TIDEWATER INC

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in “Item 1. Financial Statements” and with our Annual Report. The following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our Annual Report and elsewhere in this Form-10Q.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in “Item 1. Financial Statements” and with our Annual Report. The following discussion and analysis contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our Annual Report and elsewhere in this Form-10Q.

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At June 30, 2024, we owned 213 vessels with an average age of 12.1 years available to serve the global energy industry.

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At September 30, 2024, we owned 213 vessels with an average age of 12.4 years available to serve the global offshore energy industry.

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Insurance costs are dependent on a variety of factors, including our safety record and pricing in the insurance markets, and can fluctuate over time. Our vessels are generally insured for up to their estimated fair market value in order to cover damage or loss. We also purchase coverage for potential liabilities stemming from third-party losses with limits that we believe are reasonable for our operations, but do not generally purchase business interruption insurance or similar coverage. Insurance limits are reviewed annually, and third-party coverage is purchased based on the expected scope of ongoing operations and the cost of third-party coverage.

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Insurance costs are dependent on a variety of factors, including our safety record and pricing in the insurance markets, and can fluctuate over time. Our vessels are generally insured for up to their estimated fair market value in order to cover damage or loss. We also purchase coverage for potential liabilities stemming from third-party losses and cyber security breaches with limits that we believe are reasonable for our business and operations, but do not generally purchase business interruption insurance or similar coverage. During the past three years, we have not incurred any material costs, fines or penalties due to a direct or third-party vendor cybersecurity breach. Insurance limits are reviewed annually, and third-party coverage is purchased based on the expected scope of ongoing operations and the cost of third-party coverage.

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We expect the supply-demand balance in the global offshore oil and gas markets to continue to be favorable for offshore activities by the major oil and gas producers. Factors driving this outlook include demand for hydrocarbons continuing to grow internationally, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Plus (OPEC+) remaining proactive in maintaining adequate and stable oil prices, combined with a diminishing global supply of vessels to support the offshore energy industry. Energy prices are expected to remain volatile due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts, global inflationary trends and associated actions from central banks as well as uncertainties surrounding the growth rates expected in key world economies.

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We expect the supply-demand balance in the global offshore oil and gas markets to continue to be favorable for offshore activities by the major oil and gas producers. Factors driving this outlook include demand for hydrocarbons continuing to grow internationally, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Plus (OPEC+) remaining proactive in maintaining adequate and stable oil prices, combined with a diminishing global supply of vessels to support the offshore energy industry. Energy prices are expected to remain volatile due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts, global inflationary trends, recent issues within OPEC+ regarding market share and pricing expectations, and associated actions from central banks as well as uncertainties surrounding the growth rates expected in key world economies.

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Our business is directly impacted by the level of activity in worldwide offshore oil and gas exploration, development and production, which in turn is influenced by trends in oil and gas prices and the condition of the energy markets and, in particular, the willingness of energy companies to spend on operational activities and capital projects. This activity includes improving demand for floating drilling rigs, which also directly impacts our industry.

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Our business is directly impacted by the level of activity in worldwide offshore oil and gas exploration, development and production, which in turn is influenced by trends in oil and gas prices and the condition of the energy markets and, in particular, the willingness of energy companies to spend on offshore operational activities and capital projects. This activity includes improving demand for floating drilling rigs, which also directly impacts our industry.

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Oil and gas prices are affected by a host of geopolitical and economic forces, including the fundamental principles of supply and demand. Offshore oil and gas exploration and development activities generally require higher oil or gas prices to justify the much higher expenditure levels of offshore activities compared to onshore activities. Prices are subject to significant uncertainty and, as a result, are extremely volatile. Over the past several years, oil and gas commodity pricing has been affected by (i) a global pandemic, which included lock downs by major oil consuming nations; (ii) an ongoing war in eastern Europe between Russia and Ukraine which includes sanctions on Russian oil production; (iii) an Israeli/Palestinian conflict that has resulted in increased disruption of shipping in the Middle East due to military action from surrounding states; (iv) OPEC+ production quotas; (v) capital allocation and discipline within the major oil and gas companies thereby limiting funds previously available for resource development; (vi) inflationary economies of major consuming nations; and (vii) increased activism related to the perceived responsibility of the oil and gas sector for climate change. These factors, as well as numerous regional conflicts in producing regions, have at various times caused or exacerbated significant swings in oil and gas pricing, which in turn has affected the capital budgets of oil and gas companies. Despite the volatility in spot oil prices seen in recent years, our customers tend to consider less volatile medium and long-term prices in making offshore investment decisions. We continue to see positive upstream investment momentum in both the international and domestic markets. We believe these markets are driven by resilient long-cycle offshore developments, production capacity expansions and increased exploration and development activities.

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Oil and gas prices are affected by a host of geopolitical and economic forces, including the fundamental principles of supply and demand. Offshore oil and gas exploration and development activities often require higher oil or gas prices to justify the higher expenditure levels of offshore activities compared to conventional onshore activities. Prices are subject to significant uncertainty and, as a result, are extremely volatile. Over the past several years, oil and gas commodity pricing has been affected by (i) a global pandemic, which included lock downs by major oil consuming nations; (ii) an ongoing war in eastern Europe between Russia and Ukraine, which includes sanctions on Russian oil production; (iii) an Israeli/Palestinian conflict, which has expanded into Lebanon, including threats from Iran, that has resulted in increased disruption of shipping in the Middle East; (iv) OPEC+ production quotas, market share expectations and pricing considerations; (v) resource growth in non-OPEC+ nations; (vi) capital allocation and discipline within the major oil and gas companies thereby limiting funds previously available for resource development; (vii) economies of major consuming nations; and (viii) increased activism related to the perceived responsibility of the oil and gas sector for climate change. These factors, as well as numerous other regional conflicts in producing regions, have at various times caused or exacerbated significant swings in oil and gas pricing, which in turn has affected the capital budgets of oil and gas companies. Despite the volatility in spot oil prices seen in recent years, our customers tend to consider less volatile medium and long-term prices in making offshore investment decisions. We continue to see positive upstream investment momentum in both the international and domestic markets. We believe these markets are driven by resilient long-cycle offshore developments, production capacity expansions and increased resource exploitation activities.

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We are one of the world’s largest operators of offshore support vessels and we have operations in most of the world’s offshore oil and gas basins. We believe there will be sufficient opportunities for us to operate our vessels in this sector for many years to come. We have also pursued opportunities in the sustainability arena, including the support of offshore wind energy generation and the improvement of our fleet performance regarding emissions and environmental impact. Although our business is impacted by a number of macro factors, including those factors discussed herein, which influence our outlook and expectations given the current volatile conditions in our industry, our fleet is currently close to full utilization and our day rates have increased in recent quarters. We are of the opinion that the underlying fundamentals, particularly energy source supply and demand, will support a multi-year increase in offshore upstream development spending.

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We have experienced a sustained period of growth in offshore exploration and production in the past two years which has been accompanied by much higher levels of activity and higher day rates for our vessels. However, some customers have recently paused or delayed additional activity on some projects, for a number of reasons, including logistical and supply chain bottlenecks, further evaluation of exploration results and longer than anticipated finalization of strategies for further development on successful projects in current and new regions. This has caused some temporary delays in certain projects and some realignment of future projects resulting in unanticipated idle time for some of our vessels. Although our business is impacted by a number of macro factors, including those factors discussed herein, which influence our outlook and expectations given the current volatile conditions in our industry, our day rates and vessel utilization remain elevated, and the industry outlook continues to be positive. We are of the opinion that the underlying fundamentals, particularly energy source supply and demand, will support a multi-year increase in offshore upstream development spending. We believe there will be sufficient opportunities for us to operate our vessels in this sector for many years to come.

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The results of operations tables included below for the total company and the individual segments disclose financial results supplemented with vessel utilization and average day rates.

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The results of operations tables included below for the total company and the individual segments disclose financial results supplemented with average vessels, vessel utilization and average day rates.

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We may sell and/or recycle vessels when market conditions warrant and opportunities arise. We generally target older vessels or vessels that do not meet our strategic goals for sale but may also sell vessels when approached by third parties with positive value propositions. From time to time, we have designated vessels for sale under formal assets held for sale programs. The majority of our vessels are sold to buyers who do not compete with us in the offshore energy industry. Vessel sales during the first six months of 2024 consisted of four vessels from our active fleet. We have no vessels classified as assets held for sale as of June 30, 2024.

Current wording

We may sell and/or recycle vessels when market conditions warrant and opportunities arise. We generally target older vessels or vessels that do not meet our strategic goals for sale but may also sell vessels when approached by third parties with positive value propositions. From time to time, we have designated vessels for sale under formal assets held for sale programs. The majority of our vessels are sold to buyers who do not compete with us in the offshore energy industry. Vessel sales during the first nine months of 2024 consisted of four vessels from our active fleet. We have no vessels classified as assets held for sale as of September 30, 2024.

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As of June 30, 2024, we had $321.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, which includes restricted cash and amounts held by foreign subsidiaries, the majority of which is available to us without adverse tax consequences. Included in foreign subsidiary cash are balances held in U.S. dollars and foreign currencies that await repatriation due to various currency conversion and repatriation constraints, partner and tax related matters. We currently expect earnings by our foreign subsidiaries will be indefinitely reinvested in foreign jurisdictions to fund strategic initiatives (such as investment, expansion and acquisitions), fund working capital requirements and repay intercompany liabilities of our foreign subsidiaries in the normal course of business. Moreover, we do not currently intend to repatriate earnings of our foreign subsidiaries to the U.S. because cash generated from our domestic businesses and the repayment of intercompany liabilities from foreign subsidiaries are currently sufficient to fund the cash needs of our U.S. operations.

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As of September 30, 2024, we had $290.2 million in cash and cash equivalents, which includes restricted cash and amounts held by foreign subsidiaries, the majority of which is available to us without adverse tax consequences. Included in foreign subsidiary cash are balances held in U.S. dollars and foreign currencies that await repatriation due to various currency conversion and repatriation constraints, partner and tax related matters. We currently expect earnings by our foreign subsidiaries will be indefinitely reinvested in foreign jurisdictions to fund strategic initiatives (such as investment, expansion and acquisitions), fund working capital requirements and repay intercompany liabilities of our foreign subsidiaries in the normal course of business. Moreover, we do not currently intend to repatriate earnings of our foreign subsidiaries to the U.S. because cash generated from our domestic businesses and the repayment of intercompany liabilities from foreign subsidiaries are currently sufficient to fund the cash needs of our U.S. operations.

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Our objective in financing our business is to maintain and preserve adequate financial resources and sufficient levels of liquidity. In addition to our cash on hand, we also have a $25.0 million revolving credit facility (RCF) that matures in 2026. No amounts have been drawn on this facility. As of June 30, 2024, we had $711.0 million of debt on our consolidated balance sheet, $103.0 million of which is due in the next twelve months. Working capital, which includes cash on hand, was $306.7 million at June 30, 2024. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we generated $96.7 million in net income and $133.4 million in cash flow from operating activities, which includes our interest payments and drydock costs. With the closing of the Solstad Acquisition, we added substantially to our debt, including current maturities, drydock obligations and interest costs. However, we expect to generate sufficient operating cashflow from the Solstad Vessels to meet the corresponding increase in our debt service obligations.

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Our objective in financing our business is to maintain and preserve adequate financial resources and sufficient levels of liquidity. In addition to our cash on hand, we also have a $25.0 million revolving credit facility (RCF) that matures in 2026. No amounts have been drawn on this facility. As of September 30, 2024, we had $650.5 million of debt on our consolidated balance sheet, $53.1 million of which is due in the next twelve months. Working capital, which includes cash on hand, was $352.4 million at September 30, 2024. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we generated $142.7 million in net income and $182.5 million in cash flow from operating activities, which includes our interest payments and drydock costs. With the closing of the Solstad Acquisition, we added substantially to our debt, including current maturities, drydock obligations and interest costs. However, we expect to continue generating sufficient operating cashflow from the Solstad Vessels to meet the corresponding increase in our debt service obligations.

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We signed agreements for the construction of ten new vessels. Upon delivery of each vessel, we may enter into Facility Agreements to finance a portion of the construction and delivery costs. Four vessels have been delivered through June 30, 2024, and we entered into Facility Agreements for approximately EUR13.9 million ($15.2 million) in financing. Each of the four Facility Agreements bears interest at rates ranging from 2.7% to 6.3% and are payable in ten equal principal semi-annual installments, with the first installment commencing approximately six months following delivery of the vessel. Payments for three of the delivered vessels began in the fourth quarter of 2023 while the fourth vessel payment commenced in the second quarter of 2024. Each Facility Agreement is secured by the respective vessel, guaranteed by Tidewater as parent guarantor and contain no financial covenants.

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We signed agreements for the construction of ten new vessels. Upon delivery of each vessel, we may enter into Facility Agreements to finance a portion of the construction and delivery costs. Four vessels have been delivered through September 30, 2024, and we entered into Facility Agreements for approximately EUR13.9 million ($15.2 million) in financing. Each of the four Facility Agreements bears interest at rates ranging from 2.7% to 6.3% and are payable in ten equal principal semi-annual installments, with the first installment commencing approximately six months following delivery of the vessel. Payments for three of the delivered vessels began in the fourth quarter of 2023 while the fourth vessel payment commenced in the second quarter of 2024. Each Facility Agreement is secured by the respective vessel, guaranteed by Tidewater as parent guarantor and contain no financial covenants. We expect three more vessels to be delivered during the fourth quarter of 2024.

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In November 2023, we announced the approval by our Board to repurchase up to $35.0 million of our common stock. As of December 31, 2023, we had repurchased and retired 590,499 shares for approximately $35.0 million ($59.29 per share), excluding commissions and a 1% excise taxes. On February 29, 2024, we announced our Board's approval of a new $48.6 million program. Further on May 2, 2024, we announced the approval of an additional $18.1 million under this program, for a total share repurchase capacity of $66.7 million. Under this new program, we repurchased and retired 347,954 shares for approximately $32.9 million ($94.52 per share), excluding commissions and a 1% excise tax, during the six months ended June 30, 2024. No shares were repurchased during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. Please refer to Item 5 of our Annual Report - Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities for additional information regarding repurchases of our common stock in the fourth quarter of 2023. Also refer to Part II. Item 2. “Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities” set forth herein and Note (5) - “Stockholders’ Equity and Dilutive Equity Instruments” to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements for current year repurchases.

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In November 2023, we announced the approval by our Board to repurchase up to $35.0 million of our common stock. As of December 31, 2023, we had repurchased and retired 590,499 shares for approximately $35.0 million ($59.29 per share), excluding commissions and a 1% excise taxes. On February 29, 2024, we announced our Board's approval of a new $48.6 million program. Further on May 2, 2024, we announced the approval of an additional $18.1 million under this program, and on August 6, 2024, we announced the approval of an additional $13.9 million, for a total share repurchase capacity of $80.6 million. Under this new program, we repurchased and retired 520,082 shares for approximately $46.6 million ($89.68 per share), excluding commissions and a 1% excise tax, during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. No shares were repurchased during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. Please refer to Item 5 of our Annual Report - Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities for additional information regarding repurchases of our common stock in the fourth quarter of 2023. Also refer to Part II. Item 2. “Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities” set forth herein and Note (5) - “Stockholders’ Equity and Dilutive Equity Instruments” to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements for current year repurchases.

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There were no dividends declared for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. Please refer to Note (5) - “Stockholders’ Equity and Dilutive Equity Instruments” to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements.

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There were no dividends declared for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. Please refer to Note (5) - “Stockholders’ Equity and Dilutive Equity Instruments” to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 reflects net income of $32.7 million, which includes non-cash depreciation and amortization of $63.4 million and net gains on asset dispositions of $3.6 million. Combined changes in operating assets and liabilities used $21.2 million in cash, and cash paid for deferred drydock and survey costs was $52.7 million.

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Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 reflects net income of $142.7 million, which includes non-cash depreciation and amortization of $178.2 million and net gains on asset dispositions of $13.1 million. Combined changes in operating assets and liabilities used $20.6 million in cash, and cash paid for deferred drydock and survey costs was $115.6 million.

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Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024 reflects net income of $96.7 million, which includes non-cash depreciation and amortization of $115.7 million and net gains on asset dispositions of $13.0 million. Combined changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $7.2 million in cash, and cash paid for deferred drydock and survey costs was $80.1 million.

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Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 reflects net income of $58.3 million, which includes non-cash depreciation and amortization of $121.2 million and net gains on asset dispositions of $4.5 million. Combined changes in operating assets and liabilities used $50.4 million in cash, and cash paid for deferred drydock and survey costs was $73.3 million.

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Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024 reflects receipt of $14.8 million primarily related to the sale of four vessels. Additions to properties and equipment were comprised of approximately $15.6 million in capitalized upgrades to existing vessels and equipment and $1.7 million primarily for other property and information technology equipment purchases and development work.

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Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 reflects receipt of $14.9 million primarily related to the sale of four vessels. Additions to properties and equipment were comprised of approximately $20.3 million in capitalized upgrades to existing vessels and equipment and $2.7 million primarily for other property and information technology equipment purchases and development work.

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Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 reflects receipt of $8.7 million primarily related to the sale of eight vessels. Additions to properties and equipment were comprised of approximately $12.7 million in capitalized upgrades to existing vessels and equipment, $2.1 million in down payments made on four new vessels and $2.7 million for other property and information technology equipment purchases and development work.

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Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 reflects the payment of $594.2 million to acquire 37 vessels from Solstad and the receipt of $9.6 million primarily related to the sale of 11 vessels. Additions to properties and equipment were comprised of approximately $17.1 million in capitalized upgrades to existing vessels and equipment, $2.1 million in down payments made on four new vessels and $4.0 million primarily for other property and information technology equipment purchases and development work.

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Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024 included payments of long-term debt of $26.5 million, the purchase of 347,954 shares of our common stock for $32.9 million, $0.2 million of debt issuance costs and $28.5 million in shares acquired to pay taxes on stock awards.

Current wording

Net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 included payments of long-term debt of $89.0 million, the purchase of 520,082 shares of our common stock for $46.6 million, $0.2 million of debt issuance costs and $28.5 million in shares acquired to pay taxes on stock awards.

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Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 included a $1.4 million payment to acquire the non-controlling interest in a majority owned (now wholly owned) subsidiary and $5.5 million in shares acquired to pay taxes on stock awards.

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Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 included proceeds from long-term debt of $575.0 million, $111.5 million in proceeds from the conversion of warrants into common stock, a $1.4 million payment to acquire the non-controlling interest in a majority owned (now wholly owned) subsidiary, $14.8 million of debt issuance costs and $5.9 million in taxes paid on share-based awards.