipment.

 

6. Contingent liabilities

Subsea 7 Inc. is party to indemnities, legal actions and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. Whilst the outcome of such legal proceedings cannot be readily foreseen, management believes that they will be resolved without material effect on Subsea 7 Inc.’s results, financial position or liquidity.

 

7. Events occurring after the balance sheet date and relating to the Combination

On 21 December 2010, the UK Office of Fair Trading (OFT) announced that it was considering undertakings from Acergy S.A. and Subsea 7 Inc. in lieu of referring the proposed merger to the UK Competition Commission. This followed the submission of a notification to the OFT regarding the proposed merger on September 23, 2010. The undertakings under consideration are: the divestiture of one rigid pipelay vessel: Acergy Falcon, and potentially one diving vessel. The OFT’s announcement followed prior unconditional clearances received from the relevant authorities in the US, Norway and Australia. Competition clearance is still being sought in Brazil.

On 7 January 2011, following the closure of the Oslo Børs, the combination between Acergy S.A. and Subsea 7 Inc. was completed. Immediately following this, Acergy S.A. was renamed Subsea 7 S.A and the newly combined Group commenced trading on 10 January 2011.

On 21 February 2011, Subsea 7 Inc. cancelled the outstanding commitments under the revolving credit facilities with DnB NOR Bank ASA ($150 million), HSBC Bank plc ($50 million) and Bank of Scotland plc ($50 million). Subsea 7 Inc. has no loan facilities available at the date of this report.

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