10-KPeriod: FY2023

TechnipFMC plc Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2023

Filed February 27, 2024For Securities:FTI

Summary

TechnipFMC plc (FTI) reported a strong year in 2023, with significant revenue growth driven by increased activity in its Subsea and Surface Technologies segments. The company's Subsea segment saw a substantial increase in inbound orders and backlog, buoyed by record integrated project awards and a higher adoption of its Subsea 2.0 product platform. The Surface Technologies segment also experienced growth, particularly supported by international markets. The company demonstrated improved financial performance, highlighted by a significant increase in cash flow from operations and free cash flow, which more than doubled year-over-year. TechnipFMC also initiated a quarterly cash dividend and announced a commitment to return over 60% of annual free cash flow to shareholders through 2025, signaling a focus on shareholder returns. Looking ahead, TechnipFMC anticipates continued market strength, with a strategic focus on offshore and Middle East markets, new technologies, and expanding subsea services. The company is also actively progressing its New Energy initiatives, with over $1 billion in inbound orders for these areas, anticipating significant contributions from carbon transportation and storage, offshore floating renewables, and hydrogen solutions.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$7.82B
Cost of Revenue$6.54B
Gross Profit$1.28B
R&D Expenses$69.00M
SG&A Expenses$675.90M
Operating Expenses$7.32B
Operating Income$658.20M
Interest Expense$122.20M
Net Income$56.20M
EPS (Basic)$0.13
EPS (Diluted)$0.12
Shares Outstanding (Basic)438.60M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)452.30M

Key Highlights

  • 1Revenue increased by 16.8% to $7.8 billion in 2023, driven by growth in both Subsea and Surface Technologies segments.
  • 2Inbound orders improved significantly to $11.0 billion, a 36% increase year-over-year, with Subsea orders up 45%.
  • 3Cash flow from operations increased by 96.8% to $693.0 million, and free cash flow more than doubled to $467.8 million.
  • 4The company initiated a quarterly cash dividend and authorized an additional $400 million in share repurchases, increasing the total authorization to $800 million.
  • 5Subsea backlog grew to over $12.2 billion, representing a 50% increase, indicating strong future revenue potential.
  • 6TechnipFMC is actively investing in and progressing its New Energy business, with over $1 billion in inbound orders for these initiatives.
  • 7The company resolved a significant legal matter with French authorities, with TechnipFMC responsible for a €179.45 million fine to be paid in installments.

Frequently Asked Questions

In 2023, TechnipFMC demonstrated strong financial performance with a 16.8% increase in revenue to $7.8 billion. Key highlights include a significant improvement in cash flow from operations to $693.0 million and a doubling of free cash flow to $467.8 million. The company also saw strong inbound orders totaling $11.0 billion.

TechnipFMC initiated a quarterly cash dividend in 2023 and announced a commitment to return more than 60% of annual free cash flow to shareholders through at least 2025. The company also increased its share repurchase authorization to $800 million.

The Subsea segment experienced a 45% increase in inbound orders to $9.7 billion, driven by growth in both projects and services. Record integrated project awards, including their largest iEPCI™ contract ever, and increased adoption of the Subsea 2.0 product platform contributed significantly to this growth. The segment's backlog grew by 50% to over $12.2 billion.

TechnipFMC is actively investing in and progressing its New Energy business, focusing on greenhouse gas removal, offshore floating renewables, and hydrogen solutions. The company has achieved over $1 billion in inbound orders for these initiatives, anticipating strong future contributions from carbon transportation and storage (iCTSTM) and other new energy projects. They see offshore as a key area for the energy transition.