EMAS Drives Ezra’s Record Revenues

Ezra Holdings Limited, a contractor and provider of integrated offshore solutions to the oil and gas (O&G) industry, achieved a record revenue of US$1 billion for the nine months ended 31 May 2014, a 24% increase from US$842.9 million in the previous corresponding period. Revenue for the three months ended 31 May.

Ezra's Record Revenue Driven by Subsea Division
Lewek Constellation

2014 (3Q14) has also outperformed the previous year (3Q13), increasing 27% to US$402.1 million.

Adjusted EBITDA for the Group grew 144% to US$125.4 million and adjusted profit after tax turned from a loss of US$43.5 million in 9M13 to a profit of US$25.0 million in 9M14.

EMAS AMC, Ezra’s Subsea Services division, maintained its strong performance, sustaining four consecutive quarters of operational profitability. The division’s contribution to the Group’s 9M14 revenue increased by US$200.6 million as compared to 9M13.

Ezra's Record Revenue Driven by Subsea Division
Lewek Centurion

This is due to higher fleet capacity following the delivery of Lewek Express and Lewek Centurion in the last quarter of FY13, as well as the increased value and number of projects undertaken by the Group. The Group’s flagship subsea construction vessel, Lewek Constellation is in West Africa for her first heavy-lift project, before sailing to the Netherlands for the installation of her multi-lay system tower.

Lionel Lee, Ezra’s Group CEO and Managing Director, said: “I am pleased that the Group has delivered four quarters of operational profitability, driven by the strong growth momentum of EMAS AMC. Our investment into expanding our engineering capabilities and effective deployment of our subsea vessels for projects globally is showing strong returns.

“Over at EMAS Marine, with the new management team in place, we will continue to focus on operations and securing long-term charters. Contracts win momentum remains strong with close to US$90 million in new contracts announced in 3Q14, of which a majority in value is long-term in nature.”

Press Release, July 11, 2014