RE: Wtf2 Feb 2021 12:06
Group trading
Financial performance in the second half of 2020 has continued to be impacted by COVID-19. In addition, lower oil prices coupled with the uncertain near-term outlook have resulted in a wide-ranging delay in the award of new projects across the industry as well as in a more challenging commercial backdrop. As a result, management continues to expect to report lower Group revenue of approximately US$4.0 billion and full-year profitability materially lower than in 2019. The Group also remains on track to reduce gross overhead and project support costs by at least US$125 million in 2020 (2).
Looking forward, it remains unclear how long business activity in our industry will be impacted by market conditions. Low order intake over recent years will result in a decline in revenue next year. The Group has therefore announced a further set of measures to right-size the organisation. These will result in total estimated gross savings of US$250 million in 2021, which will seek to protect the business from lower revenues and ongoing pressures on margins. These actions will also create a leaner, more competitive business whilst preserving our core capabilities.