September 20, 2019 Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras reports that today it entered into a Cession Agreement of Credit Rights, allowing the advance of about R$ 8.4 billion of receivables from Eletrobras, recognized in the Debt Assumption Agreements (IADs) referring to the totality of the debts confessed in 2014 by the Eletrobras Group, with original... Continue Reading →
McDermott is said to hire restructuring firm for turnaround advice
McDermott International hired restructuring firm AlixPartners for strategic and operational advice as the company seeks to shore up its balance sheet, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The Houston-based company’s stock plunged as much as 76% Wednesday -- trading was halted for volatility at least five times -- while its bonds dropped... Continue Reading →
McDermott receives offers to sell tech unit Lummus for over $2.5B
McDermott International has received offers to sell its Lummus Technology business. The oilfield services company said the valuation of the tech business exceeded $2.5 billion. “Based on the receipt of these approaches, McDermott is exploring strategic alternatives to unlock the value of Lummus Technology while maintaining the strategic rationale of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC)... Continue Reading →
Petrobras announces CARF’s favorable decision regarding the deductibility of production development expenses for IRPJ and CSLL calculation purposes
September 18, 2019 Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras informs that today the Administrative Board of Tax Appeals (CARF) issued a favorable decision on a tax administrative process regarding the moment of the deduction of expenses incurred by Petrobras with oil and gas production development, for purposes of Corporate Income Tax (IRPJ) and the Social Contribution... Continue Reading →
UK regulator to further probe Prosafe-Floatel merger after competition concerns raised
The UK Competition and Markets Authority will refer the proposed merger between Prosafe and Floatel to Phase 2, after the first phase raised competition concerns. The proposed combination would create the world’s largest owner of semi-submersible accommodation rigs. The UK CMA said that – after completing its initial Phase 1 investigation – it was concerned... Continue Reading →
BHGE completes share repurchase, renames itself Baker Hughes Company
Baker Hughes, a GE company announced today the closing of a secondary offering of 132.25 million shares of BHGE Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share at a price to the public of $21.50 per share. This closing includes the underwriters’ exercise of their option in full, purchasing an additional 17.25 million shares... Continue Reading →
Noble Corporation chief financial officer resigns
Sept 16, 2019 Senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) of offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation has resigned from the company. Noble Corporation said last Friday that its SVP and CFO Adam C. Peakes resigned effective September 9, 2019. The company added that a search for Peakes’ replacement has already begun. In the interim,... Continue Reading →
PETROBRAS ANNOUNCES EXPIRATION AND EXPIRATION DATE RESULTS OF ITS PRIVATE EXCHANGE OFFERS FOR SEVEN SERIES OF NOTES
September 16, 2019 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (“Petrobras”) (NYSE: PBR) today announced the expiration and expiration date results of the previously announced offers to exchange (the “Exchange Offers”), by its wholly-owned subsidiary Petrobras Global Finance B.V. (“PGF”), relating to seven series of its outstanding notes set forth in the tables below (the “Old... Continue Reading →
Petrobras discloses teaser for the sale of onshore fields in Amazonas
September 13, 2019 Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras reports that it has started the opportunity disclosure stage (Teaser), regarding the sale of its interests in two onshore concessions, including outflow facilities, denominated Cupiúba and Carapanaúba Cluster, located in the state of Amazonas. The Teaser, which contains key asset information and eligibility criteria for selection of... Continue Reading →
Petrobras reports revocation of the Debentures Public Offering suspension
September 12, 2019 Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras, in addition to the Notice to the Market issued on August 16, 2019 and the release disclosed on August 30, 2019, reports that it received today the Official Letter No. 441/2019/CVM/SRE/GER-2, by which CVM revokes the suspension of the company's public offering of debentures (7th issue), effective... Continue Reading →