Form 8-K - Current report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 22, 2023


Bristow Group Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

1-35701

72-1455213

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission
File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

3151 Briarpark Drive, Suite 700,

Houston,

Texas

77042

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code						(713)			267-7600

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock $0.01 par value

VTOL

NYSE


Item 7.01						Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 22, 2023, Bristow Group Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Bristow Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of the Company, and the Irish Department of Transport have executed a contract with respect to Irish Coast Guard search and rescue (“SAR”) aviation services. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and shall not be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.


Item 9.01			Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No.			Description of Exhibit
99.1			Press Release, dated August 22, 2023.
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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

BRISTOW GROUP INC.

Date: August 22, 2023

By:

/s/ Elizabeth Matthews

Elizabeth Matthews
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Head of Government Affairs, and Corporate Secretary

Bristow Group Inc. NEWS RELEASE BRISTOW IRELAND LIMITED SIGNS NEW SAR CONTRACT WITH IRISH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT  Bristow Ireland Limited signs contract with Irish Department of Transport to deliver search and rescue (SAR) aviation services on behalf of the Irish Coast Guard  Bristow will operate six specialised SAR‐configured AW189 helicopters from dedicated bases in Sligo, Shannon, Waterford, and Dublin Weston  In addition to the helicopter service, the new Coast Guard aviation service will, for the first time, also include a fixed‐wing aircraft service  The 10‐year contract includes options to extend the contract an additional three years DUBLIN, August 22, 2023 ‐ Bristow Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, has signed a contract with the Irish Department of Transport for the provision of rotary and fixed‐ wing aviation services for the Irish Coast Guard. Bristow will begin transitioning to the new contract in the fourth quarter of 2024. The Company will operate six specialised SAR‐configured AW189 helicopters from four dedicated bases in Sligo, Shannon, Waterford, and Dublin Weston. The AW189s will be configured with the latest evolution of mission system reflecting the requirements of the Irish Coast Guard. In an expansion to the current service for the Irish Coast Guard, two specialized King Air fixed‐ wing aircraft will provide operational support from Shannon Airport for search and rescue and environmental monitoring. The fixed wing element of the service will also provide highly sophisticated aircraft mission management and communications systems (in coordination with the helicopter fleet). The fixed wing aircraft will also be available to provide ‘Top Cover’ support to helicopters engaged in long range medical evacuations. Bristow will deliver nationwide all‐weather 24‐hour coverage, 365 days a year. Under the new contract, Bristow will create or sustain more than 150 jobs ranging from specialist ground support, engineering, flight operations, and in‐country maintenance and support capabilities, ensuring its teams and aircraft stand at full readiness to respond to tasking from the Irish Coast Guard. The 10‐year contract has options to extend an additional three years, allowing for a total of 13 years for these new aviation services. The contract also makes provision for the Air Corps to provide the fixed wing element of the service after five years. “The entire team at Bristow Ireland Limited is honoured to be chosen to deliver this critical and life‐saving public service for the people of Ireland,” said Alan Corbett, Bristow’s Chief Operating Officer, Government Services. “We look forward to collaborating closely with the Irish

Bristow Group Inc. NEWS RELEASE Department of Transport, Irish Coast Guard, and all stakeholders as we prepare to deliver this critical public service.” “We will provide a safe, dependable, and innovative service that will deliver world‐class search and rescue across the country. Bristow Ireland Limited will implement Bristow’s globally recognised and industry‐leading ‘Target Zero’ safety culture in Ireland, to ensure safety is at the forefront of every flight we take, and each decision made,” added Corbett. More information about the Irish Coast Guard Aviation Service contract can be found on the gov.ie website. About Bristow Group Bristow Group Inc. is the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions. Bristow primarily provides aviation services to a broad base of offshore energy companies and government entities. The Company’s aviation services include personnel transportation, search and rescue (“SAR”), medevac, fixed wing transportation, uncrewed air systems and ad-hoc helicopter services. Bristow currently has customers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the Dutch Caribbean, the Falkland Islands, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad, the U.K., and the U.S. To learn more, visit our website at www.bristowgroup.com. Investors Bristow Group Inc. Jennifer Whalen +1 713.369.4692 InvestorRelations@bristowgroup.com Media Bristow Group Inc. Adam Morgan +1 832.783.7927 Adam.morgan@bristowgroup.com Local media Bristow Group Inc. John Fyall +44 (0)7712 429647 john.fyall@bristowgroup.com

Cover Page	Aug. 22, 2023
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type	8-K
Document Period End Date	Aug. 22, 2023
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity File Number	1-35701
Entity Tax Identification Number	72-1455213
Entity Registrant Name	Bristow Group Inc.
Entity Address, Address Line One	3151 Briarpark Drive, Suite 700,
Entity Address, City or Town	Houston,
Entity Address, State or Province	TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	77042
City Area Code	(713)
Local Phone Number	267-7600
Written Communications	false
Soliciting Material	false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer	false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol	VTOL
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001525221