Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. · NYSE:HLX

Helix Energy Solutions — Q2 2008 Earnings Presentation

21 slides from Helix Energy Solutions's earnings presentation, Jul 31, 2008

  1. Slide 1: Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call July 31, 2008

    Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call July 31, 2008

  2. Slide 2: Forward-looking statements

    This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All such statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed "forward-looking statements

  3. Slide 3: Presentation Outline

    Presentation Outline Executive Summary Summary of Results Strategy Update 2008 Outlook Update Operational Highlights by Segment Contracting Services Oil & Gas Questions & Answers Umbilical reels on the MSV Express

  4. Slide 4: Executive Summary Highlights

    Executive Summary Highlights ($ in millions, except per share data)

  5. Slide 5: Executive Summary Highlights of the Quarter

    Executive Summary Highlights of the Quarter Record revenues and gross profit based on strong performance across all business segments. Consolidated revenues, gross profit and net income increased 20%, 59% and 23% respectively compared to the 1st quarter of 2008. Helix Contracting Services revenues i

  6. Slide 6: 2008 Objectives

    2008 Objectives Sell down interests in Oil & Gas properties to capture value while mitigating risk, reduce intercompany profit deferral and fund capital program. Completed sale of 10% working interest in Bushwood in April. Total proceeds of approximately $181 million received for 30% working interes

  7. Slide 7: 2008 Outlook Update

    2008 Outlook Update ($ in millions, except per share data) Guidance reaffirmed as improvements in commodity prices offset lower property sales and weakness in shelf contracting Shelf contracting lowered to middle of revised DVR guidance range Earnings contribution from Caesar deferred to 2009 Annual

  8. Slide 8: Operational Highlights by Segment

    OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS BY SEGMENT Launch of the MSV Well Enhancer in Rotterdam on May 31, 2008

  9. Slide 9: Contracting Services

    Contracting Services ($ in millions, except percentages)

  10. Slide 10: Contracting Services Continued

    Contracting Services Continued

  11. Slide 11: Contracting Services Commentary

    Contracting Services Commentary Helix Contracting Services The Intrepid completed the Anadarko Powerplay pipe-in-pipe project and commenced installation of the Noonan flowline. The MSV Express continues working offshore India on the Reliance KGD6 project. Olympic Triton installed the first segment o

  12. Slide 12: Shelf Contracting (Cal Dive) and Production Facilities

    Shelf Contracting (Cal Dive) Utilization and margins improved due to more traditional seasonality. See separate earnings release and conference call for this majority owned subsidiary. Production Facilities Independence Hub platform shut in on April 9, 2008 as the result of a leak in the Independenc

  13. Slide 13: Oil & Gas Financial Highlights

    Oil & Gas Financial Highlights Comments Significant growth in revenue and gross profit due to favorable commodity price environment Production of 14.9 Bcfe in line with expectations; down from prior periods due to reduction in capital allocated to shelf exploration Net gains on sale of property duri

  14. Slide 14: Oil & Gas Operating Costs

    Oil & Gas Operating Costs ($ in millions, except per Mcfe data)

  15. Slide 15: Summary of 2008 - 2009 Hedging Positions

    Summary of 2008 - 2009 Hedging Positions (July 2008 - December 2009)

  16. Slide 16: Non GAAP Reconciliations Adjusted EBITDAX

    Non GAAP Reconciliations Adjusted EBITDAX ($ in millions)

  17. Slide 17: Non GAAP Reconciliations Revenue and Gross Profit As Reported

    Non GAAP Reconciliations Revenue and Gross Profit As Reported ($ in millions)

  18. Slide 18: Non GAAP Reconciliations 2008 Outlook Update - Adjusted EBITDAX

    Non GAAP Reconciliations 2008 Outlook Update - Adjusted EBITDAX ($ in millions)

  19. Slide 19: Non GAAP Reconciliations 2008 Initial Outlook - Adjusted EBITDAX

    Non GAAP Reconciliations 2008 Initial Outlook - Adjusted EBITDAX ($ in millions)

  20. Slide 20: Contracting Services - World Class Fleet and Capabilities

    Contracting Services - World Class fleet and Capabilities Robotics (Canyon Offshore) 42 ROVs 5 trenchers 2000 HP i- trencher 2 ROV drill units Portable pipelay system (2008; under construction) Long term charters DP2 Northern Canyon DP2 Olympic Canyon DP2 Olympic Triton DP2 Island Pioneer DP2 Seacor

  21. Slide 21: Thank You

    oat FLIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS Thank You

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