Significant Financial Improvements in 2024
Revenue grew 33% year over year, average day rates increased by nearly $4,500 per day, net income nearly doubled, adjusted EBITDA grew by nearly 50%, free cash flow tripled, and net debt was lowered by $149 million.
Successful Share Repurchase Program
Tidewater actively returned capital to shareholders for the first time since 2018, repurchasing $91 million of shares in the open market during 2024 and using $119 million of cash to manage down the number of shares outstanding.
Strong Free Cash Flow Generation
Tidewater generated $131 million of free cash flow in 2024 and has plans for substantial free cash flow generation in 2025.
New Share Repurchase Authorization
The Board of Directors authorized an additional $90.3 million of share repurchase capacity as of the call date.
Positive Long-term Outlook for Offshore Vessel Demand
Despite a more muted growth in offshore drilling activity for 2025, demand for offshore vessels is expected to increase beyond 2025, driven by subsea demand and FPSO activity.