Tidewater (TDW) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
23 Feb, 2026Transaction 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.
Latest events from Tidewater
- Record 2025 results, Brazil expansion, and raised 2026 outlook amid tightening offshore markets.TDW
Q4 20253 Mar 2026 - $500M acquisition adds 22 vessels, expanding Brazilian fleet and securing market leadership.TDW
M&A announcement23 Feb 2026 - Q2 revenue and margins hit multi-year highs, with strong dayrates and fleet expansion fueling growth.TDW
Q2 20242 Feb 2026 - All board proposals passed, including director elections and auditor ratification for 2024.TDW
AGM 20241 Feb 2026 - Q3 revenue and margins rose on higher day rates, with expanded share repurchase capacity.TDW
Q3 202415 Jan 2026 - Record 2024 revenue and margins, strong cash flow, and a positive outlook for 2025 and beyond.TDW
Q4 20248 Dec 2025 - Record financial growth, robust governance, and leading ESG initiatives highlighted for 2025.TDW
Proxy Filing1 Dec 2025 - Definitive proxy materials filed to solicit shareholder votes for meeting proposals.TDW
Proxy Filing1 Dec 2025 - Q2 2025 delivered record margins, strong cash flow, and a $500M buyback amid robust OSV demand.TDW
Q2 202523 Nov 2025