Bristow Group Inc.

Results of Operations for Current Quarter compared to Preceding Quarter

(in thousands, except percentages)

The following table presents our operating results and other statement of operations information for the Current Quarter and Preceding Quarter.

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Flight Hours by Segment

Offshore Energy Services

Revenues from Offshore Energy Services were $2.4 million lower in the Current Quarter. Revenues in Europe and Africa were $6.6 million and $1.5 million lower, respectively, primarily due to lower utilization, while revenues in the Americas were $5.7 million higher primarily due to higher utilization. Operating income was $1.2 million lower in the Current Quarter primarily due to the lower revenues, partially offset by lower general and administrative expenses of $1.4 million primarily due to lower professional services fees. Overall operating expenses were consistent with the Preceding Quarter primarily due to higher personnel costs, offset by lower repairs and maintenance and other operating costs. Personnel costs were $7.3 million higher primarily due to the absence of a seasonal personnel cost benefit in Norway of $4.2 million in the Preceding Quarter, higher benefits costs of $1.8 million in Europe and the U.S. in the Current Quarter, and higher overtime costs of $0.8 million in the U.S and Trinidad. Repairs and maintenance costs were $5.3 million lower primarily due to higher vendor credits. Other operating expenses were $2.3 million lower primarily due to lower subcontractor costs of $1.8 million related to activity in Africa and Norway, and lower reimbursable expenses of $1.6 million in Europe, partially offset by higher freight costs of $0.9 million.

Government Services

Revenues from Government Services were $8.4 million higher in the Current Quarter primarily due to the ongoing transition of the Irish Coast Guard ("IRCG") contract, as an additional base commenced operations in the third quarter. Operating income was $2.6 million in the Current Quarter compared to an operating loss of $1.9 million in the Preceding Quarter primarily due to the higher revenues, partially offset by higher operating expenses of $2.8 million and higher general and administrative expenses of $0.8 million. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to higher other operating costs of $4.6 million due to higher subcontractor costs, increased amortization of deferred costs, and higher personnel costs of $2.2 million related to new Government Services contracts, partially offset by lower repairs and maintenance costs of $4.0 million due to higher vendor credits and the timing of repairs. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to higher professional services fees and personnel costs related to contract transitions.

Other Services

Revenues from Other Services were $3.8 million higher in the Current Quarter primarily due to higher activity in Australia of $4.8 million, partially offset by lower revenues of $1.1 million due to the conclusion of a dry-lease contract. Operating income was $2.0 million higher in the Current Quarter primarily due to the higher revenues, partially offset by higher operating expenses of $1.9 million related to the increased activity in Australia.

Corporate

Operating income was $0.1 million in the Current Quarter compared to an operating loss of $2.5 million in the Preceding Quarter primarily due to increased gains on asset dispositions of $2.0 million and lower general and administrative expenses of $0.5 million. During the Current Quarter, the Company sold or otherwise disposed of two AW139 medium helicopters resulting in net gains of $8.2 million. During the Preceding Quarter, the Company sold or otherwise disposed of two AW139 medium helicopters resulting in net gains of $6.2 million. General and administrative expenses were lower due to decreased personnel costs.

Other, net

Other expense, net of $3.1 million in the Current Quarter resulted from foreign exchange losses. Other income, net of $17.6 million in the Preceding Quarter primarily resulted from foreign exchange gains.

Income tax benefit (expense)

Income tax benefit was $11.8 million in the Current Quarter compared to income tax expense of $20.4 million in the Preceding Quarter. The income tax benefit and resulting effective tax rate in the Current Quarter were impacted by a valuation allowance released in Australia, the earnings mix of the Company's global operations and higher deductible business interest expenses, partially offset by the recognition of certain deferred tax assets.

Results of Operations for Current Year compared to Prior Year

(in thousands, except percentages)

The following table presents our operating results and other statement of operations information for the Current Year and Prior Year:

Flight Hours by Segment

Offshore Energy Services

Revenues from Offshore Energy Services were $17.1 million higher in the Current Year. Revenues in Africa were $20.2 million higher primarily due to higher utilization and additional aircraft capacity. Revenues in the Americas were $9.1 million higher primarily due to higher utilization in the U.S. and Brazil, which was partially offset by lower utilization in Trinidad and the absence of a one-time benefit in the Prior Year related to the transition from cash basis recognition to an accrual basis of accounting in Canada. Revenues in Europe were $12.2 million lower primarily due to lower utilization, partially offset by higher rates and favorable foreign exchange gains. Operating income was $25.6 million higher in the Current Year primarily due to the higher revenues coupled with lower general and administrative expenses of $5.1 million and lower operating expenses of $4.5 million, partially offset by lower earnings from unconsolidated affiliates of $1.9 million. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to lower professional services fees, insurance and indirect tax expenses. Repairs and maintenance costs were $20.0 million lower primarily due to higher vendor credits. Fuel costs were $6.6 million lower due to lower global fuel prices and decreased flight hours in Europe. Insurance costs were $1.2 million lower primarily due to lower aircraft insurance premiums. Other operating expenses were $12.3 million higher primarily due to higher reimbursable expenses, freight, subcontractor and training costs. Personnel costs were $11.0 million higher primarily due to increased headcount in Africa and Brazil due to increased activity, higher compensation costs in Norway due to labor agreement escalations, and unfavorable foreign exchange impacts.

Government Services

Revenues from Government Services were $32.2 million higher in the Current Year due to the commencement of the IRCG contract and higher UKSAR revenues primarily due to favorable foreign exchange gains. Operating income was $12.1 million lower primarily due to higher expenses attributable to the commencement of new contracts in Ireland and the UK, partially offset by higher revenues. Operating expenses were $38.4 million higher primarily due to higher subcontractor costs of $20.6 million, higher amortization of deferred costs of $5.2 million, increased personnel costs of $9.5 million and other operating expenses of $6.9 million, partially offset by lower repairs and maintenance costs of $3.8 million primarily due to increased vendor credits. Additionally, general and administrative costs and depreciation and amortization expenses were $4.1 million and $1.9 million higher, respectively, primarily due to the ongoing transitions of the new Government Services contracts.

Other Services

Revenues from Other Services were $1.9 million higher in the Current Year primarily due to higher activity in Australia, partially offset by lower revenues due to the conclusion of certain dry-lease contracts. Operating income from Other Services was $1.8 million lower primarily due to higher operating expenses of $4.6 million, offsetting the higher revenues of $1.9 million and lower depreciation and amortization expenses of $0.7 million. The increase in operating expenses was comprised of higher other operating expense of $2.3 million, higher lease expenses of $1.2 million and higher personnel costs of $1.0 million. These increases were all primarily driven by increased fixed wing services activity in Australia and is the result of additional aircraft leases, increased headcount, ground handling costs and other variable expenses.

Corporate

Total operating losses for Corporate were $14.3 million lower than the Prior Year primarily due to increased gains on disposal of assets. During the Current Year, the Company sold or otherwise disposed of four AW139 medium helicopters and various other assets, resulting in net gains of $13.9 million. During the Prior Year, the Company sold or otherwise disposed of aircraft and other assets resulting in losses of $1.0 million.

Interest Expense, net

Interest expense, net was $1.0 million higher in the Current Year primarily due to higher interest on higher debt balances of $2.9 million and the acceleration of the amortization of deferred financing costs of $1.8 million due to the prepayment of principal on the UKSAR Debt, partially offset by higher capitalized interest on new aircraft of $3.9 million.

Other, net

Other income, net was $21.6 million higher in the Current Year primarily due to higher foreign exchange gains.

Income tax expense

Income tax expense was $1.4 million lower in the Current Year primarily due to a valuation allowance released in Australia, partially offset by the earnings mix of the Company’s global operations.