Bibby Offshore Holdings Limited - Completion of Recapitalisation
Published by David Bizley,
Editor
Oilfield Technology,
Bibby Offshore Holdings Limited, has announced that it has completed the recapitalisation of its balance sheet announced on 5 December 2017.
The comprehensive agreement on the recapitalisation of its balance sheet was approved by an overwhelming majority of 98.7% of noteholders of the £175 million 7.5% senior secured notes at the Scheme Meeting held on 10 January 2018. The noteholders, which have provided significant support to the business, are now the new owners of the Group.
The recapitalisation was finalised on Wednesday, 17 January and is effective immediately. This will result in the Group having a substantially debt-free balance sheet with an equity injection of £50 million to enable it to reach its full potential by consolidating and expanding its position within the offshore inspection, repairs and maintenance and construction markets. The Group was supported throughout the transaction by Ernst & Young LLP, as financial adviser, and Latham & Watkins (London) LLP, as legal adviser.
Howard Woodcock, Chief Executive of Bibby Offshore, commented: “The completion of the recapitalisation will be transformational for Bibby Offshore and is a major milestone for our business.
“The significant investment from the Group’s new owners and the improved capital structure will provide the financial platform for us to weather current market conditions and to build the Company with the full confidence of our customers, suppliers and employees.
“As the market improves, we will have the strength and flexibility to capitalise on new opportunities. Despite challenging market conditions, we have continued to secure new work and enjoyed the ongoing trust from all our customers, we have maintained service levels and are now ideally placed to do this into the future.
“I would like to once again thank the noteholders for their support during this process and for their significant financial investment in the Group’s future success.”
Read the article online at: https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/special-reports/19012018/bibby-offshore-holdings-limited--completion-of-recapitalisation/
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