Bristow Group, Inc. · NYSE:VTOL

Bristow — Q2 FY2012 Earnings Presentation

31 slides from Bristow's earnings presentation, Nov 8, 2011

  1. Slide 1: Second Quarter FY 2012 Earnings Presentation

    Second Quarter FY 2012 Earnings Presentation Bristow Group Inc. November 8, 2011 Exhibit 99.1

  2. Slide 2: Second quarter earnings call agenda

    Second quarter earnings call agenda Introduction CEO remarks and operational highlights Current and future financial performance - FY12 Q2 Financial discussion - Update on capital return Closing remarks Questions and answers Linda McNeill, Director Investor Relations Bill Chiles, President and CEO J

  3. Slide 3: Forward-looking statements

    Forward-looking statements This presentation may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements about our future business, operations, capital expenditures, fleet composition, capabilities

  4. Slide 4: Chief Executive comments

    Chief Executive comments Bill Chiles, President and CEO

  5. Slide 5: Operational safety review

    Operational safety review 0.33 0.34 0.34 0.31 0.28 0.43 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.18 0.27 0.22 0.00 0.50 1.00 O N D J F M A M J J A S 1.17 0.78 0.78 0.00 0.00 1.02 0.54 0.00 1.00 2.00 YTD 2012 * Includes consolidated commercial operations only 0.16 0.13 0.16 0.14 0.13 0.15 0.14 0.13 0.23 0.18 0.20 0.17 0.00

  6. Slide 6: Q2 FY12 highlights

    Q2 FY12 highlights • Quarterly performance was negatively affected by a non-cash inventory write down, a decrease in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates, an impairment charge resulting from a base closure, and the loss on the disposal of a fixed wing aircraft • Strong cash flow generation allows

  7. Slide 7: Current market environment

    Current market environment • Brent remains above $100 in the face of weak global economy. OPEC expected to defend $90/b - $100/b Brent • Momentum continues to build in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico with restart of deepwater drilling • International oil service up-cycle is continuing to steadily unfold; ho

  8. Slide 8: BRR@ ead AUCIBENTS / ZERG DOWNTIME J ZERO COMPLAINTS 2F Bristow

    BRR@ ead AUCIBENTS / ZERG DOWNTIME J ZERO COMPLAINTS 2F Bristow

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    i i i H H H H H i i i i i i i i i H H H fi BAGG) rena accioents / 2eR0 QOWRTIWE / ZERG COMPLAINTS 2 Bristow

  10. Slide 10: BAGG lend ACCIDENTS / ZERO DOWNTIME / ZERG COMPLAINTS A Bristow

    BAGG lend ACCIDENTS / ZERO DOWNTIME / ZERG COMPLAINTS A Bristow

  11. Slide 11: Other International (OIBU)

    Other International (OIBU) Consolidated in OIBU Unconsolidated Affiliate • OIBU represented 12% of total Bristow operating revenue and 5% of operating income for Q2 FY12 • Operating revenue of $35.2M slightly lower than Q2 FY11 of $36M; Operating income, excluding Lider, is $9M same as Q2 prior year

  12. Slide 12: North America (NABU)

    North America (NABU) • • Operating revenue of $47.9M represents 16% of total Bristow operating revenue • Operating income decreased to $2.6M vs. $8.9M in the prior year quarter • Operating margin of 5.4% compared to 16.4% prior year quarter, which was higher due to increased flying associated with o

  13. Slide 13: Financial discussion

    Financial discussion Jonathan Baliff, SVP and CFO

  14. Slide 14: Financial highlights: Adjusted EPS & EBITDA Summary

    Financial highlights: Adjusted EPS & EBITDA Summary Q2 FY11 to Q2 FY12 adjusted EPS bridge Q2 FY11 to Q2 FY12 adjusted EBITDA bridge (in millions) * Adjusted EPS, adjusted operating income and adjusted EBITDA amounts exclude gains and losses on dispositions of assets and any special items during the

  15. Slide 15: Financial highlights: Inventory write-down and special items

    Financial highlights: Inventory write-down and special items • There has been a marked acceleration in our client’s desire for newer equipment in FY12 • Bristow will continue to be proactive with new technology as the premier service provider following through on the Client Promise • So in 2QFY12, o

  16. Slide 16: Absolute BVA – Six Quarters

    Absolute BVA – Six Quarters Sequential quarterly improvement needs to continue Absolute BVA Q1FY11 - Q2FY12 -15.4 0.0 -3.6 -1.1 +4.2 -8.6 -20 -15 -10 -5 Q1 FY11 Q2 FY11 Q3 FY11 Q4 FY11 Q1 FY12 Q2 FY12

  17. Slide 17: Financial highlights: Strong operating cash flow generation

    Financial highlights: Strong operating cash flow generation - 1HFY08 1HFY09 1HFY10 1HFY11 1HFY12 We generated 69% more operating cash flow in the first half of FY12 compared to the same period last year

  18. Slide 18: Commitment to balanced shareholder returns: Up to $100 million share repurchase

    Commitment to balanced shareholder returns: Up to $100 million share repurchase authorization • We are confident in the underlying ability of Bristow to generate cash flow while growing the business across the globe and maintaining a prudent financial profile • The $100 million share buyback authori

  19. Slide 19: Financial highlights: Revising and narrowing of FY12 guidance

    Financial highlights: Revising and narrowing of FY12 guidance Phase I Revision • EPS guidance range (as of November 8, 2011) $3.05 - $3.30, excluding aircraft sales and special items • Depreciation and amortization expense ~$87 – $93 million • SG & A expense ~ $135 - $140 million • Interest expense

  20. Slide 20: Conclusions

    Conclusions • Client Promise is advancing and will have far reaching impacts on growth, fleet management and our valuable service offerings • Operating expenses this quarter were incurred in anticipation of future revenue growth, and resulted in disappointing 2QFY12 performance • We are revising our

  21. Slide 21: WRG) rewn accinewts / 26R0 DOWRTINE / ZERO COMPLAINTS

    WRG) rewn accinewts / 26R0 DOWRTINE / ZERO COMPLAINTS

  22. Slide 22: Organizational Chart - as of September 30, 2011

    Organizational Chart - as of September 30, 2011 Business Unit (* % of Q2 FY12 Operating Revenue) Corporate Region ( of Aircraft / of Locations) Joint Venture (No. of aircraft) Key Operated Aircraft Bristow owns and/or operates 366 aircraft as of September 30, 2011 Affiliated Aircraft Bristow affilia

  23. Slide 23: Aircraft Fleet – Medium and Large

    Aircraft Fleet – Medium and Large As of September 30, 2011 Next Generation Aircraft Medium capacity 12-16 passengers Large capacity 18-25 passengers Mature Aircraft Models Aircraft Type No. of PAX Engine Consl Unconsl Total Ordered Large Helicopters AS332L Super Puma Twin Turbine - - Bell 214ST Twin

  24. Slide 24: Aircraft Fleet – Small, Training and Fixed

    Aircraft Fleet – Small, Training and Fixed As of September 30, 2011 (continued) Training Helicopters AS355 Twin Turbine - - Bell 206B Single Engine - - Robinson R22 Piston - - Robinson R44 Piston - - Sikorsky 300CB/Cbi Piston - - AS350BB Turbine - - Fixed Wing - - - - Fixed Wing - Total TOTAL LACE (

  25. Slide 25: Consolidated Fleet Changes and Aircraft Sales for Q2 FY12

    Consolidated Fleet Changes and Aircraft Sales for Q2 FY12 Q 1 FY12 Q 2 FY12 YTD Fleet Count Beginning Period Delivered EC225 S-92 Total Delivered Removed Sales (3) (5) (8) Other* (4) (4) Total Removed (3) (9) (12) * Includes net lease returns and commencements # of A/C Sold Cash Received* Gain/ Loss

  26. Slide 26: Order and options book as of September 30, 2011

    Order and options book as of September 30, 2011 Helicopter Class Delivery Date Location Contracted Helicopter Class Delivery Date Location Large December 2011 NABU Medium December 2012 EBU Large December 2011 EBU Large December 2012 EBU Large March 2012 EBU Medium June 2013 EBU Large June 2012 EBU L

  27. Slide 27: Operating margin trend

    Operating margin trend As Reported Full Year Full Year Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY Q1 Q2 EBU 23.6% 19.3% 17.2% 16.7% 16.1% 18.1% 17.0% 18.0% 18.4% 19.6% 18.8% 18.8% 17.3% 16.8% WASBU 17.9% 21.5% 24.9% 29.3% 25.4% 34.7% 28.5% 26.5% 29.5% 29.8% 24.0% 27.4% 20.6% 25.2% NABU 14.5% 12.1% 8.9% 9.7% 3.3%

  28. Slide 28: EBIDTAR reconciliation

    EBIDTAR reconciliation ($ in millions) Income from continuing operations $8.8 $27.9 $42.5 $40.3 $49.6 Income tax expense 3.8 13.3 19.1 17.5 18.5 Interest expense 18.5 18.4 15.8 14.9 16.8 Depreciation and amortization 32.0 33.1 33.9 37.5 39.4 EBITDA Subtotal 63.1 92.7 111.4 110.2 124.3 Aircraft renta

  29. Slide 29: EBIDTAR reconciliation (continued)

    EBIDTAR reconciliation (continued) ($ in millions) Income from continuing operations $113.5 $133.3 Income tax expense $29.0 $7.1 Interest expense $42.4 $46.2 Gain on disposal of assets (18.7) (10.2) Depreciation and amortization 74.7 90.9 EBITDA Subtotal 240.9 267.3 Aircraft rental expense 9.1 5.9 E

  30. Slide 30: Adjusted EBITDA

    Adjusted EBITDA Gain (loss) on disposal of assets Special items Interest expense Depreciation and amortization Benefit (provision) for income taxes Net income Adjusted operating incorne Gain (loss) on disposal of assets Special items Operating income Adjusted net income Gain (loss) on disposal of as

  31. Slide 31: Contact Us

    Contact Us Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) 2000 West Sam Houston Parkway South Suite 1700, Houston, Texas 77042 t 713.267.7600 f 713.267.7620 bristowgroup.com

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