Global Industries, Ltd. Announces Results for the Third Quarter of 2009

November 4, 2009 6:30 PM EST

CARLYSS, La., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Industries, Ltd. (Nasdaq: GLBL) announced revenues of $203.7 million for the third quarter of 2009 compared to $218.6 million in the third quarter of 2008. Net income was $14.0 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2009 compared to a loss of $103.1 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2008.

Commenting on the third quarter results, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John A. Clerico stated, "Despite a significant reduction in revenue from the second quarter of 2009, we were able to generate positive results for the third quarter as we continued to focus on efficient project execution and cost management. Our cash position remains strong at $380 million. We are working hard to secure as many new projects as possible by developing effective and cost-competitive solutions for customers."

During the third quarter of 2009, our Company booked $135.7 million of new work resulting in a backlog of $147.6 million as of September 30, 2009. This compares to a backlog of $397.2 million at September 30, 2008. Commenting on the backlog results, John Clerico stated, "Due to continued delays and postponements of new offshore oil and gas development projects, especially in Latin America, our backlog is at its lowest level for some time. We expect industry conditions to remain difficult for the next several quarters. We are, however, beginning to see a number of potential projects emerge which will commence in late 2010 and beyond. Our new Global 1200, as well as several of our other vessels, position us to compete effectively for a number of these projects. In addition to our business development efforts, we will also continue to proactively implement cost control measures to appropriately size our operations."

Revenue for the third quarter of 2009 included the completion of the Berri and Qatif project in Saudi Arabia and the Camarupim project in Brazil, pipeline repairs in Mexico and Brazil, and pipeline installation projects in India, Indonesia and Thailand. An increase in activity in North America OCD and North America Subsea consisting of smaller projects and dive support services also contributed to revenues for the quarter.

Selling, general and administrative expenses of $19.1 million for the third quarter of 2009 decreased by $6.3 million over the same quarter last year, due to continuing company-wide cost control activities. Interest income of $0.4 million for the third quarter of 2009 decreased by $2.1 million over the same quarter last year primarily due to substantially lower interest rates.

A conference call will be held at 9:00 a.m. Central Time on November 5, 2009. Anyone wishing to listen to the conference call may dial 888-677-0183 (domestic) or 1-773-756-0451 (international) and request connection to the "Global Third Quarter Earnings" call. Phone lines will open fifteen minutes prior to the start of the call. The call will also be webcast in real time on our Company's website at www.globalind.com, where it will also be archived for anytime reference until November 26, 2009.

All individuals listening to the conference call or the replay are reminded that all conference call material is copyrighted by Global and cannot be recorded or rebroadcast without Global's express written consent.

Global Industries, Ltd. is a leading solutions provider of offshore construction, engineering, project management, and support services including pipeline construction, platform installation and removal, deepwater/SURF installations, IRM, and diving to the oil and gas industry worldwide. Our Company's shares are traded on The NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "GLBL."

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are based on current information and expectations of Global that involve a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Among the factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially are: Global's level of capital expenditures, worldwide economic conditions, various risks related to international operations, our ability to retain skilled workers, general industry conditions, prices of crude oil and natural gas, our ability to obtain and the timing of new projects and changes in competitive factors. Although we believe that in making such statements our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes could vary materially from those indicated.

ASC 470-20, "Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)" became effective for our Company beginning January 1, 2009 and is applied retrospectively to all periods presented in this news release.

Set forth are our Company's results of operations for the periods indicated.

                               RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                     (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                     (Unaudited)

                                     Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
                                         September 30        September 30
                                     -------------------   -----------------
                                       2009        2008      2009      2008
                                     -------   ---------   -------  --------
                                                   As                   As
                                                adjusted             adjusted

                                    $203,718   $ 218,551  $768,010  $820,559
    Revenues
    Cost of operations               163,855     307,409   617,609   847,251
                                     -------   ---------   -------  --------
        Gross profit (loss)           39,863     (88,858)  150,401   (26,692)
    Loss (gain) on asset
     disposals and
     impairments                         274       1,640    (8,249)     (372)
    Selling, general and
     administrative
     expenses                         19,075      25,439    55,635    73,439
                                     -------   ---------   -------  --------
        Operating income
         (loss)                       20,514    (115,937)  103,015   (99,759)
    Interest income                      402       2,476     1,594    12,709
    Interest expense                  (2,756)     (4,642)   (9,978)  (12,578)
    Other income
     (expense), net                        9        (234)    6,579    (1,866)
                                     -------   ---------   -------  --------
        Income (loss) before
         taxes                        18,169    (118,337)  101,210  (101,494)
    Income tax expense
     (benefits)                        4,151     (15,229)   22,228   (10,364)
                                     -------   ---------   -------  --------
        Net income (loss)            $14,018   $(103,108) $ 78,982  $(91,130)
                                     =======   =========  ========  ========

    Earnings (Loss) Per
     Common Share
      Basic                          $  0.12   $   (0.90) $   0.69  $  (0.80)
      Diluted                        $  0.12   $   (0.90) $   0.69  $  (0.80)

    Weighted Average Common Shares
     Outstanding
      Basic                          112,693     114,493   112,550   114,135
      Diluted                        113,278     114,493   113,118   114,135

    Other Data
      Depreciation and
       Amortization                  $17,924   $  19,762  $ 52,634  $ 50,724
      Backlog at end of
       period                                             $147,584  $397,220



    During the first quarter of 2009, we discontinued allocation of corporate
    stewardship costs to our reportable segments.  This change has been
    reflected as a retrospective change to the financial information for the
    three months and nine months ended September 30, 2008 presented below.
    This change did not affect our consolidated results of operations or tax
    reporting.

    Set forth are our Company's results of operations by reportable segment
    for the periods indicated.



                   RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY REPORTABLE SEGMENT
                                (In thousands)
                                  (Unaudited)

                                Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
                                   September 30        September 30
                               -------------------  -------------------
                                 2009      2008      2009        2008
                               --------   --------  --------   --------
                                        As adjusted           As adjusted

    Total segment revenues
      North America OCD        $ 60,011  $  28,868  $108,961  $  58,440
      North America Subsea       46,343     43,422   112,093    103,122
      Latin America              35,749     59,509   185,534    185,259
      West Africa                  (529)    22,924   101,039    140,664
      Middle East                28,668     35,638    82,167    188,085
      Asia Pacific/India         47,433     40,423   206,880    172,317
                               --------   --------  --------   --------
        Subtotal                217,675    230,784   796,674    847,887
                               --------   --------  --------   --------

    Intersegment eliminations
      North America Subsea      (13,957)   (10,159)  (25,394)   (23,187)
      Latin America                   -     (2,074)        -     (2,074)
      Middle East                     -          -    (3,270)    (2,067)
                               --------   --------  --------   --------
        Subtotal                (13,957)   (12,233)  (28,664)   (27,328)
                               --------   --------  --------   --------

    Consolidated revenues      $203,718  $ 218,551  $768,010  $ 820,559
                               ========   ========  ========  =========

    Income (loss) before taxes
      North America OCD         $12,903  $  (5,961)   $4,924  $ (11,873)
      North America Subsea       10,267        522    25,972      6,906
      Latin America             (10,642)   (19,648)   11,825    (12,132)
      West Africa                (2,709)   (10,103)   30,150    (19,387)
      Middle East                 6,337    (83,273)   15,913    (73,768)
      Asia Pacific/India          9,333     10,805    34,351     35,317
      Corporate                  (7,320)   (10,679)  (21,925)   (26,557)
                               --------   --------  --------   --------

    Consolidated income (loss)
     before taxes              $ 18,169  $(118,337) $101,210  $(101,494)
                               ========  =========  ========  =========



                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                               (In thousands)

                                                  September 30,  December 31,
                                                      2009           2008
                                                  -------------  ------------
                                                   Unaudited
    ASSETS
    Current Assets
       Cash and cash equivalents                   $  380,616    $  287,669
       Restricted cash                                  1,139        94,516
       Marketable securities                           31,150             -
       Accounts receivable - net
        of allowance of $1,070
        for 2009 and $12,070 for 2008                 147,842       180,018
       Unbilled work on uncompleted
        contracts                                     116,994        86,011
       Contract costs incurred not
        yet recognized                                  2,619        11,982
       Deferred income taxes                            2,937         7,223
       Assets held for sale                             8,820         2,181
       Prepaid expenses and other                      57,398        44,585
                                                   ----------    ----------
         Total current assets                         749,515       714,185
                                                   ----------    ----------
    Property and Equipment, net                       680,288       599,078
                                                   ----------    ----------
    Other Assets
       Marketable securities - long-term               11,103        42,375
       Accounts receivable - long-term                 24,237        22,246
       Deferred charges, net                           54,948        70,573
       Goodwill                                        37,388        37,388
       Other                                            8,821         3,508
                                                   ----------    ----------
         Total other assets                           136,497       176,090
                                                   ----------    ----------
           Total                                   $1,566,300    $1,489,353
                                                   ==========    ==========

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current Liabilities
       Current maturities of long term debt        $    3,960        $3,960
       Accounts payable                               222,938       207,239
       Employee-related liabilities                    24,839        26,113
       Income taxes payable                            53,372        38,649
       Accrued interest payable                         2,229         5,613
       Advance billings on uncompleted contracts          394         4,609
       Accrued anticipated contract losses                100        35,055
       Other accrued liabilities                        8,364        12,053
                                                   ----------    ----------
         Total current liabilities                    316,196       333,291
                                                   ----------    ----------

    Long-Term Debt                                    292,225       289,966
    Deferred Income Taxes                              69,604        64,020
    Other Liabilities                                  13,318        13,266

    Commitments and Contingencies                           -             -

    Shareholders' Equity
       Common stock, $0.01 par value,
        150,000 shares authorized, and
        120,020 and 119,650 shares issued
        at September 30, 2009 and December
        31, 2008, respectively                          1,200         1,197
       Additional paid-in capital                     513,309       509,345
       Retained earnings                              473,681       394,699
         Treasury stock at cost, 6,130
          shares                                     (105,038)     (105,038)
       Accumulated other comprehensive
        loss                                           (8,195)      (11,393)
                                                   ----------    ----------
         Total shareholders' equity                   874,957       788,810
                                                   ----------    ----------
           Total                                   $1,566,300    $1,489,353
                                                   ==========    ==========

SOURCE Global Industries, Ltd.


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