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Tidewater (TDW) Investor presentation summary

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Investor presentation summary

23 Feb, 2026

Transaction overview

  • Entered definitive agreement to acquire Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore Participações S.A. and Atlantic Offshore Services S.A. for $500 million in cash, funded by cash on hand and assumption of ~$261 million low-interest, long-term debt at 3.6%.

  • WSUT owns 22 PSVs, 19 of which are Brazilian-built, strengthening position in the Brazilian offshore vessel market.

  • Closing expected in late Q2 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and debt conveyance consent.

Strategic rationale

  • Acquisition expands fleet to 213 OSVs with an average age of 13.6 years, enhancing scale and modernity.

  • Provides significant entry and scale in Brazil, a major offshore oil and gas market.

  • Enables access to REB capacity, allowing import of foreign vessels under favorable regulations.

  • Expected to be significantly accretive to 2026E and 2027E earnings and free cash flow per share.

  • Secures low-cost, long-duration financing, improving cost of capital.

WSUT overview

  • WSUT fleet includes 22 PSVs, split between vessels with >700m² and <700m² deck space, with average ages of 12 and 17 years respectively.

  • Backlog totals $441 million as of September 30, 2025, with 966 employees.

  • Headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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