EBITDA and liquidity thresholds in its $25 million U.S. credit facility, the 11 7/8% senior
secured notes issued by Trico Shipping AS (Trico Shipping) and Trico Shippings working capital
facility. In particular, the Company expects that it may not be in compliance with financial
covenants requiring the Company to achieve specific EBITDA targets measured over the trailing
twelve months. If the Company fails to maintain compliance with these covenants under the various
indentures and forbearance agreements, its creditors may take certain actions, including declaring
the outstanding principal of the applicable debt to be due and payable immediately. In addition,
the Companys results of operations may limit Trico Shippings ability to access additional funds
under its working capital facility.
Anticipated
Changes in Results of Operations Quarter Ended June 30, 2010 Compared to the Quarter
Ended June 30, 2009
As of the date of this filing, we have not closed our books and records and therefore have not
prepared and finalized our consolidated financial statements and required disclosures for inclusion
in the Quarterly Report and our independent registered public
accounting firm has not completed their review procedures. As a result, preliminary financial
results referred to in this Form 12b-25 could change materially.
As previously reported on a Form 8-K filed on August 5, 2010, we and our financial advisors
are in discussions with our existing debt holders and our advisors regarding restructuring certain
of our debt obligations. While these discussions are under way, there is no assurance that such
discussions will continue or such restructuring will be consummated. Additionally, even if
agreements regarding financial restructuring are reached within the necessary time periods, we may
need to undertake bankruptcy proceedings in order to implement the debt restructurings and/or
achieve other changes to our cost structure. We may also be required to undertake bankruptcy
proceedings as a result of our inability to meet past, current and future commitments. Our credit
and business risk profiles could be adversely affected by a bankruptcy filing, which may have a
materially adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
At June 30, 2010, we had available cash of $32 million (this amount and other amounts in this
report reflecting U.S. Dollar equivalents for foreign denominated debt amounts are translated at
currency rates in effect at June 30, 2010). This available cash reflects $22 million (net of debt
repayments and associated fees) drawn from our working capital facilities during the calendar
quarter ended June 30, 2010. As of June 30, 2010, all of our consolidated outstanding indebtedness,
in the approximate amount of $769 million, was classified as current liabilities. Our cash and
credit capacity have not been sufficient to enable us to meet our obligations, and our forecasted
cash and available credit capacity are not expected to be sufficient to meet our other commitments
as they come due over the next twelve months.
In light of our results of operations, we are renegotiating with certain of our lenders the
terms and conditions of our previously disclosed debtor-in-possession financing commitment.
We expect our operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 compared to the quarter
ended June 30, 2009 to reflect a decline in revenue and lower operating income primarily as a
result of lower utilization in some areas, exiting the Gulf of Mexico region, fewer vessels due to
the sale of eleven vessels primarily in the second half of 2009 and six in 2010, and the
deconsolidation of Eastern Marine Services Limited as of January 1, 2010. Operating income is also
expected to be lower due to a reduction in gains from the sale of assets recorded in 2010 compared
to 2009. The 2010 results are also expected to include higher interest expense and foreign
exchange loss related primarily to Trico Shippings 11 7/8% senior secured notes and certain
intercompany notes. Other non-operating items included reorganization costs in 2010 and refinancing
costs in 2009. As indicated below, we are in the process of finalizing certain impairment analyses
on tangible and intangible assets that could result in impairment charges.
At June 30, 2010, we updated our earlier impairment assessment of intangible assets performed
as of December 31, 2009, due to changes in the key assumptions associated with our liquidity
restraints used in our fair value calculation. We expect to recognize an impairment charge upon
completion of our assessment.
We are currently in a dispute with the Tebma shipyard in India regarding the construction of
the following six vessels for Trico Subsea AS: Hulls No. 120, 121, 128 and 129 (the Four Cancelled
Tebma Vessels) and Hulls No. 118 and 119 (the Two Remaining Tebma Vessels). Trico Subsea AS and Tebma dispute whether the
construction contracts of each of the vessels remains in effect; if not, by whom and for what
reason the contracts were cancelled; and whether Trico Subsea AS has the right to call on refund
guarantees issued for its benefit. The refund guarantees are issued by several Indian financial
institutions in the aggregate amount of approximately $19 million with respect to the Four
Cancelled Tebma Vessels, and in the aggregate amount of approximately $22
million with respect to the Two Remaining Tebma Vessels. Since July 1, 2010, (i) Trico Subsea AS
has taken action to cancel the construction contracts for the Four Cancelled Tebma Vessels, and
submitted draw requests to the financial institutions issuing the refund guarantees for the same
vessels, in the approximate aggregate amount of $19 million, and (ii) Tebma has taken action to
cancel the construction contracts for all six vessels, and initiated court proceedings in India to
restrain Trico Subsea AS and the issuing financial institutions from acting in respect of the
refund guarantees. We are in discussions with Tebma to resolve these disputes. In the case of the
Four Cancelled Tebma Vessels, there is no assurance that the financial institutions that issued the
refund guarantees will allow Trico Subsea AS to draw on such guarantees, in part or in whole, or
that the total proceeds from such guarantees would equal approximately $19 million. In the case of
the Two Remaining Tebma Vessels, there is no assurance that the vessel construction contracts
remain in place, or that Tebma will complete the construction of such vessels. Further, there is no
assurance that the refund guarantees on the Two Remaining Vessels, which have expiration dates and need to be periodically
renewed, will continue to be renewed and be available if called upon by Trico Subsea AS. As we
continue to try to reach a resolution of these matters and/or call on the refund guarantees, we
will continue to assess the approximately $84 million book value of the Two Remaining Tebma
vessels, and the approximately $19 million remaining book value of the Four Cancelled vessels. In
the process of completing an impairment analysis, we may determine that an impairment of the Two
Remaining Tebma Vessels, and/or a further impairment with respect to the Four Cancelled Tebma
Vessels is necessary.
Note
: This Notification of Late Filing on Form 12b-25 contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements can be
identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including may, believe, will,
expect, anticipate, estimate, plan, intend, and forecast, or other similar
words. Statements contained in this Form 12b-25 are based upon information presently
available to the Company and assumptions that it believes to be reasonable. The Company is
not assuming any duty to update this information should those facts change or should it no
longer believe the assumptions to be reasonable. Investors are cautioned that all such
statements involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, statements
concerning the filing of the Quarterly Report. The Companys actual decisions, performance, and results may differ materially.
Trico Marine Services, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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August 10, 2010
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/s/ Brett Cenkus
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Brett Cenkus
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General Counsel and Secretary
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ATTENTION
Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute
Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)