RE: H1 and H2 loss making .... FACT!!31 Jan 2021 07:01
Dec update:
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.