SBM Offshore Dividend Returns in 2015
SBM Offshore has reported revenue and net debt reduction in line with expectations. Although industry challenges have led to continued postponement of client investment decisions, the Company's predominant activity of leasing, operating and maintaining FPSOs is generating positive cash flows. Consequently, following a five year hiatus, a cash dividend payment of US$0.21 per share is being proposed. Additionally, discussions with Brazilian authorities have progressed to the point of making a compliance settlement provision.
SBM Offshore Reaches Out-of-court Settlement
SBM Offshore today reached an out-of-court settlement ex Article 74 of the Dutch Criminal Code with the Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office (Openbaar Ministerie) over the inquiry into alleged improper payments. Furthermore, the United States Department of Justice has informed SBM Offshore that it is not prosecuting the Company and has closed its inquiry into the matter. The settlement with the Openbaar Ministerie and the United States Department of Justice's decision relate to payments to sales agents in Equatorial Guinea…
