Release Date: February 21, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Q: Are you focused on buybacks over debt reduction at this point? How do you think about the allocation of the free cash? A: Cynthia Taylor, President and CEO, stated that the company feels comfortable with its current debt levels and is focusing on shareholder returns. They executed share repurchases in Q4 and are not concerned with the level of debt, which was roughly $45 million in January after some large receivables were collected.
Q: Can you give us a sense of the revenue opportunity you have on the FPSO side? A: Cynthia Taylor explained that revenue growth in their Offshore Manufactured Products business is grounded on existing backlog and bidding activity, particularly in South America. The revenue opportunity for FPSOs can vary greatly, but key connectors could range from $15 million to $25 million in order of magnitude.
Q: How do you think about the margin profile in completion and production for 2025 given what happened in 2024? A: Cynthia Taylor mentioned that they are aiming to improve EBITDA margins to the 19% to 20% range in 2025. The mix will shift to more international and offshore business, which generally has higher margins, and the drag from low-margin businesses has been removed.
Q: Can you provide more color on the international and offshore opportunities and how they differentiate? A: Cynthia Taylor highlighted that their connection technology for production facilities is driven by regions like Brazil and Guyana. They expect to take on incremental market share in Southeast Asia with their new facility in Batam and have active bids for large OD conductor casing connectors in the region.
Q: How do you think about the trajectory of US land activity going forward? A: Cynthia Taylor noted that they have seen a lift in activity as early as January and are selective with their product offering on land, focusing on high-end and region-specific operations. They are introducing new technology, such as active seat gate valves and automation equipment, to gain market share.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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