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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q


QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from             to             .

Commission File Number: 1-6311

Tidewater Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware

72-0487776

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

842 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Suite 400

Houston, Texas 77024

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

(713) 470-5300

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

 

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, $0.001 par value per share

TDW

New York Stock Exchange

Warrants to purchase shares of common stock

TDW.WS

NYSE American

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ☒    No  ☐ 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

Large accelerated filer  ☒

 

 

Accelerated filer  ☐

Non-accelerated filer  ☐

Emerging Growth Company

 

 

Smaller reporting company 

 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes      No  ☒

 

52,666,949 shares of Tidewater Inc. common stock $0.001 par value per share were outstanding on July 31, 2023. 

 

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

 

PART I

      2
         

ITEM 1.

  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

2

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS   2
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS  

3

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)  

4

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS  

5

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY  

7

    Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements   8

ITEM 2.

 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

23

ITEM 3.

  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK  

40

ITEM 4.

  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES  

40

         

PART II

     

41

         

ITEM 1.

  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS  

41

ITEM 1A.

  RISK FACTORS  

41

ITEM 6.

  EXHIBITS  

43

 

 

 

 

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.       FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

TIDEWATER INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands, except share and par value data)

 

 

June 30, 2023

  

December 31, 2022

 

ASSETS

       

Current assets:

       

Cash and cash equivalents

$171,261  $164,192 

Restricted cash

 1,242   1,241 

Trade and other receivables, less allowance for credit losses of $14,758 and $14,060 at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

 195,906   156,465 

Marine operating supplies

 22,495   30,830 

Assets held for sale

 630   4,195 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 18,958   20,985 

Total current assets

 410,492   377,908 

Net properties and equipment

 784,873   796,655 

Deferred drydocking and survey costs

 92,481   61,080 

Indemnification assets

 22,678   28,369 

Other assets

 33,640   33,644 

Total assets

$1,344,164  $1,297,656 
        

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

       

Current liabilities:

       

Accounts payable

$69,822  $38,946 

Accrued expenses

 91,875   105,518 

Current portion of long-term debt

 2,441    

Other current liabilities

 42,305   50,323 

Total current liabilities

 206,443   194,787 

Long-term debt

 179,573   169,036 

Other liabilities

 65,621   67,843 
        

Commitments and contingencies

         
        

Equity:

       

Common stock of $0.001 par value, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 50,895,235 and 50,554,179 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

 51   51 

Additional paid-in capital

 1,554,793   1,556,990 

Accumulated deficit

 (666,327)  (699,649)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 4,566   8,576 

Total stockholders’ equity

 893,083   865,968 

Noncontrolling interests

 (556)  22 

Total equity

 892,527   865,990 

Total liabilities and equity

$1,344,164  $1,297,656 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

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TIDEWATER INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands, except per share data)

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30, 2023

  

June 30, 2022

  

June 30, 2023

  

June 30, 2022

 

Revenues:

                

Vessel revenues

 $210,323  $162,175  $401,503  $266,051 

Other operating revenues

  4,638   1,272   6,562   3,125 

Total revenue

  214,961   163,447   408,065   269,176 

Costs and expenses:

                

Vessel operating costs

  118,264   100,257   233,723   168,768 

Costs of other operating revenues

  373   483   1,524   844 

General and administrative

  26,013   27,804   49,558   46,021 

Depreciation and amortization

  32,768   31,766   63,434   58,423 

Long-lived asset impairment credit

           (500)

(Gain) loss on asset dispositions, net

  (1,404)  1,297   (3,620)  1,090 

Total costs and expenses

  176,014   161,607   344,619   274,646 

Operating income (loss)

  38,947   1,840   63,446   (5,470)

Other income (expense):

                

Foreign exchange loss

  (3,819)  (1,881)  (1,471)  (935)

Equity in net earnings (losses) of unconsolidated companies

  25   (244)  25   (244)

Interest income and other, net

  2,790   349   2,920   3,835 

Loss on warrants

     (14,175)     (14,175)

Interest and other debt costs, net

  (4,731)  (4,284)  (8,921)  (8,459)

Total other expense

  (5,735)  (20,235)  (7,447)  (19,978)

Income (loss) before income taxes

  33,212   (18,395)  55,999   (25,448)

Income tax expense

  11,284   6,619   23,255   11,837 

Net income (loss)

  21,928   (25,014)  32,744   (37,285)

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

  (656)  567   (578)  464 

Net income (loss) attributable to Tidewater Inc.

 $22,584  $(25,581) $33,322  $(37,749)

Basic income (loss) per common share

 $0.44  $(0.61) $0.66  $(0.91)

Diluted income (loss) per common share

 $0.43  $(0.61) $0.64  $(0.91)

Weighted average common shares outstanding

  50,857   41,814   50,731   41,614 

Dilutive effect of warrants, restricted stock units and stock options

  1,148      1,260    

Adjusted weighted average common shares

  52,005   41,814   51,991   41,614 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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TIDEWATER INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands)

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30, 2023

  

June 30, 2022

  

June 30, 2023

  

June 30, 2022

 

Net income (loss)

 $21,928  $(25,014) $32,744  $(37,285)

Other comprehensive income (loss):

                

Unrealized loss on note receivable

  (184)  (846)  (316)  (846)

Change in liability of pension plans

  (3,504)  138   (3,694)  (59)

Total comprehensive income (loss)

 $18,240  $(25,722) $28,734  $(38,190)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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TIDEWATER INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands)

 

   

Six Months

   

Six Months

 
   

Ended

   

Ended

 
   

June 30, 2023

   

June 30, 2022

 

Operating activities:

               

Net income (loss)

  $ 32,744     $ (37,285 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

               

Depreciation and amortization

    42,144       40,287  

Amortization of deferred drydocking and survey costs

    21,290       18,136  

Amortization of debt premium and discounts

    842       765  

Provision for deferred income taxes

    34       145  

(Gain) loss on asset dispositions, net

    (3,620 )     1,090  

Gain on pension settlement

    (1,807 )      

Gain on bargain purchase

          (1,300 )

Long-lived asset impairment credit

          (500 )

Loss on warrants

          14,175  

Stock-based compensation expense

    4,751       3,421  

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisition:

               

Trade and other receivables

    (37,919 )     (35,085 )

Changes in due to/from affiliates, net

          (20 )

Accounts payable

    30,876       8,072  

Accrued expenses

    (13,544 )     2,354  

Deferred drydocking and survey costs

    (52,691 )     (31,063 )

Other, net

    (565 )     (16,419 )

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

    22,535       (33,227 )

Cash flows from investing activities:

               

Proceeds from asset dispositions

    8,659       8,163  

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

          (29,525 )

Additions to properties and equipment

    (17,500 )     (5,380 )

Net cash used in investing activities

    (8,841 )     (26,742 )

Cash flows from financing activities:

               

Acquisition of non-controlling interest in a majority owned subsidiary

    (1,427 )      

Debt issuance and modification costs

          (371 )

Tax on share-based awards

    (5,521 )     (2,176 )

Net cash used in financing activities

    (6,948 )     (2,547 )

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

    6,746       (62,516 )

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

    167,977       154,276  

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

  $ 174,723     $ 91,760  

 

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TIDEWATER INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands)

 

   

Six Months

   

Six Months

 
   

Ended

   

Ended

 
   

June 30, 2023

   

June 30, 2022

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

               

Cash paid during the period for:

               

Interest, net of amounts capitalized

  $ 7,846     $ 7,626  

Income taxes

  $ 27,201     $ 9,330  

Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing activities:

               

Acquisition of SPO

  $     $ 162,648  

Purchase of three vessels

  $ 12,171     $  

Supplemental disclosure of noncash financing activities:

               

Warrants issued for SPO acquisition

  $     $ 162,648  

Debt incurred for purchase of three vessels

  $ 12,171     $  

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at June 30, 2023 includes $2.2 million in long-term restricted cash, which is included in other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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TIDEWATER INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(Unaudited)

(In Thousands)

 

   

Three Months Ended

 
                           

Accumulated

                 
           

Additional

           

other

   

Non

         
   

Common

   

paid-in

   

Accumulated

   

comprehensive

   

controlling

         
   

stock

   

capital

   

deficit

   

income (loss)

   

interest

   

Total

 

Balance at March 31, 2023

  $ 51     $ 1,553,919     $ (688,911 )   $ 8,254     $ 100     $ 873,413  

Total comprehensive income (loss)

                22,584       (3,688 )     (656 )     18,240  

Amortization of share-based awards

          874                         874  

Balance at June 30, 2023

  $ 51     $ 1,554,793     $ (666,327 )   $ 4,566     $ (556 )   $ 892,527  
                                                 

Balance at March 31, 2022

  $ 42     $ 1,376,934     $ (690,068 )   $ 2,471     $ 363     $ 689,742  

Total comprehensive income (loss)

                (25,581 )     (708 )     567       (25,722 )

SPO acquisition warrants

          176,823                         176,823  

Amortization of share-based awards

          804                         804  

Balance at June 30, 2022

  $ 42     $ 1,554,561     $ (715,649 )   $ 1,763     $ 930     $ 841,647  

 

   

Six Months Ended

 
                           

Accumulated

                 
           

Additional

           

other

   

Non

         
   

Common

   

paid-in

   

Accumulated

   

comprehensive

   

controlling

         
   

stock

   

capital

   

deficit

   

income (loss)

   

interest

   

Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2022

  $ 51     $ 1,556,990     $ (699,649 )   $ 8,576     $ 22     $ 865,990  

Total comprehensive income (loss)

                33,322       (4,010 )     (578 )     28,734  

Acquisition of non-controlling interest in a majority owned subsidiary

          (1,427 )                       (1,427 )

Amortization of share-based awards

          (770 )                       (770 )

Balance at June 30, 2023

  $ 51     $ 1,554,793     $ (666,327 )   $ 4,566     $ (556 )   $ 892,527  
                                                 

Balance at December 31, 2021

  $ 41     $ 1,376,494     $ (677,900 )   $ 2,668     $ 466     $ 701,769  

Total comprehensive income (loss)

                (37,749 )     (905 )     464       (38,190 )

Issuance of common stock

    1       (1 )                        

SPO acquisition warrants

          176,823                         176,823  

Amortization of share-based awards

          1,245                         1,245  

Balance at June 30, 2022

  $ 42     $ 1,554,561     $ (715,649 )   $ 1,763     $ 930     $ 841,647  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows, and changes in stockholders’ equity of Tidewater Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries, collectively referred to as the “company”, “Tidewater”, “we”, “our”, or “us”.

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States (U.S.) generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for interim financial information. Accordingly, certain information and disclosures normally included in our annual financial statements have been condensed or omitted. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2023 (2022 Annual Report). In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial information reflects all normal recurring adjustments necessary to fairly state our results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented and are not indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year.

 

Our financial statements have been prepared on a consolidated basis. Under this basis of presentation, our financial statements consolidate all subsidiaries (entities in which we have a controlling financial interest), and all intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. We use the equity method to account for equity investments over which we exercise significant influence but do not exercise control and are not the primary beneficiary.

 

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Unless otherwise specified, all per share information included in this document is on a diluted basis.

 

 

(2)

RECENTLY ISSUED OR ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2022-04, Disclosures of Supplier Finance Program Obligations, which requires disclosures about supplier finance programs including the nature of the program, activity during the period, changes from period to period and potential magnitude. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted, and most disclosures are applied retrospectively to each period in which a balance sheet is presented. We adopted this standard on January 1, 2023 and it did not have any impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 

In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08, Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers, which amends Topic 805, Business Combinations, to require an acquirer to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted. We adopted this standard on January 1, 2023, and it did not have any impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 

 

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ACQUISITION OF SWIRE PACIFIC OFFSHORE HOLDINGS LTD

 

On April 22, 2022 (Closing Date), we acquired Swire Pacific Offshore Holdings Ltd., a limited company organized under the laws of Bermuda (SPO), which at closing owned 50 offshore support vessels operating primarily in West Africa, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. On the Closing Date, we paid $42.0 million in cash and issued 8,100,000 warrants, each exercisable at $0.001 per share for one share of our common stock (SPO acquisition warrants). In addition, we paid $19.6 million at closing and received an $8.8 million post-closing working capital refund related to pre-closing working capital adjustments, for a total consideration of $215.5 million.

 

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the business combination were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the Closing Date under the acquisition method of accounting.

 

As of March 31, 2023, the following recorded fair value amounts for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were final, with no material measurement period adjustments made during the year:

 

(In Thousands)

    
     

Assets

    

Cash

 $33,152 

Trade and other receivables

  64,621 

Marine operating supplies

  5,122 

Assets held for sale

  2,500 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

  4,174 

Net properties and equipment

  174,415 

Indemnification assets (A)

  32,279 

Other assets

  1,153 

Total assets

  317,416 
     

Liabilities

    

Accounts payable

  1,594 

Accrued expenses

  54,924 

Other current liabilities

  28,511 

Other liabilities

  16,886 

Total liabilities

  101,915 
     

Net assets acquired

 $215,501 

 

(A)Consists primarily of tax liabilities existing at the Closing Date that are recorded in other current liabilities and other liabilities.

 

Business combination related costs were expensed as incurred in general and administrative expense and consist of various advisory, legal, accounting, travel, training, valuation and other professional fees totaling $0.1 million and $0.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectivelyBusiness combination related costs totaled $7.2 million and $9.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.

 

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The unaudited supplemental pro forma results present consolidated information as if the business combination were completed on January 1, 2022. The pro forma results include, among others, (i) a reduction in depreciation expense for adjustments to property and equipment and (ii) the reversal of any income or expense related to assets retained by the seller and SPO’s former parent, Banyan Overseas Limited, a limited company organized under the laws of Bermuda (Banyan). The pro forma results do not include any potential synergies or non-recurring charges that may result directly from the business combination.

 

(In Thousands)

    
  

Period from

 
  

January 1, 2022

 
  

to June 30, 2022

 
     

Revenues

 $336,275 
     

Net loss

 $(38,808)
     

 

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ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

 

Expected credit losses are recognized on the initial recognition of our trade accounts receivable and contract assets. In each subsequent reporting period, even if a loss has not yet been incurred, credit losses are recognized based on the history of credit losses and current conditions, as well as reasonable and supportable forecasts affecting collectability. We developed an expected credit loss model applicable to our trade accounts receivable and contract assets that considers our historical performance and the economic environment, as well as the credit risk and its expected development for each segmented group of customers that share similar risk characteristics. It is our practice to write off receivables when all legal options for collection have been exhausted.

 

Activity in the allowance for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 is as follows:

 

  

Trade

 

(In Thousands)

 

and Other

 
  

Receivables

 

Balance at January 1, 2023

 $14,060 

Current period provision for expected credit losses

  2,679 

Write offs

  (1,484)

Other

  (497)

Balance at June 30, 2023

 $14,758 

 

The balance in our allowance for credit losses at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, includes $11.2 million and $11.7 million respectively, previously reported in the allowance for credit losses related to amounts due from affiliates which are now combined with trade and other receivables.

 

 

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REVENUE RECOGNITION

 

See “Note (13) Segment and Geographic Distribution of Operations” for revenue by segment and in total for the worldwide fleet.

 

Contract Balances

 

At June 30, 2023, we had $5.8 million of deferred mobilizations costs included within prepaid expenses and other current assets and $3.4 million of deferred mobilization costs included in other assets.

 

At June 30, 2023, we had $5.1 million of deferred mobilization revenue included within accrued expenses related to unsatisfied performance obligations that will be recognized during the remainder of 2023 and 2024

 

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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND DILUTIVE EQUITY INSTRUMENTS

 

Earnings per share

 

In recent years through the second quarter of 2022, we reported annual and quarterly losses from operations and reported basic and diluted losses per share based on the actual average shares of common stock outstanding during the relevant period. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we reported net income from operations. Our fully diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, is based on our weighted average common shares outstanding plus the common stock equivalent of our outstanding “in-the-money” warrants, restricted stock units and stock options.

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) by component, net of tax:

 

(In Thousands)

 

Three Months Ended

 
  June 30, 2023  June 30, 2022 

Balance at March 31, 2023 and 2022

 $8,254  $2,471 

Unrealized loss on note receivable

  (184)  (846)

Pension benefits recognized in OCI

  (3,504)  138 

Balance at June 30, 2023 and 2022

 $4,566  $1,763 

 

(In Thousands)

 

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30, 2023

  

June 30, 2022

 

Balance at December 31, 2022 and 2021

 $8,576  $2,668 

Unrealized loss on note receivable

  (316)  (846)

Pension benefits recognized in OCI

  (3,694)  (59)

Balance at June 30, 2023 and 2022

 $4,566  $1,763 

 

Dilutive Equity Instruments

 

The following table presents the changes in the number of common shares, incremental “in-the-money” warrants, restricted stock units and stock options outstanding:

 

Total shares outstanding including warrants, restricted stock units and stock options

 

June 30, 2023

  

June 30, 2022

 

Common shares outstanding

  50,895,235   42,029,882 

New creditor warrants (strike price $0.001 per common share)

  81,244   395,401 

GulfMark creditor warrants (strike price $0.01 per common share)

  100,179   309,351 

SPO acquisition warrants (strike price $0.001 per common share)

     8,100,000 

Restricted stock units and stock options

  1,520,226   1,627,083 

Total

  52,596,884   52,461,717 

 

We also had “out-of-the-money” warrants outstanding exercisable for 5,923,399 shares of common stock at both June 30, 2023 and 2022. Included in these “out-of-the-money” warrants are (i) 2.4 million Series A Warrants, exercise price of $57.06, which have an expiration date of July 31, 2023; (ii) 2.6 million Series B Warrants, exercise price of $62.28, which have an expiration date of July 31, 2023; and (iii) 0.9 million GLF Equity Warrants, exercise price of $100.00, which expires in November 2024. No warrants, restricted stock units or stock options, whether in the money or out of the money, are included in our earnings (loss) per share calculations if the effect of such inclusion is antidilutive. During July 2023, the Tidewater common stock price increased above the exercise price of the Series A Warrants. Prior to their expiration, 2.0 million Series A Warrants and Series B Warrants were exercised and 1.9 million shares of common stock was issued in exchange for $111.5 million in proceeds. The remaining 3.1 million unexercised Series A Warrants and Series B Warrants expired according to their terms on July 31, 2023.

 

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INCOME TAXES

 

Income tax rates and taxation systems in the jurisdictions where we and our subsidiaries conduct business vary and our subsidiaries are frequently subjected to minimum taxation regimes. In some jurisdictions, tax liabilities are based on gross revenues, statutory deemed profits or other factors, rather than on net income. We use a discrete effective tax rate method to calculate taxes for interim periods instead of applying the annual effective tax rate to an estimate of the full fiscal year due to the level of volatility and unpredictability of earnings in our industry, both overall and by jurisdiction.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2023, income tax expense reflects tax liabilities in various jurisdictions based on either revenue (deemed profit regimes) or pre-tax profits.

 

The tax liabilities for uncertain tax positions are primarily attributable to permanent establishment issues related to foreign jurisdictions, subpart F income inclusions and withholding taxes on foreign services. Penalties and interest related to income tax liabilities are included in income tax expense. Income tax payable is included in other current liabilities.

 

As of December 31, 2022, our balance sheet reflected approximately $439.7 million of net deferred tax assets prior to a valuation allowance of $441.9 million. As of June 30, 2023, we had net deferred tax assets of approximately $449.7 million prior to a valuation allowance of $451.9 million. The net deferred tax assets amounts as of June 30, 2023 include $65.7 million of deferred tax assets from the SPO acquisition offset by a valuation allowance of $65.7 million.

 

Management assesses all available positive and negative evidence to permit use of existing deferred tax assets.

 

With limited exceptions, we are no longer subject to tax audits by U.S. federal, state, local or foreign taxing authorities for years prior to March 2016. We are subject to ongoing examinations by various foreign tax authorities and do not believe that the results of these examinations will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

 

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

 

U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan

 

We have a defined benefit pension plan (pension plan) that covers certain U.S. employees. The pension plan was frozen during 2010. We have not made contributions to the pension plan since 2019. Actuarial valuations are performed annually, and an assessment of the future pension obligations and market value of the assets will determine if contributions are made in the future.

 

During the second quarter of 2023, we, as sponsor of the pension plan entered into an agreement committing the pension plan to use a portion of its assets to purchase an annuity from an insurance company (the “Insurer”) to transfer approximately $11.8 million of the pension plan’s pension liabilities. Under the terms of this agreement, we irrevocably transferred to the Insurer all future pension plan benefit obligations for approximately 500 Tidewater participants (“Transferred Participants”) effective in April 2023. This annuity transaction was funded entirely with existing pension plan assets. The Insurer assumed responsibility for administrative and customer service support, including distribution of payments to the Transferred Participants. We recognized a $1.8 million settlement gain in the second quarter of 2023 in connection with this transaction.

 

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan

 

We support a non-contributory and non-qualified defined benefit supplemental executive retirement plan (supplemental plan) that was closed to new participants during 2010. We contributed $0.8 million to the supplemental plan during each of the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and expect to contribute $0.8 million during the remainder of 2023. Our obligations under the supplemental plan were $17.2 million and $17.3 million at June 30, 2023 and  December 31, 2022, respectively, and are included in “accrued expenses” and “other liabilities” in the consolidated condensed balance sheet.

 

Net Periodic Benefit Costs

 

The net periodic benefit cost for our defined benefit pension plans and supplemental plan (referred to collectively as “Pension Benefits”) is comprised of the following components:

 

(In Thousands)

 

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30, 2023

  

June 30, 2022

  

June 30, 2023

  

June 30, 2022

 

Pension Benefits:

                

Interest cost

 $653  $579  $1,499  $1,157 

Expected return on plan assets

  (365)  (751)  (1,053)  (1,503)

Amortization of net actuarial (gains) losses

  (4)  16   (70)  32 

Net periodic pension (benefit) cost

 $284  $(156) $376  $(314)

 

The components of the net periodic pension cost are included in the caption “Interest income and other, net.”

 

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DEBT

 

The following is a summary of all debt outstanding:

 

(In Thousands)

        
  

June 30, 2023

  

December 31, 2022

 

Senior secured bonds:

        

8.50% Senior Secured Notes due November 2026 (A) (B)

 $175,000  $175,000 

Supplier Facility Agreements

  12,204    

Senior Secured Term Loan

      

10.375% Senior Unsecured Notes due July 2028

      
  $187,204  $175,000 

Debt discount and issuance costs

  (5,190)  (5,964)

Less: Current portion of long-term debt

  (2,441)   

Total long-term debt

 $179,573  $169,036 

 

 

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As of June 30, 2023 and  December 31, 2022, the fair value (Level 2) of the Senior Secured Notes was $181.4 million and $177.3 million, respectively.

 

(B)

The $1.2 million restricted cash on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2023, represents the pro rata amount due for our next semiannual interest payment obligation on the 8.50% Senior Secured Notes.

 

Supplier Facility Agreements

 

We entered into Facility Agreements to finance a portion of the construction and delivery of three new vessels. The vessels were delivered to us in the second quarter of 2023 in exchange for approximately $12.2 million in financing. Each of the Facility Agreements bear interest at rates ranging from 2.7% to 6.0% and are payable in ten equal principal semi-annual installments, with the first Facility Agreement installment commencing in the fourth quarter of 2023. The Facility Agreements are secured by the vessels, guaranteed by Tidewater as parent guarantor and contain no financial covenants.

 

Senior Secured Term Loan

 

On June 30, 2023, Tidewater entered into a Credit Agreement, by and among Tidewater, as parent guarantor, TDW International Vessels Unrestricted, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“TDW International”), as borrower, certain other unrestricted subsidiaries of Tidewater, as other security parties, the lenders party thereto, DNB Bank ASA, New York Branch (“DNB Bank”), as facility agent and DNB Markets, Inc. (“DNB Markets”), as bookrunner and mandated lead arranger (the “Credit Agreement”), pursuant to which the lenders agreed to make available to borrower a senior secured term loan in the aggregate principal amount of $325.0 million (the “Senior Secured Term Loan”) to partially finance the purchase price of the Solstad Acquisition (See “Note (15) Solstad Vessel Acquisition”). The balance on the Senior Secured Term Loan was zero as of June 30, 2023. On July 5, 2023, the Term Loan was fully drawn in a single advance of $325.0 million yielding net proceeds of approximately $318.3 million, which were used to fund a portion of the purchase price for the Solstad Acquisition.

 

The Senior Secured Term Loan is composed of a $100.0 million Tranche A loan and a $225.0 million Tranche B loan, each maturing on July 5, 2026. The Tranche A loan is required to be repaid by $50.0 million within one year, with the remaining $50.0 million due at maturity. The Tranche B loan amortizes over the three-year term of the Senior Secured Term Loan. The Tranche A loan bears interest at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 5% initially, increasing to 8% over the term of the Term Loan. The Tranche B loan bears interest at SOFR plus 3.75%. The Tranche A loan and the Tranche B loan may each be prepaid at any time without premium or penalty. The security for the Senior Secured Term Loan includes mortgages over the Solstad Vessels and associated assignments of insurances and assignments of earnings in respect of such vessels, a pledge of 100% of the equity interests in TDW International, a pledge of 66% of the equity interests in TDW International Unrestricted, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and negative pledges over certain vessels indirectly owned by TDW International Unrestricted, Inc. The obligations of the borrower are guaranteed by Tidewater, subject to a cap equal to 50% of the purchase price for the Solstad Acquisition.

 

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The Credit Agreement contains three financial covenants: (i) a minimum free liquidity test (of Guarantor liquidity) equal to the greater of $20.0 million or 10% of net interest-bearing debt, (ii) a minimum equity ratio of 30%, in each case for us and our consolidated subsidiaries and (iii) an interest coverage ratio of not less than 2:1. The Credit Agreement also contain certain equity cure rights with respect to such financial covenants. The Credit Agreement also includes (i) customary vessel management and insurance covenants in the vessel mortgages, (ii) negative covenants, and (iii) certain customary events of default. We are currently in compliance with all of these financial covenants.

 

Senior Unsecured Notes

 

On July 3, 2023, Tidewater completed a previously announced offering of $250 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured bonds in the Nordic bond market (the “Senior Unsecured Notes”). The bonds were privately placed, at an issue price of 99%, outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. We used the net proceeds from the offering of approximately $243.1 million to fund a portion of the purchase price of the Solstad Acquisition.

 

The Senior Unsecured Notes were issued pursuant to the Bond Terms, dated as of June 30, 2023 (the “Bond Terms”), between the Nordic Trustee AS, as Bond Trustee and us. An application will be made for the Senior Unsecured Notes to be listed on the Nordic ABM. The Senior Unsecured Notes are senior unsecured obligations and are not guaranteed by any of our subsidiaries.

 

The Senior Unsecured Notes will mature on July 3, 2028. Interest on the Senior Unsecured Notes will accrue at a rate of 10.375% per annum payable semi-annually in arrears on January 3 and July 3 of each year in cash, beginning January 3, 2024. Prepayment of the Senior Unsecured Notes prior to July 3, 2025 requires the payment of make-whole amounts, and prepayments after that date are subject to prepayment premiums that decline over time.

 

The Senior Unsecured Notes contain two financial covenants: (i) a minimum free liquidity test equal to the greater of $20 million and 10% of net interest-bearing debt, and (ii) a minimum equity ratio of 30%. The Bond Terms also contain certain equity cure rights with respect to such financial covenants. Our ability to make certain distributions after November 16, 2023 to our stockholders is subject to certain limits, including in some circumstances a minimum liquidity test and a maximum net leverage ratio. The Senior Unsecured Notes are also subject to negative covenants as set forth in the Bond Terms. The Bond Terms contain certain customary events of default, including, among other things: (i) default in the payment of any amount when due; (ii) default in the performance or breach of any other covenant in the Bond Terms, which default continues uncured for a period of 20 business days; and (iii) certain voluntary or involuntary events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization. We are currently in compliance with all of these financial covenants.

 

Super Senior Revolver

 

We also have a Super Senior Revolving Credit Facility Agreement maturing on November 16, 2026 that provides $25.0 million for general working capital purposes. No amounts have been drawn on this credit facility.

 

 

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Currency Devaluation and Fluctuation Risk

 

Due to our international operations, we are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations against the U.S. dollar. For some of our international contracts, a portion of the revenue and local expenses are incurred in local currencies with the result that we are at risk for changes in the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. We generally do not hedge against any foreign currency rate fluctuations associated with foreign currency contracts that arise in the normal course of business, which exposes us to the risk of exchange rate losses. To minimize the financial impact of these items, we attempt to contract a significant majority of our services in U.S. dollars. In addition, we attempt to minimize the financial impact of these risks by matching the currency of our operating costs with the currency of our revenue streams when considered appropriate. We continually monitor the currency exchange risks associated with all contracts not denominated in U.S. dollars.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

We are named defendants or parties in certain lawsuits, claims or proceedings incidental to our business and involved from time to time as parties to governmental investigations or proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Although the outcome of such lawsuits or other proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty and the amount of any liability that could arise with respect to such lawsuits or other proceedings cannot be predicted accurately, we do not expect these matters to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, operating results or cash flows.

 

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Other Financial Instruments

 

Our primary financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade receivables and trade payables with book values that are considered to be representative of their respective fair values. The carrying value for cash equivalents is considered to be representative of its fair value due to the short duration and conservative nature of the cash equivalent investment portfolio. In the second quarter of 2022, we agreed to a transaction with PEMEX, the Mexican national oil company, to exchange $8.6 million in accounts receivable for an equal face amount of seven-year 8.75% PEMEX corporate bonds (PEMEX Note). The PEMEX Note is classified as “available for sale.” For the three and six months ended  June 30, 2023, we recorded $0.2 million and $0.3 million in mark-to-market losses in other comprehensive income, respectively, valuing the PEMEX Note at $7.8 million in our consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2023. The PEMEX Note mark-to-market valuations are considered to be Level 2.

 

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PROPERTIES AND EQUIPMENT, ACCRUED EXPENSES, OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES AND OTHER LIABILITIES

 

As of June 30, 2023, our property and equipment consist primarily of 184 active vessels, which excludes the two vessels we have classified as held for sale, located around the world. As of  December 31, 2022, our property and equipment consisted primarily of 183 active vessels, which excluded eight vessels classified as held for sale. We have five Alucat crew boats under construction for which we have made down payments totaling approximately $2.8 million in 2022 and 2023 and will incur debt with the shipyard upon deliveries in 2023 and 2024 totaling approximately $11.3 million. These crew boats, upon completion, will be employed in our African market. See Note 15 for disclosure of our July 5, 2023 acquisition of 37 vessels from Solstad Offshore ASA, a Norwegian public limited company.

 

A summary of properties and equipment is as follows:

 

(In Thousands)

        
  

June 30, 2023

  

December 31, 2022

 

Properties and equipment:

        

Vessels and related equipment

 $1,094,233  $1,070,821 

Other properties and equipment

  41,750   35,819 
   1,135,983   1,106,640 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

  351,110   309,985 

Properties and equipment, net

 $784,873  $796,655 

 

A summary of accrued expenses is as follows:

 

(In Thousands)

        
  

June 30, 2023

  

December 31, 2022

 

Payroll and related payables

 $30,356  $35,425 

Accrued vessel expenses

  35,038   47,307 

Accrued interest expense

  1,921   2,037 

Other accrued expenses

  24,560   20,749 
  $91,875  $105,518 

 

A summary of other current liabilities is as follows:

 

(In Thousands)

      
  June 30, 2023  December 31, 2022 

Taxes payable

 $34,933  $39,355 

Other

  7,372   10,968 
  $42,305  $50,323 

 

A summary of other liabilities is as follows:

 

(In Thousands)

      
  June 30, 2023  December 31, 2022 

Pension liabilities

 $19,932  $17,383 

Liability for uncertain tax positions

  31,533   35,468 

Other

  14,156   14,992 
  $65,621  $67,843 

 

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SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF OPERATIONS

 

Each of our five operating segments is managed by a senior executive reporting directly to our Chief Executive Officer, the chief operating decision maker. Discrete financial information is available for each of the segments, and our Chief Executive Officer uses the results of each of the operating segments for resource allocation and performance evaluation. 

 

The following table provides a comparison of segment revenues, vessel operating profit (loss), depreciation and amortization, and additions to properties and equipment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022. Vessel revenues relate to vessels owned and operated by us while other operating revenues relate to other miscellaneous marine-related businesses.

 

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(In Thousands)

 

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30, 2023

  

June 30, 2022

  

June 30, 2023

  

June 30, 2022

 

Revenues:

                

Vessel revenues:

                

Americas

 $50,376  $37,520  $98,063  $65,964 

Asia Pacific

  22,585   16,362   44,609   21,259 

Middle East

  31,856   28,396   62,618   48,614 

Europe/Mediterranean

  39,295   32,475   70,545   56,394 

West Africa

  66,211   47,422   125,668   73,820 

Other operating revenues

  4,638   1,272   6,562   3,125 

Total

 $214,961  $163,447  $408,065  $269,176 

Vessel operating profit (loss):

                

Americas

 $6,245  $5,930  $14,207  $5,848 

Asia Pacific

  7,026   (899)  12,594   1,274 

Middle East

  (1,657)  (307)  (2,001)  (2,190)

Europe/Mediterranean

  8,307   4,262   10,343   1,833 

West Africa

  25,474   9,270   42,695   12,485 

Other operating profit

  4,265   790   5,038   2,282 
   49,660   19,046   82,876   21,532 
                 

Corporate expenses

  (12,117)  (15,909)  (23,050)  (26,412)

Long-lived asset impairment credit

           500 

Gain on asset dispositions, net

  1,404   (1,297)  3,620   (1,090)

Operating income (loss)

 $38,947  $1,840  $63,446  $(5,470)

Depreciation and amortization:

                

Americas

 $8,724  $7,503  $16,918  $14,619 

Asia Pacific

  1,824   2,080   3,289   2,929 

Middle East

  6,365   6,421   12,100   11,827 

Europe/Mediterranean

  7,445   6,958   14,795   13,720 

West Africa

  7,813   8,002   15,334   13,743 

Corporate

  597   802   998   1,585 

Total

 $32,768  $31,766  $63,434  $58,423 

Additions to properties and equipment:

                

Americas

 $1,040  $538  $1,561  $538 

Asia Pacific

  1,256   19   5,659   19 

Middle East

  868   2,048   2,418   2,072 

Europe/Mediterranean

  1,948   169   2,180   445 

West Africa

  15,146   340   15,735   690 

Corporate

  762   1,037   2,118   1,616 

Total

 $21,020  $4,151  $29,671  $5,380 

 

The following table provides a comparison of total assets at  June 30, 2023 and  December 31, 2022:

 

(In Thousands)

        
  

June 30, 2023

  

December 31, 2022

 

Total assets:

        

Americas

 $307,964  $309,985 

Asia Pacific

  109,038   148,684 

Middle East

  200,369   197,054 

Europe/Mediterranean

  278,660   282,670 

West Africa

  331,657   285,965 

Corporate

  116,476   73,298 
  $1,344,164  $1,297,656 

  

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ASSET DISPOSITIONS, ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS

 

During the six months ending June 30, 2023, we sold or recycled six of our vessels held for sale, leaving two vessels valued at $0.6 million remaining in the held for sale account as of June 30, 2023. We also sold two vessels from our active fleet. The total vessel and other sales for the six-month period ending  June 30, 2023 contributed approximately $8.7 million in proceeds and we recognized a net $3.6 million gain on the dispositions. In the six-month period ending June 30, 2022, we added one vessel to assets held for sale, sold or recycled nine of our vessels held for sale, and re-activated one vessel from assets held for sale back into the active fleet, leaving nine vessels valued at $6.9 million remaining in the held for sale account as of June 30, 2022.

 

We consider the valuation approach for our assets held for sale to be a Level 3 fair value measurement due to the level of estimation involved in valuing assets to be recycled or sold. We estimate the net realizable value of our assets held for sale using various methodologies including third party appraisals, sales comparisons, sales agreements and recycle yard tonnage prices. Estimates generally fall in ranges rather than exact numbers due to the nature of sales of offshore vessels and industry conditions. Our value ranges depend on our expectation of the ultimate disposition of the vessel. We will in all circumstances attempt to achieve maximum value for our vessels, but also recognize that certain vessels are more likely to be recycled, especially given the time and effort required to achieve a sale and the costs incurred to maintain a vessel while searching for a buyer. We establish ranges that in many cases have recycle value as the low end of the range and an expected open market sale value at the top of the range. When there is no expectation within the range that is considered more likely than any other, we apply equal probability weighting to the low and high ends of the valuation range. In addition, in conjunction with the reactivation of a vessel from assets held for sale to the active fleet in the first quarter of 2022 and the concurrent valuation of such vessel at its fair value, we recaptured $0.5 million of impairment charged to expense. We do not separate our asset impairment expense by segment because of the significant movement of our assets between segments.

 

The following table presents the activity in our asset held for sale account for the periods indicated:

 

(In Thousands, except number of vessels)

 Three Months Ended 
  Number of Vessels  June 30, 2023  Number of Vessels  June 30, 2022 

Beginning balance

  3  $695   12  $8,591 

Additions

        1   2,500 

Sales

  (1)  (65)  (4)  (4,229)

Ending balance

  2  $630   9  $6,862 

 

(In Thousands, except number of vessels)

 

Six Months Ended

 
  

Number of Vessels

  

June 30, 2023

  

Number of Vessels

  

June 30, 2022

 

Beginning balance

  8  $4,195   18  $14,421 

Additions

        1   2,500 

Sales

  (6)  (3,565)  (9)  (8,559)

Transfers

        (1)  (1,500)

Ending balance

  2  $630   9  $6,862 

 

 

 

 

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SOLSTAD VESSEL ACQUISITION

 

On March 7, 2023, we entered into an Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of Vessels, Charter Parties and Other Assets (the “Original Acquisition Agreement”), with certain subsidiaries of Solstad Offshore ASA, a Norwegian public limited company (collectively, the “Sellers”), pursuant to which we agreed to acquire from the Sellers (the “Solstad Acquisition”): (i) 37 platform supply vessels owned by the Sellers (the “Solstad Vessels”); (ii) the charter parties governing certain of the Solstad Vessels; and (iii) the Economic Interest (as defined in the Acquisition Agreement) in certain charter parties as specified therein. On June 20, 2023, we and the Sellers executed a First Amendment (the “First Amendment”) to the Original Acquisition Agreement to clarify certain closing matters related to the Solstad Acquisition (the First Amendment, together with the Original Acquisition Agreement, the “Acquisition Agreement”). Subsequent to the end of the second quarter of 2023, on July 5, 2023, we completed the Solstad Acquisition with the Sellers for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $580.0 million, consisting of the previously disclosed $577.0 million base purchase price along with an initial $3.0 million purchase price adjustment, which will be further adjusted for bunkers and other consumables within 14 days after closing. The purchase price was funded through a combination of cash on hand, net proceeds from the Senior Secured Term Loan and from the Senior Unsecured Notes. See Note 9 for additional disclosure on the Senior Secured Term Loan and Senior Unsecured Notes.

 

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ITEM 2.       MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain of the statements included in this Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which includes any statements that are not historical facts. Such statements often contain words such as “expect,” “believe,” “think,” “anticipate,” “predict,” “plan,” “assume,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “goal,” “target,” “projections,” “intend,” “should,” “will,” “shall” and other similar words. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects upon Tidewater Inc. and its subsidiaries. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting Tidewater Inc. and its subsidiaries will be those anticipated by management. These forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and there are certain important factors that could cause actual results to differ, possibly materially, from expectations or estimates reflected in such forward-looking statements, including, among others: fluctuations in worldwide energy demand and oil and natural gas prices; industry overcapacity; limited capital resources available to replenish our asset base as needed, including through acquisitions or vessel construction, and to fund our capital expenditure needs; uncertainty of global financial market conditions and potential constraints in accessing capital or credit if and when needed with favorable terms, if at all; changes in decisions and capital spending by customers in the energy industry and the industry expectations for offshore exploration, field development and production; consolidation of our customer base; loss of a major customer; changing customer demands for vessel specifications, which may make some of our older vessels technologically obsolete for certain customer projects or in certain markets; rapid technological changes; delays and other problems associated with vessel maintenance; the continued availability of qualified personnel and our ability to attract and retain them; the operating risks normally incident to our lines of business, including the potential impact of liquidated counterparties; our ability to comply with covenants in our indentures and other debt instruments; acts of terrorism and piracy; the impact of regional or global public health crises or pandemics; the impact of potential information technology, cybersecurity or data security breaches; integration of acquired businesses and entry into new lines of business; disagreements with our joint venture partners; natural disasters or significant weather conditions; unsettled political conditions, war, civil unrest and governmental actions, such as expropriation or enforcement of customs or other laws that are not well developed or consistently enforced; the risks associated with our international operations, including local content, local currency or similar requirements especially in higher political risk countries where we operate; interest rate and foreign currency fluctuations; labor changes proposed by international conventions; increased regulatory burdens and oversight; changes in laws governing the taxation of foreign source income; retention of skilled workers; our participation in industry wide, multi-employer, defined pension plans; enforcement of laws related to the environment, labor and foreign corrupt practices; increased global concern, regulation and scrutiny regarding climate change; increased stockholder activism; the potential liability for remedial actions or assessments under existing or future environmental regulations or litigation; the effects of asserted and unasserted claims and the extent of available insurance coverage; the resolution of pending legal proceedings; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in this Form 10-Q and other filings we make with the SEC. If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize (or the consequences of any such development changes), or should our underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results or outcomes may vary materially from those reflected in our forward-looking statements. Forward-looking and other statements in this Form 10-Q regarding our environmental, social and other sustainability plans, goals or activities are not an indication that these statements are necessarily material to investors or required to be disclosed in our filings with the SEC. In addition, historical, current, and forward-looking environmental, social and sustainability-related statements may be based on standards still developing, internal controls and processes that we continue to evolve, and assumptions subject to change in the future. Statements in this Form 10-Q are made as of the date of this filing, and Tidewater disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In addition, see “Risk Factors” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and in this Form 10-Q for a discussion of certain risks relating to our business and investment in our securities.

 

In certain places in this Form 10-Q, we may refer to reports published by third parties that purport to describe trends or developments in energy production and drilling and exploration activity and we specifically disclaim any responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of such information and have undertaken no steps to update or independently verify such information.

 

The forward-looking statements should be considered in the context of the risk factors listed above, discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and discussed in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K (Annual Report) as updated by subsequent filings with the SEC. Investors and prospective investors are cautioned not to rely unduly on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Management disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect new information, future events, or developments.

 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in “Item 1. Financial Statements” and with our 2022 Annual Report. The following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our Annual Report and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND CURRENT BUSINESS OUTLOOK

 

Tidewater

 

We are one of the most experienced international operators in the offshore energy industry with a history spanning over 65 years. Our vessels and associated vessel services provide support for all phases of offshore oil and natural gas exploration, field development and production as well as windfarm development and maintenance. These services include towing of, and anchor handling for, mobile offshore drilling units; transporting supplies and personnel necessary to sustain drilling, workover and production activities; offshore construction and seismic and subsea support; geotechnical survey support for windfarm construction, and a variety of other specialized services such as pipe and cable laying. In addition, we have one of the broadest geographic operating footprints in the offshore vessel industry. Our global operating footprint allows us to react quickly to changing local market conditions and to be responsive to the changing requirements of the many customers with which we believe we have strong relationships.

 

On April 22, 2022, we completed the acquisition of SPO and its 50 offshore support vessels operating primarily in West Africa, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. As consideration for the acquisition, we paid $42.0 million in cash and issued 8,100,000 warrants, each of which was exercisable at $0.001 per share for one share of our common stock (SPO acquisition warrants). In addition, we paid $19.6 million at closing and received an $8.8 million post-closing working capital refund related to pre-closing working capital adjustments, for a total consideration of $215.5 million. In 2022, we completed two public offerings of approximately 8.1 million shares combined of our common stock and, coupled with a small redemption of SPO acquisition warrants related to indemnified liabilities, redeemed 100% of the outstanding SPO acquisition warrants. All of the net proceeds from the public equity offerings were used to redeem SPO acquisition warrants.

 

On March 7, 2023, we entered into an Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of Vessels, Charter Parties and Other Assets (the “Original Acquisition Agreement”), with certain subsidiaries of Solstad Offshore ASA, a Norwegian public limited company (collectively, the “Sellers”), pursuant to which we agreed to acquire from the Sellers (the “Solstad Acquisition”): (i) 37 platform supply vessels owned by the Sellers (the “Solstad Vessels”); (ii) the charter parties governing certain of the Solstad Vessels; and (iii) the Economic Interest (as defined in the Acquisition Agreement) in certain charter parties as specified therein. On June 20, 2023, we and the Sellers executed a First Amendment (the “First Amendment”) to the Original Acquisition Agreement to clarify certain closing matters related to the Solstad Acquisition (the First Amendment, together with the Original Acquisition Agreement, the “Acquisition Agreement”). Subsequent to the end of the second quarter of 2023, on July 5, 2023, we completed the Solstad Acquisition with the Sellers for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $580.0 million, consisting of the previously disclosed $577.0 million base purchase price along with an initial $3.0 million purchase price adjustment, which will be further adjusted for bunkers and other consumables within fourteen days after closing. The purchase price was funded through a combination of cash on hand and, net proceeds from the Senior Secured Term Loan and the Senior Unsecured Notes.

 

At June 30, 2023, we owned 186 vessels with an average age of 11.7 years (including three stacked vessels and two vessels designated as assets held for sale) which are available to serve the global energy industry. At June 30, 2023, the average age of our 184 active vessels was 11.6 years. We took delivery of three vessels in the second quarter of 2023, which are included as part of our vessel count disclosure. In addition, at June 30, 2023, we have five crew boats under construction which will be delivered over the next year. With the addition of the Solstad vessels, our fleet now consists of 221 active vessels with an average age of 11.5 years.

 

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MD&A Objective and Principal Factors That Drive Our Results, Cash Flows and Liquidity

 

Our MD&A is designed to provide information about our financial condition and results of operations from management’s perspective.

 

Our revenues, net earnings and cash flows from operations are largely dependent upon the activity level of our offshore marine vessel fleet. As is the case with the numerous other vessel operators in our industry, our business activity is largely dependent on the level of exploration, field development and production activity of our customers. Our customers’ business activity, in turn, is dependent on current and expected crude oil and natural gas prices, which fluctuate depending on expected future levels of supply and demand for crude oil and natural gas, and on estimates of the cost to find, develop and produce crude oil and natural gas reserves. Our objective throughout the MD&A is to discuss how these factors affected our historical results and, where applicable, how we expect these factors to impact our future results and future liquidity.

 

Our revenues in all segments are driven primarily by our active fleet size, active vessel utilization and day rates. Because a sizeable portion of our operating and depreciation costs do not change proportionally with changes in revenue, our operating profit is largely dependent on revenue levels.

 

Operating costs consist primarily of crew costs, repair and maintenance costs, insurance costs, fuel, lube oil and supplies costs and other vessel operating costs. Fleet size, fleet composition, geographic areas of operation, supply and demand for marine personnel, and local labor requirements are the major factors impacting overall crew costs in all segments. In addition, our newer, more technologically sophisticated vessels generally require a greater number of specially trained, more highly compensated fleet personnel than our older, smaller and less sophisticated vessels. Crew costs may increase if competition for skilled personnel intensifies.

 

Costs related to the recertification of vessels are deferred and amortized over 30 months on a straight-line basis. Maintenance costs incurred at the time of the recertification drydocking not related to the recertification of the vessel are expensed as incurred. Costs related to vessel improvements that either extend the vessel’s useful life or increase the vessel’s functionality are capitalized and depreciated.

 

Insurance costs are dependent on a variety of factors, including our safety record and pricing in the insurance markets, and can fluctuate over time. Our vessels are generally insured for up to their estimated fair market value in order to cover damage or loss. We also purchase coverage for potential liabilities stemming from third-party losses with limits that we believe are reasonable for our operations, but do not generally purchase business interruption insurance or similar coverage. Insurance limits are reviewed annually, and third-party coverage is purchased based on the expected scope of ongoing operations and the cost of third-party coverage.

 

Fuel and lube costs can fluctuate in any given period depending on the number and distance of vessel mobilizations, the number of active vessels off charter, drydockings, and changes in fuel prices. We also incur vessel operating costs aggregated as “other” vessel operating costs. These costs consist of brokers’ commissions, training costs, satellite communication fees, agent fees, port fees and other miscellaneous costs. Brokers’ commissions are incurred primarily in our non-United States operations where brokers sometimes assist in obtaining work. Brokers generally are paid a percentage of day rates and, accordingly, commissions paid to brokers generally fluctuate in accordance with vessel revenue.

 

We discuss our liquidity in terms of cash flow that we generate from our operations. Our primary sources of capital have been our cash on hand, internally generated funds including operating cash flow, vessel sales and long-term debt financing. From time to time, we also issue stock or stock-based financial instruments either in the open market or as currency in acquisitions. This ability is impacted by existing market conditions.

 

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Industry Conditions and Outlook

 

As we look forward into the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, we expect the supply-demand balance in the global offshore oil and gas markets to continue to tighten after several years of low commodity prices and underinvestment in offshore activities by the major oil and gas producers. Factors driving this outlook include demand for hydrocarbons continuing to grow internationally, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Plus (OPEC+) remaining proactive in maintaining adequate and stable oil prices, combined with a diminishing global supply of vessels to support the offshore energy industry. Energy prices are expected to remain volatile for the remainder of 2023 and into 2024 due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts, global inflationary trends and associated actions from central banks as well as uncertainties surrounding the growth rates expected in key world economies.

 

 

Our business is directly impacted by the level of activity in worldwide offshore oil and natural gas exploration, development and production, which in turn is influenced by trends in oil and natural gas prices and the condition of the energy markets and, in particular, the willingness of energy companies to spend on operational activities and capital projects. Crude oil and natural gas prices are affected by a host of geopolitical and economic forces, including the fundamental principles of supply and demand. Offshore oil and gas exploration and development activities generally require higher oil or natural gas prices to justify the much higher expenditure levels of offshore activities compared to onshore activities. Prices are subject to significant uncertainty and, as a result, are extremely volatile. Over the past several years, oil and natural gas commodity pricing has been affected by a global pandemic which included lock downs by major oil consuming nations, a war in eastern Europe between Russia and Ukraine, OPEC+ production quotas, capital discipline within the major oil and gas companies, inflationary economies of major consuming nations and increased activism related to the perceived oil and gas sector responsibility for climate change. These factors have at various times caused or exacerbated significant swings in oil and gas pricing, which in turn has affected the capital budgets of oil and gas companies.

 

In addition, pressure on us and our customers continues to rise from certain shareholders and other stakeholders, including governmental entities, on various environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. Many of our large international customers have (i) indicated changes in future business plans to achieve a lower environmental impact; (ii) responded to pressure to return capital to shareholders and; (iii) increasingly shifted capital allocation from primarily new oil and gas production and reserve additions to a mix of returns to shareholders, new oil and gas project development and renewable energy source development. Even with these pressures to move towards more sustainable fuels for supplying worldwide energy, fossil fuels are expected to be the largest source for supplying worldwide energy needs for years to come.

 

We are one of the world’s largest operators of offshore support vessels and we have operations in most of the world’s offshore oil and gas basins. We continue to believe that there will be sufficient opportunities for us to operate our vessels in this sector for many years to come. We have also pursued opportunities in the sustainability arena, including the support of offshore wind energy generation and the improvement of our fleet performance regarding emissions and environmental impact. Although our business is impacted by a number of macro factors, including those factors discussed here, which influence our outlook and expectations given the current volatile conditions in our industry, our fleet is currently close to full utilization and our day rates have increased in recent quarters. We are of the opinion that the underlying fundamentals, particularly energy source supply and demand, will support a multi-year increase in offshore upstream development spending. Our outlook expectations are based on the market as we see it today and subject to changing conditions in and impacting our industry.

 

ESG and Climate Change

 

Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of certain adverse weather patterns, which may impact our business. Due to concern over the risk of climate change, several countries have adopted, or are considering the adoption of, regulatory frameworks to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide, methane and other gases (greenhouse gas emissions). In addition, the increased regulation of greenhouse gas emissions is expected to create greater incentives for the use of alternative energy sources. Consideration of climate change-related issues and the responses to those issues through international agreements and national, regional, or state regulatory frameworks are integrated into our strategy, planning, forecasting and risk management processes, where applicable.

 

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Our primary business is to support the fossil fuel industry, which is the primary source of energy in the world. In addition, we burn fossil fuels in operating our vessels. The fossil fuel industry is considered one of the primary contributors to the elements of global climate change. We believe that continued use of fossil fuels will be important as the world transitions to alternative energy sources. We are prepared to participate in the energy transition, including an increased focus on natural gas, and at the same time continue to support the oil industry. We are taking measures to address our impact on climate change, including modifying many of our vessels to reduce our carbon footprint (approximately $19.6 million of emissions focused costs including fuel monitoring systems and batteries for supplemental power are included in our net properties and equipment amount as of June 30, 2023); and providing support to offshore alternative energy providers, such as windfarms. In addition, our Board of Directors has formed a Safety and Sustainability Committee to oversee and support our ESG strategy, initiatives and reporting, and in March 2023, we published our 2022 Sustainability Report. We are committed to continuously consider, develop and implement our ESG strategy as applicable new regulations, business opportunities and sustainable technologies evolve.

 

In March 2022, the SEC proposed rule changes that would require registrants to include certain climate-related disclosures in their registration statements and periodic reports, including information about climate-related risks reasonably likely to have a material impact on their business, results of operations, or financial condition, and certain climate-related financial statement metrics in a note to their audited financial statements. The required information about climate-related risks also would include disclosure of a registrant’s greenhouse gas emissions, which have become a commonly used metric to assess a registrant’s exposure to such risks. We expect final rules to be published during the fourth quarter of 2023.

 

For detailed discussion of climate change and related governmental regulation, including associated risks and possible impact on our business, financial conditions and results of operations, please see “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our 2022 Annual Report.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Each of our five operating segments is managed by a senior executive reporting directly to our Chief Executive Officer, the chief operating decision maker. Discrete financial information is available for each of the segments, and our Chief Executive Officer uses the results of each of the operating segments for resource allocation and performance evaluation.

 

The following table presents our statement of operations for the periods indicated:

 

(In Thousands)

 

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30, 2023

   

March 31, 2023

   

June 30, 2023

   

June 30, 2022

 

Revenues:

                               

Vessel revenues

  $ 210,323     $ 191,180     $ 401,503     $ 266,051  

Other operating revenues

    4,638       1,924       6,562       3,125  

Total revenue

    214,961       193,104       408,065       269,176  

Costs and expenses:

                               

Vessel operating costs

    118,264       115,459       233,723       168,768  

Costs of other operating revenues

    373       1,151       1,524       844  

General and administrative

    26,013       23,545       49,558       46,021  

Depreciation and amortization

    32,768       30,666       63,434       58,423  

Long-lived asset impairment credit

                      (500 )

(Gain) loss on asset dispositions, net

    (1,404 )     (2,216 )     (3,620 )     1,090  

Total costs and expenses

    176,014       168,605       344,619       274,646  

Operating income (loss)

    38,947       24,499       63,446       (5,470 )

Other income (expense):

                               

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

    (3,819 )     2,348       (1,471 )     (935 )

Equity in net earnings (losses) of unconsolidated companies

    25             25       (244 )

Interest income and other, net

    2,790       130       2,920       3,835  

Loss on warrants

                      (14,175 )

Interest and other debt costs, net

    (4,731 )     (4,190 )     (8,921 )     (8,459 )

Total other expense

    (5,735 )     (1,712 )     (7,447 )     (19,978 )

Income (loss) before income taxes

    33,212       22,787       55,999       (25,448 )

Income tax expense

    11,284       11,971       23,255       11,837  

Net income (loss)

    21,928       10,816       32,744       (37,285 )

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

    (656 )     78       (578 )     464  

Net income (loss) attributable to Tidewater Inc.

  $ 22,584     $ 10,738     $ 33,322     $ (37,749 )

 

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Consolidated Results – Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 compared to March 31, 2023

 

Revenues for the quarters ended June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023, were $215.0 million and $193.1 million, respectively. The $21.9 million increase in revenue is primarily due to increases in average day rates across most of our vessel fleet. Average day rates increased by 9.7%, from $14,624 per day in the first quarter to $16,042 in the second quarter. Active utilization decreased slightly from 80.6% in the first quarter of 2023 to 79.4% in the second quarter of 2023, primarily due to elevated drydock activity.

 

Vessel operating costs for the quarters ended June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023, were $118.3 million and $115.5 million, respectively. The increase is primarily due to higher personnel costs on the vessels.

 

Depreciation and amortization expense for the quarters ended June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023, were $32.8 million and $30.7 million, respectively, largely due to an increase in higher overall amortization due to higher drydock activity in the first two quarters of 2023.

 

General and administrative expenses for the quarters ended June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023, were $26.0 million and $23.5 million, respectively. The increase is primarily due to higher bad debt expense and professional fees incurred in connection with pursuing Solstad acquisition financing options that were ultimately not utilized.

 

We reported gains on asset dispositions, net totaling $1.4 million in the second quarter of 2023, primarily as a result of the sales of three vessels and other assets. We reported gains on asset dispositions, net totaling $2.2 million in the first quarter of 2023, primarily as a result of the sales of five vessels and other assets.

 

Interest expense for the quarters ended June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023, was approximately $4.7 million and $4.2 million, respectively, because of a $0.5 million unused capacity fee incurred upon securing the Senior Secured Term Loan to partially fund the Solstad vessels acquisition.

 

Interest income and other, net for the quarters June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023, was $2.8 million and $0.1 million, respectively. We recognized a $1.8 million settlement gain in the second quarter in connection with an agreement committing our pension plan to use a portion of its assets to purchase an annuity from an insurance company so as to transfer its liabilities.

 

During the quarter ended June 30, 2023, we recognized foreign exchange losses of $3.8 million due to the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar against other currencies. During the quarter ended March 31, 2023, we recognized foreign exchange gains of $2.3 million due to the weakening of the U.S. Dollar against other currencies.

 

The income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $11.3 million compared to an income tax expense of $12.0 million for the three months ending March 31, 2023. The tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2023 is mainly attributable to taxes on our operations in foreign countries. Tax expense will vary disproportionally to overall net income due to the mix of profits and losses in these foreign tax regimes.

 

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Consolidated Results – Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 compared to June 30, 2022

 

Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $408.1 million and $269.2 million, respectively. The $138.9 million increase in revenue is primarily due to the SPO acquisition of 49 vessels in the second quarter of 2022 and increases in average day rates across most of our vessel fleet in 2023. Overall, we had 29 more active vessels in the first six months of 2023 than in the first six months of 2022. Average day rates increased by 30.6%, from $11,738 per day in 2022 to $15,334 in 2023. Active utilization decreased slightly from 82.5% in 2022 to 80.0% in 2023, primarily due to a heavy drydock schedule in the first half of 2023 compared to 2022 and the movement of 22 vessels in 2023 between segments. The vessels acquired in the SPO acquisition accounted for almost all of the increase in active vessels as the vessels were part of our fleet for the entire six months of 2023 and were only in the fleet in 2022 after April 22, 2022. The SPO vessels added $123.2 million to revenue in the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $43.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022.

 

Vessel operating costs for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $233.7 million and $168.8 million, respectively. The increase is primarily due to the 29 additional active vessels in our fleet in the first six months of 2023 as compared to the first six months of 2022 and our continued recovery from the low vessel utilization levels caused by the pandemic and increased activity as higher crude oil prices has resulted in more activity from our customers.

 

Depreciation and amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $63.4 million and $58.4 million, respectively, largely due to an increase in depreciation expense because of a higher vessel count and higher overall amortization due to higher drydock activity in 2023.

 

General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $49.6 million and $46.0 million, respectively. The increase is primarily due to increased general and administrative costs associated with the expansion of the Singapore and Dubai offices in connection with the SPO acquisition, bad debt expense and professional fees incurred in connection with pursuing Solstad acquisition financing options that were ultimately not utilized.

 

We reported gains on asset dispositions, net totaling $3.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily as a result of the sales of eight vessels and other assets. We reported losses on asset dispositions, net totaling $1.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022, primarily as a result of the sales of nine vessels and other assets.

 

Long-lived asset impairment during the six months ended June 30, 2022 was a $0.5 million credit related to recovery of impairment on a vessel reclassified from assets held for sale back to the active fleet. There was no long-lived asset impairment expense in the six months ended June 30, 2023.

 

Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, was approximately $8.9 million and $8.5 million, because of a $0.5 million unused capacity fee incurred in the second quarter of 2023 upon securing the Senior Secured Term Loan to partially fund the Solstad vessel acquisition.

 

Interest income and other, net or the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, was $2.9 million and $3.8 million, respectively. We recognized a $1.8 million settlement gain in 2023 in connection with an agreement committing our pension plan to use a portion of its assets to purchase an annuity from an insurance so as to transfer its liabilities. Interest income for 2022 was primarily related to the $1.3 million bargain purchase gain on our acquisition of the remaining 51% of Sonatide, our joint venture in Angola of which we previously owned 49%, and $1.9 million in interest and other income related to a litigation settlement for one of our vessels.

 

In the six months ended June 30, 2022, we recognized a $14.2 million loss to value the warrant liability at fair value on the date that we amended the SPO share purchase agreement to allow us to reclassify the warrants from liabilities to equity based on the difference in the Tidewater common stock price on amendment date and the acquisition date closing common stock price.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we recognized foreign exchange losses of $1.5 million due to the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar against other currencies. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, we recognized foreign exchange losses of $0.9 million.

 

The income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $23.3 million compared to an income tax expense of $11.8 million for the six months ending June 30, 2022. The tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023 is mainly attributable to taxes on our operations in foreign countries. Tax expense will vary disproportionally to overall net income due to the mix of profits and losses in these foreign tax regimes.

 

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The following table compares vessel revenues and vessel operating costs by geographic segment for our owned and operated vessel fleet and the related percentage of vessel revenue for the periods indicated:

 

(In Thousands)

 

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30, 2023

   

March 31, 2023

   

June 30, 2023

   

June 30, 2022

 

Vessel revenues:

                                                               

Americas

  $ 50,376       24 %   $ 47,687       25 %   $ 98,063       24 %   $ 65,964       25 %

Asia Pacific

    22,585       11 %     22,024       12 %     44,609       11 %     21,259       8 %

Middle East

    31,856       15 %     30,762       16 %     62,618       16 %     48,614       18 %

Europe/Mediterranean

    39,295       19 %     31,250       16 %     70,545       18 %     56,394       21 %

West Africa

    66,211       31 %     59,457       31 %     125,668       31 %     73,820       28 %

Total vessel revenues

  $ 210,323       100 %   $ 191,180       100 %   $ 401,503       100 %   $ 266,051       100 %

Vessel operating costs:

                                                               

Americas:

                                                               

Crew costs

  $ 18,033       36 %   $ 17,402       36 %   $ 35,435       36 %   $ 24,201       37 %

Repair and maintenance

    3,973       8 %     3,888       8 %     7,861       8 %     5,493       8 %

Insurance

    479       1 %     410       1 %     889       1 %     615       1 %

Fuel, lube and supplies

    2,549       5 %     2,999       6 %     5,548       6 %     4,711       7 %

Other

    4,564       9 %     3,572       8 %     8,136       8 %     5,250       8 %
    $ 29,598       59 %   $ 28,271       59 %   $ 57,869       59 %   $ 40,270       61 %

Asia Pacific:

                                                               

Crew costs

  $ 7,062       31 %   $ 7,311       33 %   $ 14,373       32 %   $ 8,926       42 %

Repair and maintenance

    1,517       7 %     1,749       8 %     3,266       7 %     1,229       6 %

Insurance

    219       1 %     123       1 %     342       1 %     144       1 %

Fuel, lube and supplies

    1,521       7 %     1,630       7 %     3,151       7 %     1,695       8 %

Other

    1,648       7 %     1,678       8 %     3,326       8 %     1,598       7 %
    $ 11,967       53 %   $ 12,491       57 %   $ 24,458       55 %   $ 13,592       64 %

Middle East

                                                               

Crew costs

  $ 13,170       41 %   $ 12,616       41 %   $ 25,786       41 %   $ 19,658       40 %

Repair and maintenance

    3,779       12 %     3,475       11 %     7,254       12 %     5,553       12 %

Insurance

    465       1 %     433       2 %     898       1 %     622       1 %

Fuel, lube and supplies

    3,470       11 %     2,870       9 %     6,340       10 %     4,259       9 %

Other

    3,756       12 %     3,669       12 %     7,425       12 %     4,706       10 %
    $ 24,640       77 %   $ 23,063       75 %   $ 47,703       76 %   $ 34,798       72 %

Europe/Mediterranean:

                                                               

Crew costs

  $ 13,406       34 %   $ 12,727       41 %   $ 26,133       37 %   $ 24,352       43 %

Repair and maintenance

    2,900       7 %     2,706       9 %     5,606       8 %     4,520       8 %

Insurance

    354       1 %     384       1 %     738       1 %     616       1 %

Fuel, lube and supplies

    2,363       6 %     1,584       5 %     3,947       5 %     2,817       5 %

Other

    2,292       6 %     2,371       7 %     4,663       7 %     4,494       8 %
    $ 21,315       54 %   $ 19,772       63 %   $ 41,087       58 %   $ 36,799       65 %

West Africa:

                                                               

Crew costs

  $ 16,336       25 %   $ 16,587       28 %   $ 32,923       26 %   $ 24,339       33 %

Repair and maintenance

    4,665       7 %     4,834       8 %     9,499       8 %     6,143       8 %

Insurance

    651       1 %     655       1 %     1,306       1 %     753       1 %

Fuel, lube and supplies

    4,055       6 %     4,472       7 %     8,527       7 %     5,115       7 %

Other

    5,037       7 %     5,314       9 %     10,351       8 %     6,959       10 %
    $ 30,744       46 %   $ 31,862       54 %   $ 62,606       50 %   $ 43,309       59 %

Vessel operating costs:

                                                               

Crew costs

  $ 68,007       32 %   $ 66,643       35 %   $ 134,650       34 %   $ 101,476       38 %

Repair and maintenance

    16,834       8 %     16,652       9 %     33,486       8 %     22,938       8 %

Insurance

    2,168       1 %     2,005       1 %     4,173       1 %     2,750       1 %

Fuel, lube and supplies

    13,958       7 %     13,555       7 %     27,513       7 %     18,597       7 %

Other

    17,297       8 %     16,604       8 %     33,901       8 %     23,007       9 %

Total vessel operating costs

  $ 118,264       56 %   $ 115,459       60 %   $ 233,723       58 %   $ 168,768       63 %

 

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The following table presents general and administrative expenses in our five geographic segments both individually and in total and the related general and administrative expenses as a percentage of the vessel revenues of each segment and in total for the periods indicated:

 

(In Thousands)

 

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30, 2023

   

March 31, 2023

   

June 30, 2023

   

June 30, 2022

 

Segment general and administrative expenses:

                                                               

Americas

  $ 5,809       12 %   $ 3,260       7 %   $ 9,069       9 %   $ 5,227       8 %

Asia Pacific

    1,768       8 %     2,500       11 %     4,268       10 %     3,464       16 %

Middle East

    2,508       8 %     2,308       8 %     4,816       8 %     4,179       9 %

Europe/Mediterranean

    2,228       6 %     2,092       7 %     4,320       6 %     4,042       7 %

West Africa

    2,180       3 %     2,853       5 %     5,033       4 %     4,283       6 %

Total segment general and administrative expenses

  $ 14,493       7 %   $ 13,013       7 %   $ 27,506       7 %   $ 21,195       8 %

 

The following table presents segment and total depreciation and amortization expense and the related segment and total vessel depreciation and amortization expense as a percentage of segment and total vessel revenues for the periods indicated:

 

(In Thousands)

 

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30, 2023

   

March 31, 2023

   

June 30, 2023

   

June 30, 2022

 

Segment depreciation and amortization expense:

                                                               

Americas

  $ 8,724       17 %   $ 8,194       17 %   $ 16,918       17 %   $ 14,619       22 %

Asia Pacific

    1,824       8 %     1,465       7 %     3,289       7 %     2,929       14 %

Middle East

    6,365       20 %     5,735       19 %     12,100       19 %     11,827       24 %

Europe/Mediterranean

    7,445       19 %     7,350       24 %     14,795       21 %     13,720       24 %

West Africa

    7,813       12 %     7,521       13 %     15,334       12 %     13,743       19 %

Total segment depreciation and amortization expense

  $ 32,171       15 %   $ 30,265       16 %   $ 62,436       16 %   $ 56,838       21 %

 

The following table compares operating income (loss) and other components of income (loss) and its related percentage of total revenue for the periods indicated:

 

(In Thousands)

 

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30, 2023

   

March 31, 2023

   

June 30, 2023

   

June 30, 2022

 

Vessel operating profit (loss):

                                                               

Americas

  $ 6,245       3 %   $ 7,962       4 %   $ 14,207       3 %   $ 5,848       2 %

Asia Pacific

    7,026       3 %     5,568       3 %     12,594       3 %     1,274       0 %

Middle East

    (1,657 )     (1 )%     (344 )     0 %     (2,001 )     0 %     (2,190 )     (1 )%

Europe/Mediterranean

    8,307       4 %     2,036       1 %     10,343       3 %     1,833       1 %

West Africa

    25,474       12 %     17,221       9 %     42,695       10 %     12,485       5 %

Other operating profit

    4,265       2 %     773       0 %     5,038       1 %     2,282       1 %
      49,660       23 %     33,216       17 %     82,876       20 %     21,532       8 %
                                                                 

Corporate expenses

    (12,117 )     (6 )%     (10,933 )     (5 )%     (23,050 )     (5 )%     (26,412 )     (10 )%

Gain (loss) on asset dispositions, net

    1,404       1 %     2,216       1 %     3,620       1 %     (1,090 )     0 %

Long-lived asset impairment credit

          0 %           0 %           0 %     500       0 %

Operating income (loss)

  $ 38,947       18 %   $ 24,499       13 %   $ 63,446       16 %   $ (5,470 )     (2 )%

 

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Segment results for three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to March 31, 2023

 

Americas Segment Operations.  Vessel revenues in the Americas segment increased 5.6%, or $2.7 million, during the quarter ended June 30, 2023, compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2023. This increase is primarily the result of one additional active vessel and a 2.4% increase in average day rates. Average utilization increased from 85.2% to 85.4%.

 

Vessel operating profit for the Americas segment for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, was $6.2 million, compared to an $8.0 million operating profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The increase in revenue was offset by a $1.3 million increase in operating expenses, a $2.5 million increase in general and administrative costs and a $0.5 million increase in depreciation and amortization. The operating expenses increased due to personnel and repair costs. The increase in general and administrative costs resulted from increased bad debt expense related to a single customer. This customer also contributed to the increase in operating expenses as we incurred costs to bring the related vessel back to its home port.

 

Asia Pacific Segment Operations.  Vessel revenues in the Asia Pacific segment increased 2.5%, or $0.6 million, during the quarter ended June 30, 2023, compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2023. Average day rates increased 2.8%, rising from $23,582 per day in the first quarter of 2023 to $24,250 in the second quarter of 2023. Average active utilization for the segment decreased from 77.8% to 72.4%. and we operated one more active vessel in the second quarter of 2023.

 

The Asia Pacific segment reported an operating profit of $7.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, compared to a $5.6 million operating profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The increase in revenue was supplemented by a $0.5 million decrease in operating expenses and a $0.7 million decrease in general and administrative costs attributable to lower compensation and professional fees. Depreciation and amortization increased by $0.4 million largely due to increased drydock costs in 2023.

 

Middle East Segment Operations.  Vessel revenues in the Middle East segment increased 3.6%, or $1.1 million, during the quarter ended June 30, 2023, compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2023. Active vessels increased by one and average day rates increased 8.0%, rising from $9,679 per day in the first quarter of 2023 to $10,449 in the second quarter of 2023. Average active utilization for the segment decreased from 82.5% to 76.0%.

 

The Middle East segment reported an operating loss of $1.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, compared to an operating loss of $0.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 as the increase in revenue was more than offset by a $1.6 million increase in operating costs primarily attributable to moving new vessels into the area, a $0.6 million increase in depreciation and amortization attributable to higher drydock activity in 2023, and a $0.2 million increase in general and administrative costs.

 

Europe/Mediterranean Segment Operations.  Vessel revenues in the Europe/Mediterranean segment increased 25.7%, or $8.0 million, during the quarter ended June 30, 2023, compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2023. This increase was primarily driven by the 21.2% increase in day rates, as rates increased from $15,669 in the first quarter of 2023 to $18,990 in the second quarter of 2023. Active utilization increased from 83.4% to 85.7%. There was one less active vessel in the segment in the second quarter.

 

The Europe/Mediterranean segment reported an operating profit of $8.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, compared to an operating profit of $2.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The higher operating profit was due to the revenue increase partially offset by $1.5 million in higher operating costs due to higher personnel and fuel costs.

 

West Africa Segment Operations.  Vessel revenues in the West Africa segment increased 11.4%, or $6.8 million, during the quarter ended June 30, 2023, compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2023. Average day rates increased 10.9% from $13,047 to $14,469, while active utilization increased from 76.6% during the quarter ended March 31, 2023 to 77.8% during the quarter ended June 30, 2023. There was one less vessel in the segment in the second quarter.

 

West Africa reported an operating profit of $25.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, compared to an operating profit of $17.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The increase in operating profit is largely due to the increase in revenue supplemented by a $1.1 million decrease in operating costs associated with vessels transferred out of the segment and the $0.7 million decrease in general and administrative costs. Depreciation and amortization increased by $0.3 million primarily due to higher drydock activity in 2023.

 

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Segment results for six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to June 30, 2022

 

Americas Segment Operations.  Vessel revenues in the Americas segment increased 48.7%, or $32.1 million, during the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022. This increase is primarily the result of four additional active vessels and a 24.5% increase in average day rates largely due to demand recovery in the offshore vessel industry. Average utilization increased from 81.4% to 85.3%. The SPO acquisition added two active vessels in the Americas segment that contributed 100% utilization, $27,995 average day rate and $10.1 million in revenue in the six months ended June 30, 2023. For 2022, the SPO acquisition added less than one average vessel to the Americas fleet that contributed 77.0% utilization and a $15,226 average day rate. The additional vessel added $0.7 million to Americas’ revenue in the six months ended June 30, 2022.

 

Vessel operating profit for the Americas segment for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was $14.2 million, compared to a $5.8 million operating profit for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in operating profit was largely due to the increase in revenue partially offset by a $17.6 million increase in operating expenses, largely resulting from increased personnel costs associated with additional vessels and vessel reactivations, a $2.3 million increase in depreciation and amortization, resulting mainly from additional vessels and higher drydock activity in 2023, and a $3.8 million increase in general and administrative costs due largely to an increase in bad debt expense in 2023.

 

Asia Pacific Segment Operations.  Vessel revenues in the Asia Pacific segment increased 109.8%, or $23.4 million, during the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022. Active vessels increased by two. Average day rates increased 84.1%, rising from $12,992 per day in six months ended June 30, 2022 to $23,916 in the six months ended June 30, 2023. The SPO acquisition added 13 active vessels to the Asia Pacific fleet and contributed 78.2% utilization, a $23,723 average day rate and $43.7 million in revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023. For 2022, the SPO acquisition added seven vessels to the Asia Pacific fleet. These vessels were 80.4% utilized, had an average day rate of $13,988 and contributed $15.0 million to Asia Pacific’ revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022.

 

The Asia Pacific segment reported an operating profit of $12.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to an operating profit of $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in revenue was offset by $10.9 million in additional operating expenses, $0.8 million of additional general and administrative costs, and $0.4 million of additional depreciation and amortization expense, all as a result of the SPO acquisition.

 

Middle East Segment Operations.  Vessel revenues in the Middle East segment increased 28.8%, or $14.0 million, during the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022. Active vessels increased by six. Overall, active utilization for the six months ended June 30, 2023 decreased from 82.1% to 79.2% but average day rates increased 13.2%. The SPO acquisition added seven active vessels to the Middle East fleet and contributed $9.3 million in revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023. For 2022, the SPO acquisition added three active vessels to the Middle East fleet. These vessels were 100.0% utilized, had an average day rate of $13,489 and contributed $6.2 million to the Middle East revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022.

 

The Middle East segment reported an operating loss of $2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to an operating loss of $2.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 as the increase in revenue was largely offset by a $12.9 million increase in operating costs, a $0.3 million increase in depreciation and amortization, and a $0.6 million increase in general and administrative costs. The increase in costs were primarily a result of the seven active vessels acquired in the SPO acquisition.

 

Europe/Mediterranean Segment Operations.  Vessel revenues in the Europe/Mediterranean segment increased 25.1%, or $14.2 million, during the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increased revenue was attributable to two more active vessels combined with 24.1% higher average day rates. Active utilization decreased from 89.7% to 84.6%.

 

The Europe/Mediterranean segment reported an operating profit of $10.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to an operating profit of $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The higher operating profit was due to the revenue increase offset by $4.3 million in higher operating costs, $1.1 million in higher depreciation and amortization associated with the increase in active vessels and a $0.3 million increase in general and administrative expenses.

 

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West Africa Segment Operations.  Vessel revenues in the West Africa segment increased 70.2%, or $51.8 million, during the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022. The West Africa active vessel fleet increased by 15 vessels from the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023. Average day rates increased 38.2% from $9,960 to $13,760, and active utilization decreased from 81.3% to 77.2%. The SPO acquisition added 24 active vessels to the West Africa fleet and contributed $55.5 million in revenue in the six months ended June 30, 2023. For 2022, the SPO acquisition added eight active vessels to the West Africa fleet. These vessels were 91.3% utilized, had an average day rate of $14,520 and contributed $19.5 million to Asia Pacific’ revenue in the six months ended June 30, 2022.

 

West Africa reported an operating profit of $42.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to an operating profit of $12.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in operating results is largely due to the increase in revenue partially offset by $19.3 million in higher operating costs primarily related to the increase in active vessels. In addition, general and administrative costs increased by $0.8 million due to additional costs associated with the SPO acquisition. Depreciation and amortization increased by $1.6 million due largely to the SPO acquisition and additional drydock activity in 2023.

 

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Vessel Utilization and Average Day Rates by Segment

 

Vessel utilization is determined primarily by market conditions and to a lesser extent by drydocking requirements. Vessel day rates are determined by the demand created largely through the level of offshore exploration, field development and production spending by energy companies relative to the supply of offshore support vessels. Specifications of available equipment and the scope of service provided may also influence vessel day rates. Vessel utilization rates are calculated by dividing the number of days a vessel works during a reporting period by the number of days the vessel is available to work in the reporting period. As such, stacked vessels depress utilization rates because stacked vessels are considered available to work and are included in the calculation of utilization rates. Average day rates are calculated by dividing the revenue a vessel earns during a reporting period by the number of days the vessel worked in the reporting period.

 

Total vessel utilization is calculated on all vessels in service (which includes stacked vessels, vessels held for sale and vessels in drydock). Active utilization is calculated on active vessels (which excludes vessels held for sale and stacked vessels). Average day rates are calculated based on total vessel days worked.

 

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The following tables compare day-based utilization percentages, average day rates and average total, active and stacked vessels by segment for the periods indicated:

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30, 2023

   

March 31, 2023

   

June 30, 2023

   

June 30, 2022

 

SEGMENT STATISTICS:

                               

Americas fleet:

                               

Utilization

    82.8 %     82.3 %     82.5 %     66.9 %

Active utilization

    85.4 %     85.2 %     85.3 %     81.4 %

Average vessel day rates

  $ 20,269     $ 19,794     $ 20,035     $ 16,091  

Average total vessels

    33       32       33       34  

Average stacked vessels

    (1 )     (1 )     (1 )     (6 )

Average active vessels

    32       31       32       28  
                                 

Asia Pacific fleet:

                               

Utilization

    72.4 %     74.8 %     73.6 %     74.3 %

Active utilization

    72.4 %     77.8 %     75.0 %     76.4 %

Average vessel day rates

  $ 24,250     $ 23,582     $ 23,916     $ 12,992  

Average total vessels

    14       14       14       12  

Average stacked vessels

          (1 )            

Average active vessels

    14       13       14       12  
                                 

Middle East fleet:

                               

Utilization

    76.0 %     82.5 %     79.2 %     81.8 %

Active utilization

    76.0 %     82.5 %     79.2 %     82.1 %

Average vessel day rates

  $ 10,449     $ 9,679     $ 10,056     $ 8,887  

Average total vessels

    44       43       43       37  

Average stacked vessels

                       

Average active vessels

    44       43       43       37  
                                 

Europe/Mediterranean fleet:

                               

Utilization

    85.7 %     83.4 %     84.6 %     80.3 %

Active utilization

    85.7 %     83.4 %     84.6 %     89.7 %

Average vessel day rates

  $ 18,990     $ 15,669     $ 17,360     $ 13,989  

Average total vessels

    26       27       27       28  

Average stacked vessels

                      (3 )

Average active vessels

    26       27       27       25  
                                 

West Africa fleet:

                               

Utilization

    72.3 %     68.4 %     70.3 %     68.7 %

Active utilization

    77.8 %     76.6 %     77.2 %     81.3 %

Average vessel day rates

  $ 14,469     $ 13,047     $ 13,760     $ 9,960  

Average total vessels

    70       74       72       60  

Average stacked vessels

    (5 )     (8 )     (6 )     (9 )

Average active vessels

    65       66       66       51  
                                 

Worldwide fleet:

                               

Utilization

    76.9 %     76.5 %     76.7 %     73.5 %

Active utilization

    79.4 %     80.6 %     80.0 %     82.5 %

Average vessel day rates

  $ 16,042     $ 14,624     $ 15,334     $ 11,738  

Average total vessels

    187       190       189       171  

Average stacked vessels

    (6 )     (10 )     (7 )     (18 )

Average active vessels

    181       180       182       153  

 

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Average active vessels exclude stacked vessels. We consider a vessel to be stacked if the vessel crew is furloughed or substantially reduced and limited maintenance is ongoing. We reduce operating costs by stacking vessels when management does not foresee opportunities to profitably or strategically operate the vessels in the near future. Vessels are stacked when market conditions warrant and they are no longer considered stacked when they are returned to active service, sold, or otherwise disposed. When economically practical marketing opportunities arise, the stacked vessels can be returned to active service by performing any necessary maintenance on the vessel and either rehiring or returning fleet personnel to operate the vessel. Although not currently fulfilling charters, stacked vessels are included in the calculation of utilization statistics. We also include our assets held for sale in stacked vessels as they continue to incur stacking related costs. We had five (two held for sale) and eight (three held for sale) stacked vessels at June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023, respectively. The decrease in stacked vessels is attributable to vessel sales and reactivation of vessels. Total stacking costs included in vessel operating costs for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023, were $0.1 million and $0.7 million respectively. 

 

Vessel Dispositions

 

We seek opportunities to sell and/or responsibly recycle our older vessels when market conditions warrant and opportunities arise. The majority of our vessels are sold to buyers who do not compete with us in the offshore energy industry. Vessel sales during the first six months of 2023 included six vessels that were classified as assets held for sale and two vessels from the active fleet.

 

Liquidity, Capital Resources and Other Matters

 

As of June 30, 2023, we had $174.7 million in cash and cash equivalents (including restricted cash), including amounts held by foreign subsidiaries, the majority of which is available to us without adverse tax consequences. Included in foreign subsidiary cash are balances held in U.S. dollars and foreign currencies that await repatriation due to various currency conversion and repatriation constraints and tax related matters, prior to the cash being made available for remittance to our domestic accounts. We currently intend that earnings by foreign subsidiaries will be indefinitely reinvested in foreign jurisdictions to fund strategic initiatives (such as investment, expansion and acquisitions), fund working capital requirements and repay third-party and intercompany debt of our foreign subsidiaries in the normal course of business. Moreover, we do not currently intend to repatriate earnings of our foreign subsidiaries to the U. S. because cash generated from our domestic businesses and the repayment of intercompany receivables from foreign subsidiaries are currently deemed to be sufficient to fund the cash needs of our U.S. operations.

 

Our objective in financing our business is to maintain and preserve adequate financial resources and sufficient levels of liquidity. In addition to our cash on hand, we also have a $25.0 million revolving credit facility that matures in 2026. No amounts have been drawn on this facility. Working capital, which includes cash on hand, was $204.0 million at June 30, 2023. We have generated $33.3 million in net income and $22.5 million in cash flow from operating activities, which includes our interest payments and drydock costs, during the first six months of 2023.

 

As of June 30, 2023, we had $175.0 million of senior secured notes on our consolidated balance sheet, none of which is due until 2026. The 2026 Senior Secured Notes and the revolving credit facility contain two financial covenants: (i) a minimum free liquidity test of the obligors (as defined) equal to the greater of $20.0 million or 10% of net interest-bearing debt and (ii) a minimum equity ratio of 30%, in each case for us and our consolidated subsidiaries. We are currently in compliance and anticipate being able to maintain ongoing compliance with these two financial covenants.

 

We entered into Facility Agreements to finance a portion of the construction and delivery of three new vessels. The vessels were delivered to us in the second quarter of 2023 in exchange for approximately $12.2 million in financing. Each of the Facility Agreements bear interest at rates ranging from 2.7% to 6.0% and are payable in ten equal principal semi-annual installments, with the first Facility Agreement installment commencing in the fourth quarter of 2023. The Facility Agreements are secured by the vessels, guaranteed by Tidewater as parent guarantor and contain no financial covenants.

 

A key component of our growth strategy is expanding our business and fleets through acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic transactions and we would expect to use the net proceeds from any sale of our securities for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures, investments, acquisitions, repayment or refinancing of indebtedness, and other business opportunities. In furtherance of this strategy and as discussed above, on July 5, 2023, we closed a Sale and Purchase Agreement with Solstad pursuant to which, among other things, we acquired 37 platform supply vessels for an aggregate adjusted cash purchase price of approximately $580.0 million, plus customary extras, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Sale and Purchase Agreement. The purchase price was funded through a combination of cash on hand and net proceeds from the Senior Secured Term Loan and from the Senior Unsecured Notes. We expect that our cash flows from the acquired vessels will be sufficient to service the new debt incurred, including scheduled principal payments, in connection with this transaction.

 

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In addition, some of our Series A and B Warrants were exercised during July 2023 and we collected approximately $111.5 million in cash and issued approximately 1.9 million shares of our common stock in exchange for these warrants.

 

Cash and cash equivalents, our revolving credit facility and future net cash provided by operating activities provide us, in our opinion, with sufficient liquidity to meet our ongoing operational requirements. 

 

Operating Activities

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $22.5 million and $(33.2) million, respectively.

 

Net cash provided by operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023 reflects net income of $32.7 million, which includes non-cash depreciation and amortization of $63.4 million and net gains on asset dispositions of $3.6 million. Combined changes in operating assets and liabilities used $21.2 million in cash, and cash paid for deferred drydock and survey costs was $52.7 million.

 

Net cash used in operations for the six months ended June 30, 2022 reflects a net loss of $37.3 million, which includes non-cash depreciation and amortization of $58.4 million and net losses on asset dispositions of $1.1 million. Combined changes in operating assets and liabilities used $41.1 million in cash, and cash paid for deferred drydock and survey costs was $31.1 million.

 

Investing Activities

 

Net cash outflows in both periods for investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, was $(8.8) million and $(26.7) million, respectively.

 

Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 reflects receipt of $8.7 million primarily related to the sale of eight vessels. Additions to properties and equipment were comprised of approximately $12.7 million in capitalized upgrades to existing vessels and equipment, $2.1 million in down payments made on four new vessels and $2.7 million for other property and information technology equipment purchases and development work.

 

Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022 reflects the cash payments totaling $29.5 million associated with the acquisitions of SPO and a 51% equity interest in Sonatide and the receipt of $8.2 million primarily related to the sale of nine vessels. Additions to properties and equipment were comprised of approximately $3.8 million in capitalized upgrades to existing vessels and equipment and $1.6 million for other property and Information Technology equipment purchases and development work.

 

Financing Activities

 

Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $6.9 million and $2.5 million, respectively.

 

Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 included a $1.4 million payment to acquire the non-controlling interest in a majority owned (now wholly owned) subsidiary and $5.5 million in taxes paid on share-based awards.

 

Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022 included $0.3 million of debt issuance costs and $2.2 million in taxes paid on share-based awards.

 

Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Our 2022 Annual Report filed with the SEC on February 27, 2023, describes the accounting policies that are critical to reporting our financial position and operating results and that require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the discussion contained in our 2022 Annual Report regarding these critical accounting policies.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

For information regarding the effect of new accounting pronouncements, see “Note (2) - Recently Issued or Adopted Accounting Pronouncements” of Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

 

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ITEM 3.       QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk affecting us, see Item 7A. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk,” in our 2022 Annual Report. Our exposure to market risk has not changed materially since December 31, 2022.

 

ITEM 4.       CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed with the objective of ensuring that all information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), such as this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer's management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. However, any control system, no matter how well conceived and followed, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.

 

We evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act), as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2023.

 

Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

 

On April 22, 2022, we completed the acquisition of SPO. Management has considered this transaction material to the results of operations, cash flows and financial position from the date of acquisition through June 30, 2023 and believes that the internal controls and procedures of the acquisition have a material effect on our internal controls over financial reporting. We are currently in the process of incorporating the internal controls and procedures of SPO into our internal controls over financial reporting for our assessment of and report on internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023.

 

There has been no change in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2023, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.       LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

See discussion of legal proceedings in (i) “Note (10) - Commitments and Contingencies” of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report; (ii) Item 3 of Part I of our 2022 Annual Report; and (iii) “Note (12) – Commitments and Contingencies” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of our 2022 Annual Report.

 

ITEM 1A.       RISK FACTORS

 

In addition to the following risk factor, as of the date of this filing, the company and its operations continue to be subject to the risk factors previously discussed in the “Risk Factors” section contained in the 2022 Annual Report.

 

Restrictive covenants in the Senior Secured Notes, Senior Unsecured Notes, Super Senior Revolver and Senior Secured Term Loan may restrict our ability to raise capital and pursue our business strategies, and may have significant consequences for our operations and future prospects.

 

Our debt instruments, including our (i) 8.50% Senior Secured Notes due in 2026 (the “Senior Secured Notes”), (ii) 10.375% Senior Unsecured Notes due in 2028 (the “Senior Unsecured Notes” and collectively with the Senior Secured Notes, the “Senior Notes”), (iii) Super Senior Revolving Credit Facility Agreement with DNB Bank ASA, New York Branch, as Facility Agent, Nordic Trustee AS, as Security Trustee, and certain other institutions (the “Super Senior Revolver”), and (iv) Senior Secured Term Loan with DNB Bank ASA (the “Senior Secured Term Loan”), contain certain restrictive covenants. These covenants could have important consequences for our strategy and operations, including:

 

 

limiting our ability to incur indebtedness to provide funds for investments or capital expenditures, acquisitions, debt service requirements, general corporate purposes, dividends, and to make other distributions or repurchase or redeem our stock;

 

restricting us from undertaking consolidations, mergers, sales, or other dispositions of all or substantially all our assets; requiring us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to make required payments on indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability of cash flow for working capital, capital expenditures, such as investing in new vessels, and other general business activities;

 

requiring that we pledge substantial collateral, including vessels, which may limit flexibility in operating our business and restrict our ability to sell assets;

 

limiting management’s flexibility in operating our business including planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we operate;

 

diminishing our ability to withstand a downturn in our business or worsening of macroeconomic or industry conditions; and

 

placing us at a competitive disadvantage against less leveraged competitors.

 

The Senior Notes, Super Senior Revolver and the Senior Secured Term Loan also require us to comply with certain financial covenants, including maintenance of minimum liquidity and minimum consolidated equity.

 

We may be unable to meet these financial covenants or comply with these covenants, which could result in a default under the Senior Notes, Super Senior Revolver  or Senior Secured Term Loan. If a default occurs and is continuing, the secured parties and the lenders under our debt agreements may elect to declare all borrowings thereunder outstanding, together with accrued interest and other fees, to be immediately due and payable. If we are unable to repay our indebtedness when due or declared due, the secured parties and the lenders under the Senior Notes, Super Senior Revolver and Senior Secured Term Loan will also have the right to foreclose on the collateral pledged to them, including the vessels, to secure the indebtedness. If such indebtedness were to be accelerated, our assets may not be sufficient to repay in full our secured indebtedness. Please refer to Note (9) - “Debt” and Note (14) - “Solstad Vessel Acquisition”) to our accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements for additional information. As a result of the restrictive covenants under the Senior Notes, Super Senior Revolver and Senior Secured Term Loan, we may be prevented from taking advantage of business opportunities. In addition, the restrictions contained in the Senior Notes, Super Senior Revolver and Senior Secured Term Loan, including a substantial make whole premium applicable to a voluntary prepayment of obligations under the Senior Notes, may also limit our ability to plan for or react to market conditions, meet capital needs or otherwise restrict our activities or business plans and adversely affect our ability to finance our operations, refinance, enter into acquisitions, execute our business strategy, make capital expenditures, effectively compete with companies that are not similarly restricted or engage in other business activities that would be in our interest.

 

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In the future, we may also incur additional debt obligations that might subject us to additional and different restrictive covenants that could further affect our financial and operational flexibility. We cannot assure you that we will be granted waivers or amendments to these agreements if requested to obtain financial or operational flexibility or if for any reason we are unable to comply with these agreements, or that we will be able to refinance our debt on acceptable terms or at all. We may not be able to obtain debt or equity financing if and when needed with favorable terms, if at all.

 

 

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ITEM 6.       EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit

Number

 

Description

2.1   Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of Vessels, Charter Parties and Other Assets, dated March 7, 2023, by and among Tidewater Inc., TDW International Vessels (Unrestricted), LLC and certain subsidiaries of Solstad Offshore ASA listed on the signature page thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 7, 2023).
     
2.2   First Amendment to Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of Vessels, Charter Parties and Other Assets, dated June 20, 2023, by and among Tidewater Inc., TDW International Vessels (Unrestricted), LLC and certain subsidiaries of Solstad Offshore ASA listed on the signature page thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 6, 2023).
     
4.1   Bond Terms for 10.375% Senior Unsecured Bonds due 2028, Dated June 30, 2023, by and between Tidewater Inc. and Nordic Trustee AS, as Bond Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 6, 2023).
     
10.1   Credit Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2023, by and among TDW International Vessels (Unrestricted), LLC, as borrower, Tidewater Inc., as parent guarantor, certain other unrestricted subsidiaries of Tidewater Inc., as other security parties, the lenders party thereto, DNB Bank ASA, New York Branch, as facility agent, security trustee and ECA coordinator, and DNB Markets, Inc. as bookrunner and mandated lead arranger (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 6, 2023).
     
10.2*   Form of Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Unit Award.
     

31.1*

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

     
31.2*  

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

32.1**

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

32.2**   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     

101.INS*

 

Inline XBRL Instance Document - The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

 

 

 

101.SCH*

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.

 

 

 

101.CAL*

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.

 

 

 

101.DEF*

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.

 

 

 

101.LAB*

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.

 

 

 

101.PRE*

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.

 

 

 

104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

 

*

Filed with this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

 

**

Furnished with this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

   
   

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized

 

 

TIDEWATER INC.

 

(Registrant)

 

 

Date:  August 7, 2023

/s/ Samuel R. Rubio

 

Samuel R. Rubio

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and authorized signatory)

 

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