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Noble Corporation plc announces changes to its share capital including share repurchases for the month of December 2023
Noble Corporation plc announces changes to its share capital including share repurchases for the month of December 2023 SUGAR LAND, Texas, Dec. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Corporation plc ("Noble") (CSE: NOBLE, NYSE: NE) today announces changes to its share capital. During the month of December, Noble has repurchased approximately USD 15 million of A ordinary shares under its previously announced share repurchase plan at a weighted average price of USD 45.03 per A ordinary share and a total of 329,069 repurchased A ordinary shares have been cancelled. During the period since November 30, 2023, 16,507 new A ordinary shares each with a nominal value of USD 0.00001 have been issued. 5,152 new A ordinary shares have been issued to certain holders of warrants as a consequence of the exercise of warrants. The exercise price was USD 19.27 per A ordinary share for 57 of the new A ordinary shares, USD 23.13 per A ordinary share for 2,418 of the new A ordinary shares and 2,677 A ordinary shares were issued as a result of a cashless exercise. The total proceeds to Noble from the warrant exercises amount to USD 57,026.73. Additionally, 11,355 new A ordinary shares have been issued to certain employees of Noble at no cost as a result of the vesting of restricted stock units. The new A ordinary shares carry the same rights as the existing A ordinary shares of Noble. The new A ordinary shares will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange as well as admitted to trading and official listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen. As a result of the changes, there are a total of 140,773,750 A ordinary shares of Noble issued and outstanding with a nominal value of USD 0.00001 each. Pursuant to section 32 of the Danish Capital Markets Act, Noble also hereby announces the total nominal value of its issued share capital and the total number of voting rights: Number of shares Number of voting rights Share capital A ordinary shares of USD 0.00001 140,773,750 140,773,750 USD 1,407.73750 Total 140,773,750 140,773,750 USD 1,407.73750 Exchange of shares tradable on Nasdaq Copenhagen for shares tradeable on the New York Stock Exchange Noble's shares are both listed on the New York Stock Exchange (identified by CUSIP G65431127) and admitted to trading and official listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen (in the form of share entitlements and identified by ISIN GB00BMXNWH07). Holders of Noble shares (in the form share entitlements) tradeable on Nasdaq Copenhagen can exchange their shares (in the form of share entitlements) for shares tradeable on the New York Stock Exchange after completing a transfer procedure. To transfer shares or share entitlements between markets, shareholders must instruct their financial intermediary (bank or broker) to contact Euronext (Noble's Danish transfer agent). For further information visit https://noblecorp.com/investors/stock-information/FAQ/default.aspx. While the shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange are denominated in USD and are eligible to receive dividends in USD and the share entitlements admitted to trading and official listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen are traded in DKK and are eligible to receive dividends in DKK, the shares and share entitlements are entitled to identical dividends and voting rights. https://noblecorp.com/investors/stock-information/FAQ/default.aspx About Noble Corporation Noble is a leading offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry. The Company owns and operates one of the most modern, versatile, and technically advanced fleets in the offshore drilling industry. Noble and its predecessors have been engaged in the contract drilling of oil and gas wells since 1921. Noble performs, through its subsidiaries, contract drilling services with a fleet of offshore drilling units focused largely on ultra-deepwater and high specification jackup drilling opportunities in both established and emerging regions worldwide. For further information visit www.noblecorp.com or email investors@noblecorp.com. IMPORTANT INFORMATION This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute or contain any invitation, solicitation, recommendation, offer or advice to any person to subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of any securities of Noble. Certain statements in this announcement, including any attachments hereto, may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements (other than statements of historical fact) relating to future events and Noble and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Noble Group") anticipated or planned financial and operational performance. The words "targets", "believes", "continues", "expects", "aims", "intends", "plans", "seeks", "will", "may", "might", "anticipates", "would", "could", "should", "estimates", "projects", "potentially" or similar expressions or the negatives thereof, identify certain of these forward-looking statements. The absence of these words, however, does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. Other forward-looking statements can be identified in the context in which the statements are made. Although Noble believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date of this announcement, such forward-looking statements are based on Noble's current expectations, estimates, forecasts, assumptions and projections about the Noble Group's business and the industry in which the Noble Group operates and/or which has been extracted from publications, reports and other documents prepared by the Noble Group and are not guarantees of future performance or development and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors beyond the Noble Group's control that could cause the Noble Group's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements included in this announcement, including any attachment hereto, speak only as of today. Noble does not intend, and does not assume, any obligations to update any forward-looking statements contained herein, except as may be required by law or the rules of the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq Copenhagen. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to Noble or to persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements referred to above and contained in this announcement, including any attachment hereto. View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/noble-corporation-plc-announces-changes-to-its-share-capital-including-share-repurchases-for-the-month-of-december-2023-302024084.html SOURCE Noble Corporation plc
Helix Announces Its 6.75% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026 Will Remain Convertible
Helix Announces Its 6.75% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026 Will Remain Convertible HOUSTON, Dec. 29 /BusinessWire/ -- Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE:HLX) announced today that its 6.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the "Notes") will remain convertible at the option of the holders from January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024, as provided in the indenture governing the Notes (as supplemented, the "Indenture"). This press release is made pursuant to a provision in the Indenture that requires publication of this notice of convertibility. As of January 1, 2024 the Notes will be convertible and will remain convertible through March 31, 2024, as a result of the Closing Sale Price of Helix's Common Stock being more than the Conversion Trigger Price in effect on each applicable Trading Day during at least 20 of the last 30 consecutive Trading Days of the calendar quarter ending December 31, 2023. To convert interests in a Global Note held through the Depository Trust Company ("DTC"), a holder must deliver to DTC the appropriate instruction form for conversion pursuant to DTC's conversion program and pay the amount of interest and tax or duty, if required. To convert a Certificated Note, a holder must (a) complete and manually sign the Conversion Notice, as set forth in the Note, with appropriate signature guarantee, or facsimile of the Conversion Notice and deliver the completed Conversion Notice to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., the trustee, as conversion agent (the "Conversion Agent"), (b) surrender the Note to the Conversion Agent, (c) furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer documents, if required by the Registrar or Conversion Agent, (d) pay the amount of interest, if required and (e) pay any tax or duty, if required. Upon surrendering Notes for conversion in accordance with the Indenture, a holder of the Notes will receive through the Conversion Agent either shares of Common Stock, cash or a combination of cash and shares of Common Stock, at Helix's election. Holders of the Notes may obtain further information on how to convert their Notes by contacting the Conversion Agent at: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., 2001 Bryan Street, 10th Floor, Dallas, TX 75201, Attention: Corporate Trust Reorg. or email inquiries to CT_Reorg_Unit_Inquiries@bnymellon.com. Capitalized terms used in this press release and not otherwise defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Indenture. About Helix Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is an international offshore energy services company that provides specialty services to the offshore energy industry, with a focus on well intervention, robotics and full field decommissioning operations. Our services are centered on a three-legged business model well positioned for a global energy transition by maximizing production of remaining oil and gas reserves, supporting renewable energy developments and decommissioning end-of-life oil and gas fields. For more information about Helix, please visit our website at www.helixesg.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, any statements regarding settlement of the Notes, conversion consideration and any impact on our financial and operating results and estimates. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to market conditions and other risks described from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our other filings with the SEC, which are available free of charge on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. We assume no obligation and do not intend to update these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their respective dates, except as required by law. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231229204983/en/ back
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. To Participate in Conferences in January 2024
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. To Participate in Conferences in January 2024 TULSA, Okla., Dec. 29 /BusinessWire/ -- Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP) today announced that Mark Smith, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Mike Lennox, Senior Vice President of U.S. Land Operations; and Dave Wilson, Vice President of Investor Relations plan to participate in the following investor conferences during the month of January 2024. Participation by the management team will vary by event. Goldman Sachs Energy, CleanTech & Utilities Conference 2024 on Thursday and Friday, January 4-5, 2024; Mr. Smith will participate in a panel discussion on behalf of the Company on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 11:20 a.m. U.S. ET. The ATB 12th Annual Institutional Investor Conference on Wednesday, January 10, 2024; Mr. Smith will participate in a panel discussion on behalf of the Company on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. U.S. ET. Investor slides to be used during the conferences will be available for download on the company's website, within Investors, under Presentations, the afternoon of January 3, 2024. About Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Founded in 1920, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is committed to delivering industry leading drilling productivity and reliability. H&P operates with the highest level of integrity, safety and innovation to deliver superior results for our customers and returns for shareholders. Through its subsidiaries, the Company designs, fabricates and operates high-performance drilling rigs in conventional and unconventional plays around the world. H&P also develops and implements advanced automation, directional drilling and survey management technologies. For more information, visit www.helmerichpayne.com. Helmerich & Payne uses its website as a channel of distribution for material company information. Such information is routinely posted and accessible on its Investor Relations website at www.helmerichpayne.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231229154061/en/ back
SM ENERGY DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND
SM ENERGY DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND DENVER, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) today announces that its Board of Directors approved the increased quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share of common stock outstanding. The dividend will be paid on February 5, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on January 19, 2024. ABOUT THE COMPANY SM Energy Company is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and NGLs in the state of Texas. SM Energy routinely posts important information about the Company on its website. For more information about SM Energy, please visit its website at www.sm-energy.com. SM ENERGY INVESTOR CONTACTS Jennifer Martin Samuels, jsamuels@sm-energy.com, 303-864-2507 View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sm-energy-declares-quarterly-cash-dividend-302021300.html SOURCE SM Energy Company
Ring Energy Announces Issuance of 2023 Sustainability Report
Ring Energy Announces Issuance of 2023 Sustainability Report THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Dec. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ring Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: REI) ("Ring" or the "Company") today announced that it has issued its 2023 Sustainability Report (the "2023 Report"), which is available on the Company's website at www.ringenergy.com under the "Sustainability" tab. The report provides updated and comprehensive information about Ring's Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") initiatives and related key performance indicators. In the creation of the document, the Company primarily consulted the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board's ("SASB") Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Sustainability Accounting Standard and the Global Sustainability Standards Board's Global Reporting Initiative ("GRI") and associated Oil & Gas Sector Standards. In addition, the Company considered the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures ("TCFD"), the Sustainable Development Goals ("SDGs") promulgated by the United Nations, and guidance from other industry frameworks and the various ESG ratings agencies, as appropriate. During 2022 and into 2023, the Company has executed a number of its targeted ESG initiatives, and these projects are discussed in the 2023 Report. This includes the Company's: Thorough review and related capital investment in industry-leading technologies designed to reduce emissions across its operations;Continued and important progress on its targeted TARGET ZERO-365 program focused on health, safety and environmental excellence;Pro-active outreach to the Company's top shareholders concerning say-on-pay and other governance matters, as well as other ESG topics that were of interest to investors; The Company appreciated the feedback and incorporated recommendations in the development of the 2023 Report; Introduction of reporting Greenhouse Gas ("GHG") emissions intensity metrics; andExpanded the Company's ESG reporting frameworks to now include GRI's global and oil and gas sector standards. Paul D. McKinney, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are pleased to release our 2023 Sustainability Report, which provides an update on our ESG performance and continued efforts to enhance the long-term sustainability of our business. During 2022 and 2023, we continued to make substantial progress planning and executing our sustainability initiatives. This includes significant capital investment in further enhancement of our GHG and other air emissions reduction efforts and the continued advancement of our TARGET ZERO-365 program focused on building an HSE culture that empowers employees and contractors to naturally achieve an incident free environment. In addition, we expanded our disclosure of important ESG metrics and relevant reporting frameworks." Mr. McKinney continued, "Further enhancing our long-term sustainability from the release of our last sustainability report, we followed the transformative acquisition of Stronghold Energy's assets in 2022 by further consolidating our core position in the Central Basin Platform or CBP via the immediately accretive acquisition of the assets of privately held Founders Oil & Gas IV, LLC ("Founders"), which closed in August 2023. The acquired Founders operations in the CBP are located in Ector County, Texas near our existing CBP operations and focused on the development of approximately 3,600 net leasehold acres that are 100% operated with an average 99% working interest, and 100% held by production. During the third quarter of 2023, these two acquisitions helped Ring to generate record financial performance. We continue to believe a financially sustainable company depends on having a corporate culture that strives for continuous improvement in environmental, operational and safety performance, and governance-related matters. We are confident our 2023 Report showcases our progress on these important fronts." About Ring Energy, Inc. Ring Energy, Inc. is an oil and gas exploration, development, and production company with current operations focused on the development of its Permian Basin assets. For additional information, please visit www.ringenergy.com. Safe Harbor Statement This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements involve a wide variety of risks and uncertainties, and include, without limitation, statements with respect to the Company's strategy and prospects. The forward-looking statements include statements about the expected future reserves, production, financial position, business strategy, revenues, earnings, costs, capital expenditures and debt levels of the Company; plans and objectives of management for future operations; and the Company's goals and expectations regarding emissions, safety performance and other ESG matters. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and analyses made by Ring and its management in light of their experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors appropriate under the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform to expectations is subject to a number of material risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: declines in oil, natural gas liquids or natural gas prices; the level of success in exploration, development and production activities; adverse weather conditions that may negatively impact development or production activities; the timing of exploration and development expenditures; inaccuracies of reserve estimates or assumptions underlying them; revisions to reserve estimates as a result of changes in commodity prices; impacts to financial statements as a result of impairment write-downs; risks related to level of indebtedness and periodic redeterminations of the borrowing base and interest rates under the Company's credit facility; Ring's ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to meet the internally funded portion of its capital expenditures budget; the impacts of hedging on results of operations; and Ring's ability to replace oil and natural gas reserves. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which are disclosed in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, and its other SEC filings. Ring undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law. Contact Information Al Petrie Advisors Al Petrie, Senior Partner Phone: 281-975-2146 Email: apetrie@ringenergy.com
ProFrac Holding Corp. Completes Refinancing of Senior Secured Term Loan and Enhances Financial Flexibility
ProFrac Holding Corp. Completes Refinancing of Senior Secured Term Loan and Enhances Financial Flexibility WILLOW PARK, Texas, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ProFrac Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: ACDC) ("ProFrac", or the "Company") today announced that, on December 27, 2023, it completed the refinancing of its existing Senior Secured Term Loan and other debt with two new financings totaling $885 million, which will both mature in 2029. As a result of these transactions, ProFrac is well positioned to deliver exceptional service to its customers and poised to maintain its position as a leader in the oilfield services industry in anticipation of a strong 2024. Highlights Refinances the existing Term Loan due March 2025 with a term loan credit facility and senior secured notes with maturities in January 2029Cash neutral transaction that also positions the Company to maintain liquidity to fund working capital for expected increased activity in 2024Provides a bifurcated capital structure to allow for future optionality designed to realize the full value potential of the proppant segmentEliminates any material near-term maturities and provides additional runway to de-leverEnables ProFrac to focus on the 2024 strategy where it plans to increase utilization of its proppant and stimulation assets through a more diversified commercial approachFirst Financial Term Loan and REV Seller Note fully repaid as part of the transactionABL Credit Facility amended to lower the line's capacity to $325 million from $400 millionMatt Wilks, ProFrac's Executive Chairman, stated, "We are pleased to announce this successful refinancing, which not only extends our near-term debt maturities into 2029, but it also provides us with the financial flexibility to opportunistically take advantage of the anticipated ramp in activity levels in the coming year. This transaction demonstrates our ability to finance the Company's capital structure and liquidity position in an improving market. "This is an important and necessary step for ProFrac as we execute the improvements made to the business and demonstrate the cash generation potential in 2024. This is also the next step in the process to build a strong foundation in our proppant segment and maximize shareholder value of that segment." Transaction Overview The refinancing transactions include a $365 million Alpine Term Loan and $520 million in Services Senior Secured Notes. These proceeds were used to pay off ProFrac's existing Senior Secured Term Loan, First Financial Term Loan and REV Seller Note as well as for certain fees and expenses. This refinancing transaction provides the Company with a more stable financial platform, a strengthened balance sheet, a bifurcated capital structure and ample liquidity from which it will continue executing various growth-related and value realization opportunities. Additional details on these debt arrangements are as follows: Alpine Term Loan These loans were made to ProFrac's family of wholly owned subsidiaries that hold and run ProFrac's proppant business, including Alpine Holding II, LLC ("Alpine Holding") and PF Proppant Holding, LLC ("PFP Holding") among others Lenders made certain term loans to PFP Holding in the aggregate principal amount of $365.0 millionGuaranteed by ProFrac pursuant to the Unsecured ProFrac Guarantee Agreement and are guaranteed by Alpine Holding, PFP Holding and the Subsidiary Guarantors pursuant to the Alpine Guarantee AgreementObligations under the Alpine Term Loan are secured by a lien on and security interest in substantially all of the assets of Alpine Holding, PFP Holding and the Subsidiary Guarantors, which holds ProFrac's Proppant businessThe Alpine Term Loan bears a floating interest rate at the borrower's option of either a Base Rate or SOFR Rate plus an applicable marginBase Rate Loans bear interest at a fluctuating per annum rate equal to the base rate plus a margin of 7.25% per annum subject to both a floor and maximum rateSOFR Rate Loans bear interest at a fluctuating per annum rate equal to the adjusted term SOFR for a one-month interest period plus a margin of 7.25% per annum subject to both a floor and maximum rateMandatory principal payments commence at the end of the calendar quarters ending June 30, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, in an amount equal to $5 million on each such date followed by quarterly payments of $15 millionThe stated maturity date for the Alpine Term Loans is the earlier of January 26, 2029 or the date it becomes due and payableServices Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2029 ProFrac Holdings II, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ProFrac, issued and sold $520.0 million aggregate principal amount of its Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2029 in a private placement to institutional investorsThe Secured Notes bear interest at a fluctuating per annum rate equal to adjusted term SOFR plus the Applicable Margin (as defined in the Indenture) payable quarterly beginning on March 31, 2024Obligations under the Secured Notes are secured by ProFrac Holdings II, which holds ProFrac's Services businessMandatory prepayments of $10.0 million on each of June 30, 2024, September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024, and $15.0 million at the end of each calendar quarter thereafterOn and after January 15, 2025, ProFrac Holdings II may redeem all or a part of the Secured Notes at certain redemption prices outlined in the associated 8-K to this transactionSeventh Amendment to the ABL Credit Facility Maximum Revolver Amount is decreased ratably among the Lenders from $400.0 million to $325.0 millionAlpine Holding and its Subsidiaries are designated as Excluded Subsidiaries and Unrestricted Subsidiaries (each as defined therein)Liens held by the lenders on the assets of the Alpine Excluded Subsidiaries, and all guarantees of the obligations under ABL Credit Facility made by the Alpine Excluded Subsidiaries, are released, terminated and dischargedThe ABL Credit Facility has a maturity date of the earlier of March 4, 2027 and 91 days prior to the maturity of any material indebtednessAdvisors Piper Sandler & Co acted as the sole financial advisor, and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and Brown Rudnick LLP acted as legal counsel to ProFrac in connection with the refinancing. About ProFrac Holding Corp. ProFrac Holding Corp. is a technology-focused, vertically integrated, innovation-driven energy services holding company providing hydraulic fracturing, proppant production, other completion services and other complementary products and services to leading upstream oil and natural gas companies engaged in the exploration and production ("E&P") of North American unconventional oil and natural gas resources throughout the United States. Founded in 2016, ProFrac was built to be the go-to service provider for E&P companies' most demanding hydraulic fracturing needs. ProFrac is focused on employing new technologies to significantly reduce "greenhouse gas" emissions and increase efficiency in what has historically been an emissions-intensive component of the unconventional E&P development process. ProFrac Corp. operates in three business segments: stimulation services, proppant production and manufacturing. For more information, please visit the ProFrac's website at www.pfholdingscorp.com. Information on ProFrac's website is not part of this release. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release are, or may be considered, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "may," "expect," "will," "estimate," "believe," "work to," or similar words and expressions and uses of future or conditional verbs, generally identify forward-looking statements. The Company cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the risks that anticipated ramp in activity levels will not materialize; the ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of the Company's bifurcated capital structure and utilization of its proppant and stimulation assets, mining operations, and vertical integration strategy, including risks and costs relating to integrating acquired assets and personnel; risks that the Company's actions intended to achieve its financial stability and any desired de-levering or published financial and operational guidance will be insufficient to achieve that guidance, either alone or in combination with external market, industry or other factors; the failure to operationalize or utilize to the extent anticipated the Company's fleets and sand mines in a timely manner or at all; the Company's ability to deploy capital in a manner that furthers the Company's growth strategy, as well as the Company's general ability to execute its business plans and maintains its position as a leader in the oilfield services industry; the risk that the Company may need more capital than it currently projects or that capital expenditures could increase beyond current expectations; risks of any increases in interest rates; industry conditions, including fluctuations in supply, demand and prices for the Company's products and services; global and regional economic and financial conditions; the effectiveness of the Company's risk management strategies; the transition to becoming a public company; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation, and specifically disclaims, any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements as a result of subsequent events or developments, except as required by law. Contacts: ProFrac Holding Corp Lance Turner - Chief Financial Officer investors@profrac.com Dennard Lascar Investor Relations Ken Dennard / Rick Black ACDC@dennardlascar.com View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/profrac-holding-corp-completes-refinancing-of-senior-secured-term-loan-and-enhances-financial-flexibility-302022975.html SOURCE ProFrac Holding Corp.
Murphy Oil Corporation Schedules Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Murphy Oil Corporation Schedules Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call HOUSTON, Dec. 27 /BusinessWire/ -- Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR) will host a conference call and webcast beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Thursday, January 25, 2024 to discuss fourth quarter 2023 earnings. The company plans to release its financial and operating results before the market opens that morning. A webcast link and related presentation material will be included on the Investors page of the company's website at http://ir.murphyoilcorp.com. Date: Thursday, January 25, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. EST Toll Free Dial-in: 888-886-7786 Conference ID: 98175352 ABOUT MURPHY OIL CORPORATION As an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company, Murphy Oil Corporation believes in providing energy that empowers people by doing right always, staying with it and thinking beyond possible. Murphy challenges the norm, taps into its strong legacy and uses its foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions. Murphy sees a future where it is an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond. Additional information can be found on the company's website at www.murphyoilcorp.com. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally identified through the inclusion of words such as "aim", "anticipate", "believe", "drive", "estimate", "expect", "expressed confidence", "forecast", "future", "goal", "guidance", "intend", "may", "objective", "outlook", "plan", "position", "potential", "project", "seek", "should", "strategy", "target", "will" or variations of such words and other similar expressions. These statements, which express management's current views concerning future events, results and plans, are subject to inherent risks, uncertainties and assumptions (many of which are beyond our control) and are not guarantees of performance. In particular, statements, express or implied, concerning the company's future operating results or activities and returns or the company's ability and decisions to replace or increase reserves, increase production, generate returns and rates of return, replace or increase drilling locations, reduce or otherwise control operating costs and expenditures, generate cash flows, pay down or refinance indebtedness, achieve, reach or otherwise meet initiatives, plans, goals, ambitions or targets with respect to emissions, safety matters or other ESG (environmental/social/governance) matters, make capital expenditures or pay and/or increase dividends or make share repurchases and other capital allocation decisions are forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause one or more of these future events, results or plans not to occur as implied by any forward-looking statement, which consequently could cause actual results or activities to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited to: macro conditions in the oil and gas industry, including supply/demand levels, actions taken by major oil exporters and the resulting impacts on commodity prices; increased volatility or deterioration in the success rate of our exploration programs or in our ability to maintain production rates and replace reserves; reduced customer demand for our products due to environmental, regulatory, technological or other reasons; adverse foreign exchange movements; political and regulatory instability in the markets where we do business; the impact on our operations or market of health pandemics such as COVID-19 and related government responses; other natural hazards impacting our operations or markets; any other deterioration in our business, markets or prospects; any failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals; any inability to service or refinance our outstanding debt or to access debt markets at acceptable prices; or adverse developments in the U.S. or global capital markets, credit markets, banking system or economies in general. For further discussion of factors that could cause one or more of these future events or results not to occur as implied by any forward-looking statement, see "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and any subsequent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or Current Report on Form 8-K that we file, available from the SEC's website and from Murphy Oil Corporation's website at http://ir.murphyoilcorp.com. Investors and others should note that we may announce material information using SEC filings, press releases, public conference calls, webcasts and the investors page of our website. We may use these channels to distribute material information about the company; therefore, we encourage investors, the media, business partners and others interested in the company to review the information we post on our website. The information on our website is not part of, and is not incorporated into, this report. 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Par Pacific Management to Participate in Investor Conferences
Par Pacific Management to Participate in Investor Conferences HOUSTON, Dec. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PARR) ("Par Pacific") today announced that members of its management team will participate in the following investor conferences. 2024 Sankey Research Refining Conference on January 3, 2024 in Miami, FloridaGoldman Sachs Energy, CleanTech & Utilities Conference on January 4-5, 2024 in Miami, FloridaUBS Global Energy & Utilities Winter Conference on January 9, 2024 in Park City, Utah The most current investor presentation is available on the Investors section of Par Pacific's website at www.parpacific.com. About Par Pacific Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PARR), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a growing energy company providing both renewable and conventional fuels to the western United States. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates 124,000 bpd of combined refining capacity across three locations and an extensive energy infrastructure network, including 7.6 million barrels of storage, and marine, rail, rack, and pipeline assets. In addition, Par Pacific operates the "nomnom" convenience store chain and supplies ExxonMobil-branded fuel retail stations in the region. Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy infrastructure networks in Hawaii with 94,000 bpd of operating refining capacity, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and Hele-branded retail locations. Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado. More information is available at www.parpacific.com. For more information contact:Ashimi PatelDirector, Investor Relations and Renewables(832) 916-3355apatel@parpacific.com
SLB Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results Conference Call
SLB Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results Conference Call HOUSTON, Dec. 26 /BusinessWire/ -- SLB (NYSE:SLB) will hold a conference call on January 19, 2024 to discuss the results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2023. The conference call is scheduled to begin at 9:30 am US Eastern time and a press release regarding the results will be issued at 7:00 am US Eastern time. To access the conference call, listeners should contact the Conference Call Operator at +1 (844) 721-7241 within North America or +1 (409) 207-6955 outside of North America approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call and the access code is 8858313. A webcast of the conference call will be broadcast simultaneously at www.slb.com/irwebcast on a listen-only basis. Listeners should log in 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to test their browsers and register for the webcast. Following the end of the conference call, a replay will be available at www.slb.com/irwebcast until February 19, 2024, and can be accessed by dialing +1 (866) 207-1041 within North America or +1 (402) 970-0847 outside of North America and giving the access code 8122009. About SLB SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company that drives energy innovation for a balanced planet. With a global footprint in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale, decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition. Find out more at slb.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231226359572/en/ back
Transaction in Own Shares
Transaction in Own Shares Transaction in Own Shares 05 September, 2024 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Shell plc (the `Company') announces that on 05 September 2024 it purchased the following number of Shares for cancellation. Aggregated information on Shares purchased according to trading venue: These share purchases form part of the on- and off-market limbs of the Company's existing share buy-back programme previously announced on 1 August 2024. In respect of this programme, Citigroup Global Markets Limited will make trading decisions in relation to the securities independently of the Company for a period from 1 August 2024 up to and including 25 October 2024. The on-market limb will be effected within certain pre-set parameters and in accordance with the Company's general authority to repurchase shares on-market. The off-market limb will be effected in accordance with the Company's general authority to repurchase shares off-market pursuant to the off-market buyback contract approved by its shareholders and the pre-set parameters set out therein. The programme will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 12 of the Listing Rules and Article 5 of the Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014/EU dealing with buy-back programmes ("EU MAR") and EU MAR as "onshored" into UK law from the end of the Brexit transition period (at 11:00 pm on 31 December 2020) through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended by the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020), and as amended, supplemented, restated, novated, substituted or replaced by the Financial Services Act, 2021 and relevant statutory instruments (including, The Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI 2019/310), from time to time ("UK MAR") and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 (the "EU MAR Delegated Regulation") and the EU MAR Delegated Regulation as "onshored" into UK law from the end of the Brexit transition period (at 11:00 pm on 31 December 2020) through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended by the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020), and as amended, supplemented, restated, novated, substituted or replaced by the Financial Services Act, 2021 and relevant statutory instruments (including, The Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI 2019/310), from time to time. In accordance with EU MAR and UK MAR, a breakdown of the individual trades made by Citigroup Global Markets Limited on behalf of the Company as a part of the buy-back programme is detailed below. Enquiries Media International: +44 (0) 207 934 5550 Media Americas: +1 832 337 4335 LEI number of Shell plc: 21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70 Classification: Acquisition or disposal of the issuer's own shares Attachment RNS Template 05-Sep-24 - complete
Valero Energy Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Results on October 24, 2024
Valero Energy Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Results on October 24, 2024 SAN ANTONIO, Sep. 05 /BusinessWire/ -- Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) announced today that it will host a conference call on October 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss third quarter 2024 earnings results, which will be released earlier that day, and provide an update on company operations. Persons interested in listening to the conference call may join the webcast on Valero's Investor Relations website at investorvalero.com. About Valero Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries (collectively, Valero), is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products, and sells its products primarily in the United States (U.S.), Canada, the United Kingdom (U.K.), Ireland and Latin America. Valero owns 15 petroleum refineries located in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3.2 million barrels per day. Valero is a joint venture member in Diamond Green Diesel Holdings LLC, which owns two renewable diesel plants located in the U.S. Gulf Coast region with a combined production capacity of approximately 1.2 billion gallons per year, and Valero owns 12 ethanol plants located in the U.S. Mid-Continent region with a combined production capacity of approximately 1.6 billion gallons per year. Valero manages its operations through its Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol segments. Please visit investorvalero.com for more information. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240905123229/en/ back
MIND Technology Announces Completion of Preferred Stock Conversion
MIND Technology Announces Completion of Preferred Stock Conversion THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MIND Technology, Inc. ("MIND" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: MIND; MINDP) announced that it has effected the conversion of all shares of its 9% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value per share (the "Preferred Stock"), into the Company's common stock, $0.01 par value per share. On August 30, 2024 the Company's Board of Directors elected to proceed with filing the Certificate of Amendment, which provided for the conversion of each share of Preferred Stock into 3.9 shares of common stock, with the Delaware Secretary of State. The amendment had been approved by the holders of the Preferred Stock at a virtual special meeting on August 29, 2024. The amendment and the resulting conversion was effective at 4:01 p.m. Eastern Time on September 4, 2024. Rob Capps, President and CEO of MIND, stated, "We issued approximately 6.6 million shares of common stock in this transaction and now have approximately 8 million shares of common stock outstanding. This transaction provides us with a clean capital structure and good flexibility from which to create value for our stockholders," concluded Capps. About MIND Technology MIND Technology, Inc. provides technology to the oceanographic, hydrographic, defense, seismic and security industries. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, MIND has a global presence with key operating locations in the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom. Its Seamap unit designs, manufactures, and sells specialized, high performance, marine exploration and survey equipment. Forward-looking Statements Certain statements and information in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, our business strategy and plans, our objectives for future operations, future orders and anticipated delivery of existing orders, and future payments of dividends are forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "intend," "should," "would," "could" or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us. While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate. All comments concerning our expectations for future revenues and operating results are based on our forecasts of our existing operations and do not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions or dispositions. Our forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, reductions in our customers' capital budgets, our own capital budget, limitations on the availability of capital or higher costs of capital, volatility in commodity prices for oil and natural gas. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, unless required by law, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein. Contacts: Rob Capps, President & CEO MIND Technology, Inc. 281-353-4475 Ken Dennard / Zach Vaughan Dennard Lascar Investor Relations 713-529-6600 MIND@dennardlascar.com View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mind-technology-announces-completion-of-preferred-stock-conversion-302238468.html SOURCE MIND Technology, Inc.
nomnom Launches Snack Attack Sweepstakes With Eastern Washington University Eagles
nomnom Launches Snack Attack Sweepstakes With Eastern Washington University Eagles SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nomnom, a wholly owned subsidiary of Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., and official sponsor of The Eastern Washington University Eagles (EWU), is proud to offer nomnom rewards members a chance to win the Snack Attack prize package. All nomnom rewards members can enter to win VIP tickets to watch the Eagles play on November 16th, 2024. The nomnom "Snack Attack" package includes four passes to the game and access to the EWU hospitality suite, which features complimentary refreshments and an eagle-eye view of the game! "We're thrilled to provide Eagles fans with an exclusive opportunity to enjoy the game in the luxury of their own private suite with our Snack Attack prize package," said Brian Gray, Head of Marketing, Par Pacific Holdings. "It's easy for fans to enter through the nomnom app, and with the added benefit of year-round savings, it's a win-win for everyone." To participate, simply download the nomnom rewards app to your smartphone, sign up to become a rewards member, and then enter the "Snack Attack" sweepstakes now until October 31st, 2024. For more information, please visit nomnomstore.com. About nomnom: For busy people on the go, nomnom puts you in the fast lane to a full tank and a happy belly by taking snacking to the next level. nomnom offers indulgent foods you love and provides a friendly, convenient stop for all the essentials you need to fuel your day. Indulge in the delicious world of nomnom! With over 30 thriving locations and still expanding, discover your nearest nomnom store in Washington and Idaho today! nomnom Rewards members can enjoy a daily discount of 15 cents per gallon all day, every day, receive additional discounts on gas, and win cool prizes. Contacts: Dallas Scholesdscholes@parpacific.com Eric Barandaebaranda@parpacific.com Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/2263fc04-5c92-4a14-8e78-57dee56e8a64https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/95343b77-3bf8-4610-b4a7-4237c0ffefc2 NOMNOM LAUNCHES SNACK ATTACK SWEEPSTAKES WITH EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY EAGLES NOMNOM LAUNCHES SNACK ATTACK SWEEPSTAKES WITH EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY EAGLESNOMNOM LAUNCHES SNACK ATTACK SWEEPSTAKES WITH EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY EAGLES NOMNOM LAUNCHES SNACK ATTACK SWEEPSTAKES WITH EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY EAGLES
Hess Announces Increased Regular Quarterly Dividend On Common Stock
Hess Announces Increased Regular Quarterly Dividend On Common Stock NEW YORK, Sep. 04 /BusinessWire/ -- The Board of Directors of Hess Corporation (NYSE:HES) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share payable on the Common Stock of the Corporation on September 30, 2024 to holders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2024. The dividend represents an approximate 14% increase compared to the dividend for the second quarter of 2024, which equals a 25 cent increase per share on an annualized basis. Hess Corporation is a leading global independent energy company engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. More information on Hess Corporation is available at http://www.hess.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240904092057/en/ back
Banle Group Announces 2024 Interim Results at Webcast
Banle Group Announces 2024 Interim Results at Webcast CBL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED(Incorporated in Cayman Islands with limited liabilities)(NASDAQ: BANL) KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CBL International Limited (the "Company" or "CBL") (NASDAQ: BANL), the listing vehicle of Banle Group ("Banle" or "the Group"), a reputable marine fuel logistic company based in the Asia-Pacific region, announced today it will file its Interim report on Form 6-K for the year ended June 30, 2024, on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Banle will host a webcast on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 10:00 am HKT or Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 10:00 pm ET. Company Management will discuss the Group's business strategies and recent developments at the webcast. Company Management attending:Mr. Teck Lim Chia Chairman & Chief Executive OfficerMr. Raymond Chiu Chief Financial OfficerMs. Venus Zhao Investor Relations & Public Relations Director Registration for the webcast is now open. Analysts and investors who wish to join the webcast are invited to register via the following link: https://webcast.roadshowchina.cn/SHMrSGhud1hrRTZTNmRkZ0dMb09Hdz09. About the Banle Group CBL International Limited (Nasdaq: BANL) is the listing vehicle of Banle Group, a reputable marine fuel logistic company based in the Asia Pacific region that was established in 2015. We are committed to providing customers with one stop solution for vessel refueling, which is referred to as bunkering facilitator in the bunkering industry. We facilitate vessel refueling mainly through local physical suppliers in over 60 major ports covering Belgium, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mauritius, Panama, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam, as of August 28, 2024. The Group actively promotes the use of sustainable fuels and is awarded with the ISCC EU and ISCC Plus certifications. For more information about our company, please visit our website at: https://www.banle-intl.com. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this announcement are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as "believe," "may," "could," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "plan," "should," "would," "plan," "future," "outlook," "potential," "project" and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other performance metrics and projections of market opportunity. They involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release and on current expectations of BANL's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of BANL. Some important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in any forward-looking statements could include changes in domestic and foreign business, markets, financial, political and legal conditions, geopolitical disruptions and other events that result in material changes in fuel prices. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the SEC. For more information, please contact:
Mach Natural Resources LP Announces Launch of Public Offering of Common Units
Mach Natural Resources LP Announces Launch of Public Offering of Common Units OKLAHOMA CITY, Sep. 04 /BusinessWire/ -- Mach Natural Resources LP (NYSE:MNR) ("Mach" or the "Company") announced today the launch of its public offering (the "Offering") of 7,853,403 common units representing limited partner interests in Mach (the "common units"). Mach will also grant the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 1,178,010 common units at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. Mach intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to fund its two pending acquisitions of certain oil and gas assets located in the Ardmore Basin of Oklahoma and the Anadarko Basin of Kansas and Oklahoma, and for general partnership purposes which may include future acquisitions. Our common units trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "MNR." Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated and Truist Securities, Inc. are acting as joint book-running managers for the Offering. Johnson Rice & Company L.L.C. and Stephens Inc. are serving as co-managers for the Offering. The Offering of these securities is being made only by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. When available, a copy of the preliminary prospectus may be obtained from any of the following sources: Important Information A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. The registration statement may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov under "Mach Natural Resources LP." This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities, and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of that jurisdiction. About Mach Natural Resources LP Mach Natural Resources LP is an independent upstream oil and gas Company focused on the acquisition, development and production of oil, natural gas and NGL reserves in the Anadarko Basin region of Western Oklahoma, Southern Kansas and the panhandle of Texas. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This release contains statements that express Mach's opinions, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or projections regarding future events or future results, in contrast with statements that reflect historical facts. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this release regarding our strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the size of the Offering and our ability to complete the Offering. When used in this release, words such as "may," "assume," "forecast," "could," "should," "will," "plan," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project," "budget" and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current belief, based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events at the time such statement was made. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risk and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Mach, including prevailing market conditions and other factors. Please read Mach's filings with the SEC, including "Risk Factors" in Mach's Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is on file with the SEC, for a discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those in such forward-looking statements. As a result, these forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of our performance, and you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and Mach undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240904770870/en/ back
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Witnesses Signing Ceremony for ADNOC and ExxonMobil Partnering in World's Largest Low-Carbon Hydrogen Facility
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Witnesses Signing Ceremony for ADNOC and ExxonMobil Partnering in World's Largest Low-Carbon Hydrogen Facility ADNOC to acquire a 35% equity stake in Baytown, Texas, project that will produce virtually carbon-free hydrogen The strategic investment will support both companies' net zero ambitions, accelerate decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors, and meet rising demand for low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia Facility expects to convert U.S.-produced natural gas into virtually carbon-free hydrogen, with ~98% of CO2 removed, advancing U.S. competitiveness and supporting U.S. jobs ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates & SPRING, Texas, Sep. 04 /BusinessWire/ -- His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has witnessed the signing of an agreement today that ADNOC will acquire a 35% equity stake in Exxon Mobil Corporation's (NYSE:XOM) proposed low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Baytown, Texas. The agreement represents a significant investment in the United States' (U.S.) energy production and the global energy transition. It will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions across hard-to-decarbonize sectors, including industry, energy and transportation, meet rising demand for lower-carbon fuels, and accelerate a net-zero future. Contingent on supportive government policy and necessary regulatory permits, the facility is expected to be the world's largest of its kind upon startup, capable of producing up to 1 billion cubic feet (bcf) daily of low-carbon hydrogen, which is virtually carbon-free with approximately 98% of carbon dioxide (CO2) removed and more than 1 million tons of low-carbon ammonia per year. A final investment decision (FID) is expected in 2025 with anticipated startup in 2029. His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, said: "This strategic investment is a significant step for ADNOC as we grow our portfolio of lower-carbon energy sources and deliver on our international growth strategy. We look forward to partnering with ExxonMobil on this low carbon-intensity and technologically advanced project to meet rising demand and help decarbonize heavy-emitting sectors." The facility will leverage advanced carbon capture and storage technologies to reduce emissions associated with hydrogen production. Creating U.S. jobs and supporting community development initiatives, the project's construction will also bring substantial economic benefits to Baytown, the Houston area and Texas. Darren Woods, ExxonMobil Chairman and CEO, said: "We appreciate His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's support for this groundbreaking partnership. This is a world-scale project in a new global energy value chain. Bringing on the right partners is key to accelerating market development, and we're pleased to add ADNOC's proven experience and global market insights to our Baytown facility." Following FID for the project, ADNOC intends to support ongoing community initiatives in the Baytown area, in line with the company's commitment to sustainability and education in the locations where it operates. This commitment reflects ADNOC's broader strategy to foster community development and ensure that the benefits of its projects extend beyond environmental gains to include social and economic advancements. About ADNOC ADNOC is a leading diversified energy and petrochemicals group wholly owned by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. ADNOC's objective is to maximize the value of the Emirate's vast hydrocarbon reserves through responsible and sustainable exploration and production to support the United Arab Emirates' economic growth and diversification. To find out more, visit: www.adnoc.ae For media inquiries, please contact: media@adnoc.ae About ExxonMobil ExxonMobil, one of the largest publicly traded international energy and petrochemical companies, creates solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs. The corporation's primary businesses - Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions - provide products that enable modern life, including energy, chemicals, lubricants, and lower emissions technologies. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading portfolio of resources, and is one of the largest integrated fuels, lubricants, and chemical companies in the world. ExxonMobil also owns and operates the largest CO2 pipeline network in the United States. In 2021, ExxonMobil announced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emission-reduction plans for 2030 for operated assets, compared to 2016 levels. The plans are to achieve a 20-30% reduction in corporate-wide greenhouse gas intensity; a 40-50% reduction in greenhouse gas intensity of upstream operations; a 70-80% reduction in corporate-wide methane intensity; and a 60-70% reduction in corporate-wide flaring intensity. With advancements in technology and the support of clear and consistent government policies, ExxonMobil aims to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from its operated assets by 2050. To learn more, visit exxonmobil.com and ExxonMobil's Advancing Climate Solutions. Follow us on LinkedIn or contact +1(737) 272-1452 Cautionary Statement Statements of future events, investments, or partnerships in this release are forward-looking statements. Actual future results, including project plans, partner participation, timing, capacities, and costs could differ materially depending on a number of factors including the ability to execute operational objectives on a timely and successful basis; implementation of government frameworks and permitting for carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, ammonia and other lower-emission technologies; timely completion of construction projects; commercial and consumer interest in lower-emissions opportunities; changes in plans or objectives prior to final funding decisions or project startups; unforeseen technical or operational difficulties; and other factors discussed under the heading Factors Affecting Future Results in the Investors section of our website at www.exxonmobil.com. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release and the companies named herein disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statement. 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Helix Announces Long-Term Agreement in the Gulf of Mexico
Helix Announces Long-Term Agreement in the Gulf of Mexico Commitment affirms Helix's strength as a market-leading global well intervention and decommissioning services provider HOUSTON, Sep. 03 /BusinessWire/ -- Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE:HLX) is pleased to announce it has entered into a new multi-year contract with Shell Offshore Inc commencing in 2025 to continue providing well intervention services in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Under the contract, Helix will provide an increased minimum number of days annually with the Q5000 riser-based well intervention vessel, Intervention Riser Systems (IRSs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and project management and engineering services to cover fully integrated operations from production enhancement to plug and abandonment well services. The operations also include equipment that is part of the Subsea Services Alliance, which combines the collective strengths and capabilities of Helix and SLB. Scotty Sparks, Helix's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, stated, "We are pleased to announce that Helix has successfully executed a long-term contract with Shell, a valued customer we have safely worked with on numerous projects around the world and with whom we look forward to continuing our excellent relationship. The contract is reflective of improving market conditions and increased demand for Helix's assets and services, as we continue executing on our strategy by providing best-in-class and global leading well intervention services." About Helix Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is an international offshore energy services company that provides specialty services to the offshore energy industry, with a focus on well intervention, robotics and decommissioning operations. Our services are key in supporting a global energy transition by maximizing production of existing oil and gas reserves, decommissioning end-of-life oil and gas fields and supporting renewable energy developments. For more information about Helix, please visit our website at www.helixesg.com. About Subsea Services Alliance For more information about the Subsea Services Alliance, please visit its website at www.subseaservicesalliance.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, any statements regarding the contract, the work and/or initiatives thereunder and the parties thereto; the current market or demand for our services; our ability to enter into, renew and/or perform commercial contracts; our current work continuing; and any impact on our financial and operating results and estimates; any statements regarding our strategy; any statements regarding our business model or the global energy transition; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the terms of the contract and/or any work thereunder or extension thereof; actions by governments, customers, suppliers and partners; market conditions; demand for our services; the performance of contracts by suppliers, customers and partners; actions by governmental and regulatory authorities; operating hazards and delays, which includes delays in delivery, chartering or customer acceptance of assets or terms of their acceptance; our ultimate ability to realize current backlog; employee management issues; complexities of global political and economic developments; geologic risks; volatility of oil and gas prices and other risks described from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including Helix's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Helix's other filings with the SEC, which are available free of charge on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. We assume no obligation and do not intend to update these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their respective dates, except as required by the securities laws. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240903702651/en/ back
PBF Energy to Release Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Results
PBF Energy to Release Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Results PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) announced today that it will release its earnings results for the third quarter 2024 on Thursday, October 31, 2024. The company will host a conference call and webcast regarding results and other business matters on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call is being webcast and can be accessed on PBF Energy's website, http://www.pbfenergy.com. The call can also be accessed by dialing (800) 579-2543 or (785) 424-1789, Conference ID: PBF3Q24. The audio replay will be available approximately two hours after the end of the call and will be available on the company's website. About PBF Energy Inc.PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE: PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating, through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities in California, Delaware, Louisiana, New Jersey and Ohio. Our mission is to operate our facilities in a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible manner, provide employees with a safe and rewarding workplace, become a positive influence in the communities where we do business and provide superior returns to our investors. PBF Energy is also a 50% partner in the St. Bernard Renewables joint venture focused on the production of next generation sustainable fuels. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pbf-energy-to-release-third-quarter-2024-earnings-results-302237146.html SOURCE PBF Energy Inc.
Knot Offshore Partners LP Earnings Release-Interim Results for the Period Ended June 30, 2024
Knot Offshore Partners LP Earnings Release-Interim Results for the Period Ended June 30, 2024 ABERDEEN, Scotland, Sep. 03 /BusinessWire/ -- Financial Highlights For the three months ended June 30, 2024 ("Q2 2024"), KNOT Offshore Partners LP ("KNOT Offshore Partners" or the "Partnership"): Generated total revenues of $74.4 million, operating income of $1.3 million and net loss of $12.9 million, after recording a combined $16.4 million non-cash impairment in respect of the vessels Dan Cisne and Dan Sabia. When adjusted to remove the impact of the impairment, operating income for the quarter was $17.7 million and net income was $3.5 million. Generated Adjusted EBITDA1 of $45.5 million. Reported $66.6 million in available liquidity at June 30, 2024, which was comprised of cash and cash equivalents of $56.6 million and undrawn revolving credit facility capacity of $10 million. Other Partnership Highlights and Events Fleet operated with 98.8% utilization for scheduled operations in Q2 2024. On July 9, 2024, the Partnership declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.026 per common unit with respect to Q2 2024, which was paid on August 8, 2024, to all common unitholders of record on July 29, 2024. On the same day, the Partnership declared a quarterly cash distribution to holders of Series A Convertible Preferred Units ("Series A Preferred Units") with respect to Q2 2024 in an aggregate amount of $1.7 million. On April 12, 2024, an agreement was reached with Eni, on terms no less favourable to the Partnership than applied previously, to delay delivery of Ingrid Knutsen until October 2024 for a time charter for a fixed period of two years plus two charterer's options each of one year. In connection therewith, on July 25, 2024, a time charter due to commence Q4 2024 was executed with Eni in respect of the Torill Knutsen for a fixed period of three years plus three charterer's options each of one year. On April 17, 2024 a time charter for the Carmen Knutsen was executed with an oil major, to commence Q1 2026 for a fixed period of four years plus a charterer's option for one additional year. On April 22, 2024, the Ingrid Knutsen began operating under a rolling monthly time charter with our sponsor Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS ("Knutsen NYK") at a reduced charter rate, to expire upon her delivery to Eni in October 2024. On May 22, 2024, Knutsen Shuttle Tankers 14 AS, the Partnership's wholly-owned subsidiary which owns the vessel Hilda Knutsen, closed a new $60 million senior secured term loan facility with DNB and Nordea, which is secured by the Hilda Knutsen. This new facility replaced the facility with Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance (Hong Kong) Limited, which also was secured by the Hilda Knutsen and was repaid on the closing date with a balloon payment of $58.5 million. On July 10, 2024, the Partnership received the Dan Sabia back via redelivery, following expiry of its bareboat charter party to Transpetro. The Dan Sabia is being marketed for shuttle tanker operation principally in Brazil and remains available also for charter to Knutsen NYK (subject to negotiation and approvals) and short-term conventional tanker contracts. On August 15, 2024, repair work on the Torill Knutsen was completed following the breakage of a generator rotor in January 2024. The Torill Knutsen remained able to serve a limited range of client facilities, and the Partnership expects to be compensated by insurance for the extent to which, as a consequence of this breakage, the Torill Knutsen's earnings have fallen short of a contractual hire rate, commencing 14 days after the date of the breakage. The Partnership also expects that the repair cost will be covered by insurance, in excess of a deductible of $150,000. On August 22, 2024, the Partnership agreed with Shell to extend by 1 year the charters for Tordis Knutsen and Lena Knutsen and to provide Shell with options to extend each of these charters by up to 3 periods of 1 year each. Thus, the fixed charter period for each charter will extend until 2028 and the option periods will extend until 2031. On September 3, 2024, the Partnership's wholly owned subsidiary, KNOT Shuttle Tankers AS ("KST"), acquired KNOT Shuttle Tankers 31 AS, the company that owns the shuttle tanker Tuva Knutsen, from Knutsen NYK (the "Tuva Knutsen Acquisition"). Simultaneously, KST sold KNOT Shuttle Tankers 20 AS, the company that owns the shuttle tanker Dan Cisne, to Knutsen NYK (the "Dan Cisne Sale"). The purchase price for the Tuva Knutsen Acquisition was $97.5 million less $69.0 million of outstanding debt plus $0.4 million of capitalized fees related to the credit facility secured by the Tuva Knutsen. The sale price for the Dan Cisne Sale was $30 million and there was no related debt. The combination of the Tuva Knutsen Acquisition and the Dan Cisne Sale was settled by a net cash payment from Knutsen NYK to KST of $1.1 million (relating to the difference between the prices of the respective transactions). Customary adjustments relating to working capital and an associated interest rate swap will also be made following the closing. The Tuva Knutsen is operating in Brazil on a charter contract with TotalEnergies, for which the current fixed period expires in February 2026, and for which the charterer holds options for a further 10 years. As part of the Tuva Knutsen Acquisition, Knutsen NYK has agreed that if at any time during the seven years following the closing date of the Tuva Knutsen Acquisition the Tuva Knutsen is not receiving from any charterer a rate of hire that is equal to or greater than the rate of hire then in effect and payable under the TotalEnergies charter, then Knutsen NYK shall pay the Partnership such rate of hire that would have been in effect and payable under the TotalEnergies charter; provided, however, that in the event that for any period during such seven years the Tuva Knutsen is chartered under a charter other than the TotalEnergies charter and the rate of hire being paid under such charter is lower than the rate of hire that would have been in effect and payable under the TotalEnergies charter during any such period, then Knutsen NYK shall pay the Partnership the difference between the rate of hire that would have been in effect and payable under the TotalEnergies charter during such period and the rate of hire that is then in effect and payable under such other charter. Thus, Knutsen NYK has effectively guaranteed the hire rate for the Tuva Knutsen until September 3, 2031 on the same basis as if TotalEnergies had exercised its options through such date. Derek Lowe, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of KNOT Offshore Partners LP, stated, "We are pleased to report another strong performance in Q2 2024, marked by safe operation at over 98% fleet utilization, consistent revenue and operating income generation, and material progress in securing additional charter coverage for our fleet. "Including the swap of the Dan Cisne for the Tuva Knutsen and those contracts signed since June 30, 2024, we now have 93% of charter coverage for the whole of 2024 from fixed contracts, which rises to 95% if charterers' options are exercised. Having executed a number of new contracts this year, we have established good momentum in a strengthening market and remain focused on filling the remaining gaps in our charter portfolio. "In Brazil, the main offshore oil market where we operate, the outlook is continuing to improve, with robust demand and increasing charter rates. Driven by Petrobras' continued high production levels and FPSO start-ups in the pre-salt fields that rely upon shuttle tankers, we believe the world's biggest shuttle tanker market is tightening materially. Our secondary geography, in the North Sea, is taking longer to re-balance, but we welcome the recent news of the long-anticipated Johan Castberg FPSO having recently set sail for the Barents Sea, where it is scheduled to begin production later this year. "We are aware that Knutsen NYK has ordered three new shuttle tankers to be chartered to Petrobras with delivery over 2026-2027; and we note reports of another operator ordering three new shuttle tankers, with delivery by early 2027. We anticipate that all these new orders are backed by charters to clients in Brazil, and see this as a sign of confidence in the medium-to-long term demand for the global shuttle tanker fleet. These new orders bring anticipated deliveries to a total of eleven, spread over the coming three years. We continue to believe that growth of offshore oil production in shuttle tanker-serviced fields across both Brazil and the North Sea is on track to outpace shuttle tanker supply growth in the coming years, particularly as increasing numbers of shuttle tankers reach or exceed typical retirement age. As the largest owner and operator of shuttle tankers (together with our sponsor, Knutsen NYK), we believe we are well positioned to benefit from such an improving charter market. We are pleased to have agreed the swap of the Dan Cisne for the Tuva Knutsen, which provides growth for the fleet without a requirement for new funding, while also increasing our pipeline of long-term contracts, reducing our average fleet age, and concentrating our fleet in the most in-demand shuttle tanker class. We remain focused on generating certainty and stability of cashflows from long-term employment with high quality counterparties, and are confident that continued operational performance and execution of our strategy can create unitholder value in the quarters and years ahead." Financial Results Overview Results for Q2 2024 (compared to those for the three months ended March 31, 2024 ("Q1 2024") included: Revenues of $74.4 million in Q2 2024 ($76.6 million in Q1 2024), with the decrease due to lower revenues related to spot voyages compared with those performed in Q1 2024. Vessel operating expenses of $27.0 million in Q2 2024 ($25.9 million in Q1 2024), with the increase due to higher vessel service and repair related cost, in addition to an increase in port expenses and IT related costs. Depreciation of $27.7 million in Q2 2024 ($27.7 million in Q1 2024). Impairments in respect of the Dan Cisne and Dan Sabia of $5.8 million and $10.6 million, respectively, were recognized in Q2 2024, while there were no impairments in Q1 2024. In accordance with US GAAP, the Partnership's fleet is regularly assessed for impairment as events or changes in circumstances may indicate that a vessel's net carrying value exceeds the net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated over its remaining useful life, and in such situation the carrying amount of the vessel is reduced to its estimated fair value. This exercise in Q2 2024 resulted in an impairment in respect of these vessels owing to their lack of long-term charters in a context where their smaller size is not optimal for the Brazilian market and affects the outlook for future employment. General and administrative expenses of $1.4 million in Q2 2024 ($1.6 million in Q1 2024). Operating income consequently of $1.3 million in Q2 2024 ($19.7 million in Q1 2024). When adjusted to remove the impact of the impairment, operating income for Q2 2024 was $17.7 million. Interest expense of $16.9 million in Q2 2024 ($17.5 million in Q1 2024) with the decrease due to outstanding debt decreasing and lower interest rates. Realized and unrealized gain on derivative instruments of $1.8 million in Q2 2024 (gain of $5.0 million in Q1 2024), including unrealized loss (i.e. non-cash) elements of $2.2 million in Q2 2024 (gain of $0.9 million in Q1 2024). Net loss consequently of $12.9 million in Q2 2024 (net income of $7.4 million in Q1 2024). When adjusted to remove the impact of the impairment, net income in Q2 2024 was $3.5 million. By comparison with the three months ended June 30, 2023 ("Q2 2023"), results for Q2 2024 included: an increase of $32.5 million in operating income (to $1.3 million in Q2 2024 from a loss of $31.2 million in Q2 2023), driven primarily by a reduction in the impairments of the Dan Cisne and Dan Sabia of $16.4 million in Q2 2024 compared with impairments of $49.6 million in Q2 2023; and driven also by higher time charter and bareboat revenues partly offset by higher vessel operating expenses; an increase of $4.9 million in finance expense (to finance expense of $14.0 million in Q2 2024 from finance expense of $9.1 million in Q2 2023), due to lower realized and unrealized gain on derivative instruments, partly offset by lower interest expenses. a reduction of $27.5 million in net loss (to a net loss of $12.9 million in Q2 2024 from a net loss of $40.4 million in Q2 2023). Financing and Liquidity As of June 30, 2024, the Partnership had $66.6 million in available liquidity, which was comprised of cash and cash equivalents of $56.6 million and $10 million of capacity under one of the revolving credit facilities. The Partnership's revolving credit facilities mature between August 2025 and November 2025. The Partnership's total interest-bearing obligations outstanding as of June 30, 2024 were $901.0 million ($895.4 million net of debt issuance costs). The average margin paid on the Partnership's outstanding debt during Q2 2024 was approximately 2.26% over SOFR. These obligations are repayable as follows: As of June 30, 2024, the Partnership had entered into various interest rate swap agreements for a total notional amount outstanding of $389.3 million, to hedge against the interest rate risks of its variable rate borrowings. As of June 30, 2024, the Partnership receives interest based on SOFR and pays a weighted average interest rate of 1.82% under its interest rate swap agreements, which have an average maturity of approximately 1.4 years. The Partnership does not apply hedge accounting for derivative instruments, and its financial results are impacted by changes in the market value of such financial instruments. As of June 30, 2024, the Partnership's net exposure to floating interest rate fluctuations was approximately $283.7 million based on total interest-bearing contractual obligations of $901.0 million, less the Raquel Knutsen and Torill Knutsen sale and leaseback facilities of $171.4 million, less interest rate swaps of $389.5 million, and less cash and cash equivalents of $56.6 million. On May 22, 2024, Knutsen Shuttle Tankers 14 AS, the Partnership's wholly-owned subsidiary which owns the vessel Hilda Knutsen, closed a new $60 million senior secured term loan facility secured by the Hilda Knutsen, which replaced and financed repayment of the existing loan facility secured by the Hilda Knutsen. This new facility carries terms and conditions similar to those in the facility it replaced, including an interest rate per annum equal to SOFR plus a margin of 2.25%. Assets Owned by Knutsen NYK Pursuant to the omnibus agreement the Partnership entered into with Knutsen NYK at the time of its initial public offering, the Partnership has the option to acquire from Knutsen NYK any offshore shuttle tankers that Knutsen NYK acquires or owns that are employed under charters for periods of five or more years. There can be no assurance that the Partnership will acquire any additional vessels from Knutsen NYK. Given the relationship between the Partnership and Knutsen NYK, any such acquisition would be subject to the approval of the Conflicts Committee of the Partnership's Board of Directors. Knutsen NYK owns with effect on the date of this release, or has ordered, the following vessels and has entered into the following charters: Outlook At June 30, 2024, the Partnership's fleet of eighteen vessels had an average age of 10.2 years, and the Partnership had charters with an average remaining fixed duration of 2.3 years, with the charterers of the Partnership's vessels having options to extend their charters by an additional 2.3 years on average. The Partnership had $773 million of remaining contracted forward revenue at June 30, 2024, excluding charterers' options and excluding contracts agreed or signed after that date. The combined effect of the Tuva Knutsen Acquisition and the Dan Cisne Sale will first be reflected in the equivalent measures for September 30, 2024. The market for shuttle tankers in Brazil, where thirteen of our vessels operated during Q2 2024, has continued to tighten, driven by a significant pipeline of new production growth over the coming years, a limited newbuild order book, and typical long-term project viability requiring a Brent oil price of only $35 per barrel. While the Dan Sabia stands out among the Partnership's fleet as being of a smaller size than is optimal in today's Brazilian market, we remain in discussions with our customers and continue to evaluate all our options for the Dan Sabia, including but not limited to redeployment in the tightening Brazilian market, deployment to the North Sea, charter to Knutsen NYK (subject to negotiation and approvals), short term conventional tanker work and sale. Shuttle tanker demand in the North Sea has remained subdued, driven by the impact of COVID-19-related project delays. We expect these conditions to persist for several more quarters until new oil production projects that are anticipated come on stream, most notably the long-anticipated Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea, which is scheduled to come online later this year. Looking ahead, based on supply and demand factors with significant forward visibility and committed capital from industry participants, we believe that the overall medium and long-term outlook for the shuttle tanker market remains favourable. In the meantime, the Partnership intends to pursue long-term visibility from its charter contracts, build its liquidity, and position itself to benefit from its market-leading position in an improving shuttle tanker market. The Partnership's financial information for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 included in this press release is preliminary and unaudited and is subject to change in connection with the completion of the Partnership's quarter end close procedures and further financial review. Actual results may differ as a result of the completion of the Partnership's quarter end closing procedures, review adjustments and other developments that may arise between now and the time such financial information for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 is finalized. About KNOT Offshore Partners LP KNOT Offshore Partners LP owns, operates and acquires shuttle tankers primarily under long-term charters in the offshore oil production regions of Brazil and the North Sea. KNOT Offshore Partners LP is structured as a publicly traded master limited partnership but is classified as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and thus issues a Form 1099 to its unitholders, rather than a Form K-1. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's common units trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "KNOP". The Partnership plans to host a conference call on Wednesday September 4, 2024 at 9:30 AM (Eastern Time) to discuss the results for Q2 2024. All unitholders and interested parties are invited to listen to the live conference call by choosing from the following options: By dialing 1-833-470-1428 from the US, dialing 1-833-950-0062 from Canada or 1-404-975-4839 if outside North America - please join the KNOT Offshore Partners LP call using access code 889208. By accessing the webcast on the Partnership's website: www.knotoffshorepartners.com. APPENDIX A-RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, depreciation, impairments and taxes. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, depreciation, impairments, taxes and other financial items (including other finance expenses, realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments and net gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions). EBITDA is used as a supplemental financial measure by management and external users of financial statements, such as the Partnership's lenders, to assess its financial and operating performance and compliance with the financial covenants and restrictions contained in its financing agreements. Adjusted EBITDA is used as a supplemental financial measure by management and external users of financial statements, such as investors, to assess the Partnership's financial and operating performance. The Partnership believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA assist its management and investors by increasing the comparability of its performance from period to period and against the performance of other companies in its industry that provide EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA information. This increased comparability is achieved by excluding the potentially disparate effects between periods or companies of interest, other financial items, taxes, impairments and depreciation, as applicable, which items are affected by various and possibly changing financing methods, capital structure and historical cost basis and which items may significantly affect net income between periods. The Partnership believes that including EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as financial measures benefits investors in (a) selecting between investing in the Partnership and other investment alternatives and (b) monitoring the Partnership's ongoing financial and operational strength in assessing whether to continue to hold common units. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures and should not be considered as alternatives to net income or any other indicator of Partnership performance calculated in accordance with GAAP. The table below reconciles EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release contains certain forward-looking statements concerning future events and KNOT Offshore Partners' operations, performance and financial condition. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "project," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," "plan," "intend" or words or phrases of similar meanings. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond KNOT Offshore Partners' control. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to, among other things: market trends in the shuttle tanker or general tanker industries, including hire rates, factors affecting supply and demand, and opportunities for the profitable operations of shuttle tankers and conventional tankers; market trends in the production of oil in the North Sea, Brazil and elsewhere; Knutsen NYK's and KNOT Offshore Partners' ability to build shuttle tankers and the timing of the delivery and acceptance of any such vessels by their respective charterers; KNOT Offshore Partners' ability to purchase vessels from Knutsen NYK in the future; KNOT Offshore Partners' ability to enter into long-term charters, which KNOT Offshore Partners defines as charters of five years or more, or shorter- term charters or voyage contracts; KNOT Offshore Partners' ability to refinance its indebtedness on acceptable terms and on a timely basis and to make additional borrowings and to access debt and equity markets; KNOT Offshore Partners' distribution policy, forecasts of KNOT Offshore Partners' ability to make distributions on its common units, Class B Units and Series A Preferred Units, the amount of any such distributions and any changes in such distributions; KNOT Offshore Partners' ability to integrate and realize the expected benefits from acquisitions; impacts of supply chain disruptions and the resulting inflationary environment; KNOT Offshore Partners' anticipated growth strategies; the effects of a worldwide or regional economic slowdown; turmoil in the global financial markets; fluctuations in currencies, inflation and interest rates; fluctuations in the price of oil; general market conditions, including fluctuations in hire rates and vessel values; changes in KNOT Offshore Partners' operating expenses, including drydocking and insurance costs and bunker prices; recoveries under KNOT Offshore Partners' insurance policies; the length and cost of drydocking; KNOT Offshore Partners' future financial condition or results of operations and future revenues and expenses; the repayment of debt and settling of any interest rate swaps; planned capital expenditures and availability of capital resources to fund capital expenditures; KNOT Offshore Partners' ability to maintain long-term relationships with major users of shuttle tonnage; KNOT Offshore Partners' ability to leverage Knutsen NYK's relationships and reputation in the shipping industry; KNOT Offshore Partners' ability to maximize the use of its vessels, including the re-deployment or disposition of vessels no longer under charter; the financial condition of KNOT Offshore Partners' existing or future customers and their ability to fulfill their charter obligations; timely purchases and deliveries of newbuilds; future purchase prices of newbuilds and secondhand vessels; any impairment of the value of KNOT Offshore Partners' vessels; KNOT Offshore Partners' ability to compete successfully for future chartering and newbuild opportunities; acceptance of a vessel by its charterer; the impacts of the Russian war with Ukraine, the conflict between Israel and Hamas and the other conflicts in the Middle East; termination dates and extensions of charters; the expected cost of, and KNOT Offshore Partners' ability to, comply with governmental regulations (including climate change regulations) and maritime self-regulatory organization standards, as well as standard regulations imposed by its charterers applicable to KNOT Offshore Partners' business; availability of skilled labor, vessel crews and management; the effects of outbreaks of pandemics or contagious diseases, including the impact on KNOT Offshore Partners' business, cash flows and operations as well as the business and operations of its customers, suppliers and lenders; KNOT Offshore Partners' general and administrative expenses and its fees and expenses payable under the technical management agreements, the management and administration agreements and the administrative services agreement; the anticipated taxation of KNOT Offshore Partners and distributions to its unitholders; estimated future capital expenditures; Marshall Islands economic substance requirements; KNOT Offshore Partners' ability to retain key employees; customers' increasing emphasis on climate, environmental and safety concerns; the impact of any cyberattack; potential liability from any pending or future litigation; potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents, political events, piracy or acts by terrorists; future sales of KNOT Offshore Partners' securities in the public market; KNOT Offshore Partners' business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations; and other factors listed from time to time in the reports and other documents that KNOT Offshore Partners files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 and subsequent reports on Form 6-K. All forward-looking statements included in this release are made only as of the date of this release. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for KNOT Offshore Partners to predict all of these factors. Further, KNOT Offshore Partners cannot assess the impact of each such factor on its business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to be materially different from those contained in any forward- looking statement. KNOT Offshore Partners does not intend to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in KNOT Offshore Partners' expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240903870430/en/ back