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RNS Number : 2679K
Hunting PLC
24 August 2023
For Immediate Release 24 August 2023
Hunting PLC
("Hunting" or "the Company" or "the Group")
Unaudited results for the six months to 30 June 2023
Strong performance in H1 2023 with progress across all segments
of the Group
Hunting PLC (LSE:HTG), the global engineering group, today
announces its unaudited half year results for the six months ended
30 June 2023.
Financial Highlights
-- Order book increased by 63% to $529.7m (H1 2022 - $325.9m)
-- Revenue increased by 42% to $477.8m (H1 2022 - $336.1m)
-- Gross profit $114.2m up 51% (H1 2022 - $75.8m)
-- Gross margin improved to 24% from 23%
-- EBITDA of $48.7m (H1 2022 - $23.6m)
-- Adjusted operating profit $26.2m (H1 2022 - $4.7m)
-- Interim dividend declared 5.0 cents per share (H1 2022 - 4.5
cents)
Commenting on the results Jim Johnson, Chief Executive,
said:
"Today's results confirm the positive trend of increased
investment in the oil and gas industry following years of under
investment, driven by global energy demand and increased focus on
energy security. We believe that the sector is in the early days of
a long term growth cycle which, coupled with our non-energy
businesses, positions the Company for increased revenue and
earnings going forward. All our businesses have performed well
during the period, and we are particularly pleased to have
continued to secure major OCTG orders, which has increased our
sales order book strongly since year-end. Management believes this
performance indicator provides good visibility of the Group's
trading outlook in the short to medium term.
"Alongside our core oil and gas businesses, Hunting has made
good progress in positioning itself as a critical provider of
technology, as well as a key supplier of important raw materials
for the energy transition. Management anticipates this market will
provide strong growth in the long term as the world solves the
challenge of energy security and low carbon. Hunting will play a
major role in this complex solution and we look forward to
delivering on our objectives over the coming years."
Financial Summary
Financial Performance Measures
H1 2023 H1 2022 Variance
$m $m
Revenue 477.8 336.1 +42%
EBITDA* 48.7 23.6 +106%
EBITDA margin** 10% 7%
Adjusted operating profit*(/) *** 26.2 4.7 +457%
Adjusted operating profit margin**** 5% 1%
Adjusted diluted earnings (loss)
per share*(/) *** 9.6c (0.5)c
Free cash flow* (39.8) (3.2)
Total cash and bank borrowings* (51.7) 85.6
* Non-GAAP measure ("NGM"). Please see the 2023 Half Year Report and Accounts pages 33 to 38.
** EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.
*** Adjusted results exclude adjusting items.
**** Adjusted operating profit as a percentage of revenue.
Financial Performance Measures Derived from IFRS
H1 2023 H1 2022 Variance
$m $m
Operating profit 26.2 1.7 +1,441%
Diluted earnings (loss) per share 9.6c (2.4)c
Interim dividend declared per share 5.0c 4.5c +11%
Sales order book 529.7 325.9 +63%
Outlook Statement
Global energy markets continue to display growth, stability and
resilience, despite the macroeconomic narrative from some Western
economies. Activity across the oil and gas industry continues to be
strong, particularly within the offshore segment of the market and
drilling continues to increase in momentum in South America, West
Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
On this basis, the Board believes Hunting has good momentum
going into the second half of the year, with an EBITDA performance
similar to what has been delivered in H1 2023. Further improvements
in working capital efficiencies are expected in H2 2023, with the
Group's total cash and bank borrowing position expected to unwind
by the year-end as larger projects are completed in H2 2023 which
will deliver strong cash generation from operating activities.
Opportunities within energy transition markets are accelerating
fast, driven by legislation in North America, Europe and Asia
Pacific, as well as the decarbonisation initiatives announced by
many companies and governments. Hunting will continue to increase
its position in this market in the months ahead, by offering new
technology and critical supply channels to the many stakeholders in
this increasingly important sector.
The Company's Capital Markets Day is an exciting opportunity for
Hunting to reinforce its investment case to investors as global
energy markets return to robust growth and as traditional and new
technologies and markets contribute to the ever-increasing
complexity of the energy industry and future landscape. The Group
has a strong position and reputation across multiple industries and
end markets, and is well positioned to deliver strong long-term
cash flows and returns for stakeholders into the medium and long
term.
Corporate Highlights
Further Strengthening of Sales Order Book
The Company continued to build its sales order book during the
period and at 30 June 2023 this stood at $529.7m (31 December 2022
- $473.0m; 30 June 2022 - $325.9m). The order book comprises 4%
Perforating Systems; 47% OCTG; 28% Advanced Manufacturing; 19%
Subsea; and 2% Other Manufacturing. Of this order book,
approximately 70% is expected to be completed by the year-end; 20%
during 2024; and 10% from 2025 onwards, underlying the changing
profile of Hunting's revenue visibility.
$91m Contract Award with Cairn Oil and Gas, Vedanta Limited
On 30 May 2023, the Company announced a record contract that
management estimates to be worth up to $91m with Cairn Oil and Gas,
Vedanta Limited, for the supply of Hunting's SEAL-LOCK XD(TM)
Premium Connection along with OCTG. The contract is for an
estimated 100 wells and is to extend up to three years for Cairn's
operations in Rajasthan, India. This order supports management's
belief that international market sentiment remains extremely strong
as governments and countries address the challenges of energy
security, the development of domestic supply and post-COVID
economic recovery.
10-Year Strategic Alliance Signed with Zhejiang Jiuli Hi-Tech
Metals Co. Ltd ("Jiuli")
On 5 June 2023, the Company announced a 10-year strategic
alliance with Zhejiang Jiuli Hi-Tech Metals Co. Ltd ("Jiuli"), for
the supply of corrosion resistant alloys ("CRA") for OCTG, Carbon
Capture and Storage ("CCUS") and geothermal applications. The
partnership brings together Hunting's SEAL-LOCK(TM) Premium
Connection technology with Jiuli's CRA, such as duplex/super duplex
and high nickel-based alloys, for downhole casing and production
tubing applications, which meet some of the harshest well
conditions in the traditional oil and gas industry as well as the
emerging CCUS and geothermal markets. The partnership also adds to
Hunting's existing OCTG product portfolio and enables the supply of
the widest range of premium OCTG for its client base, within the
international oil and gas and energy transition markets, as
projects accelerate in the key areas of North America, Middle East
and Africa and Asia Pacific. CCUS and geothermal are two
end-markets that Hunting is pursuing as part of its strategy to
become a key supplier to these sectors by providing project
developers with critical supply channels and the premium
connections required for these increasingly challenging technical
projects, which operate in demanding sub-surface environments. All
these end-markets are believed to show robust demand and growth in
the medium and long term.
Collaboration Agreement with CRA-Tubulars B.V.
On 13 July 2023, Hunting announced a collaboration agreement
with CRA-Tubulars B.V., to further develop the Company's presence
in energy transition markets. The collaboration provides the
Company with access to novel titanium composite tubing technology,
which is showing strong potential in CCUS project applications. The
technology has won awards within the Shell 'Game Changer'
technology programme, and Hunting is exploring the use of the
technology alongside its SEAL-LOCK(TM) Premium Connection
technology. The collaboration agreement includes exclusive
marketing, distribution and manufacturing rights for oil and gas
and carbon capture and storage markets in North America for a
period of five years.
Restructuring and Operational Efficiency
As separately announced today, Hunting is continuing to drive
stronger internal operational efficiencies throughout its global
footprint. Hunting Titan has commenced the closure of its Oklahoma
City operating site and will transfer the manufacture of
perforating systems to the Group's Pampa, Texas and Monterrey,
Mexico facilities. A distribution centre will be retained to
continue to service clients in the Mid-Continent Region of the
USA.
Within the EMEA operating segment, the manufacturing and
assembly operations of the Group's main well testing site are to be
transferred from the Netherlands to Dubai, which will lead to the
closure of a facility at Velsen-Noord, with activities in the
Netherlands to be merged into a single location. Sales, engineering
and service support functions will be maintained in the Netherlands
to support European clients. Hunting's Dubai operations are to be
relocated to a larger, higher efficiency facility in the UAE to
accommodate the manufacturing operations of the well testing
business, which also positions Hunting to capitalise on the strong
market outlook for the Middle East in the long term. Hunting will
retain a single facility in Velsen-Noord to support oil and gas
energy transition clients across Europe.
Disposal of Exploration and Production Assets
During H1 2023, the Group has completed a disposal process of
all but one of its US onshore and offshore oil and gas producing
assets, which are held by Hunting's wholly-owned subsidiary, Tenkay
Resources, Inc ("Tenkay"). The assets have been sold on an
asset-by-asset basis to a variety of third parties. In addition,
the Group has negotiated the transfer of the majority of the
non-producing assets and respective future plug and abandonment
liabilities, which have reduced Hunting's possible exposure to
future decommissioning costs. The transfer of these non-producing
assets was completed in July 2023 and, therefore, the assets were
shown as held for sale at 30 June 2023. As at 24 August 2023,
Tenkay retains a working interest in the South Timbalier 34 asset,
for which management is continuing to pursue a disposal in the
short term.
Completion of Threading Facility in India, with Joint Venture
Partner Jindal SAW
In Q2 2023, the Company completed the construction and
commissioning of its new threading facility at Nashik Province,
India, with its joint venture partner, Jindal SAW. The official
opening of the facility is planned for 19 September 2023.
Half Year Management Report
For access to the Half Year Management Report narrative for the
six months to 30 June 2023 please click on the following link.
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/2679K_1-2023-8-23.pdf
Financial Statements and Notes to the Accounts
For access to the Financial Statements and Notes to the Accounts
for the half year ended 30 June 2023 please click on the following
link.
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/2679K_2-2023-8-23.pdf
Page number references refer to the full Half Year Report.
The linked documents provide access to all financial and
operational disclosures contained in the Group's 2023 Half Year
Report and Accounts and can be accessed at www.huntingplc.com .
Analyst Briefing and Webcast
Hunting PLC will host an analyst briefing and webcast at the
offices of Buchanan (107 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6DN) on 24 August
2023 commencing at 9:30a.m. BST.
The live webcast can be accessed via the following link.
https://stream.buchanan.uk.com/broadcast/64a58b8ca0226e2268697ad8
Analysts and investors wishing to participate in a Q&A
session can do so by submitting questions via the chat function of
the webcast and these will be addressed by management during the
live webcast. If you have any queries relating to this then please
email hunting@buchanan.uk.com .
For further information please contact:
Hunting PLC Tel: +44 (0) 20 7321 0123
Jim Johnson, Chief Executive
Bruce Ferguson, Finance Director
lon.ir@hunting-intl.com
Buchanan Tel: +44 (0) 20 7466 5000
Ben Romney
George Pope
Notes to Editors:
Hunting is a global engineering group that provides
precision-manufactured equipment and premium services, which add
value for our customers. Established in 1874, it is a premium
listed public company traded on the London Stock Exchange. The
Company maintains a corporate office in Houston and is
headquartered in London. As well as the United Kingdom, the Company
has operations in China, Indonesia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway,
Saudi Arabia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and the United States
of America.
The Group reports in US dollars across five operating segments:
Hunting Titan; North America; Subsea Technologies; Europe, Middle
East and Africa ("EMEA") and Asia Pacific.
Hunting PLC's Legal Entity Identifier is
2138008S5FL78ITZRN66.
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