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HOUSTON - SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SMHI), a global provider of marine and support transportation services with a market capitalization of $109 million, has announced the repurchase of shares and warrants from affiliates of Carlyle Group. The transaction involves acquiring 1,355,761 common shares at $4.90 each and warrants for an additional 1,280,195 shares at $4.89 per warrant. The total investment is approximately $12.9 million. The stock is currently trading at $3.94, down significantly from its 52-week high of $15.36.
This buyback represents about 9.1% of SEACOR Marine’s outstanding common stock, presuming full exercise of the warrants. The prices were based on a trailing volume weighted average. The repurchase is aimed at simplifying the company’s capital structure by eliminating all outstanding warrants. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a healthy current ratio of 2.04, indicating strong short-term liquidity despite operating with significant debt.
The funds for this transaction were partially sourced from the sale of a 201-foot, DP-2 platform supply vessel built in 2014. John Gellert, CEO of SEACOR Marine, remarked on the opportunity to reacquire a significant portion of the company’s shares and expressed gratitude to Carlyle for their partnership since 2015 and support over the years, especially following the repayment of their loans at par in late 2024. The company generated $271.36 million in revenue over the last twelve months, with an EBITDA of $27.72 million. InvestingPro subscribers can access detailed financial health metrics and 8 additional ProTips about SMHI’s current market position.
SEACOR Marine’s fleet supports various offshore activities, including cargo and personnel transportation to offshore installations, construction, maintenance, and emergency response services. The company also provides support for offshore wind farms and other energy production and storage facilities. With a gross profit margin of 26.69% in the last twelve months, the company maintains competitive operational efficiency in the marine services sector.
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