Rig maker Lamprell expects 2015 revenue below current view

Jan 12 (Reuters) - British rig maker Lamprell Plc said revenue for 2015 would be about 10 percent below currentexpectations as the slump in oil prices hurts its ability tosecure new business.

"While short-term tendering activity will continue at a pacerequired to meet current demand, our ability to carry on winningnew business is contingent on the state of the broaderindustry," the company said in a statement.

Lamprell said its financial performance for the year wouldbe heavily weighted toward the second half. (Reporting by Abhiram Nandakumar in Bengaluru; Editing byGopakumar Warrier)