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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)  

ý

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007            or            

o

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                             to                              

Commission file number 1-12289

SEACOR Holdings Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
  13-3542736
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

2200 Eller Drive, P.O. Box 13038,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

33316
(Zip Code)

954-523-2200
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes ý No o

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer ý                Accelerated Filer o                Non-Accelerated Filer o

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b 2 of the Exchange Act). Yes / / No /x/

        The total number of shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, outstanding as of October 29, 2007 was 23,147,246. The Registrant has no other class of common stock outstanding.





SEACOR HOLDINGS INC.

Table of Contents

Part I. Financial Information

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for each of the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006

 

 

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Item 2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

Part II.

Other Information

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEACOR HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data, unaudited)

 
  September 30,
2007

  December 31, 2006
 
ASSETS              
Current Assets:              
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ 429,020   $ 506,966  
  Restricted cash     38,371     41,951  
  Available-for-sale securities     18,501     28,547  
  Receivables:              
    Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,650 and $4,848 in 2007 and 2006, respectively     289,796     264,090  
    Other     43,838     48,866  
  Inventories     28,186     22,670  
  Deferred income taxes     13,206     13,256  
  Prepaid expenses and other     13,689     12,023  
   
 
 
    Total current assets     874,607     938,369  
   
 
 
Investments, at Equity, and Receivables from 50% or Less Owned Companies     120,866     76,218  
Property and Equipment     2,470,029     2,213,245  
  Less accumulated depreciation     (518,285 )   (443,035 )
   
 
 
  Net property and equipment     1,951,744     1,770,210  
   
 
 
Construction Reserve Funds & Title XI Reserve Funds     390,576     348,261  
Goodwill     56,271     41,950  
Intangible Assets     33,756     38,631  
Other Assets, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,638 and $2,055 in 2007 and 2006, respectively     32,610     39,343  
   
 
 
    $ 3,460,430   $ 3,252,982  
   
 
 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Current Liabilities:              
  Current portion of long-term debt   $ 9,429   $ 9,218  
  Current portion of capital lease obligations     19,140     2,490  
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses     97,134     88,868  
  Other current liabilities     280,250     194,933  
   
 
 
    Total current liabilities     405,953     295,509  
   
 
 
Long-Term Debt     933,188     940,891  
Capital Lease Obligations     9,000     20,112  
Deferred Income Taxes     386,384     358,734  
Deferred Gains and Other Liabilities     112,731     73,764  
Minority Interest in Subsidiaries     8,803     6,894  
Stockholders' Equity:              
  Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding          
  Common stock, $.01 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized; 32,128,511 and 31,745,583 shares issued in 2007 and 2006, respectively     321     317  
  Additional paid-in capital     902,120     871,914  
  Retained earnings     1,130,076     956,376  
  Less 8,971,215 and 7,226,784 shares held in treasury in 2007 and 2006, respectively, at cost     (431,550 )   (274,490 )
  Accumulated other comprehensive income:              
    Cumulative translation adjustments     1,712     1,009  
    Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities     1,692     1,952  
   
 
 
  Total stockholders' equity     1,604,371     1,557,078  
   
 
 
    $ 3,460,430   $ 3,252,982  
   
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements
and should be read in conjunction herewith.

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SEACOR HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except share data, unaudited)

 
  Three Months Ended
September 30,

  Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
 
  2007
  2006
  2007
  2006
 
Operating Revenues   $ 359,923   $ 349,361   $ 996,140   $ 986,262  
   
 
 
 
 
Costs and Expenses:                          
  Operating     213,992     196,608     601,468     553,401  
  Administrative and general     36,883     30,880     105,220     95,238  
  Depreciation and amortization     37,443     40,977     114,373     126,555  
   
 
 
 
 
      288,318     268,465     821,061     775,194  
   
 
 
 
 

Gains on Asset Dispositions and Impairments, Net

 

 

19,560

 

 

12,054

 

 

74,257

 

 

57,020

 
   
 
 
 
 

Operating Income

 

 

91,165

 

 

92,950

 

 

249,336

 

 

268,088

 
   
 
 
 
 

Other Income (Expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Interest income     11,274     10,279     34,954     26,501  
  Interest expense     (10,855 )   (13,307 )   (36,231 )   (40,222 )
  Derivative gains, net     5,221     2,813     5,097     3,085  
  Foreign currency gains, net     316     650     186     2,026  
  Marketable security gains (losses), net     11,960     4,549     (2,158 )   (2,377 )
  Other, net     (716 )   117     (120 )   740  
   
 
 
 
 
      17,200     5,101     1,728     (10,247 )
   
 
 
 
 
Income Before Income Tax Expense, Minority Interest in Income of Subsidiaries and Equity In Earnings of 50% or Less Owned Companies     108,365     98,051     251,064     257,841  
Income Tax Expense     40,339     37,037     89,387     96,171  
   
 
 
 
 
Income Before Minority Interest in Income of Subsidiaries and Equity in Earnings of 50% or Less Owned Companies     68,026     61,014     161,677     161,670  
Minority Interest in Income of Subsidiaries     (927 )   (451 )   (1,409 )   (638 )
Equity in Earnings of 50% or Less Owned Companies     3,183     2,607     13,432     15,007  
   
 
 
 
 
Net Income   $ 70,282   $ 63,170   $ 173,700   $ 176,039  
   
 
 
 
 

Basic Earnings Per Common Share

 

$

3.02

 

$

2.57

 

$

7.29

 

$

7.11

 

Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

 

$

2.66

 

$

2.28

 

$

6.44

 

$

6.32

 

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Basic     23,233,961     24,575,065     23,820,547     24,742,553  
  Diluted     26,905,106     28,281,842     27,524,562     28,448,157  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements
and should be read in conjunction herewith.

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SEACOR HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands, unaudited)

 
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
 
  2007
  2006
 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities   $ 262,134   $ 235,904  
   
 
 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Purchases of property and equipment     (426,705 )   (237,706 )
  Proceeds from disposition of property, equipment and held for sale assets     305,224     168,642  
  Purchases of securities     (58,454 )   (38,949 )
  Proceeds from sale of securities     78,306     62,509  
  Investments in and advances to 50% or less owned companies     (28,883 )   (11,403 )
  Return of investments and advances from 50% or less owned companies     12,820     5,767  
  Proceeds on sale of investments in 50% or less owned companies     9,375     15,600  
  Principal payments on third party notes receivable, net     918     873  
  Net (increase) decrease in restricted cash     3,580     (6,700 )
  Net increase in construction reserve funds and title XI reserve funds     (42,315 )   (126,177 )
  Net decrease in escrow deposits on like kind exchanges     6,129      
  Cash settlements on derivative transactions, net     3,435     5,128  
  Repayments of (investments in) sales type leases, net     5,574     (5,183 )
  Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired     (39,327 )   (34 )
   
 
 
    Net cash used in investing activities     (170,323 )   (167,633 )
   
 
 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations     (17,142 )   (28,019 )
  Proceeds from issuance of long term debt, net of offering costs     (231 )   16,499  
  Common stock acquired for treasury     (158,331 )   (58,142 )
  Proceeds and tax benefits from share award plans     5,418     10,438  
  Dividends paid to minority interest holders, net     (338 )   (317 )
   
 
 
    Net cash used in financing activities     (170,624 )   (59,541 )
   
 
 

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

867

 

 

1,320

 
   
 
 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

(77,946

)

 

10,050

 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period     506,966     484,422  
   
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period   $ 429,020   $ 494,472  
   
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements
and should be read in conjunction herewith.

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SEACOR HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)

1.    Basis of Presentation

        The condensed consolidated financial information for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 has been prepared by the Company and has not been audited by its independent registered public accounting firm. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of SEACOR Holdings Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) have been made to present fairly the Company's financial position as of September 30, 2007, its results of operations for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 and its cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006. Results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the full year or any future periods.

        Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. Certain reclassifications of prior period information have been made to conform to the presentation of the current period.

        Unless the context otherwise indicates, any references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the "Company" refer to SEACOR Holdings Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries and any references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to "SEACOR" refer to SEACOR Holdings Inc.

2.    Business Acquisitions

        SRI Acquisition.    On September 7, 2007, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Solid Resources, Inc. and Solid Resources, LLC (collectively referred to as "SRI"), providers of environmental services in the southeastern United States, for $10.5 million. The final purchase price is subject to working capital adjustments as defined in the acquisition agreement. The selling stockholder of SRI has the opportunity to receive additional consideration of up to $39.5 million based upon certain performance standards over the period from the date of acquisition through September 30, 2011. The Company has performed a preliminary fair value analysis and the purchase price was allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values, with the excess of purchase price over fair value recorded as goodwill in the amount of $8.0 million. Further changes to the preliminary fair value analysis may be made as the valuation of assets and liabilities are finalized and additional information becomes available, primarily related to the fair value of acquired identifiable intangible assets and income tax obligations.

        Link Acquisition.    On September 7, 2007, the Company also acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Link Associates International Global Limited ("Link"), a provider of environmental services in the United Kingdom, for £2.2 million ($4.5 million). Consideration paid includes the settlement of Link's outstanding debt obligations at the time of acquisition. The selling stockholder of Link has the opportunity to receive additional consideration of up to £2.8 million based upon certain performance standards over the period from the date of acquisition through May 31, 2010. The Company has performed a preliminary fair value analysis and the purchase price was allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values, with the excess of purchase price over fair value recorded as goodwill in the amount of £1.4 million ($2.9 million). Further changes to the preliminary fair value analysis may be made as the valuation of assets and liabilities are finalized and additional information becomes available, primarily related to the fair value of acquired identifiable intangible assets and income tax obligations.

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        Waxler Acquisition.    On March 13, 2007, the Company acquired all of the assets and certain liabilities of Waxler Transportation Company, Inc. and Waxler Towing Company, Incorporated (collectively referred to as "Waxler"), as well as certain assets from Waxler affiliates. The acquisition consideration was $32.0 million, including 202,972 shares of SEACOR common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock") valued at $19.1 million based upon the closing price of Common Stock on March 13, 2007 of $94.15 per share plus additional cash consideration of $12.9 million. Acquired assets included 14 tank barges and eight towboats. In addition, the Company assumed leases on two other tank barges. The Company has performed a preliminary fair value analysis and the purchase price was allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values, resulting in no goodwill being recorded. Further changes to the preliminary fair value analysis may be made as the valuation of assets and liabilities are finalized and additional information becomes available, primarily related to the fair value of acquired equipment, identifiable intangible assets and income tax obligations.

        Vensea Acquisition.    On January 31, 2007, the Company acquired its partner's 50% interest in VENSEA Marine, SRL ("Vensea"), an owner of one offshore marine vessel in Latin America, for $0.7 million under the terms of a buyout option included in the joint venture's operating agreement. Subsequent to the transaction, the Company owns all of the issued and outstanding shares of Vensea.

        EraMed Acquisition.    Effective January 5, 2007, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, EraMed LLC ("EraMed"), acquired the air medical business of Keystone Helicopter Corporation for $11.5 million. The final purchase price is subject to working capital adjustments as defined in the asset purchase agreement. At the time of acquisition, EraMed operated 33 light and medium twin engine helicopters, including four owned, ten leased-in and 19 managed, in support of hospital based air medical programs in the northeastern United States. The Company has performed a preliminary fair value analysis and the purchase price was allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values, resulting in no goodwill being recorded. Further changes to the preliminary fair value analysis may be made as the valuation of assets and liabilities are finalized and additional information becomes available, primarily related to the fair value of acquired equipment and identifiable intangible assets.

        RMA Acquisition.    On October 1, 2006, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Response Management Associates, Inc. ("RMA") for $12.5 million. The Company's purchase price includes cash consideration of $8.0 million, a note payable of $3.5 million and accrued working capital payments of $1.0 million. The selling stockholder of RMA has the opportunity to receive additional consideration of up to $8.5 million based upon certain performance standards over the period from the date of acquisition through September 30, 2012. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, the Company completed its fair value analysis for the acquisition which resulted in goodwill in the amount of $3.4 million.

        Purchase Price Allocation.    The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase prices for the above acquisitions during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 (in thousands):

Trade and other receivables   $ 11,278  
Other current assets     1,302  
Investments at Equity, and Receivables from 50% or Less Owned Companies     (915 )
Property and Equipment     46,510  
Goodwill     14,321  
Intangible Assets     (1,478 )
Other Assets     5,125  
Accounts payable and other current liabilities     (10,897 )
Deferred Income Taxes     (5,973 )
Minority Interest in Subsidiaries     (836 )
   
 
Purchase price(1)   $ 58,437  
   
 

(1)
Purchase price is net of $1.6 million cash acquired, includes acquisition costs totaling $0.8 million and includes issued Common Stock valued at $19.1 million. The purchase price does not include contingent consideration.

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3.    Equipment Acquisitions, Dispositions and Depreciation Policy

        Capital expenditures were $426.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Excluding the acquisition of equipment identified in Note 2 above, equipment deliveries during the period included 13 offshore services vessels, 40 dry cargo hopper barges, 18 deck barges, 19 helicopters and three harbor tugs.

        During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, the Company sold 30 offshore services vessels, 118 dry cargo hopper barges, three tank barges, one towboat, seven helicopters, construction contracts and other equipment for an aggregate consideration of $305.2 million and recognized net gains of $74.3 million.

        Equipment, stated at cost, is depreciated using the straight line method over the estimated useful life of the asset to an estimated salvage value. With respect to each class of asset, the estimated useful life is typically based upon a newly built asset being placed into service and represents the point at which it is typically not justifiable for the Company to continue to operate the asset in the same or similar manner. From time to time, the Company may acquire older assets which have already exceeded the Company's useful life policy, in which case the Company depreciates such assets based on its best estimate of remaining useful life, typically the next survey or certification date. In addition, the Company has retrofitted one and is in the process of retrofitting a second of its tankers with double-hulls to extend their useful lives beyond their original Oil Pollution Act 1990 ("OPA 90") mandated retirement dates.

        As of September 30, 2007, the estimated useful life (in years) of each of the Company's major categories of new equipment are as follows:

Offshore Marine Vessels   20
Tankers(1)   25
Inland River Dry Cargo and Deck Barges   20
Inland River Chemical Tank Barges   25
Inland River Towboats   25
Helicopters   12
Harbor and Offshore Tugs   40

(1)
Subject to OPA 90 requirements.

4.    Construction Reserve Funds

        The Company has established, pursuant to Section 511 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, joint depository construction reserve funds with the Maritime Administration. In accordance with this statute, the Company is permitted to deposit proceeds from the sale of certain vessels into the joint depository construction reserve fund accounts for the purpose of acquiring U.S. flag vessels and qualifying for the temporary deferral of taxable gains realized from the sale of vessels. Withdrawals from the construction reserve fund accounts are only permitted with the consent of the Maritime Administration and the funds on deposit must be committed for expenditure within three years or be released for the Company's general use.

        As of September 30, 2007, construction reserve funds of $373.2 million are classified as non-current assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as the Company has the intent and ability to use the funds to acquire equipment. During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, construction reserve fund account transactions included withdrawals of $36.6 million, deposits of $64.1 million and earned interest of $14.0 million.

5.    Commitments and Contingencies

        The Company's unfunded capital commitments as of September 30, 2007 consisted primarily of offshore services vessels, harbor tugs, helicopters, barges and capital improvements to certain of its existing marine transportation fleet and totaled $527.5 million, of which $109.1 million is payable during the remainder of 2007 and the balance payable through 2010. Of these commitments, approximately

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$122.6 million may be terminated without further liability other than the payment of liquidated damages of $10.1 million in the aggregate. Subsequent to September 30, 2007, the Company committed to purchase additional property and equipment for $8.7 million.

        The Company has guaranteed the payment of amounts owed by one of its joint ventures under a vessel charter agreement that expires in 2011. In addition, the Company has guaranteed amounts owed by certain of its joint ventures under banking facilities and a performance guarantee. As of September 30, 2007, the total amount guaranteed by the Company was $27.3 million.

        In the normal course of its business, the Company becomes involved in various litigation matters including, among other things, claims by third parties for alleged property damages, personal injuries and other matters. While the Company believes it has meritorious defenses against these claims, management has used estimates in determining the Company's potential exposure and has recorded reserves in its financial statements related thereto where appropriate. It is possible that a change in the Company's estimates of that exposure could occur, but the Company does not expect such changes in estimated costs will have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

        In June 2005, a subsidiary of SEACOR received a document subpoena from the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. This subpoena relates to a grand jury investigation of potential antitrust violations among providers of helicopter transportation services in the U. S. Gulf of Mexico. The Company believes that this subpoena is part of a broader industry inquiry and that other providers have also received such subpoena. SEACOR intends to provide all information requested in response to this investigation.

        Under United States law, "United States persons" are prohibited from business activities and contracts in certain countries, including Sudan and Iran. Relating to the prohibitions, Seabulk International, Inc. ("Seabulk"), a subsidiary of SEACOR acquired in July 2005, filed three reports with and submitted documents to the Office of Foreign Asset Control ("OFAC") of the U.S. Department of Treasury in December 1999 and January and May 2002. One of the reports was also filed with the Bureau of Export Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The reports and documents related to certain limited charters with third parties involving three Seabulk vessels which called in Sudan for several months in 1999 and January 2000 and charters with third parties involving several of Seabulk's vessels which called in Iran in 1998. In March 2003, Seabulk received notification from OFAC that the case has been referred to its Civil Penalties Division. Should OFAC determine that these activities constituted violations of the laws or regulations, civil penalties, including fines, could be assessed against Seabulk or certain individuals who knowingly participated in such activity. The Company cannot predict the extent of such penalties; however, management does not believe the outcome of these matters will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

        Marine Transportation Services had one of its tankers retrofitted to a double-hull configuration and has another tanker currently undergoing such a retrofit to enable each of them to continue to transport crude oil and petroleum products beyond their OPA 90 mandated retirement dates in 2011. Both vessels operate in the U.S. coastwise, or Jones Act, trade, which is restricted to vessels built or rebuilt in the United States. The retrofit work has been and is being completed in a foreign shipyard. In May 2005, the Company received a determination from the National Vessel Documentation Center ("NVDC") of the U.S. Coast Guard, which administers the U.S. build requirements of the Jones Act. The determination, which the Company relied upon to commence the retrofit in a foreign shipyard, concluded the retrofits would not constitute a foreign rebuilding and therefore would not jeopardize the tankers' eligibility to operate in the U.S. coastwise trade. On April 25, 2007, Crowley Maritime Corp., an operator of tank vessels in the U.S. coastwise trade, filed an appeal asking the Commandant of the Coast Guard to reverse the NVDC's May 2005 determination, which would render these two tankers ineligible to operate in the U.S. coastwise trade. Subsequently, on July 9, 2007, a U.S. shipbuilders trade association, Crowley Maritime Corp. and another operator of tankers in the U.S. coastwise trade commenced a civil action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Shipbuilders Council of America, Inc., et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, et al., No. 1:07cv665 (E.D. Va.), in which they seek to have the court

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set aside the NVDC's determination and direct the Coast Guard to revoke the coastwise license of the tanker whose retrofit has been completed. We believe the NVDC's determination was correct and in accord with the Coast Guard's long-standing regulations and interpretations. We have intervened in the action and intend to assist the Coast Guard in defending the NVDC's determination.

        Certain subsidiaries of the Company are participating employers in an industry-wide, multi-employer, defined benefit pension fund, the United Kingdom Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund ("MNOPF"). Under the direction of a court order, any deficit of the MNOPF is to be remedied through future funding contributions from all participating employers. The Company's participation relates to officers employed between 1978 and 2002 by SEACOR's Stirling group of companies (which had been acquired by SEACOR in 2001) and its predecessors. Based on an actuarial valuation of the MNOPF in 2003, the Company was invoiced and expensed $4.4 million in 2005, representing the Company's allocated share of a total funding deficit of $412.0 million. Subsequent to this invoice, the pension fund trustees determined that $49.0 million of the $412.0 million deficit was deemed uncollectible due to the non-existence or liquidation of certain participating employers and the Company was invoiced and expensed $0.6 million in March 2007 for its allocated share of the uncollectible deficit. Based on an actuarial valuation of the MNOPF in 2006, the Company was invoiced and expensed $3.9 million in September 2007, representing the Company's allocated share of an additional funding deficit of $332.6 million. Depending on the results of future actuarial valuations, it is possible that the MNOPF will experience further funding deficits requiring the Company to recognize payroll related operating expenses in the periods invoices are received.

6.    Long-Term Debt

        On July 3, 2007, the Company's unsecured revolving credit facility was amended to increase availability thereunder by $150.0 million, bringing the maximum available for borrowing to $450.0 million. As of September 30, 2007, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility and the remaining availability under this facility was $448.6 million, net of issued letters of credit of $1.4 million. In addition, the Company had other outstanding letters of credit totaling $43.6 million with various expiration dates through 2010.

7.    Stock and Debt Repurchases

        During the nine months ended September 30, 2007, the Company acquired 1,762,980 shares of Common Stock for treasury for an aggregate purchase price of $158.3 million. On July 31, 2007, SEACOR's Board of Directors increased the Company's repurchase authority to $100.0 million. As of September 30, 2007, repurchase authority of $64.4 million granted by SEACOR's Board of Directors remained available for acquisition of additional shares of Common Stock, SEACOR's 7.2% Senior Notes due 2009, its 5.875% Senior Notes due 2012, its 2.875% Convertible Debentures due 2024 and the 9.5% senior notes of Seabulk due 2013. Securities are acquired from time to time through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, depending on market conditions.

        Subsequent to September 30, 2007, the Company acquired 93,000 shares of Common Stock for treasury for an aggregate purchase price of $8.6 million.

8.    Earnings Per Common Share

        In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings Per Share, basic earnings per common share are computed based on the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding during the relevant periods. Diluted earnings per common share are computed based on the weighted average number of common shares issued and outstanding plus the effect of potentially dilutive securities. In determining dilutive securities for this purpose the Company assumes, through the application of the treasury stock and if-converted methods, all restricted stock grants have vested, all common shares have been issued pursuant to the exercise of all outstanding stock options and all common shares have been issued pursuant to the conversion of all outstanding convertible notes. Diluted earnings per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 excluded

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314,180 and 277,395, respectively, of certain share awards as the effect of their inclusion in the computation would have been antidilutive. Diluted earnings per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 excluded 80,750 and 132,250, respectively, of certain share awards as the effect of their inclusion in the computation would have been antidilutive.

        Computations of basic and diluted earnings per common share are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

 
  For the Three Months
Ended September 30,

  For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,

 
  Net
Income

  Average O/S
Shares

  Per
Share

  Net
Income

  Average O/S
Shares

  Per
Share

2007                                

                               
Basic Earnings Per Common Share   $ 70,282   23,234   $ 3.02   $ 173,700   23,821   $ 7.29
Effect of Dilutive Securities, net of tax:                                
  Options and Restricted Stock       253             286      
  Convertible Securities     1,213   3,418           3,639   3,418      
   
 
       
 
     
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share   $ 71,495   26,905   $ 2.66   $ 177,339   27,525   $ 6.44
   
 
       
 
     
2006                                

                               
Basic Earnings Per Common Share   $ 63,170   24,575   $ 2.57   $ 176,039   24,743   $ 7.11
Effect of Dilutive Securities, net of tax:                                
  Options and Restricted Stock       289             287      
  Convertible Securities     1,213   3,418           3,639   3,418      
   
 
       
 
     
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share   $ 64,383   28,282   $ 2.28   $ 179,678   28,448   $ 6.32
   
 
       
 
     

9.    Comprehensive Income

        For the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, total comprehensive income was $69.3 million and $62.9 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, total comprehensive income was $174.1 million and $175.2 million, respectively. Other comprehensive income consisted of gains and losses from foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities.

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10.    Share Based Compensation

        The following transactions have occurred in connection with the Company's share based compensation plans during the nine months ended September 30, 2007:

Director stock awards granted   3,750  
   
 
Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") shares issued   27,549  
   
 
Restricted stock awards granted   126,155  
   
 
Restricted stock awards cancelled   9,000  
   
 
Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") Activities:      
  RSU's outstanding at December 31, 2006   5,102  
  Granted   1,600  
  Converted to shares   (1,207 )
   
 
  RSU's outstanding at September 30, 2007   5,495  
   
 
Stock Option Activities:      
  Options outstanding at December 31, 2006   877,025  
  Granted   159,225  
  Exercised   (48,844 )
  Cancelled   (7,150 )
   
 
  Options outstanding at September 30, 2007   980,256  
   
 
Shares available for future grants and ESPP purchases at September 30, 2007(1)   1,160,893  
   
 

(1)
The 2007 Share Incentive Plan was approved by the Company's shareholders on May 17, 2007 with 1,000,000 shares being made available for stock awards. Upon approval of the new plan, no further grants will be made under any of the prior stock award plans, but awards made prior to adoption (including the Company's commitments as of September 30, 2007 to grant 41,025 stock options to certain officers and key employees in installments during 2007) remain unaffected.

11.    New Accounting Pronouncements

        On July 13, 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes ("FIN 48"), to create a single model to address accounting for uncertainty in tax positions. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The Company adopted FIN 48 on January 1, 2007 and the adoption had no material effect on its consolidated financial position or results of operations. The Company accounts for interest and penalties relating to uncertain tax positions in its income tax provision. The Internal Revenue Service is currently examining the Company's U.S. federal income tax returns filed for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004.

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        On September 15, 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("SFAS No. 157"). SFAS No. 157 provides a single definition of fair value, together with a framework for measuring it, and requires additional disclosure about the use of fair value to measure assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 157 emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement, and therefore should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. SFAS No. 157 sets out a fair value hierarchy and requires companies to disclose fair value measurements within that hierarchy. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company has not yet determined the impact, if any, the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

        In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities—Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 155 ("SFAS No. 159"). SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial assets and financial liabilities, and certain nonfinancial instruments that are similar to financial instruments, at fair value. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company has not yet determined the impact, if any, the adoption of SFAS No. 159 will have on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

12.   Segment Information

        Operating business segments have been defined as a component of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available and is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company's basis of measurement of segment profit or loss has not changed from those previously described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, except for the inclusion of derivative gains and losses resulting from energy trading activities included in "Other". The following tables summarize the operating results and assets of the Company's reportable segments. Certain reclassifications of prior period information have been made to conform to the current period's segment presentation.

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  Offshore
Marine
Services
$'000

  Marine
Transportation
Services
$'000

  Inland
River
Services
$'000

  Aviation
Services
$'000

  Environmental
Services
$'000

  Other
$'000

  Corporate
and
Eliminations
$'000

  Total
$'000

 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2007                      

Operating Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  External customers   179,470   27,730   32,656   62,449   42,264   15,354     359,923  
  Intersegment   148         23   55   (226 )  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    179,618   27,730   32,656   62,449   42,287   15,409   (226 ) 359,923  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and Expenses:                                  
  Operating   95,345   19,207   16,234   41,647   30,316   11,443   (200 ) 213,992  
  Administrative and general   13,137   1,150   1,753   4,590   5,931   2,102   8,220   36,883  
  Depreciation and amortization   14,069   9,536   4,256   7,015   1,096   1,264   207   37,443  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    122,551   29,893   22,243   53,252   37,343   14,809   8,227   288,318  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gains on Asset Dispositions and Impairments, Net   13,222     1,592   4,304   75   367     19,560  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income (Loss)   70,289   (2,163 ) 12,005   13,501   5,019   967   (8,453 ) 91,165  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Income (Expense):                                  
  Derivative gains (losses), net             (52 ) 5,273   5,221  
  Foreign currency gains (losses), net   (5 ) 12     33   (69 ) 1   344   316  
  Other, net   4       86   1     (807 ) (716 )
Equity in Earnings (Losses) of 50% or Less Owned Companies   959     2,022   130   (17 ) 89     3,183  
   
 
 
 
 
 
         
Segment Profit (Loss)   71,247   (2,151 ) 14,027   13,750   4,934   1,005          
   
 
 
 
 
 
         
Other Income (Expense) not included in Segment Profit (Loss)                               12,379  
Less Equity Earnings included in Segment Profit (Loss)                               (3,183 )
                               
 
Income Before Taxes, Minority Interest and Equity Earnings                               108,365  
                               
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007                      

Operating Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  External customers   521,628   84,210   87,398   163,743   99,546   39,615     996,140  
  Intersegment   360         1,401   218   (1,979 )  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    521,988   84,210   87,398   163,743   100,947   39,833   (1,979 ) 996,140  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and Expenses:                                  
  Operating   276,940   62,921   41,595   119,084   74,674   28,197   (1,943 ) 601,468  
  Administrative and general   38,053   3,572   4,731   13,550   15,555   6,493   23,266   105,220  
  Depreciation and amortization   45,108   29,484   12,087   19,695   3,105   3,792   1,102   114,373  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    360,101   95,977   58,413   152,329   93,334   38,482   22,425   821,061  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gains (Losses) on Asset Dispositions and Impairments, Net   60,062     7,836   6,036   (74 ) 397     74,257  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income (Loss)   221,949   (11,767 ) 36,821   17,450   7,539   1,748   (24,404 ) 249,336  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Income (Expense):                                  
  Derivative gains (losses), net             (214 ) 5,311   5,097  
  Foreign currency gains (losses), net   (1,077 ) 21     32   9     1,201   186  
  Other, net   5     136   560     118   (939 ) (120 )
Equity in Earnings (Losses) of 50% or Less Owned Companies   7,840     5,302   163   130   (3 )   13,432  
   
 
 
 
 
 
         
Segment Profit (Loss)   228,717   (11,746 ) 42,259   18,205   7,678   1,649          
   
 
 
 
 
 
         
Other Income (Expense) not included in Segment Profit (Loss)                               (3,435 )
Less Equity Earnings included in Segment Profit (Loss)                               (13,432 )
                               
 
Income Before Taxes, Minority Interest and Equity Earnings                               251,064  
                               
 
Assets as of September 30, 2007                                  

Investments, at Equity, and Receivables from 50% or Less Owned Companies

 

21,233

 


 

82,815

 

5,760

 

1,219

 

9,839

 


 

120,866

 
Goodwill   21,421   177   1,492   352   28,712   4,117     56,271  
Other Segment Assets   1,033,251   453,264   284,730   405,464   87,093   89,478   930,013   3,283,293  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    1,075,905   453,441   369,037   411,576   117,024   103,434   930,013   3,460,430  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                   

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For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2006                      

Operating Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  External customers   179,826   35,617   38,798   43,755   38,885   12,480     349,361  
  Intersegment   (139 )     44     72   23    
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    179,687   35.617   38,798   43,799   38,885   12,552   23   349,361  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and Expenses:                                  
  Operating   89,791   21,017   18,563   33,269   26,370   7,744   (146 ) 196,608  
  Administrative and general   10,118   1,064   1,013   3,413   5,931   1,668   7,673   30,880  
  Depreciation and amortization   19,353   10,159   3,804   5,264   731   1,265   401   40,977  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    119,262   32,240   23,380   41,946   33,032   10,677   7,928   268,465  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gains on Asset Dispositions and Impairments, Net   10,168       1,880   6       12,054  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income (Loss)   70,593   3,377   15,418   3,733   5,859   1,875   (7,905 ) 92,950  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Income (Expense):                                  
  Derivative gains, net               2,813   2,813  
  Foreign currency gains (losses), net   (200 ) (3 )     (39 )   892   650  
  Other, net   34     26         57   117  
Equity in Earnings of 50% or Less Owned Companies   1,683         374   550     2,607  
   
 
 
 
 
 
         
Segment Profit   72,110   3,374   15,444   3,733   6,194   2,425          
   
 
 
 
 
 
         
Other Income (Expense) not included in Segment Profit                               1,521  
Less Equity Earnings included in Segment Profit                               (2,607 )
                               
 
Income Before Taxes, Minority Interest and Equity Earnings                               98,051  
                               
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006                              

Operating Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  External customers   507,952   110,787   109,625   116,804   103,754   37,340     986,262  
  Intersegment   (128 )     352     252   (476 )  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    507,824   110,787   109,625   117,156   103,754   37,592   (476 ) 986,262  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and Expenses:                                  
  Operating   255,992   60,552   52,607   88,751   73,223   22,921   (645 ) 553,401  
  Administrative and general   33,276   3,077   2,658   11,065   15,492   5,125   24,545   95,238  
  Depreciation and amortization   64,273   30,506   10,545   14,109   2,205   3,799   1,118   126,555  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    353,541   94,135   65,810   113,925   90,920   31,845   25,018   775,194  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gains (Losses) on Asset Dispositions and Impairments, Net   53,209       4,023   (209 )   (3 ) 57,020  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income (Loss)   207,492   16,652   43,815   7,254   12,625   5,747   (25,497 ) 268,088  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Income (Expense):                                  
  Derivative gains, net               3,085   3,085  
  Foreign currency gains, net   28   (12 )   (56 ) (103 )   2,169   2,026  
  Other, net   88     28   545       79   740  
Equity in Earnings (Losses) of 50% or Less Owned Companies   13,555       (5 ) 737   720     15,007  
   
 
 
 
 
 
         
Segment Profit   221,163   16,640   43,843   7,738   13,259   6,467          
   
 
 
 
 
 
         
Other Income (Expense) not included in Segment Profit                               (16,098 )
Less Equity Earnings included in Segment Profit                               (15,007 )
                               
 
Income Before Taxes, Minority Interest and Equity Earnings                               257,841  
                               
 

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ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
                   RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

        This Form 10-Q includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements concerning management's expectations, strategic objectives, business prospects, anticipated economic performance and financial condition and other similar matters involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements discussed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other important factors include, among others: the cyclical nature of the oil and gas industry, activity in foreign countries and changes in foreign political, military and economic conditions, the dependence of Offshore Marine Services, Marine Transportation Services and Aviation Services on several customers, industry fleet capacity, consolidation of our customer base, the ongoing need to replace aging vessels, restrictions imposed by the Shipping Acts and Aviation Acts on the amount of foreign ownership of the Company's Common Stock, increased competition if the Jones Act is repealed, safety record requirements related to Offshore Marine Services and Aviation Services, changes in foreign and domestic oil and gas exploration and production activity, operational risks of Offshore Marine Services, Marine Transportation Services, Harbor and Offshore Towing Services and Aviation Services, effects of adverse weather conditions and seasonality on Aviation Services, decreased demand for Marine Transportation Services and Harbor and Offshore Towing Services due to construction of additional refined petroleum product, natural gas or crude oil pipelines or due to decreased demand for refined petroleum products, crude oil or chemical products or a change in existing methods of delivery, future phase-out of our single-hull tankers, dependence of spill response revenue on the number and size of spills and upon continuing government regulation in this area and our ability to comply with such regulation and other governmental regulation, changes in NRC's OSRO classification, liability in connection with providing spill response services, effects of adverse weather and river conditions and seasonality on Inland River Services, the level of grain export volume, the effect of fuel prices on barge towing costs, variability in freight rates for inland river barges, the effect of international economic and political factors in Inland River Service's operations, adequacy of insurance coverage, compliance with government regulation, including environmental laws and regulations, currency exchange fluctuations, the attraction and retention of qualified personnel by the Company and various other matters, many of which are beyond the Company's control and other factors. In addition, these statements constitute our cautionary statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, you should not consider the following to be a complete discussion of all potential risks or uncertainties. The words "estimate," "project," "intend," "believe," "plan" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are made. We disclaim any obligation or undertaking to provide any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which the forward-looking statement is based. The forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect our businesses, particularly those mentioned under "Risks, Uncertainties and Other Factors That May Affect Future Results" in Item 1A of our Form 10-K and "Forward-Looking Statements" in Item 7 of our Form 10-K and SEACOR's periodic reporting on Form 8-K (if any), which we incorporate by reference.

Results of Operations

        The Company's operations are divided into five main business segments—Offshore Marine Services, Marine Transportation Services, Inland River Services, Aviation Services and Environmental Services. The Company also has activities that are referred to and described under Other, which primarily includes Harbor and Offshore Towing Services, energy trading activities, various other investments in joint ventures and asset leasing activities.

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        The sections below provide an analysis of the Company's operations by business segment for the three months ("Current Year Quarter") and nine months ("Current Nine Months") ended September 30, 2007 as compared to the three months ("Prior Year Quarter") and nine months ("Prior Nine Months") ended September 30, 2006. See "Item 1. Financial Statements—Note 12, Segment Information" included in Part I for consolidating segment tables for each period presented.

 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  Change
"07/'06

 
  For the Three Months
Ended September 30,

  For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,

 
  3 Mos
  9 Mos
 
  2007
  2006
  2007
  2006
 
  $'000
  %
  $'000
  %
  $'000
  %
  $'000
  %
  %
  %
Operating Revenues:                                        
  United States   84,139   47   99,285   55   259,392   50   278,668   55        
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
  Africa, primarily West Africa   42,870   24   42,444   24   128,158   24   117,600   23        
  United Kingdom, primarily North Sea   19,487   11   16,348   9   53,269   10   45,165   9        
  Middle East   13,625   7   8,306   4   36,317   7   23,824   5        
  Asia   7,035   4   10,198   6   21,286   4   28,936   6        
  Mexico, Central and South America   12,462   7   3,106   2   23,566   5   13,631   2        
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
  Total Foreign   95,479   53   80,402   45   262,596   50   229,156   45        
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
    179,618   100   179,687   100   521,988   100   507,824   100     3
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
Costs and Expenses:                                        
  Operating   95,345   53   89,791   50   276,940   53   255,992   50        
  Administrative and general   13,137   7   10,118   6   38,053   7   33,276   6        
  Depreciation and amortization   14,069   8   19,353   11   45,108   9   64,273   13        
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
    122,551   68   119,262   67   360,101   69   353,541   69        
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
Gains on Asset Dispositions   13,222   7   10,168   6   60,062   11   53,209   10        
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
Operating Income   70,289   39   70,593   39   221,949   42   207,492   41     7
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
Other Income (Expense):                                        
  Foreign currency gains (losses), net   (5 )   (200 )   (1,077 )   28          
  Other, net   4     34     5     88          
Equity in Earnings of 50% or Less Owned Companies   959   1   1,683   1   7,840   2   13,555   3        
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
Segment Profit   71,247   40   72,110   40   228,717   44   221,163   44   (1 ) 3
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       

        Operating Revenues – Current Year Quarter compared to Prior Year Quarter.    Operating revenues decreased by $0.1 million in the Current Year Quarter compared to the Prior Year Quarter. A 23% improvement in overall average day rates was offset by a 16% reduction in available days due to net fleet dispositions and a 5% reduction in utilization. Improvements in day rates contributed additional operating revenues of $18.3 million while the net fleet dispositions and decline in fleet utilization reduced operating revenues by $21.8 million. In addition, operating revenues increased $1.3 million due to favorable changes in currency exchange rates and $2.0 million due to other marine services.

        Operating Revenues – Current Nine Months compared to Prior Nine Months.    Operating revenues increased $14.2 million in the Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Nine Months primarily due to a 30% improvement in overall average day rates, partially offset by a 17% reduction in available days due to net fleet dispositions and a 5% reduction in utilization. Improvements in day rates contributed additional operating revenues of $83.9 million while the net fleet dispositions and decline in fleet utilization reduced operating revenues by $76.7 million. In addition, operating revenues increased $4.4 million due to favorable changes in currency exchange rates and $2.4 million due to other marine services.

        Operating Income – Current Year Quarter compared to Prior Year Quarter.    Operating income for the Current Year Quarter included $13.2 million in gains on asset dispositions compared to gains of $10.2 million in the Prior Year Quarter. Excluding the impact of these gains, operating income would have decreased $3.4 million in the Current Year Quarter compared to the Prior Year Quarter primarily due to an increase in operating expenses of $5.6 million. During the Current Year Quarter, the Company was

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invoiced and recognized $3.9 million for its share of a funding deficit arising from the March 2006 actuarial valuation of the United Kingdom Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund. In addition, administrative and general costs were higher due to the reversal of a bad debt provision in the Prior Year Quarter and higher legal costs in the Current Year Quarter. Depreciation expense was $5.3 million lower in the Current Year Quarter as a result of vessels reaching the end of their depreciable lives and net fleet dispositions.

        Operating Income – Current Nine Months compared to Prior Nine Months.    Operating income for the Current Nine Months included $60.1 million in gains on asset dispositions compared to gains of $53.2 million in the Prior Nine Months. Excluding the impact of these gains, operating income would have increased $7.6 million in the Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Nine Months primarily due to the overall increase in operating revenues discussed above. These improvements were partially offset by increased wage and benefit costs as a result of a tight labor market, additional UK pension costs noted above and higher rates for repairs and maintenance provided by third parties. Depreciation expense was $19.2 million lower in the Current Nine Months as a result of vessels reaching the end of their depreciable lives and net fleet dispositions.

        Equity in Earnings of 50% or Less Owned Companies.    Equity earnings decreased $0.7 million in the Current Year Quarter compared to the Prior Year Quarter and $5.7 million in the Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Nine Months. During the Current Nine Months, Offshore Marine Services recognized a gain of $4.1 million, net of tax, relating to the sale of its interest in an Egyptian joint venture. During the Prior Nine Months, one of its joint ventures sold a vessel to a third party and the segment's share of the gain was $4.2 million, net of tax. In addition, the Prior Nine Months included a gain of $4.5 million, net of tax, on the sale of its interest in a Mexican joint venture.

        Fleet Count.    The composition of Offshore Marine Services' fleet as of September 30 was as follows:

 
  Owned
  Joint
Ventured

  Leased-in
  Pooled or
Managed

  Total
2007
                   
Anchor handling towing supply   16   2   1   2   21
Crew   55   2   23     80
Mini-supply   16     5   1   22
Standby safety   22   1     5   28
Supply   11     11   2   24
Towing supply   20   7   2   1   30
Other   10   2       12
   
 
 
 
 
    150   14   42   11   217
   
 
 
 
 
2006(1)
                   
Anchor handling towing supply   18   2   2     22
Crew   65   2   23     90
Mini-supply   20   1   7   1   29
Standby safety   21   1     5   27
Supply   15     10     25
Towing supply   27   10   3     40
Other   13   2       15
   
 
 
 
 
    179   18   45   6   248
   
 
 
 
 

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        Operating Data.    The table below sets forth average rates per day worked, utilization and available days data for our fleet during the periods indicated. The rate per day worked for any group of vessels with respect to any period is the ratio of total time charter revenue of such vessels to the aggregate number of days worked by such vessels in the period. Utilization for any group of vessels in a stated period is the ratio of aggregate number of days worked by such vessels to total calendar days available for work in such period. Available days for a group of vessels represents the total calendar days during which owned and chartered-in vessels are operated by the Company.

 
  For the Three Months
Ended September 30,

  For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,

 
 
  2007
  2006(1)
  2007
  2006(1)
 
Rates Per Day Worked:                          
  Anchor handling towing supply   $ 33,970   $ 24,666   $ 31,840   $ 20,831  
  Crew     6,699     6,470     6,534     5,885  
  Mini-supply     6,205     7,111     6,467     6,004  
  Standby safety     10,440     9,122     9,904     8,570  
  Supply     13,396     11,965     13,188     11,356  
  Towing supply     13,010     9,492     11,405     8,710  
  Other(1)     11,378     8,893     10,719     7,953  
  Overall Average Rates Per Day Worked   $ 11,769   $ 9,564   $ 11,304   $ 8,726  

Utilization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Anchor handling towing supply     89 %   85 %   90 %   88 %
  Crew     80 %   92 %   79 %   89 %
  Mini-supply     68 %   87 %   67 %   90 %
  Standby safety     91 %   93 %   91 %   91 %
  Supply     92 %   81 %   89 %   78 %
  Towing supply     90 %   86 %   87 %   87 %
  Other     86 %   72 %   82 %   76 %
  Overall Fleet Utilization     84 %   88 %   82 %   87 %

Available Days:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Anchor handling towing supply     1,638     1,906     5,158     6,037  
  Crew     6,817     7,959     21,044     24,619  
  Mini-supply     1,937     2,392     5,926     7,339  
  Standby safety     2,021     1,932     5,822     5,733  
  Supply     2,032     2,499     6,285     8,988  
  Towing supply     1,996     2,716     6,839     8,429  
  Other     920     1,196     2,903     3,637  
   
 
 
 
 
  Overall Fleet Available Days     17,361     20,600     53,977     64,782  
   
 
 
 
 

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  Change
"07/'06

 
 
  For the Three Months
Ended September 30,

  For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,

 
 
  3 Mos
  9 Mos
 
 
  2007
  2006
  2007
  2006
 
 
  $'000
  %
  $'000
  %
  $'000
  %
  $'000
  %
  %
  %
 
Operating Revenues:                                          
  U. S. only   27,730   100   35,617   100   84,210   100   110,787   100   (22 ) (24 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         
Costs and Expenses:                                          
  Operating   19,207   69   21,017   59   62,921   75   60,552   55          
  Administrative and general   1,150   4   1,064   3   3,572   4   3,077   3          
  Depreciation and amortization   9,536   35   10,159   29   29,484   35   30,506   27          
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         
    29,893   108   32,240   91   95,977   114   94,135   85          
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         
Operating Income (Loss)   (2,163 ) (8 ) 3,377   9   (11,767 ) (14 ) 16,652   15   (164 ) (171 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         
Other Income (Expense):                                          
  Foreign currency gains (losses), net   12     (3 )   21     (12 )          
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         
Segment Profit (Loss)   (2,151 ) (8 ) 3,374   9   (11,746 ) (14 ) 16,640   15   (164 ) (171 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         

        Operating Revenues – Current Year Quarter compared to Prior Year Quarter.    Operating revenues decreased $7.9 million in the Current Year Quarter compared to the Prior Year Quarter due to increased off-hire time and the conversion of one vessel from time charter to a multi-year bareboat charter. The increased off-hire time was due to one vessel undergoing a retrofit to a double-hull configuration during the entire Current Year Quarter and another vessel reaching its OPA 90 mandated retirement date in March 2007. The off-hire time for these two vessels accounted for 78% of the decrease in operating revenues. The vessel undergoing a retrofit is expected to return to service during the fourth quarter of 2007. Operating revenues for vessels that were operating under time charters in both periods were higher due to improved day rates.

        Operating Revenues – Current Nine Months compared to Prior Nine Months.    Operating revenues decreased $26.6 million in the Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Nine Months due to increased off-hire time, lower contract of affreightment revenue and the conversion of one vessel from time charter to a multi-year bareboat charter. The increased off-hire time was due to two vessels undergoing a retrofit to a double-hull configuration during significant portions of the Current Nine Months and another vessel reaching its OPA 90 mandated retirement date in March 2007. One of the retrofitted vessels returned to service in early June 2007 and the other is expected to return to service during the fourth quarter of 2007. The off-hire time for these three vessels accounted for 87% of the decrease in operating revenues. Operating revenues for vessels that were operating under time charters in both periods were higher due to improved day rates.

        Operating Income (Loss).    Operating results decreased $5.5 million in the Current Year Quarter compared to the Prior Year Quarter and $28.4 million in the Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Nine Months, as a result of the reduction in operating revenues noted above and higher docking costs, partially offset by lower fuel usage and charter-in expense.

        Fleet Count.    As of September 30, 2007 and 2006, Marine Transportation Services owned ten U.S. flag product tankers. One vessel ceased operations during March 2007 having reached its OPA 90 mandated retirement date. The Company is evaluating its commercial options for this vessel.

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  Change '07/'06
 
 
  For the Three Months
Ended September 30,

  For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,

 
 
  3 Mos
  9 Mos
 
 
  2007
  2006
  2007
  2006
 
 
  $'000
  %
  $'000
  %
  $'000
  %
  $'000
  %
  %
  %
 
Operating Revenues:                                          
  U. S. only   32,656   100   38,798   100   87,398   100   109,625   100   (16 ) (20 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         
Costs and Expenses:                                          
  Operating   16,234   50   18,563   48   41,595   48   52,607   48          
  Administrative and general   1,753   5   1,013   2   4,731   5   2,658   2          
  Depreciation and amortization   4,256   13   3,804   10   12,087   14   10,545   10          
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         
    22,243   68   23,380   60   58,413   67   65,810   60          
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         
Gains on Asset Dispositions   1,592   5       7,836   9              
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         
Operating Income   12,005   37   15,418   40   36,821   42   43,815   40   (22 ) (16 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         

Other Income (Expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Other, net       26     136     28            
Equity in Earnings of 50% or Less Owned Companies   2,022   6       5,302   6              
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         

Segment Profit

 

14,027

 

43

 

15,444

 

40

 

42,259

 

48

 

43,843

 

40

 

(9

)

(4

)
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         

        Operating Revenues.    Operating revenues decreased $6.1 million in the Current Year Quarter compared to the Prior Year Quarter and $22.2 million in the Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Nine Months. These decreases were due to the net reduction in fleet size primarily as a result of the sale or contribution of barges to joint ventures and the return of barges previously operated on a bareboat charter-in agreement. In both the Current Year Quarter and the Current Nine Months, the impact of generally lower rates was substantially offset by higher volumes of cargo carried. Additionally, operating revenues were positively impacted by the 14 tank barges and eight towboats added through the Waxler acquisition in March 2007.

        Operating Income.    Operating income decreased $3.4 million in the Current Year Quarter compared to the Prior Year Quarter and $7.0 million in the Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Nine Months primarily due to the reduction in operating revenues described above partially offset by gains on asset dispositions. The assets acquired through the Waxler acquisition had no significant impact on operating income in either the Current Year Quarter or the Current Nine Months.

        Equity in Earnings of 50% or Less Owned Companies.    Equity earnings in the Current Year Quarter and Current Nine Months resulted from the activities of an Inland River Services' joint venture which owns a fleet of inland river transportation assets and a joint venture that operates a grain and liquid fertilizer storage and handling facility, both of which began operations in the fourth quarter of 2006, and a South American joint venture that owns a fleet of river transportation assets that began operations in the Current Year Quarter.

        Fleet Count.    The composition of Inland River Services' fleet as of September 30 was as follows:

 
  Owned
  Joint
Ventured

  Leased-in
  Pooled or
Managed

  Total
2007
                   
Dry Cargo Barges-Open   271   25   5   10   311
Dry Cargo Barges-Covered   453   181   2   143   779
Chemical Tank Barges   53   22   2     77
Deck Barges   25         25
Towboats   14   3       17
   
 
 
 
 
    816   231   9   153   1,209
   
 
 
 
 

2006(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Dry Cargo Barges-Open   296     5   10   311
Dry Cargo Barges-Covered   495     24   157   676
Chemical Tank Barges   61         61
Deck Barges   2         2
Towboats   7         7
   
 
 
 
 
    861     29   167   1,057
   
 
 
 
 

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  Change '07/'06
 
  For the Three Months
Ended September 30,

  For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,

 
  3 Mos
  9 Mos
 
  2007
  2006
  2007
  2006
 
  $'000
  %
  $'000
  %
  $'000
  %
  $'000
  %
  %
  %
Operating Revenues:                                        
  U. S.   57,995   93   41,615   95   152,367   93   112,808   96        
  Foreign   4,454   7   2,184   5   11,376   7   4,348   4        
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
    62,449   100   43,799   100   163,743   100   117,156   100   43   40
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
Costs and Expenses:                                        
  Operating   41,647   67   33,269   76   119,084   73   88,751   76        
  Administrative and general   4,590   7   3,413   8   13,550   8   11,065   9        
  Depreciation and amortization   7,015   11   5,264   12   19,695   12   14,109   12        
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
    53,252   85   41,946   96   152,329   93   113,925   97        
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
Gains on Asset Dispositions   4,304   7   1,880   4   6,036   4   4,023   3        
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
Operating Income   13,501   22   3,733   8   17,450   11   7,254   6   262   141
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       

Other Income (Expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Foreign currency gains (losses), net   33         32     (56 )        
  Other, net   86         560     545   1        
Equity in Earnings (Losses) of 50% or Less Owned Companies   130         163     (5 )        
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
Segment Profit   13,750   22   3,733   8   18,205   11   7,738   7   268   135
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       

        Operating Revenues.    Operating revenues increased $18.7 million in the Current Year Quarter compared to the Prior Year Quarter and $46.6 million in the Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Nine Months. The increase in operating revenues was primarily due to the acquisition of an air medical services business ("EraMed") which accounted for 56% and 59% of the increase in the Current Year Quarter and Current Nine Months, respectively. Operating revenues in Alaska were positively impacted by increased flight hours in support of oil and gas activity and higher rates. In the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, although flight hours were lower, operating revenues increased due to generally better rates as newer equipment was placed in service. International revenues increased as newly delivered aircraft were placed on long-term leases outside of the United States.

        Operating Income.    Operating income in the Current Year Quarter and the Current Nine Months included $4.3 million and $6.0 million, respectively, of gains on asset dispositions compared to gains of $1.9 million and $4.0 million in the Prior Year Quarter and Prior Nine Months, respectively. Excluding the impact of these gains, operating income would have increased $7.3 million in the Current Year Quarter compared to the Prior Year Quarter and $8.2 million in the Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Nine Months. These increases were due to the improvement in operating revenues noted above partially offset by higher operating expenses and depreciation charges. Wage and benefit costs were higher due to the EraMed acquisition and wage increases in the U.S Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, repair and maintenance costs, fuel costs and depreciation charges were higher primarily as a result of the impact of EraMed and net aircraft additions. Operating income also improved due to hurricane related insurance recoveries.

        Fleet Count.    At September 30, 2007, Aviation Services operated 38 aircraft in its air medical operation and had 15 aircraft operating outside of the United States under leases to third parties. The composition of Aviation Services' fleet as of September 30 was as follows:

 
  Owned(1)
  Joint
Ventured

  Leased-in
  Managed
  Total
2007
                   
Light Helicopters   78   4   21   15   118
Medium Helicopters   43     3   6   52
Heavy Helicopters   3         3
   
 
 
 
 
    124   4   24   21   173
   
 
 
 
 
2006
                   
Light Helicopters   60     14     74
Medium Helicopters   41         41
Heavy Helicopters   3         3
   
 
 
 
 
    104     14     118
   
 
 
 
 

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  Change '07/'06
 
 
  For the Three Months Ended September 30,
  For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
  3 Mos
  9 Mos
 
 
  2007
  2006
  2007
  2006
 
 
  $'000
  %
  $'000
  %
  $'000
  %
  $'000
  %
  %
  %
 
Operating Revenues:                                          
  U. S.   29,829   71   30,962   80   73,586   73   85,643   83          
  Foreign   12,458   29   7,923   20   27,361   27   18,111   17          
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         
    42,287   100   38,885   100   100,947   100   103,754   100   9   (3 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         

Costs and Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Operating   30,316   72   26,370   68   74,674   74   73,223   71          
  Administrative and general   5,931   14   5,931   15   15,555   15   15,492   15          
  Depreciation and amortization   1,096   2   731   2   3,105   3   2,205   2          
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         
    37,343   88   33,032   85   93,334   92   90,920   88          
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         
Gains (losses) on Asset Dispositions   75     6     (74 )   (209 )          
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         
Operating Income   5,019   12   5,859   15   7,539   8   12,625   12   (14 ) (40 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         

Other Income (Expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Foreign currency gains (losses), net   (69 )   (39 )   9     (103 )          
  Other, net   1                        
Equity in Earnings (Losses) of 50% or Less Owned Companies   (17 )   374   1   130     737   1          
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         

Segment Profit

 

4,934

 

12

 

6,194

 

16

 

7,678

 

8

 

13,259

 

13

 

(20

)

(42

)
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         

        Operating Revenues – Current Year Quarter compared to the Prior Year Quarter.    Operating revenues increased $3.4 million in the Current Year Quarter compared to the Prior Year Quarter due to increased project management and consulting activities and higher equipment sales, partially offset by lower revenues for retainer and spill response services. The increase in project management and consulting activity revenues was primarily due to the results of acquisitions and the expansion of services internationally. Spill response revenues decreased $2.1 million as the Prior Year Quarter included revenue from a major oil spill response event in Lake Charles, LA, partially offset by a significant oil spill response event in Puerto Rico in the Current Year Quarter.

        Operating Revenues – Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Nine Months.    Operating revenues decreased $2.8 million in the Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Nine Months primarily due to lower revenues from spill response activities partially offset by increased revenues from project management and consulting activities. Spill response revenues decreased $18.2 million as the Prior Nine Months included revenue from a major oil spill response event in Lake Charles, LA, partially offset by a significant oil spill response event in Puerto Rico in the Current Nine Months. The increase in project management and consulting activity revenues was primarily due to the results of acquisitions and the expansion of services internationally.

        Operating Income.    Operating income decreased $0.8 million in the Current Year Quarter compared to the Prior Year Quarter and $5.1 million in the Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Nine Months primarily due to lower operating income from spill response activities.

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  For the Three Months Ended September 30,
  For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
  Change '07/'06
 
 
  2007
  2006
  2007
  2006
  3 Mos
  9 Mos
 
 
  $'000
  $'000
  $'000
  $'000
  %
  %
 
Harbor and Offshore Towing Services   421   1,881   1,391   5,755   (78 ) (76 )
Other Activities   495   (6 ) 261   (8 ) 8,333   3,363  
Equity in Earnings (Losses) of 50% or Less Owned Companies   89   550   (3 ) 720   (84 ) (100 )
   
 
 
 
         
Segment Profit   1,005   2,425   1,649   6,467   (59 ) (75 )
   
 
 
 
         

        Harbor and Offshore Towing Services.    Segment results decreased in the Current Year Quarter and the Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Year Quarter and the Prior Nine Months primarily due to higher drydock, insurance and wage costs.

 
  For the Three Months
Ended September 30,

  For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,

  Change '07/'06
 
 
  2007
  2006
  2007
  2006
  3 Mos
  9 Mos
 
 
  $'000
  $'000
  $'000
  $'000
  %
  %
 
Corporate Expenses   (8,458 ) (7,910 ) (24,421 ) (25,514 ) 7   (4 )
Eliminations   5   5   17   17      
   
 
 
 
         
Operating Loss   (8,453 ) (7,905 ) (24,404 ) (25,497 ) 7   (4 )
   
 
 
 
         
Other Income (Expense):                          
  Derivative gains, net   5,273   2,813   5,311   3,085   87   72  
  Foreign currency gains, net   344   892   1,201   2,169   (61 ) (45 )
  Other, net   (807 ) 57   (939 ) 79   (1,516 ) (1,289 )

        Corporate Expenses.    Corporate expenses decreased $1.1 million in the Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Nine Months primarily due to lower legal and professional fees.

        Derivative gains, net.    Derivative gains, net increased $2.5 million in the Current Year Quarter compared to the Prior Year Quarter and $2.2 million in the Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Nine Months primarily due to increased net gains on various currency positions and an interest rate swap which terminated in the first quarter of 2007.

 
   
   
   
   
  Change '07/'06
 
  For the Three Months Ended September 30,
  For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
  3 Mos
  9 Mos
 
  2007
  2006
  2007
  2006
 
  $'000
  $'000
  $'000
  $'000
  %
  %
Interest income   11,274   10,279   34,954   26,501   10   32
Interest expense   (10,855 ) (13,307 ) (36,231 ) (40,222 ) 18   10
Marketable security gains (losses), net   11,960   4,549   (2,158 ) (2,377 ) 163   9
   
 
 
 
       
    12,379   1,521   (3,435 ) (16,098 ) 714   79
   
 
 
 
       

        Interest Income.    Interest income increased in the Current Year Quarter and Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Year Quarter and Prior Nine Months primarily due to higher interest rates and higher average invested balances.

        Interest Expense.    Interest expense decreased in the Current Year Quarter and Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Year Quarter and Prior Nine Months primarily due to higher capitalized interest and lower outstanding debt.

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        Marketable security gains (losses), net.    Marketable security gains, net increased in the Current Year Quarter compared to the Prior Year Quarter and marketable security losses, net decreased in the Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Nine Months primarily resulting from gains on short sales of marketable equity securities.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

        The Company's ongoing liquidity requirements arise primarily from working capital needs, meeting its capital commitments and the repayment of debt obligations. In addition, the Company may use its liquidity to fund acquisitions, repurchase its Common Stock or purchase other investments. Sources of liquidity are cash balances, marketable securities, construction reserve funds, Title XI reserve funds, cash flows from operations and borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility. From time to time, the Company may secure additional liquidity through the issuance of debt, shares of Common Stock, preferred stock, or a combination thereof.

 
  For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,

 
 
  2007
  2006
 
 
  $'000
  $'000
 
Cash flows provided by or (used in):          
  Operating Activities   262,134   235,904  
  Investing Activities   (170,323 ) (167,633 )
  Financing Activities   (170,624 ) (59,541 )
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents   867   1,320  
   
 
 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents   (77,946 ) 10,050  
   
 
 

        Cash flows provided by operating activities increased in the Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Nine Months primarily due to favorable changes in working capital partially offset by lower operating income before depreciation and asset sales.

        Cash flows used in investing activities increased in the Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Nine Months primarily from increased capital expenditures, increased investments in business acquisitions and joint ventures and increased purchases of securities. These additional uses of cash were partially offset by increased proceeds from sales of securities and assets and lower deposits into construction reserve funds.

        Capital expenditures were $426.7 million during the Current Nine Months. Excluding equipment from business acquisitions, equipment deliveries during the period included 13 offshore services vessels, 40 dry cargo hopper barges, 18 deck barges, 19 helicopters and three harbor tugs.

        During the Current Nine Months, the Company sold 30 offshore services vessels, 118 dry cargo hopper barges, three tank barges, one towboat, seven helicopters, construction contracts and other equipment for an aggregate consideration of $305.2 million and recognized net gains of $74.3 million.

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        The Company has established, pursuant to Section 511 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, joint depository construction reserve funds with the Maritime Administration. In accordance with this statute, the Company is permitted to deposit proceeds from the sale of certain vessels into the joint depository construction reserve fund accounts for the purpose of acquiring U.S. flag vessels and qualifying for the temporary deferral of taxable gains realized from the sale of vessels. Withdrawals from the construction reserve fund accounts are only permitted with the consent of the Maritime Administration and the funds on deposit must be committed for expenditure within three years or be released for the Company's general use.

        As of September 30, 2007, construction reserve funds of $373.2 million are classified as non-current assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as the Company has the intent and ability to use the funds to acquire equipment. During the Current Nine Months, construction reserve fund account transactions included withdrawals of $36.6 million, deposits of $64.1 million and earned interest of $14.0 million.

        The Company's unfunded capital commitments as of September 30, 2007, consisted primarily of offshore services vessels, harbor tugs, helicopters, barges and capital improvements to certain of its existing marine transportation fleet and totaled $527.5 million, of which $109.1 million is payable during the remainder of 2007 and the balance payable through 2010. Of these commitments, approximately $122.6 million may be terminated without further liability other than the payment of liquidated damages of $10.1 million in the aggregate. Subsequent to the end of the Current Year Quarter, the Company committed to purchase additional property and equipment for $8.7 million.

        Cash flows used in financing activities increased in the Current Nine Months compared to the Prior Nine Months primarily due to increased repurchases of Common Stock and reduced proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt, partially offset by lower payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations.

        During the Current Nine Months, the Company acquired 1,762,980 shares of Common Stock for treasury for an aggregate purchase price of $158.3 million. On July 31, 2007, SEACOR's Board of Directors increased the Company's repurchase authority to $100.0 million. As of September 30, 2007, repurchase authority of $64.4 million granted by SEACOR's Board of Directors remained available for acquisition of additional shares of Common Stock, SEACOR's 7.2% Senior Notes due 2009, its 5.875% Senior Notes due 2012, its 2.875% Convertible Debentures due 2024 and the 9.5% senior notes of Seabulk International, Inc. ("Seabulk"), a subsidiary of SEACOR, due 2013. Securities are acquired from time to time through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, depending on market conditions.

        Subsequent to September 30, 2007, the Company acquired 93,000 shares of Common Stock for treasury for an aggregate purchase price of $8.6 million.

        During the Current Nine Months, the Company made principal payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations of $17.1 million.

        On July 3, 2007, the Company's unsecured revolving credit facility was amended to increase availability thereunder by $150.0 million, bringing the maximum available for borrowing to $450.0 million. As of September 30, 2007, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility and the remaining availability under this facility was $448.6 million, net of issued letters of credit of $1.4 million. In addition, the Company had other outstanding letters of credit totaling $43.6 million with various expiration dates through 2010.

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        The Company anticipates it will continue to generate positive cash flows from operations and that these cash flows will be adequate to meet the Company's working capital requirements and contribute toward defraying costs of its capital expenditure program. As in the past and in further support of the Company's capital expenditure program, the Company may use cash balances, sell securities, utilize construction reserve funds, sell additional vessels or other equipment, enter into sale and leaseback transactions for equipment, borrow under its revolving credit facility, issue debt or a combination thereof.

        The Company's long-term liquidity is dependent upon its ability to generate operating profits sufficient to meet its requirements for working capital, capital expenditures and a reasonable return on shareholders' investment. The Company believes that earning such operating profits will permit it to maintain its access to favorably priced debt, equity or off-balance sheet financing arrangements.

Contingencies

        In the normal course of its business, the Company becomes involved in various litigation matters including, among other things, claims by third parties for alleged property damages, personal injuries and other matters. While the Company believes it has meritorious defenses against these claims, management has used estimates in determining the Company's potential exposure and has recorded reserves in its financial statements related thereto where appropriate. It is possible that a change in the Company's estimates of that exposure could occur, but the Company does not expect such changes in estimated costs will have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

        In June 2005, a subsidiary of SEACOR received a document subpoena from the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. This subpoena relates to a grand jury investigation of potential antitrust violations among providers of helicopter transportation services in the U. S. Gulf of Mexico. The Company believes that this subpoena is part of a broader industry inquiry and that other providers have also received such subpoena. SEACOR intends to provide all information requested in response to this investigation.

        Under United States law, "United States persons" are prohibited from business activities and contracts in certain countries, including Sudan and Iran. Relating to the prohibitions, Seabulk, a subsidiary of SEACOR acquired in July 2005, filed three reports with and submitted documents to the Office of Foreign Asset Control ("OFAC") of the U.S. Department of Treasury in December 1999 and January and May 2002. One of the reports was also filed with the Bureau of Export Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The reports and documents related to certain limited charters with third parties involving three Seabulk vessels which called in Sudan for several months in 1999 and January 2000 and charters with third parties involving several of Seabulk's vessels which called in Iran in 1998. In March 2003, Seabulk received notification from OFAC that the case has been referred to its Civil Penalties Division. Should OFAC determine that these activities constituted violations of the laws or regulations, civil penalties, including fines, could be assessed against Seabulk or certain individuals who knowingly participated in such activity. The Company cannot predict the extent of such penalties; however, management does not believe the outcome of these matters will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

        Marine Transportation Services had one of its tankers retrofitted to a double-hull configuration and has another tanker currently undergoing such a retrofit to enable each of them to continue to transport crude oil and petroleum products beyond their OPA 90 mandated retirement dates in 2011. Both vessels operate in the U.S. coastwise, or Jones Act, trade, which is restricted to vessels built or rebuilt in the United States. The retrofit work has been and is being completed in a foreign shipyard. In May 2005, the Company received a determination from the National Vessel Documentation Center ("NVDC") of the U.S. Coast Guard, which administers the U.S.-build requirements of the Jones Act. The determination, which the Company relied upon to commence the retrofit in a foreign shipyard, concluded the retrofits would not constitute a foreign rebuilding and therefore would not jeopardize the tankers' eligibility to

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operate in the U.S. coastwise trade. On April 25, 2007, Crowley Maritime Corp., an operator of tank vessels in the U.S. coastwise trade, filed an appeal asking the Commandant of the Coast Guard to reverse the NVDC's May 2005 determination, which would render these two tankers ineligible to operate in the U.S. coastwise trade. Subsequently, on July 9, 2007, a U.S. shipbuilders trade association, Crowley Maritime Corp. and another operator of tankers in the U.S. coastwise trade commenced a civil action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Shipbuilders Council of America,  Inc., et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, et al., No. 1:07cv665 (E.D. Va.), in which they seek to have the court set aside the NVDC's determination and direct the Coast Guard to revoke the coastwise license of the tanker whose retrofit has been completed. We believe the NVDC's determination was correct and in accord with the Coast Guard's long-standing regulations and interpretations. We have intervened in the action and intend to assist the Coast Guard in defending the NVDC's determination.

        Certain subsidiaries of the Company are participating employers in an industry-wide, multi-employer, defined benefit pension fund, the United Kingdom Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund ("MNOPF"). Under the direction of a court order, any deficit of the MNOPF is to be remedied through future funding contributions from all participating employers. The Company's participation relates to officers employed between 1978 and 2002 by SEACOR's Stirling group of companies (which had been acquired by SEACOR in 2001) and its predecessors. Based on an actuarial valuation of the MNOPF in 2003, the Company was invoiced and expensed $4.4 million in 2005, representing the Company's allocated share of a total funding deficit of $412.0 million. Subsequent to this invoice, the pension fund trustees determined that $49.0 million of the $412.0 million deficit was deemed uncollectible due to the non-existence or liquidation of certain participating employers and the Company was invoiced and expensed $0.6 million in March 2007 for its allocated share of the uncollectible deficit. Based on an actuarial valuation of the MNOPF in 2006, the Company was invoiced and expensed $3.9 million in September 2007, representing the Company's allocated share of an additional funding deficit of $332.6 million. Depending on the results of future actuarial valuations, it is possible that the MNOPF will experience further funding deficits requiring the Company to recognize payroll related operating expenses in the periods invoices are received.

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New Accounting Pronouncements

        On July 13, 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes ("FIN 48"), to create a single model to address accounting for uncertainty in tax positions. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company adopted FIN 48 on January 1, 2007 and the adoption had no material effect on its consolidated financial position or results of operations. The Company accounts for interest and penalties relating to uncertain tax positions in its income tax provision. The Internal Revenue Service is currently examining the Company's U.S. federal income tax returns filed for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004.

        On September 15, 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("SFAS No. 157"). SFAS No. 157 provides a single definition of fair value, together with a framework for measuring it, and requires additional disclosure about the use of fair value to measure assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 157 emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement, and therefore should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. SFAS No. 157 sets out a fair value hierarchy and requires companies to disclose fair value measurements within that hierarchy. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company has not yet determined the impact, if any, the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

        In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities—Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 155 ("SFAS No. 159"). SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial assets and financial liabilities, and certain nonfinancial instruments that are similar to financial instruments, at fair value. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company has not yet determined the impact, if any, the adoption of SFAS No. 159 will have on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

ITEM 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

        For discussion of the Company's exposure to market risk, refer to Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk, contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. There has been no significant change in the Company's exposure to market risk during the Current Year Quarter except as described below.

        As of September 30, 2007, the Company held positions in short sales of marketable equity securities with a fair value of $97.9 million. The Company's short sales of marketable equity securities primarily include positions in energy, marine, transportation and other related businesses. A 10% increase in the value of equity securities underlying the short sale positions of the Company as of September 30, 2007 would reduce income and comprehensive income by $6.4 million, net of tax. Additionally, a certain joint venture, of which the Company owns a 50% interest, held positions in short sales of marketable equity securities with a fair value of $12.2 million as of September 30, 2007. The joint venture's short sales of marketable equity securities are positions in the transportation business. A 10% increase in the value of the equity securities underlying the short sale positions of the joint venture as of September 30, 2007 would reduce the Company's income and comprehensive income by $0.4 million, net of tax.

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        The Company has entered into and settled various positions in foreign currency forward exchange, option and futures contracts with respect to British Pounds Sterling, Euros, Japanese Yen, Indian Rupees, South African Rand, United Arab Emirates Dirham, Taiwanese Dollars, Kuwaiti Dinar, Malaysian Ringgit and Singapore Dollars. These contracts enable the Company to buy these currencies in the future at fixed exchange rates which could offset possible consequences of changes in foreign currency exchange rates of the Company's business transactions conducted in Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and Africa. Certain of the foreign currency forward contracts with a notional value of €132.5 million have been designated as fair value hedges for capital commitments. During the Current Nine Months, the Company recognized net derivative gains of $4.3 million and reduced its capital commitment obligations by $12.5 million as a result of these foreign currency contracts.

ITEM 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

        With the participation of the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer management evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")), as of September 30, 2007. Based on their evaluation, the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2007.

        There have been no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the Current Year Quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2.    UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

(c)
This table provides information with respect to purchases by the Company of shares of its Common Stock during the Current Year Quarter:

Period

  Total Number of
Shares Purchased

  Average Price
Paid Per Share

  Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced Plans
or Programs(1)

  Approximate Dollar Value
of Shares that May Yet Be
Purchased Under Plans or
Programs(1)(2)

July 1 — 31, 2007   346,600   $ 88.586   346,600   $ 99,947,392
August 1 — 31, 2007   380,300   $ 83.016   380,300   $ 68,376,268
September 1 — 30, 2007   43,000   $ 92.108   43,000   $ 64,415,612
   
       
     
  Total   769,900         769,900      
   
       
     

ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS

31.1   Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
31.2   Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
32.1   Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2   Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

    SEACOR HOLDINGS INC. (REGISTRANT)

DATE: November 2, 2007

 

By:

/s/  
CHARLES FABRIKANT      
Charles Fabrikant, Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

DATE: November 2, 2007

 

By:

/s/  
RICHARD RYAN      
Richard Ryan, Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX


31.1

 

Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
31.2   Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
32.1   Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2   Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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