(Figures in brackets refer to the corresponding period last year)
Prosafe SE reported EBITDA of USD 4.6 million (USD 7.2 million) for the first quarter of 2025. The company had four active vessels during the quarter.
Operations and HSSE
- Good operating performance
- Safe Zephyrus extended with Petrobras to Q3 2027
- Sale of Safe Concordia and Safe Scandinavia
- Safe Caledonia re-activated for UK contract with start 1 June
- Safe Boreas in transit to Singapore ahead of Australia contract
- Safe Notos declared winner of Brazil 4-year tender
Q1 financials
- Revenues of USD 33 million (USD 34 million) and EBITDA of USD 4.6 million (USD 7.2 million)
- Cash flow from operations of USD 28.4 million (negative USD 1.4 million) including contract prepayments for Safe Boreas and Safe Caledonia
- Capex of USD 21.2 million (USD 1.7 million) due to reactivation of Safe Boreas and Safe Caledonia
- Liquidity position of USD 54 million, compared to USD 46.8 million at year-end 2024
Recapitalisation
- Terms agreed for equitisation of USD 193 million of debt for 90% of the shares in the company
- Supported by lenders representing the USD 250 million and the USD 93 million loan facilities and approved by Prosafe shareholders at the extraordinary general meeting on 16 May
- Existing shareholders to retain 5% ownership with penny warrants for further 5% at EUR 0.01 per share
- Transaction provides a sustainable capital structure and sufficient liquidity to meet capital expenditure and working capital needs for the foreseeable future
- Estimated post recapitalization net debt of USD 220 million
- Expected completion in Q3 2025
Market and outlook
- Ongoing Petrobras tenders confirm strong market fundamentals in Brazil
- North Sea operators continue to plan for future campaigns with focus on 2027 and beyond
- Increased backlog, improved market and recapitalisation positions Prosafe for improved earnings
Please see the Q1 2025 presentation for further details.
Terje Askvig, the CEO of Prosafe, says, 'Operationally, we maintain high utilisation on our active fleet, while making good progress on preparing for new contracts in Australia and the UK. We also continue to build backlog with Safe Notos recently named winner, subject to final contract, of a 4-year tender with Petrobras in Brazil. We are also very pleased with the support shown by our lenders and shareholders through the agreed refinancing which will create a sustainable capital structure going forward and ensure that Prosafe continues to be the world's leading provider of floating accommodation vessels and Units for Maintenance and Safety (UMS).'
Source: Prosafe
