Petroleum Geo-Services ASA : First Quarter 2014 Results

Soft Quarter as Guided - Strong Cash Flow
Full Year Guidance Reiterated

Highlights Q1 2014

Revenues of $292.5 million, compared to $394.8 million in Q1 2013EBITDA of $138.5 million, compared to $202.3 million in Q1 2013EBIT of $45.2 million, compared to $96.8 million in Q1 2013Group EBIT margin of 15%, compared to 25% in Q1 2013Cash flow from operations of $182.1 million, compared to $102.7 million in Q1 2013EPS of $0.02, compared to $0.29 in Q1 2013Ramform Atlas delivered and successfully started operations in the North SeaRamform Sovereign upgraded to GeoStreamerAmended and extended the Term Loan BEstablished Japanese Export Credit financing for the two last Ramform Titan-class vessels

"Through investments in our Ramform Titan-class new builds, rollout of our unique GeoStreamer technology platform and with our enhanced funding, we have since 2008 repositioned the Company as a leading marine seismic provider, well positioned to deliver attractive returns.. 

Our full year guidance remains unchanged. Vessel booking is progressing well with close to 80% of the capacity now committed for 2014.

Industry supply growth over the coming years is expected to be moderate due to retirement of older vessels. Our estimate for overall streamer capacity by end 2015 is now 13% lower than anticipated six months ago.

As guided in December 2013, Q1 was weak due to more capacity allocated to MultiClient, a lower MultiClient pre-funding level, seasonally lower pricing in the marine contract market and a high portion of steaming and yard time."

Jon Erik Reinhardsen,
President and Chief Executive Officer

Key Financial Figures
(In USD millions, except per share data) 1st QuarterFull year20142013 2013 Revenues 292.5 394.8 1,501.6 EBITDA (as defined, see note 1) 138.5 202.3 828.9 EBIT ex. impairment charges 45.2 96.8 397.1 EBIT as reported 45.2 96.8 382.1 Income before income tax expense 12.7 87.9 327.9 Net income to equity holders 4.6 62.5 238.3 Basic earnings per share ($ per share) 0.02 0.29 1.11 Diluted earnings per share ($ per share) 0.02 0.29 1.10 Net cash provided by operating activities 182.1 102.7 775.3 Cash investment in MultiClient library 116.2 72.9 373.0 Capital expenditures (whether paid or not) 131.9 71.4 437.8 Total assets (at period end) 3,562.0 3,301.0 3,544.3 Cash and cash equivalents (at period end) 208.6 311.6 263.8 Net interest bearing debt (at period end, see note 9) 760.4 504.5 666.7

The complete Q1 2014 earnings release and presentation can be downloaded from www.newsweb.no and www.pgs.com.

FOR DETAILS, CONTACT: Bård Stenberg, Investor Relations Manager
Phone:   +47 67 51 43 16
Mobile:  +47 99 24 52 35

Tore Langballe, SVP Corporate Communications
Phone:   +47 67 51 43 75
Mobile:  +47 90 77 78 41
This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
Q1 2014 presentation
Q1 2014 earnings release


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