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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
F O R M 1 0 - K/A-1
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934 (FEE REQUIRED)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997
OR
[_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED)
For the transition period from _____________________ to ____________________
Commission File Number 1-13570
J. RAY McDERMOTT, S.A.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
REPUBLIC OF PANAMA 72-1278896
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1450 POYDRAS STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70112-6050
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code (504) 587-5300
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Name of each Exchange
Title of each class on which registered
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Common Stock, $0.01 par value New York Stock Exchange
9-3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due July 2006 New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
YES X NO
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [X]
The aggregate market value of voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant was $342,147,904 as of May 12, 1997.
The number of shares outstanding of the Company's Common Stock at May 12, 1997
was 40,627,188.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
in connection with the Company's 1996 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are
incorporated by reference into Part III hereof.
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J. RAY McDERMOTT, S.A.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS
Page
Report of Independent Auditors 2
Financial Statement Schedule Covered by Report of Independent Auditors:
I Condensed Financial Information of Registrant 3
Signature of Registrant 9
Exhibit Index
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23 Consent of Independent Auditors
99 McDermott-ETPM West, Inc. Combined Financial Statements for the
Years Ended March 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995.
All schedules other than the above have been omitted because they are not
required or the information is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements
or Notes thereto.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
J. Ray McDermott, S.A.
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of J. Ray McDermott, S.A.
as of March 31, 1997 and 1996, and for each of the three years in the period
ended March 31, 1997, and have issued our report thereon dated July 10, 1997.
Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index to
Financial Statement Schedules and Exhibits in this Form 10-K/A-1. This schedule
is the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion based on our audits.
In our opinion, the financial statement schedule referred to above, when
considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole,
presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New Orleans, Louisiana
July 10, 1997
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Schedule I
J. RAY McDERMOTT, S.A.
(PARENT COMPANY ONLY)
BALANCE SHEET
MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996
ASSETS
- ------ 1997 1996
---- ----
(In thousands)
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 28,195 $ 58,077
Short term investments in debt securities 45,344 -
Accounts receivable - trade 172 2,656
Accounts receivable - other 16,024 12,437
Accounts receivable from McDermott International 1,418 -
Accounts receivable from subsidiaries 66,097 84,038
Contracts in progress 1,637 1,280
Other current assets 909 -
-------- --------
Total Current Assets 159,796 158,488
-------- --------
Investments in Subsidiaries and
Other Investees, at Equity 504,063 525,095
-------- --------
Property, Plant and Equipment, at Cost:
Buildings 8,080 8,066
Machinery and equipment 47,021 52,924
Property under construction 224 4,160
-------- --------
55,325 65,150
Less accumulated depreciation 46,857 51,462
-------- --------
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 8,468 13,688
-------- --------
Notes Receivable from Subsidiaries 125,860 155,149
-------- --------
Other Assets 46,240 39,573
-------- --------
TOTAL $844,427 $891,993
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See accompanying notes to condensed financial information.
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Schedule I
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
- ------------------------------------
1997 1996
---- ----
(In thousands)
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 3,072 $ 5,821
Accounts payable to McDermott International - 19,134
Accrued liabilities - other 27,785 25,171
Advance billings on contracts 1,768 1,605
Income taxes 1,785 2,288
-------- --------
Total Current Liabilities 34,410 54,019
-------- --------
Long-Term Debt 244,610 -
-------- --------
Note Payable to McDermott International - 231,000
-------- --------
Notes Payable to Subsidiaries 2,042 28,614
-------- --------
Deferred and Non-Current Income Taxes 13,788 9,853
-------- --------
Other Liabilities 13,619 14,610
-------- --------
Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock 32 32
Common stock 406 402
Capital in excess of par value 590,263 581,609
Deficit (33,463) (14,576)
Currency translation adjustments (21,280) (13,570)
-------- --------
Total Stockholders' Equity 535,958 553,897
-------- --------
TOTAL $844,427 $891,993
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Schedule I
J. RAY McDERMOTT, S.A.
(PARENT COMPANY ONLY)
STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE THREE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
Revenues $ 9,248 $ 24,002 $ 74,247
-------- -------- --------
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of operations (excluding
depreciation and amortization) 1,563 5,685 74,981
Depreciation and amortization 5,495 5,678 3,045
Selling, general and administrative
expenses 20,396 27,401 15,111
-------- -------- --------
27,454 38,764 93,137
-------- -------- --------
Gain on Asset Disposals - Net 335 171 8,317
-------- -------- --------
Operating Loss before Equity in
Income of Investees (17,871) (14,591) (10,573)
Equity in Income of Subsidiaries
and Other Investees 30,463 29,877 73,860
-------- -------- --------
Operating Income 12,592 15,286 63,287
-------- -------- --------
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income 3,825 17,749 7,988
Interest expense (24,160) (28,533) (6,734)
Other - net (778) (4,064) (1,144)
-------- -------- --------
(21,113) (14,848) 110
-------- -------- --------
Income (Loss) before Provision for
Income Taxes and Cumulative Effect of
Accounting Change (8,521) 438 63,397
Provision for Income Taxes 3,305 251 2,697
-------- -------- --------
Income (Loss) before Cumulative Effect of
Accounting Change (11,826) 187 60,700
Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change - - (1,326)
-------- -------- --------
Net Income (Loss) $(11,826) $ 187 $ 59,374
======== ======== ========
See accompanying notes to condensed financial information
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Schedule I
J. RAY McDERMOTT, S.A.
(PARENT COMPANY ONLY)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
(In thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income $(11,826) $ 187 $ 59,374
-------- -------- --------
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
Depreciation and
amortization 5,495 5,678 3,045
Equity in income of subsidiaries and
other investees, less dividends (29,618) (15,787) (73,860)
Gain on asset disposals - net (335) (171) (8,317)
Benefit from deferred taxes - (17) (149)
Other - - 1,303
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Net contracts in progress and
advance billings (194) 6,341 21,740
Accounts and notes receivable 56,601 50,314 4,600
Accounts payable (21,883) (58,791) 42,980
Income taxes 3,432 (5,943) 5,138
Other, net (2,777) 385 1,930
-------- -------- --------
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES (1,105) (17,804) 57,784
-------- -------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from asset disposals 340 325 26
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (213) (2,121) (3,153)
Purchases of short-term investments - net (45,344) - -
Decrease in loans to subsidiaries 32,131 127,438 -
Other 137 (452) (375)
-------- -------- --------
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES (12,949) 125,190 (3,502)
-------- -------- --------
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CONTINUED
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
(In thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of long-term debt $ 244,375 $ - $ -
Issuance of common stock 4,569 4,197 430
Decrease in notes payable to
McDermott International (231,000) (20,542) -
Distributions to McDermott International - - (46,249)
Decrease in notes payable to subsidiaries (26,572) (36,807) _
Dividends paid (7,200) (7,928) (900)
Other - (5) -
--------- -------- --------
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING
ACTIVITIES (15,828) (61,085) (46,719)
--------- -------- --------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS (29,882) 46,301 7,563
--------- -------- --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING
OF YEAR 58,077 11,776 4,213
--------- -------- --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END
OF YEAR $ 28,195 $ 58,077 $ 11,776
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, including intercompany
interest (net of amount capitalized) $ 20,143 $ 29,030 $ 5,380
Income taxes, net of refunds $ 50 $ 1,138 $ 821
========= ======== ========
See accompanying notes to condensed financial information.
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SCHEDULE I
J. RAY McDERMOTT, S.A.
(PARENT COMPANY ONLY)
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FOR THE THREE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared to present the
unconsolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of J.
Ray McDermott, S.A. (Parent Company Only). Investments in subsidiaries and
other investees are stated at cost plus equity in undistributed earnings from
date of acquisition. These Parent Company Only financial statements should be
read in conjunction with J. Ray McDermott, S.A. consolidated financial
statements.
NOTE 2 - LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-Term Debt Consists of: 1997 1996
---- ----
9.375% Senior Subordinated Notes Due
2006 ($250,000,000 principal
amount, unsecured) $244,610 $ -
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NOTE 3 - CONTINGENCIES
J. Ray McDermott, S.A. is contingently liable under standby letters of credit
totaling $246,373,000 at March 31, 1997 issued in the normal course of business.
J. Ray McDermott, S.A. has guaranteed the indebtedness of certain of its
subsidiaries and other investees. At March 31, 1997, these guarantees included
$41,698,000 of loans to and $17,714,000 of standby letters of credit issued by
certain subsidiaries and other investees.
NOTE 4 - DIVIDENDS RECEIVED
J. Ray McDermott, S.A. received dividends from its consolidated subsidiaries of
$845,000 and $14,090,000, for the fiscal years ended March 31, 1997 and 1996,
respectively.
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SIGNATURE OF THE REGISTRANT
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this amendment to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
J. RAY McDERMOTT, S.A.
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(REGISTRANT)
By: /s/
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Daniel R. Gaubert
Vice President, Finance
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
July 24, 1997
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number
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23 Consent of Independent Auditors
99 McDermott-ETPM West, Inc. Combined Financial Statements for the Years
Ended March 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
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EXHIBIT 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Forms S-8 No. 33-87592, No. 33-60369, No. 33-60371, No. 33-60373) of J. Ray
McDermott, S.A. of our report dated April 25, 1997 with respect to the combined
financial statements of McDermott-ETPM West, Inc. included in this Annual Report
(Form 10-K/A-1) for the year ended March 31, 1997.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New Orleans, Louisiana
July 24, 1997
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EXHIBIT 99
McDERMOTT-ETPM WEST, INC.
COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
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McDERMOTT-ETPM WEST, INC.
INDEX
PAGE
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS 3
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET - MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996 4
COMBINED STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE THREE FISCAL YEARS
ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 5
COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THREE FISCAL YEARS
ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 6
COMBINED STATEMENT OF COMMON STOCK AND OTHER EQUITY -
FOR THE THREE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 7
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 8
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
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The Board of Directors
J. Ray McDermott, S.A.
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheet of McDermott - ETPM
West, Inc. as of March 31, 1997 and 1996, and the related combined statements of
income (loss), common stock and other equity, and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended March 31, 1997. These financial statements are
the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the combined financial position of McDermott - ETPM West,
Inc. at March 31, 1997 and 1996, and the combined results of its operations and
its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 1997,
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New Orleans, Louisiana
April 25, 1997
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McDERMOTT-ETPM WEST INC.
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
MARCH 31, 1997 and 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
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(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 28,517 $ 76,720
Accounts receivable - trade 62,083 40,083
Accounts receivable - affiliates 3,323 5,658
Accounts receivable - other 1,661 2,295
Contracts in progress 20,151 2,777
Other current assets 5,359 5,720
-------- --------
Total Current Assets 121,094 133,253
-------- --------
Machinery and Equipment, at Cost: 48,178 27,230
Less accumulated depreciation 12,477 9,451
-------- --------
Net Machinery and Equipment 35,701 17,779
-------- --------
Other Assets 104 111
-------- --------
TOTAL $156,899 $151,143
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 94,396 $ 48,354
Accounts payable - affiliates 40,405 27,941
Advance billings on contracts 355 4,799
Estimated loss on uncompleted contract 12,847 24,133
Accrued liabilities - other 6,592 15,595
Income taxes payable 6,437 3,506
-------- --------
Total Current Liabilities 161,032 124,328
-------- --------
Other Liabilities 4,705 4,451
-------- --------
Common Stock and Other Equity (Deficit):
Common stock (par value $1.00 per share, authorized
1,000,000 shares; outstanding 10,000 shares) 10 10
Retained earnings and other venture capital (deficit) (4,736) 24,303
Currency translation adjustments (4,112) (1,949)
-------- --------
Total Common Stock and Other Equity (Deficit) (8,838) 22,364
-------- --------
TOTAL $156,899 $151,143
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.
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McDERMOTT-ETPM WEST, INC.
COMBINED STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE THREE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
-------- -------- --------
(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $347,849 $250,642 $342,247
-------- -------- --------
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of operations (excluding depreciation) 347,358 225,369 267,637
Depreciation 3,026 1,423 6,064
Selling, general and administrative expenses 19,032 19,696 28,509
-------- -------- --------
369,416 246,488 302,210
-------- -------- --------
Operating Income (Loss) (21,567) 4,154 40,037
-------- -------- --------
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income 1,973 5,593 6,729
Foreign currency transactions losses - net (2,179) (1,946) (3,853)
-------- -------- --------
(206) 3,647 2,876
-------- -------- --------
Income (Loss) before Provision for Income Taxes (21,773) 7,801 42,913
Provision for Income Taxes 7,266 625 5,807
-------- -------- --------
Net Income (Loss) $(29,039) $ 7,176 $ 37,106
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.
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McDERMOTT-ETPM WEST, INC.
COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,1997
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995
-------- -------- --------
(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income (Loss) $(29,039) $ 7,176 $ 37,106
-------- -------- --------
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation 3,026 1,423 6,064
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Net contracts in progress, advance billings
and estimated loss on uncompleted contracts (33,104) (11,669) 18,121
Accounts receivable (19,031) 6,272 (19,864)
Accounts payable 58,506 23,564 (7,020)
Other, net (4,574) (17,811) (9,986)
-------- -------- --------
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING
ACTIVITIES (24,216) 8,955 24,421
-------- -------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (20,948) (15,299) (6,190)
-------- -------- --------
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (20,948) (15,299) (6,190)
-------- -------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid - (3,618) (82,002)
-------- -------- --------
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES - (3,618) (82,002)
-------- -------- --------
EFFECTS OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH (3,039) (2,091) 15,659
-------- -------- --------
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (48,203) (12,053) (48,112)
-------- -------- --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 76,720 88,773 136,885
-------- -------- --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR $ 28,517 $ 76,720 $ 88,773
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.
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McDERMOTT-ETPM WEST, INC.
COMBINED STATEMENT OF COMMON STOCK AND OTHER EQUITY
MARCH 31, 1997
(In thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Retained Earnings Currency
Common and Other Translation
Stock Venture Capital (Deficit) Adjustments Total
------ -------------------------- ------------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance April 1, 1994 $10 $ 65,641 $(17,929) $ 47,722
--- -------- -------- --------
Net income - 37,106 - 37,106
Dividends paid - (82,002) - (82,002)
Currency translation
adjustments - - 14,288 14,288
--- -------- -------- --------
Balance March 31,
1995 10 20,745 (3,641) 17,114
--- -------- -------- --------
Net income - 7,176 - 7,176
Dividends paid - (3,618) - (3,618)
Currency translation
adjustments - - 1,692 1,692
--- -------- -------- --------
Balance March 31,
1996 10 24,303 (1,949) 22,364
--- -------- -------- --------
Net income (Loss) - (29,039) - (29,039)
Currency translation
adjustments - - (2,163) (2,163)
--- -------- -------- --------
Balance March 31,
1997 $10 $ (4,736) $ (4,112) $ (8,838)
=== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.
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McDERMOTT-ETPM WEST, INC.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
NOTE 1 - GENERAL
McDermott-ETPM West, Inc. a Panamanian corporation, is a joint venture between
J. Ray McDermott S.A. ("JRM") and ETPM S.A. ("ETPM") which provides general
marine construction services to the petroleum industry in the North Sea and West
Africa. Its principal activity is installation of marine pipelines. McDermott-
ETPM West, Inc. charters one semi-submersible lay barge from JRM and two
combination derrick-pipelaying barges from ETPM. JRM and ETPM also provide
fabrication facilities located in Warri, Nigeria and Tchenque, Gabon,
respectively.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
- ---------------------
The combined financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The
combined financial statements combine financial information of McDermott-ETPM
West, Inc. and its subsidiaries, and other entities of both JRM and ETPM, which
perform contracts on behalf of McDermott-ETPM West, Inc. All significant
intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. Unless the context
otherwise requires, hereinafter the "Joint Venture" will be used to mean the
combined enterprise.
Use of Estimates
- ----------------
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
- -------------------------
Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments, with maturities of three months
or less when purchased. The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for
cash and cash equivalents approximate their fair value.
Contracts and Revenue Recognition
- ---------------------------------
Contract revenues on long-term contracts are recognized on a percentage of
completion method. Under this method revenues and costs are recognized based on
the percentage that costs to date bear to total estimated costs. Revenues that
exceed amounts invoiced to customers under the terms of the contracts are
included in Contracts in Progress. Billings that exceed revenues recognized are
included in Advance Billings on Contracts. Most long-term contracts have
provisions for progress payments. There are no unbilled revenues which will not
be billed. Contract price and cost estimates are reviewed periodically as the
work progresses and adjustments proportionate to the percentage of completion
are reflected in income in the period when such estimates are revised.
Provisions are made currently for all known or anticipated losses. Variations
from estimated contract performance could result in a material adjustment to
operating results for any fiscal quarter or year. Claims for extra work or
changes in scope of work are included in contract revenues when collection is
probable. Included in Contracts in Progress
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are approximately $15,464,000 relating to commercial contract claims whose
final settlement is subject to future determination through negotiation or other
procedures which had not been completed at March 31, 1997.
Depreciation, Maintenance and Repairs and Drydocking Expenses
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Machinery and equipment is depreciated on the straight-line method, using
estimated useful lives of four to seven years. Maintenance, repairs and
renewals which do not materially prolong the useful life of an asset are
expensed as incurred except for drydocking costs for the marine fleet.
Drydocking costs are estimated and accrued over the period of time between
drydockings, and are charged to operations currently. Included in Accrued
liabilities-other are accruals for drydocking of $3,447,000 and $9,342,000 at
March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Foreign Currency Translation
- ----------------------------
Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. Dollars at current exchange
rates and income statement items are translated at average exchange rates for
the year. Adjustments resulting from the translation of foreign currency
financial statements are recorded in a separate component of equity.
Derivative Financial Instruments
- --------------------------------
The Joint Venture operates internationally giving rise to exposure to market
risks from changes in foreign exchange rates. Derivative financial instruments,
primarily forward exchange contracts, are utilized to reduce those risks. The
Joint Venture does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.
Forward exchange contracts are entered into primarily as hedges of certain firm
purchase and sale commitments denominated in foreign currencies. At March 31,
1997 and 1996, the Joint Venture had forward exchange contracts to purchase
$35,924,000 and $14,913,000, respectively, in foreign currencies (primarily
Dutch Guilders, Norwegian Kroner, British Pounds, German Marks and Spanish
Pesetas) with French Francs, and to sell $86,200,000 and $9,681,000,
respectively, in foreign currencies (primarily U.S. Dollars) for French Francs.
The 1997 forward exchange contracts have varying maturities, all of which occur
during fiscal year 1998.
Deferred realized and unrealized gains and losses from hedging firm purchase and
sale commitments are included on a net basis in the balance sheet as a component
of either other current assets or accrued liabilities. They are recognized as
part of the purchase or sale transaction when it is recognized, or as other
gains or losses when a hedged transaction is no longer expected to occur. At
March 31, 1997 the Joint Venture had no deferred gains or losses ($210,000
deferred gains at March 31, 1996).
The fair values of foreign currency forward exchange contracts are estimated by
obtaining quotes from brokers. At March 31, 1997 and 1996, notional amounts
approximate the fair values.
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NOTE 3 - INCOME TAXES
All income has been earned outside of Panama and McDermott-ETPM West, Inc. along
with the other entities included in the Joint Venture are not subject to income
tax in Panama on income earned outside of Panama. Substantially all income
taxes provided are based on the deemed profits of contracts performed in various
taxing jurisdictions or the profits of contracts performed by McDermott-ETPM U.
K. Ltd, a subsidiary of McDermott-ETPM West, Inc.
In the countries in which Joint Venture operations are conducted through an ad
hoc joint venture between JRM and ETPM or through a registered partnership
between a McDermott and ETPM entity, the respective McDermott and ETPM entities
are responsible for taxes based on their proportionate share of contract
revenues and costs; therefore, no taxes are reflected in these statements.
Therefore, there is no expected relationship between the provision for income
taxes and income before provision for income taxes.
NOTE 4 - CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS
The Joint Venture is a defendant in numerous legal proceedings. Management
believes that the outcome of these proceedings will not have a material adverse
effect on the combined financial position of the Joint Venture.
The stockholders of the Joint Venture are contingently liable under standby
letters of credit totalling approximately $53,706,000 at March 31, 1997, issued
in the normal course of business.
NOTE 5 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
The Joint Venture's customers are primarily in the petroleum industry in the
North Sea and West Africa. Sales to major customers that exceeded 10% of
revenues were: 1997 - Customer A -$101,000,000 (29%), Customer B - $72,000,000
(21%), Customer C - $50,000,000 (14%), Customer D - $44,000,000 (13%), Customer
E - $40,000,000 (11%); 1996 - Customer E -$108,000,000 (43%), Customer C -
$54,000,000 (22%), Customer A - $43,000,000 (17%); 1995 - Customer E -
$212,000,000 (62%), Customer F $92,000,000 (27%). Management is cognizant of
its concentration of customers, but feels that the risk associated with this is
minimal as all of its customers are well known and established participants in
the petroleum industry. Receivables are generally not collateralized.
NOTE 6 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Joint Venture has material transactions with JRM and ETPM occurring in the
normal course of operations. Under the joint venture agreement, marine
equipment and fabrication facilities are chartered into the Joint Venture by JRM
and ETPM. Charter expense for fiscal years 1997, 1996 and 1995 was
$21,175,000, $21,175,000 and $23,061,000, respectively.
In addition, an ETPM subsidiary provides general and administrative services to
the Joint Venture. In fiscal years 1997, 1996 and 1995, the amounts of these
services were approximately $19,032,000, $19,696,000 and $28,509,000,
respectively.
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